Hire of the club

Hire our 19th-Century artist’s studio, located in Chelsea London, to host your own event. Purpose-built as an artist’s studio, and with walls adorned with works of art by club members, our atmospheric studio is naturally suited to running art classes. However, it is also frequently used to host other events, including dinners & supper clubs, meetings & talks, concerts, parties & buffets, and wedding receptions.

  • Art studio hire

    Hire The London Sketch Club’s purpose-built first-floor studio to hold your art classes.

  • Dinners & supper clubs

    Host your guests for a supper club, or private dinner, surrounded by works of art, in our characterful 19th-century first-floor studio space.

  • Lectures, talks & meetings

    Host your event surrounded by works of art, in our characterful 19th-century first-floor studio space.

  • Cocktail parties & buffets

    Host your guests, surrounded by works of art, in our characterful 19th-century first-floor studio space.

  • Concerts

    The studio/reception room has excellent acoustics, a grand piano and a movable podium, which is large enough to accommodate several musicians.

  • Wedding receptions

    Situated around a 10-15 minute walk from the Chelsea Registry Office on The Kings Road, The London Sketch Club provides a unique venue for wedding receptions.

Premises facilities

  • Studio reception room

    The rental area comprises a large and characterful studio/reception room on the first floor of the premises.

  • The Sketcher’s Arms bar

    The Club bar is situated on the first floor, adjacent to the studio/reception. A serving counter, with a closable shutter, connects the studio and bar.

  • Kitchen & catering

    Our kitchen, which is available for hire, is suited to catering for the club at full capacity and is located on the ground floor.

  • Entrance hall & cloakrooms

    Decorated with artworks from the club’s archive, the atmospheric entrance hall connects to the cloakroom area, bathrooms, and kitchen.

  • Rental terms & conditions

    Details of rental times, fees, and terms and conditions of use.

Rental enquiries

Please contact Paul Hooper on 0779 3215 888 (text only) – or email him at treasurer@londonsketchclub.com