Rental terms & conditions

Rental times

Minimum rental times are as follows:

  • Mornings 9.00 am – 12.30 pm
  • Afternoons 1.00 – 5.00 pm
  • Evenings 6.00 – 11.00 pm

Rental fees

  • Day rent artist regular group from £275 per diem.
  • One-off day rent from £750
  • One-off morning rent from £350 
  • One-off afternoon rent from £400 
  • Evening rent artist regular group from £200 per diem
  • One-off evening rent from £750
  • Bar £150 per session. The bar can only be hired along with a studio hire session.
  • Kitchen £150 per session. The kitchen can only be hired along with a studio hire session..
  • ‘Corkage’ £100
  • Steward £30 per hour minimum fee £90.
  • Setting up time before session start time £25 per hour
  • Clearing up time after session end time £25 an hour 
  • Cleaner £80, must be booked in advance. A refundable cleaning deposit of £120 will be charged for all events.
  • Piano £60 per session.

Licencing conditions

  • The use of amplification equipment is not permitted, however, the room has excellent acoustics.
  • Alcoholic drinks can only be sold to members, so drinks at events must be free if not for members.
  • Guests must vacate the premises by 11 pm.
  • A front-door attendant must be present for all corporate, social, and non-art class events. The club will supply someone unless you arrange with us in advance the provision of your own security.

Equipment & facilities

The club has available:

  • WiFi
  • Seating and tables
  • Lectern and podium
  • Projector and screen

Accessibility

Our studio room is located on the first floor and has only stepped access. We regret that there is no step-free access for wheelchair users or those who cannot climb stairs.

Damage to the premises and equipment

Breakages and damage will be chargeable. You may wish to take photographs of the premises and facilities prior to running your event.

Car parking

During weekdays, visitor parking is highly restricted. There are meter parking bays on Dilke Street and Royal Hospital Road nearby. After 6.30 on weekdays, after 1.30 on Saturdays and all day on Sundays cars can be parked on single yellow lines in Tite Street, in other nearby streets and on the Embankment.

Noise and behaviour

Dilke Street is a residential area. Guests should be mindful of this fact by ensuring that noise is kept to a minimum when leaving the premises late at night.

Rental enquiries

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