Independent Life Drawing

Independent life drawing is just that – we provide the studio, the model and the easel so you can book dates, week by week, when it suits you to practice your life drawing in a supportive environment.

Please note the new day – Tuesday evenings 6pm – 8pm.

There is no formal tutor, but with support and ideas from other group members you will pick up new skills and techniques, through quick sketches and longer poses. These sessions are perfect for beginners, intermediates and those looking to get more drawing in their lives. Only newsprint and basic drawing materials such as charcoal is provided – you must bring all other drawing materials, papers etc.

This term’s dates are:

14 January 2025

21 January 2025

28 January 2025

4 February 2025

11 February 2025

18 February 2025

25 February 2025

4 March 2025

11 March 2025

18 March 2025

25 March 2025

Jeremy Webster, Deputy Director of Attenborough Arts Centre, usually attends the sessions to set the poses. He has practised art for over 30 years and his passion for drawing and painting is contagious!

Participants must be aged 18+.

You may also be interested in our Friday evening Weekly Life Drawing classes, also bookable individually week-by-week. These sessions include all materials and are led by expert life drawing tutor, Scott Bridgwood.

Please ensure that you agree to our updated Terms & Conditions before booking as courses/workshops are non-refundable in some circumstances.

We aim to make all our sessions as accessible as possible and carers/PAs are very welcome – just remember to book their free place when you book your session. If you'd like to talk to us in advance of booking or attending your sessions to discuss your access needs, our Box Office team is here to help! Email arts-centre@le.ac.uk, pop in or call 0116 252 2455, open 7 days a week.

We have four blue badge parking spaces outside Attenborough Arts Centre, plus double yellow line roadside parking very close to the building for blue badge holders for up to three hours if our parking spaces are occupied.

Free parking for all customers is available after 5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in the University of Leicester car park next door to Attenborough Arts Centre on Lancaster Road.

The closest public car park for parking at all other times is Victoria Park, 5-10 minutes walk from us.