Life Drawing Classes
at Lewisham Arthouse
Spring / Summer 2026
Weekly classes on Mondays (daytime and evening)
Monthly classes on Saturdays and Sundays
Mondays 10am-12noon
Mondays 1-3pm
5-week term starting 8th June
Cost £68.
Suitable for all abilities, including beginners.
Tutor: Stephen Palmer
Mondays 7-9pm
5-week term starting 8th June
Cost £68. Suitable for all abilities, including beginners.
Tutor: Peter Dixon
Saturdays 10am-4pm
The all-day Saturday classes are held roughly once a month and are suitable for all abilities, including beginners.
Tutor: Stephen Palmer. Cost: £41 per Saturday
Sundays 10am-1pm (Drawing Gym)
The Sunday sessions are all short (3-minute, 2-minute, or 1-minute) poses. Generally not suitable for beginners as there is no tuition.
Session run by Stephen Palmer. Cost £21 per Sunday
Spring / Summer
2026
Summer Life Drawing Week
with Jess Routley
- 27th – 31st July
- all levels welcome
- 10am – 4pm
- tutor Jess Routley
- cost £230
- to book: jess.yx.routley@gmail.com
The venue
Lewisham Arthouse is based in the Grade 2-listed former Deptford Library building. The life drawing classes take place in the workshop space just inside the front entrance. There is disabled access and a disabled toilet
What we provide (and what we don't provide)
Equipment
Easels, A2- and A1-sized drawing boards (and foldback clips) are provided.
Materials
Please bring your own drawing materials. We do not provide materials but we do have a small selection of basic stuff available for purchase (HB pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, charcoal). Paper (A2 and A1 sizes) can also be purchased at the class.
Refreshments
Tea and coffee are provided at break-times. There is no charge but donations are welcome