Discover your creativity and develop your drawing skills in Lauderdale House's monthly Friday Life Drawing Workshops, led by experienced artist Clare Grossman.

Suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike, these uniquely structured workshops combine creative and technical exercises designed to build confidence, develop artistic skills and encourage individual expression.

Each session begins with an inspirational quotation from a philosopher, artist or writer, setting the tone for an engaging and creative workshop. These sessions are targeted towards and adult public.

Working from a professional life model, participants explore a variety of short and long poses. Clare provides guidance and structured exercises while also encouraging those who prefer to work independently to develop their own approach.

Clare Grossman trained at Camberwell School of Art, gaining a Master's degree in Fine Art Printmaking. She has exhibited widely in the UK and internationally and has many years of experience teaching life drawing.

Workshops take place monthly on Fridays at Lauderdale House in Highgate, with morning (10:30-13:00) and afternoon (14:00-16:30) sessions available. Advance booking recommended.

Tickets: £26 per session or £47 for the full day.

Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to develop an established practice, these workshops offer an opportunity to explore life drawing in an inspiring historic setting.

Participants should bring:

•          Charcoal

•          Soft graphite pencils (2B–8B)

•          Colour chalk pastels (not oil pastels)

•          Black and white chalk pastels

•          Putty rubber

•          Two bulldog clips to attach paper to drawing boards

•          Coins or cash to purchase paper

*If a session is sold out, participants can call 020 8348 8716 to join the waiting list.