Drawing at the National Gallery (Drop-in)


Tutored drawing sessions for artists, creatives and image-makers of all levels, including beginners.
About this course
The course provides regular tutor-led drawing practice for artists, creatives and image-makers. Participants develop drawings during each session with guidance from a tutor, making it suitable for a range of levels rather than a single stage of study.
What you'll learn
- Create drawings through tutor-guided practice
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for artists, creatives and image-makers at all levels, including beginners. Its drop-in format suits learners seeking individual drawing practice with access to tutor guidance during the session.
Before you go
- Participants need to bring their own paper and drawing materials.
- Suggested materials include drawing pencils, Conté crayons, coloured pencils, putty and hard erasers, a pencil sharpener with a bin, and a sketchbook no larger than A4.
Class teachers
Andy Pankhurst
Class teacher
Susan Wilson
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Royal Drawing School
Drawing courses at Shoreditch studios and London museums
45 drawing courses on Learn.LondonUpcoming classes
4 classes
Selected date
Fri 13 Nov 2026
18:00 – 20:30 • 1 day
£20
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 Nov 2026 Friday | 18:00 - 20:30 | One-day class1 day | AndyPankhurst | National GalleryLondon WC2N 5DN | £20.00 | Book now |
20 Nov 2026 Friday | 18:00 - 20:30 | One-day class1 day | AndyPankhurst | National GalleryLondon WC2N 5DN | £20.00 | |
15 Jan 2027 Fridays | 18:00 - 20:30 | Short course10 weeks | AndyPankhurstSusanWilson | 19-22 Charlotte RoadLondon EC2A 3SG | £188.00 | |
18 Sept 2027 Saturdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | Short course10 weeks | AndyPankhurstSusanWilson | National GalleryLondon WC2N 5DN | £188.00 |
Fri 20 Nov, 18:00 - 20:30
1 day1 dayFri 18:00£20AndyPankhurstNational GalleryFri 15 Jan, 18:00 - 20:30
10 weeks10 weeksFri 18:00£188AndyPankhurstSusanWilson19-22 Charlotte RoadSat 18 Sep, 18:00 - 20:30
10 weeks10 weeksSat 18:00£188AndyPankhurstSusanWilsonNational Gallery

