Drawing Life

Drawing Life We run fun and inspiring life drawing groups and affordable workshops for all levels of abilities and

We host experimental Online Life Drawing Sessions every week. Portrait Club - Monday at 18:30-20:30 ONLINE
Portrait Club - Tuesday at 18:30-20:30 ONLINE
Life Drawing - Wednesday at 18.30-20:30 IN-PERSON
Life Drawing - Thursday at 18.30-20:30 IN-PERSON

Drawing Life classes in-person classes are back from the 6th January 🎉It has been a little quiet here whilst I've been o...
02/01/2026

Drawing Life classes in-person classes are back from the 6th January 🎉

It has been a little quiet here whilst I've been on Paternity leave and enjoying the first 6 weeks with the newest addition to our family 🍓

What to expect in 2026?

- Twice weekly in-person relaxed, untutored, life drawing sessions
- Monthly life drawing workshops including mother and baby sessions, stretch and sketch (yoga and life drawing), model training, outdoor summer drawing and themed classes

You can already book our regular classes:

- Tuesdays 12-2pm at Cass Art in Central Glasgow
- Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm at McNeils in Glasgow Southside

Thank you all for your continued support over the years, we can't wait to see you in a class this year ❤️

I’m delighted to invite you to a special summer outdoor life drawing event, ‘En Plein Air’, set in the beautiful Kingsle...
19/08/2025

I’m delighted to invite you to a special summer outdoor life drawing event, ‘En Plein Air’, set in the beautiful Kingsley Rose Gardens.

This will be a relaxed and welcoming drawing session featuring a clothed pregnant model. If there’s strong interest, we may also invite a second model to join.

What to Bring:

A blanket or cushion (the event takes place in the garden)

Your sketchbook and any preferred dry or water-soluble materials

What We Provide:

A3 drawing boards

Pencils, charcoal, erasers, sharpeners

A3 paper (for participants making a donation)

Contribution:
To keep the event accessible, we are running on a donation basis starting at £5.
You can donate via our website

Location:
Kingsley Rose Gardens
52 Queen’s Park Ave, Glasgow G42 8BT

Come along, draw in the fresh air, and enjoy a creative summer afternoon!

📸 Photo from a previous outdoor session the woodlands community gardens

Stretch and Sketch Join us for a yoga and life drawing workshop on Sunday, 17th August from 13:30-16:00This workshop con...
11/08/2025

Stretch and Sketch 

Join us for a yoga and life drawing workshop on Sunday, 17th August from 13:30-16:00

This workshop consists of a 60-minute (beginner-friendly) Yin Yang yoga class run by the brilliant Jasmine Brand-Williamson followed by 75-minutes of life drawing with Hugo from Drawing Life. There will also be breaks and refreshments. 

Stretch and Sketch encourages you to capture the shapes that the body creates after embodying them during your practice. Yoga Asana (postures) consists of shapes that are interesting and enjoyable to draw. Both yoga and life drawing are meditative and help you to relax and notice the present moment. Our event is open to everyone - no yoga or drawing experience is required. 

What to expect? 

13:30 - Yin Yang yoga class

14:40 -  Life drawing (including a short break for tea and snacks)

16:00 - Finish 

About the Yin Yang yoga:

The class will include a slow and energising flow, with standing and balancing postures, and yin, where we’ll hold more restful poses for 3-5 minutes each. 

About the life drawing: 

During the 75-minute life drawing session, students will be able to draw some of the postures they have just experienced. Hugo will offer tutoring for those who wish. 

What to bring? 

A yoga mat if you have one

Refreshments and art materials are provided.

Tickets cost £30 /concessions £25

We recommend booking early as there will be limited space.

Where to find us

The event will take place at:

Pollokshields Burgh Hall - Clifford Hall

Located in:Maxwell Park

Address: 70 Glencairn Dr, Glasgow G41 4LL

Entry at front desk. Please aim to arrive 15 mins before the class begins.

June Life Drawing SessionsHey everyone! We’ve only got four Life Drawing events this June, so mark your calendars:Monday...
02/06/2025

June Life Drawing Sessions

Hey everyone! We’ve only got four Life Drawing events this June, so mark your calendars:

Monday, 3rd June
Cass Art Glasgow | 12:00–14:00

Tuesday, 4th June
McNeills | 19:00–21:00

Monday, 24th June
Cass Art Glasgow | 12:00–14:00

Tuesday, 25th June
McNeills | 19:00–21:00

✨ Our sessions are 16+ and open to all skill levels—whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned sketcher. We provide some materials and paper too, perfect if you're coming straight from work or traveling light.

We keep the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming. Every participant gets a front-row seat with an unobstructed view of the model. No one behind you, no pressure.

Want help with your drawing or feedback afterward? We're happy to assist—but only if you ask. Otherwise, you can enjoy uninterrupted sketch time.

Book your spot via the link in our bio.
Spaces are limited, so don't miss out!

Only 4 events in June, starting tomorrow at CASS ART Glasgow and then Wednesdays session at McNeills.Book here www.drawi...
02/06/2025

Only 4 events in June, starting tomorrow at CASS ART Glasgow and then Wednesdays session at McNeills.

Book here www.drawing-life.com to join us for some relaxing life drawing.

Another amazing batch of artwork from last week's Wednesday session at McNeills!Coming up next week, we’ve got three exc...
27/04/2025

Another amazing batch of artwork from last week's Wednesday session at McNeills!

Coming up next week, we’ve got three exciting in-person events lined up, along with our regular Tuesday lunchtime meetup at Cass Art and our ever-popular Wednesday evening at McNeills.

We’re also thrilled to announce a special event: Sketch and Stretch is back at Cass Art on Sunday, 4th May! Get ready to unwind with a yoga session led by the incredible , followed by a life drawing class with Drawing Life, inspired by the yoga flow. It's the perfect combo to relax, reset, and get creative.

Full booking details are available through the link in our bio.
Tag a friend in the comments and we’ll send you a 10% discount code — 😊

Another beautiful batch of drawings from yesterday’s Tuesday session !Our Tuesday lunchtime event runs weekly from 12–2p...
23/04/2025

Another beautiful batch of drawings from yesterday’s Tuesday session !

Our Tuesday lunchtime event runs weekly from 12–2pm at the back of CASS ART Glasgow. Expect a relaxed atmosphere and longer poses—perfect for slowing down and really getting into the rhythm.

New faces are always welcome, so if you've been thinking about joining, consider this your sign!

Prefer shorter, more dynamic poses? Come along to our Wednesday evening sessions at McNeills, 6:30–8:30pm. There’s still time to join us tonight!

Book your spot for either session via the link in our bio.

Stretch and Sketch Join us for a yoga and life drawing workshop on Sunday, 4th May from 11:15 - 11:45This workshop consi...
17/04/2025

Stretch and Sketch 

Join us for a yoga and life drawing workshop on Sunday, 4th May from 11:15 - 11:45

This workshop consists of a 60-minute (beginner-friendly) Yin Yang yoga class run by the brilliant Jasmine Brand-Williamson followed by 75-minutes of life drawing with Hugo from Drawing Life. There will also be breaks and refreshments. 

Stretch and Sketch encourages you to capture the shapes that the body creates after embodying them during your practice. Yoga Asana (postures) consists of shapes that are interesting and enjoyable to draw. Both yoga and life drawing are meditative and help you to relax and notice the present moment. Our event is open to everyone - no yoga or drawing experience is required. 

What to expect? 

11:15 - Yin Yang yoga class

12:30 -  Life drawing (including a short break for tea and snacks)

13:45 - Finish 

About the Yin Yang yoga:

The class will include a slow and energising flow, with standing and balancing postures, and yin, where we’ll hold more restful poses for 3-5 minutes each. 

About the life drawing: 

During the 75-minute life drawing session, students will be able to draw some of the postures they have just experienced. Hugo will offer tutoring for those who wish. 

What to bring? 

A yoga mat if you have one

Refreshments and art materials are provided. We will be seated on the floor for the life drawing section. Please let us know in advance if you require a chair.

*Early Bird full price discount of £15/20 if you book before the 3rd October - Limited to 5 people

Tickets cost £25/concessions £20

We recommend booking early as there will be limited space.

Where to find us

The event will take place at:

63-67 Queen St, Glasgow G1 3EN, United Kingdom

Entry at the back of the store. Please aim to arrive 15 mins before the class begins.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, so I thought it was about time to start sharing some of the amazing work comin...
10/04/2025

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, so I thought it was about time to start sharing some of the amazing work coming out of our sessions again.

These sketches are from last night at McNeills — such a lovely mix of familiar faces and new ones, with some brilliant drawings all round.

If you’ve not been in a while, we’re running sessions every Tuesday at CASS Art and every Wednesday evening in the Southside, usually at McNeills. Now that the sun’s out, there’s a bit more room for new folks to join!

You can sign up for upcoming sessions through our website.

Hello everyone,We've noticed an increase in attendance on Wednesdays, and often there aren’t enough tickets to go around...
24/02/2025

Hello everyone,

We've noticed an increase in attendance on Wednesdays, and often there aren’t enough tickets to go around. To give everyone a better chance to attend, we’re introducing a second evening life drawing session on Tuesdays as a trial.

This session will focus on longer-held poses, and we expect there to be plenty of space for those wanting to bring paints and additional equipment.

You can book our classes on our website—follow the link in our bio or visit www.drawing-life.com.

Our regular class schedule is as follows:

Monday – Online Portrait Club | 18:30–20:30

Tuesday – Life Drawing at CASS ART | 12:00–14:00

Tuesday – Life Drawing at McNeill’s | 18:30–20:30

Wednesday – Life Drawing at McNeill’s | 18:30–20:30

Hope to see you there!

📸 by photographer of a collaborative workshop with Artist and designer

Model Training Workshop at CASS ART January 5th 1-4pmWe're thrilled to invite you to our Model Training Workshop, which ...
29/12/2024

Model Training Workshop at CASS ART
January 5th 1-4pm

We're thrilled to invite you to our Model Training Workshop, which was crafted to introduce aspiring and early-career life models to the vibrant arts community here in Glasgow.

From igniting creativity in traditional classes to embracing the digital realm, our sessions offer a comprehensive overview of the modelling experience. Our goal is to equip each attendee with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the diverse landscape of artistic expression.

During the three-hour workshop, we'll delve into various aspects of posing, explore intentionality, and foster collaborative learning among participants. The first two hours will focus on clothed exercises, providing a comfortable environment for skill development. The optional second part allows models to gain experience in n**e posing, although participation is voluntary.

We aim to provide opportunities for those eager to pursue paid work when we believe a model is prepared. We prioritise ensuring attendees feel confident and supported in their journey toward live modelling engagements.

For more information please visit our website via link in Bio.

Pricing Info: Standard tickets are priced at £15, with a discounted rate of £10 for students and the unemployed.

Image by Artist Bob Thompson

Stretch and Sketch Join us for a yoga and life drawing workshop on Sunday, 27th October from 13:00 - 15:30This workshop ...
23/09/2024

Stretch and Sketch 

Join us for a yoga and life drawing workshop on Sunday, 27th October from 13:00 - 15:30

This workshop consists of a 60-minute (beginner-friendly) Yin Yang yoga class run by the brilliant followed by 90-minutes of life drawing with Hugo from Drawing Life. There will also be breaks and refreshments. 

Stretch and Sketch encourages you to capture the shapes that the body creates after embodying them during your practice. Yoga Asana (postures) consists of shapes that are interesting and enjoyable to draw. Both yoga and life drawing are meditative and help you to relax and notice the present moment. Our event is open to everyone - no yoga or drawing experience is required. 

What to expect? 

13:00 - Yin Yang yoga class

14:00 -  Life drawing (including a short break for tea and snacks)

15:30 - Finish 

About the Yin Yang yoga:

The class will include a slow and energising flow, with standing and balancing postures, and yin, where we’ll hold more restful poses for 3-5 minutes each. 

About the life drawing: 

During the 90-minute life drawing session, students will be able to draw some of the postures they have just experienced. Hugo will offer tutoring for those who wish. 

What to bring? 

A yoga mat if you have one

Refreshments, some yoga mats, props, and art materials are provided. We will be seated on the floor for the life drawing section. Please let us know in advance if you require a chair.

*Early Bird full price discount of £25/20 if you book before the 3rd October - Limited to 10 people

Tickets cost £30/concessions £25

Ticket link in Bio ☺️

We recommend booking early as there will be limited space.

Where to find us

The event will take place at:

Reset Studio

101 Portman Street,

Kinning Park, Glasgow

G41 1EJ

Entry details for the venue will be emailed prior to the event. Please aim to arrive 15 mins before the class begins.

Artwork by Ailsa Sutcliffe
Photo by

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15 Eskdale Street
Glasgow
G428UD

Telephone

+447920025730

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