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Life Drawing Society

UAL’s most active society - three life drawing classes a week with an active network of artists. Regular practice, and a community! Mondays, LCC. Wednesdays, Chelsea. Fridays, LCC.

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  • Life Drawing Society Standard Membership£30.00

About Life Drawing Society

 

Many students at UAL are disappointed to find minimal (if any) life drawing provision when arriving. If you're studying Fine Art, Animation, Illustration, Fashion, Sculpture or anything else drawing is a fundamental part of your practice! It's essential to draw regularly to improve your eye and hand. Whether you're just starting out, or you are already an accomplished draughtsman, the Life Drawing Society provides regular access to tutored life drawing sessions. Students can expect to draw from nude models representing the full and fantastic diversity of the human body.

Anybody who's been to a life drawing class before knows you can expect to pay around £30 for a single 2 hour tutored session. The total value of a yearly membership to this society could be in excess of £5,000, making this the best value tutored life drawing in the whole of London. By clubbing together and using membership fees we're able to offer this for just £30 a year. It's a fantastic deal and one that many students in UAL take advantage of. That's why we're UAL's biggest society!

*Disclaimer: we are not just a drawing class - we are a community too! By becoming a member, you are agreeing to abide by our code of conduct, which aims to maintain a healthy learning and social environment in class. We occasionally get together and do socials; You can also expect healthy discourse in class which we welcome you to take part in. We will not tolerate disrespectful behaviour towards our tutor, models or other members during our sessions.

Schedule


 Our timetable and locations in highlights on our Instagram page 
 

We run three sessions per week, each lasting 2 hours. Most of the sessions will be tutored (supervised by a professional tutor).

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Committee 2025/26

President - Luke Tam - b.tam0920221@arts.ac.uk

Treasurer - Jennifer Leung - n.leung1120231@arts.ac.uk

Social Media Officer - To be announced! 

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Contact

Email - ual.lifedrawingsociety@gmail.com

Instagram: @uallifedrawing

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FAQs

Do I have to attend every session, or book which sessions I want to attend?
Nope! - that's why we run classes so frequently, to give you as many opportunities as possible. Things may be subject to change within the next months.

What kinds of models can I expect?
We try to book models of all ages, genders, and body types. If you think you might be interested in modelling for us, drop us a line. Many current and former students at UAL have done so. NOTE: Life drawing is the tradition of drawing from the nude model. If you aren't comfortable with this, then it isn't the class for you!

What can I expect, and what should I bring?
Most sessions will have a tutor present - classes can get busy, so ask if you'd like some feedback. Don't be shy! Our tutors have experience in fine art, illustration, animation and fashion, and they're there to help. It's best to just bring pencils, erasers, and a hardbacked sketchbook, as we don't have easels and do not provide equipment. Please also be careful about bringing wet media that could spill or make a mess, such as oil paints, ink bottles, etc., as we often use rooms designed as office/lecture spaces. 

I don't want any tuition - I just want to draw
That's fine - please just make this known to the tutor when you arrive at class.

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Annual membership fee

£30.00

(One time membership fee pays for tutors, models, exhibtions and events)

 


Events

Life Drawing Session October 13
13th October
T_805, London College Communication
Ticketed session for the UAL Life Drawing Society Session.
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Life Drawing Session October 15
15th October
Billiards Room, Chelsea College of Arts
Ticketed session for the UAL Life Drawing Society Session.
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Life Drawing Session October 17
17th October
T_805, London College Communication
Ticketed session for the UAL Life Drawing Society Session.
Societies
Life Drawing Session October 20
20th October
T_805, London College Communication
Ticketed session for the UAL Life Drawing Society Session.
Societies
Life Drawing Session October 22
22nd October
Billiards Room, Chelsea College of Arts
Ticketed session for the UAL Life Drawing Society Session.
Societies
Life Drawing Session October 24
24th October
T_805, London College Communication
Ticketed session for the UAL Life Drawing Society Session.
Societies
Life Drawing Session October 27
27th October
T_805, London College Communication
Ticketed session for the UAL Life Drawing Society Session.
Societies
Life Drawing Session October 29
29th October
Billiards Room, Chelsea College of Arts
Ticketed session for the UAL Life Drawing Society Session.
Societies
Life Drawing Session October 31
31st October
T_805, London College Communication
Ticketed session for the UAL Life Drawing Society Session.
Societies


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Nominations close at 17:00 on Wednesday 15 October 2025 (in 3 days and 7 hours)

The polls open at 09:00 on Thursday 16 October 2025 (in 3 days and 23 hours)

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