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Life Drawing at Cooper’s Yard Studios
A drawing oasis. A platform for new models.
It's amazing to be able to offer life drawing in our studio, nestled in the South London oasis of Cooper's Yard. This is an experience for all levels of drawing ability and featuring life models who are new to the craft or actively growing their creative practice.
For this session, we welcome new art nude Damien Jégo to the life room. An experienced massage therapist and wellbeing practitioner, this is another step along his journey of allowing his form - his body - to experience the world more fully, and of allowing this experience to better encapsulate and express his essence.
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This is an inclusive, accessible drawing experience for all levels of ability because, frankly, everyone can draw. Believe it!
Boards, paper and materials are also very much included, but feel free to bring your own. Dry and wet materials can be used in the studio.
Hosted by Roy Joseph Butler, with guidance on where to begin and how to continue.
Spaces are limited, so please book online, and reach out if this is not possible.
Wine and soft drinks included in the price.
£20 per person
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Ever considered trying life modelling yourself? For information about gaining experience, ticking off that bucket list item or properly getting started in the industry, get in touch or visit the Starkers Academy.
2-day Portrait Drawing Crash Course with Jonny Kemp
In this 2-day creative crash course, you will explore different ways of starting a drawing, the essentials of drawing features of the face and the importance of light and shadow, taking your cue from a clothed artists' model.
The session, run in partnership with Crystal Palace Artists’ Open House, is designed to be friendly, welcoming, and informal, with tuition by award-winning artist Jonny Kemp, who appeared on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2023.
Saturday, 27th September 2025 | 10 - 12 pm
Warm-up
Use guidelines to get the correct angles and measurements
Sculpt features by looking at the planes of the face
Create a long portrait by the end of the session
Sunday, 28th September 2025 | 10 - 12 pm
Warm-up
Use tone/lights and darks to create form
Break down eyes, nose and mouth into simpler shapes
Create a long portrait by the end of the session
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Drawing materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Personal assistants attend free. Email hello@packedlunch.org for details.
Tea and coffee included.
£42.00
Portrait Drawing Crash Course with Jonny Kemp (Day 1/2)
In this creative crash course, you will explore different ways of starting a drawing and the essentials of drawing features of the face, taking your cue from a clothed artists' model.
The session, run in partnership with Crystal Palace Artists' Open House, is designed to be friendly, welcoming and informal, with tuition by award-winning artist Jonny Kemp, who appeared on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2023.
En route to completing a long portrait at the end of the session, you will learn how to:
Use guidelines to get the correct angles and measurements
Sculpt features by looking at the planes of the face
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Drawing materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Personal assistants attend free. Email hello@packedlunch.org for details.
Tea and coffee included.
£25.00
Portrait Drawing Crash Course with Jonny Kemp (Day 2/2)
In this creative crash course, you will explore different ways of starting a drawing, the essentials of drawing features of the face and the importance of light and shadow, taking your cue from a clothed artists' model.
The session, run in partnership with Crystal Palace Artists' Open House, is designed to be friendly, welcoming and informal, with tuition by award-winning artist Jonny Kemp, who appeared on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2023.
En route to completing a long portrait at the end of the session, you will learn how to:
Use tone/lights and darks to create form
Break down eyes, nose and mouth into simpler shapes
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Drawing materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Personal assistants attend free. Email hello@packedlunch.org for details.
Tea and coffee included.
£25.00
Life Drawing at Cooper’s Yard Studios - SOLD OUT - WAITLIST TICKETS AVAILABLE
SOLD OUT - WAITLIST TICKETS AVAILABLE
A drawing oasis. A platform for new models.
Life drawing returns to our creative hub - and HQ - in Crystal Palace, South London, in the picturesque oasis that is Cooper's Yard Studios. This is an experience for all levels of drawing ability and featuring life models who are new to the craft or actively growing their creative practice.
First thing in June, we welcome new artists’ subject and bodybuilder Max to the life room - “Bodybuilding is first and foremost an art rather than a sport science, and as such should be approached in the spirit of creativity - public, shared and inclusive.“
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This is an inclusive, accessible drawing experience for all levels of ability because, frankly, everyone can draw. Believe it!
Boards, paper and materials are also very much included, but feel free to bring your own. Dry and wet materials can be used in the studio.
Hosted by Roy Joseph Butler, with guidance on where to begin and how to continue.
Spaces are limited, so please book online, and reach out if this is not possible.
Wine and soft drinks included in the price.
£20 per person
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Ever considered trying life modelling yourself? For information about gaining experience, ticking off that bucket list item or properly getting started in the industry, get in touch or visit the Starkers Academy.