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Life Drawing at Cooper’s Yard Studios
A drawing oasis. A platform for new models.
Life drawing continues apace at Packed Lunch Productions HQ, 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.
In September, we welcome new art subject Anuli to the life room.
"I welcome the opportunity to expand my creative practice in this intimate setting, a chance to explore identity and perspective through art." Anuli
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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
A drawing oasis. A platform for new models.
Life drawing continues apace at Packed Lunch Productions HQ, 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.
First thing in October, we welcome artists’ subject Mariusz to the life room - new to the practice and keen to develop his modelling repertoire and experience.
"I came to life modelling from the other side of the easel - having previously attended life drawing classes myself, I was always curious what it would feel like to be the subject rather than the observer. That curiosity led me to audition for the Register of Artists` Models, where I recently passed my audition. This will be one of my first real modelling experiences, and I’m excited to continue learning and developing. I find the experience of life modelling to be both calming and quietly energising, something between meditation and physical stillness. I have a background in yoga and would like to bring some of that awareness and grounding into the poses." Mariusz
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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.
Life Drawing at Cooper’s Yard Studios
A drawing oasis. A platform for new and inspiring models.
The life drawing programme goes from strength to strength at Packed Lunch HQ, 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 our final second session, we welcome the epitome of physical creativity, art nude supreme Stefan Villette (@new_model_behaviour).
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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.
Life Drawing at Cooper’s Yard Studios
A drawing oasis. A platform for new models.
We simply love hosting life drawing at Packed Lunch HQ, nestled in the South London 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 December, we welcome David Ieuan to the life room, who only began modelling for art groups this year! He's an incredible talent, not one to be missed.
"With a background in photography (and being chronically camera shy), it's been a revelation to start to see what people see, expressed through the marks they make. Each session, I'm amazed at the trust and understanding that builds between the artist and model - it's such a privilege." David Ieuan
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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.
Life Drawing at Cooper’s Yard Studios
A drawing oasis. A platform for new models.
Life drawing continues apace at Packed Lunch Productions HQ, 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.
First thing in September, we welcome Dann Parry to the life room - experienced with online modelling, new to the in-person art nude experience.
"I'm an artist, so stepping into the studio as an in-person life model for the first time will mean swapping my pencils for poses. I'm excited to be on the other side of the canvas collaborating with fellow creatives." Dann Parry
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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.
Life Drawing at Cooper’s Yard Studios
A drawing oasis. A platform for new models.
Life drawing continues apace at Packed Lunch Productions HQ, 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 our final drawing session for the summer in July, we welcome new art subject Adie to the life room.
“As a person who got into life drawing in the last few years, I enjoy modelling for others because I would like to contribute, and I find it interesting in seeing how others see and interpret me through their creativity and drawings. It's also an interesting experience being on the other side of the easel/sketchbook.“ Adie
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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.
Life Drawing at Cooper’s Yard Studios
A drawing oasis. A platform for new models.
Life drawing continues apace at Packed Lunch Productions HQ, 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.
First thing in July, we welcome new art subject Christopher Jay to the life room - a talented fine artist in his own right who can't wait to discover a new creative expression (and inspire the drawing public) from pose to pose.
“Art is always a prismatic experience, projecting what we see through our souls. I’m excited to take part in that from the other side of the canvas, having worked with some gorgeous, glorious models in the past.” Christopher Jay
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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.
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.
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.