Drink and Draw: Drawn to the Water

Join us for a relaxed Drink & Draw class taking inspiration from Leighton’s iconic depictions of the female nude, specifically his celebrated bathing compositions: Venus Disrobing for the Bath (Private Collection), The Bath of Psyche (Tate Britain) and A Bather (Private Collection).

Throughout the evening our life model will recreate and expand upon the elegant contrapposto, sweeping drapery, and graceful, contemplative poses captured in Leighton’s bathing masterpieces. You’ll explore themes of rhythm, form, light and the interplay between body and fabric in the very home where Leighton lived and painted.

Join us for Drink and Draw: Neon Naked Life Drawing on Wednesday 14 October.

All levels welcome, from someone who has never drawn to more experienced artists.

Doors open at 6:30pm for the chance to explore the historic house.

Tutored class in Leighton's studio runs from 7pm-8:30pm. Doors close at 9pm.

Participants need to be over 18 to join the class.

Drawing boards, art materials and paper provided.

Life model will be nude.

With a paid bar open throughout the evening.

Meet 2B Or Not 2B 2B Or Not 2B Collective are a POC-run life drawing group based in London, focused on uplifting marginalised bodies. The aim of the Collective is to provide a fresh take on what life drawing can be, accessible to all, an opportunity to switch off from the world, practise drawing, and socialise within an informal environment.