Portrait Club

The idea is simple - everybody meets at the pub, and once settled, takes it in turns to pose for a few minutes while everybody else draws!

By the end of the evening you will all have been drawn and will all have a collection of drawings of other people. It’s a sociable, light-hearted, untutored evening of drawing; a chance to practice drawing a wide range of faces and to meet some lovely new people at the same time! This cosy session is free to attend and it a great way to meet some local artists, hang out, and of course, draw. You do not have to book for this session - it is totally fine to just turn up! We start at about 6:30pm, usually have a little break part way through, then finish at 8:30pm. It is totally fine to arrive late or leave early as you like. It is also fine to arrive early and say hi!

What you need to bring

Bring your own materials - some basic kit is provided as a back up if you don’t have anything.

Finding us

The session is run at the Open House pub in Brighton, directions are HERE. When you enter the pub, you will usually find us in the backroom on the left, behind the bar. There will be music playing; bar serves food and has a range of drinks including a local beers and soft drinks.

Supporting the sessions

The sessions are free to attend and are funded by the Draw Patreon. If you like coming along and want to support the sessions to continue, why not become a supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month.  You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group  and tag  @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.   

Also check out other Arts events in Brighton and Hove, Fine Arts events in Brighton and Hove, Workshops in Brighton and Hove.