Drawing Views of London

COURSE CODE: SC2404004

COURSE DATES: Monday 21st – Friday 25th July 2025

TUTOR: Natasha Lien

DAYS: 5

TIMES: 10:00am - 4:30pm

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All Levels

FEE: £335

LOCATION: Various locations

This week-long course is a wonderful way to develop your drawing and creative skills, teaching you the essentials of building and developing a drawing practice that focuses on the outdoors. You will be drawing in and around iconic central London locations and spots.

The course locations may vary nearer the time in response to the current situation and weather. We will also draw in indoor locations such as cafes and undercover markets, where possible. Students will be introduced to the technique of silverpoint. Specially pre-prepared paper will be available for exploring this medium! You’ll be introduced to charcoal – an excellent medium for freeing-up the less- experienced artist. Various techniques will be covered, and students will be encouraged to draw on various scales.

Students will learn fundamental observational skills such as:

  • Structural drawing
  • Tonal Drawing
  • Composition
  • Measurement
  • Perspective

The course is suitable for all skill levels and is designed to enable students to express a creative response to architectural or outdoor environments. The tutor will meet each student at their unique individual level and guide them through the process of learning. 

After completing this course we recommend joining Drawing in Museums, or one of our other Drawing courses to further develop your skills.

Recommend booking by: July 7, 2025

All Levels

All attendees must be aged 18 and over.

This course is suitable for all levels. Students can move at their own pace depending on their experience, with as much support from the Tutor as they wish. This means an student from the following experience levels can join this course:

Beginner

Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience.

Beginner +

Choose a Beginner + course if you are looking to hone your skills, focus on a specific subject area and build your confidence. These courses are suitable for those with some basic skills in and knowledge of the taught medium.

Intermediate

Our Intermediate courses are suitable for students who have considerable prior knowledge of the taught medium or have completed a Beginners/Beginners + course with the Art Academy.

Advanced

Choose our Advanced courses if you have considerable knowledge in the taught medium. You are expected to be able to work independently and have critical discussions around your work.

You must bring your own materials to this course as we will be mobile. The tutor recommends that you bring the following materials:

  • Sketchbook (A4 or A3 size) – museums keep changing the rules about bag size so it’s safer to just bring a decent-sized sketchbook.
  • Pencils (B,2B,3B,4B,6B etc)
  • Rubber or eraser
  • Charcoal pencils or charcoal sticks
  • Sharpener
  • Portable stools – most museums have portable stools however, it’s always good to bring your own if you have one.

You can purchase one of our Academy Drawing Packs for this course, which is available to purchase at checkout. If you have ordered one of our drawing packs, please ensure you pick this up from the Art Academy Mermaid Court before your course, during our office opening times.

The Drawing Pack contains:

  • One set of lead pencils (2B, 4B, 6B)
  • One box of medium willow charcoal sticks (25 pieces)
  • One ​box ​of willow charcoal extra thick​ individual​ stick
  • One stick of chalk
  • One box of compressed charcoal sticks (12 pieces)
  • Six ​Derwent pastel pencils can be used wet or dry
  • One putty rubber​ in a box​
  • One eraser
  • O​n​e auto lock knife (pencil sharpener for Drawing in Museums)

Please note that pack contents are subject to change at the discretion of the Academy at any time.

NATASHA LIEN

Natasha Lien trained as an undergraduate at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design in London, and completed her postgraduate at the Princes Drawing School. Exhibitions include The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 2004, 2007, 2008, Dulwich Picture Gallery, The Mall Galleries, The Royal College of Art and The Slade.

Natasha has a wide variety of teaching experience, covering all age ranges. Her workshops include Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and various adult education classes. Her work includes drawing, painting and print-making. Her compositions tend to focus on people, landscapes and buildings. She has many interests including perspective, colour, tone, rhythm and form. Natasha’s work is in many private collections, including those of HRH The Prince of Wales.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Our short courses team will be in touch with more details such as where to meet shortly before the start of your course.

Students are welcome to use The Hub during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food. You must bring your own keep-cup, water bottle or food container to the Academy as mugs, glasses, and containers will not be available in our Bankside campus.

Tea and coffee will be provided by the Academy and is available from the island unit at the end of The Hub.

Terms and Conditions

  • By booking onto one of our courses you agree to our Short Courses Terms and Conditions.
  • You will need to have paid in full before the first session of your class. Your place is not guaranteed until we have received full payment. Please book early in order to guarantee your place on the course.

Materials & Equipment

  • If you purchased a pack online this will be given to you on the first session of your course upon your arrival. Packs can be booked on our Materials Page or on this page when you book the course
  • Please don’t wear your best clothes as there is always a chance you will get messy. If possible bring an apron or overalls.
  • All artwork at the Academy MUST be taken home at the end of each session where possible, with the exception of oil paintings and sculpture works.
  • We cannot store materials at the Academy, so please take these to and from your sessions.
  • Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or is on silent during the class.
  • Health and Safety Guidelines will be provided to you a week before the start of your course.

Concessions and Discounts

We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here.

£335.00

Rob Pepper, Artist, drawing at More London

Early Bird offer available until 21st May.

Offer exclusive to week-long summer courses running between July – August.

Please apply coupon code aa-summer-10% at checkout.