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WOLVES

Sunday 23rd February 2025 11am-1pm Loom Club, N1 2HY £35 (10% donated)

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Sharpen your pencils and your claws, and come join our pack! At this class we will be drawing our favourite family of British Lupine wolf dogs. This stunning hybrid species have real wolves in their bloodline- and are dead ringers for their wild relatives. They howl at the moon and live in a pack, but are gorgeously tame and friendly. The pack also happen to be quite the celebrities, having starred in many photoshoots, and films- try to act cool when you meet them though, yeah?

Hosting the session will be animal-obsessed illustrator Laura Cuppage, who will guide you through the process of drawing wolves from life. She will provide her top tips on drawing moving models and will be all ears for any questions you have. We will also be joined by “head wolf” Natalie Langstrom, who will share the extensive knowledge of these animals she has gathered over her many years working as a canine behavioural expert. Natalie is a fierce advocate for wild wolves, and will give an insight into the species and their conservation.

Our sessions are open to everyone- all abilities are welcome and all artistic styles are celebrated! We will provide everything you need to get sketching- drawing boards, paper and a wide range of materials- but feel free to bring along your own kit if you’d like.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals that are happy being around humans.

10% of profits will be donated to Wolf Watch UK. This fantastic organisation provides a safe haven for displaced wolves at their 100 acre woodland sanctuary in Shropshire.

WOLVES

Sunday 23rd February 2025 2pm-4pm Loom Club, N1 2HY £35 (10% donated)

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Sharpen your pencils and your claws, and come join our pack! At this class we will be drawing our favourite family of British Lupine wolf dogs. This stunning hybrid species have real wolves in their bloodline- and are dead ringers for their wild relatives. They howl at the moon and live in a pack, but are gorgeously tame and friendly. The pack also happen to be quite the celebrities, having starred in many photoshoots, and films- try to act cool when you meet them though, yeah?

Hosting the session will be animal-obsessed illustrator Laura Cuppage, who will guide you through the process of drawing wolves from life. She will provide her top tips on drawing moving models and will be all ears for any questions you have. We will also be joined by “head wolf” Natalie Langstrom, who will share the extensive knowledge of these animals she has gathered over her many years working as a canine behavioural expert. Natalie is a fierce advocate for wild wolves, and will give an insight into the species and their conservation.

Our sessions are open to everyone- all abilities are welcome and all artistic styles are celebrated! We will provide everything you need to get sketching- drawing boards, paper and a wide range of materials- but feel free to bring along your own kit if you’d like.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals that are happy being around humans.

10% of profits will be donated to Wolf Watch UK. This fantastic organisation provides a safe haven for displaced wolves at their 100 acre woodland sanctuary in Shropshire.

RAINFOREST ANIMALS

Monday 24th February 2025 6.30pm-8.30pm SEA Life London, SE1 7PB £35 (50% donated)

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Who fancies a trip to the Rainforest, right here in London? At this snappy, happy class we will be at SEA Life Aquarium for an after-hours drawing session focused their beautiful rainforest area. You will have free rein to wander the space, sketching an amazing array of rainforest species such as Snapping Turtles, Dwarf Crocodiles and Piranhas!

The class will begin with an introduction from one of the aquarium’s expert team members, who will teach us all about rainforest habitats and the issues affecting them. You will then be given some top drawing tips from illustrator Laura Cuppage, who will then be on hand throughout the session with as much creative guidance as you’d like. We will provide everything you need to get sketching- a drawing board, paper and a wide range of materials to experiment with, but if you have any trusty favourites do feel free to bring them along too. The class is open to all abilities- whether you’re a dab hand or an absolute beginner, with a few of our top tips for drawing moving models, we’re sure to have you sketching away in no time!

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals that are happy being around humans.

50% of each ticket will be donated to SEA Life Trust.

RESCUE ANIMALS

Tuesday 4th March 2025 7pm-9pm Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EP £35 (10% donated)

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*Please note that gift vouchers cannot be redeemed for this class as the Florence Nightingale Museum is handling the ticket sales for this collaborative event*

Did you know that on top of being one of the most influential figures in modern medicine, Florence Nightingale was also an avid animal lover who rescued many critters over her lifetime? While working at Scutari Hospital during the Crimean War, Nightingale introduced a tortoise named Jimmy as a ‘ward pet’ for the wounded soldiers. She later wrote in her book Notes on Nursing (1860) that “a small pet is often an excellent companion for the sick”. Her insight paved the way for modern-day animal-assisted therapy, which has been gaining popularity and recognition ever since.

Held at the museum that honours Nightingale’s life and work, this class will celebrate rescue animals of all shapes, sizes and species. To pay homage to Jimmy, the star will be our tortoise, but we will also have geckos, guinea pigs, skinny pigs, bearded dragons, rabbits and prairie dogs! While we draw, animal expert Lauren will teach us all about each of the species and their fascinating features, as well as clueing us up about responsible pet ownership.

Our sessions are open to everyone- all abilities are welcome and all artistic styles are celebrated! We will provide everything you need to get sketching- drawing boards, paper and a wide range of materials- but feel free to bring along your own kit if you’d like.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals that are happy being around humans.

10% of profits will be donated to South Essex Wildlife Hospital.

GREYHOUNDS

Thursday 13th March 2025 7pm-9pm Fort Road Hotel, CT9 1HF £35 (£10 donated)

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Do you have a keen eye and a love of long pups? If so, this drawing class will be paw-fect for you. For our very first class on the Kent coast, we will be at the Fort Road Hotel in marvellous Margate sketching gorgeous greyhounds. With their elegant forms, these painterly pups have been inspiring artists for centuries, and now it’s our turn to have a go!

The class will begin with an introduction and drawing demo by artist Jennie Webber. We will then set our sights on our speedy supermodels- all ex-racers, who were rescued by the team at Kent Greyhound Rescue. Thanks to this fantastic charity, each of our doggy models is now enjoying life at a slower pace, and being given the care and affection they deserve. Some are in their forever homes, others are currently staying with fabulous fosterers while they wait to be adopted. Each of the dogs we will meet is confident and happy to be out and about, and they all love a bit of attention. They will come along with their humans, and we will also be joined by Hannah who works at the charity, who will talk about the realities of greyhound racing and the fascinating history of this beautiful breed.

No prior art experience is needed to join the session- whether you’re a dab hand or an absolute beginner we are confident that with a few of Jennie’s simple tips and tricks, she will have you sketching away in no time. At our classes we use drawing as a tool to learn more about animals and conservation- there’s no pressure to create a “perfect” portrait!

We will provide a range of art materials, paper and drawing boards for you to use, so no need to bring anything along, but if you have some trusty favourites that you enjoy using you’re very welcome to bring them.

Animal welfare is at the heart of everything we do at Wild Life Drawing. We are a small team of animal lovers who are dedicated to conservation, and we strive to make each of our classes a positive experience for the animals we draw. We only ever work with the finest handlers who treat their animals with respect and care, and animals who are healthy and happy being around humans. The dogs that we will draw at this class are comfortable around groups of people, and will be compensated for their time with some tasty treats and lots of fuss!

£10 of each ticket will be donated to Kent Greyhound Rescue.

MARGATE

WOLVES

Thursday 20th March 2025 7pm-9pm Platf9rm, BN3 2AF £35 (10% donated)

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Sharpen your pencils and your claws, and come join our pack! At this class we will be drawing our favourite family of British Lupine wolf dogs. This stunning hybrid species have real wolves in their bloodline- and are dead ringers for their wild relatives. They howl at the moon and live in a pack, but are gorgeously tame and friendly. The pack also happen to be quite the celebrities, having starred in many photoshoots, and films- try to act cool when you meet them though, yeah?

Hosting the session will be animal-obsessed illustrator Laura Cuppage, who will guide you through the process of drawing wolves from life. She will provide her top tips on drawing moving models and will be all ears for any questions you have. We will also be joined by “head wolf” Natalie Langstrom, who will share the extensive knowledge of these animals she has gathered over her many years working as a canine behavioural expert. Natalie is a fierce advocate for wild wolves, and will give an insight into the species and their conservation.

Our sessions are open to everyone- all abilities are welcome and all artistic styles are celebrated! We will provide everything you need to get sketching- drawing boards, paper and a wide range of materials- but feel free to bring along your own kit if you’d like.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals that are happy being around humans.

10% of profits will be donated to Wolf Watch UK. This fantastic organisation provides a safe haven for displaced wolves at their 100 acre woodland sanctuary in Shropshire.

BRIGHTON

WOLVES

Saturday 22nd March 2025 11am-1pm Loom, N1 2HY £35 (10% donated)

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Sharpen your pencils and your claws, and come join our pack! At this class we will be drawing our favourite family of British Lupine wolf dogs. This stunning hybrid species have real wolves in their bloodline- and are dead ringers for their wild relatives. They howl at the moon and live in a pack, but are gorgeously tame and friendly. The pack also happen to be quite the celebrities, having starred in many photoshoots, and films- try to act cool when you meet them though, yeah?

Hosting the session will be animal-obsessed illustrator Laura Cuppage, who will guide you through the process of drawing wolves from life. She will provide her top tips on drawing moving models and will be all ears for any questions you have. We will also be joined by “head wolf” Natalie Langstrom, who will share the extensive knowledge of these animals she has gathered over her many years working as a canine behavioural expert. Natalie is a fierce advocate for wild wolves, and will give an insight into the species and their conservation.

Our sessions are open to everyone- all abilities are welcome and all artistic styles are celebrated! We will provide everything you need to get sketching- drawing boards, paper and a wide range of materials- but feel free to bring along your own kit if you’d like.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals that are happy being around humans.

10% of profits will be donated to Wolf Watch UK. This fantastic organisation provides a safe haven for displaced wolves at their 100 acre woodland sanctuary in Shropshire.

WOLVES

Saturday 22nd March 2025 2pm-4pm Loom, N1 2HY £35 (10% donated)

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Sharpen your pencils and your claws, and come join our pack! At this class we will be drawing our favourite family of British Lupine wolf dogs. This stunning hybrid species have real wolves in their bloodline- and are dead ringers for their wild relatives. They howl at the moon and live in a pack, but are gorgeously tame and friendly. The pack also happen to be quite the celebrities, having starred in many photoshoots, and films- try to act cool when you meet them though, yeah?

Hosting the session will be animal-obsessed illustrator Laura Cuppage, who will guide you through the process of drawing wolves from life. She will provide her top tips on drawing moving models and will be all ears for any questions you have. We will also be joined by “head wolf” Natalie Langstrom, who will share the extensive knowledge of these animals she has gathered over her many years working as a canine behavioural expert. Natalie is a fierce advocate for wild wolves, and will give an insight into the species and their conservation.

Our sessions are open to everyone- all abilities are welcome and all artistic styles are celebrated! We will provide everything you need to get sketching- drawing boards, paper and a wide range of materials- but feel free to bring along your own kit if you’d like.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals that are happy being around humans.

10% of profits will be donated to Wolf Watch UK. This fantastic organisation provides a safe haven for displaced wolves at their 100 acre woodland sanctuary in Shropshire.

JELLYFISH

Monday 24th March 2025 6.30pm-8.30pm SEA Life London, SE1 7PB £35 (50% donated)

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Get into flow state at an after-hours drawing class at the London Aquarium. We will be floating about with the jellyfish, where their mesmerising motions are sure to soothe your senses while you sketch. The marine life experts at the aquarium will begin with a talk about jellyfish, and how the latest science suggests that even though they don’t have brains, these creatures are much smarter than previously thought. They have an intelligent nervous system spread throughout their bodies, and are capable of ‘associative learning’. While our focus will be the jellyfish area, you’ll also be able to wander freely to sketch turtles, sharks, rays and a whole host of other species.

Leading the class will be artist Jennie Webber, who will be on hand with creative advice if you have a wobble! All abilities are very welcome to take part. There will be no pressure to work in a certain style or method, so you can relax and forget your brain for the evening. We will provide everything you need to get sketching- drawing boards, paper and a range of materials- but you’re welcome to bring along your own kit if you like.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals that are happy being around humans.

50% of profits will be donated to Sea Life Trust, so by taking part, you’ll be supporting the conservation of marine habitats around the world.

GUINEA PIGS WITH ALICE BOWSHER

Saturday 12th April 2025 11am-1pm Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW £38.62 (£10 donated)

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*If you’d like to use a gift voucher for this class, please get in touch via email*

There’s something about these petite pigs, isn’t there? What they lack in size, they more than make up for in personality, and hairstyles. They’re known for their complex vocalisations; from wheeking to squeaking, and, of course, the iconic rumble. They’re highly social creatures and are much more intelligent than they’re often regarded. Don’t underestimate the little guy!

It’s been a while since we had a class all about charismatic cavies, so we thought we would make it extra special. We are delighted to announce that we will be joined by illustrator and avid GP fan Alice Bowsher, who will be sharing her fantastic sketching skills with us. Please see the best greetings card ever designed as proof of her guinea pig devotion. Our miniature models have all been rescued and will be trotting over from their happy forever home at Spitalfields City Farm to show us their best poses, and farm manager Jenny will teach us all about the species.

All abilities are very welcome to take part, so feel free to join us even if you haven’t drawn in years. We will provide everything you need to get sketching- drawing boards, paper and a range of materials- but you’re welcome to bring along your own kit if you’d like to. We’ll have plenty of ink and brushes available for those keen to test out their guinea pig portraits Alice Bowsher style!

Here at Wild Life Drawing, we are a small team dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals who are happy around humans. £10 from each ticket will be donated to Spitalfields City Farm – a charity in its own right – and help to sustain its upkeep and provide happy homes for a whole variety of rescue animals! The farm also functions as an outdoor classroom and a source of joy for local schools and groups with learning difficulties, as well as working to conserve rare breeds of livestock.

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GUINEA PIGS WITH ALICE BOWSHER

Saturday 12th April 2025 2pm-4pm Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW £38.62 (£10 donated)

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*If you’d like to use a gift voucher for this class, please get in touch via email*

There’s something about these petite pigs, isn’t there? What they lack in size, they more than make up for in personality, and hairstyles. They’re known for their complex vocalisations; from wheeking to squeaking, and, of course, the iconic rumble. They’re highly social creatures and are much more intelligent than they’re often regarded. Don’t underestimate the little guy!

It’s been a while since we had a class all about charismatic cavies, so we thought we would make it extra special. We are delighted to announce that we will be joined by illustrator and avid GP fan Alice Bowsher, who will be sharing her fantastic sketching skills with us. Please see the best greetings card ever designed as proof of her guinea pig devotion. Our miniature models have all been rescued and will be trotting over from their happy forever home at Spitalfields City Farm to show us their best poses, and farm manager Jenny will teach us all about the species.

All abilities are very welcome to take part, so feel free to join us even if you haven’t drawn in years. We will provide everything you need to get sketching- drawing boards, paper and a range of materials- but you’re welcome to bring along your own kit if you’d like to. We’ll have plenty of ink and brushes available for those keen to test out their guinea pig portraits Alice Bowsher style!

Here at Wild Life Drawing, we are a small team dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals who are happy around humans. £10 from each ticket will be donated to Spitalfields City Farm – a charity in its own right – and help to sustain its upkeep and provide happy homes for a whole variety of rescue animals! The farm also functions as an outdoor classroom and a source of joy for local schools and groups with learning difficulties, as well as working to conserve rare breeds of livestock.

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MINIATURE PIGS

Sunday 13th April 2025 11am-1pm Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD £38.50

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*Please note that gift vouchers cannot be redeemed for this class as the Dulwich Picture Gallery is handling the ticket sales*

What better way to spend a Sunday than making friends with a couple of adorable miniature pigs?

Join us for a fun-filled drawing class where we will be busting some myths about this wonderful species. Often portrayed as stupid and smelly, pigs are in fact very clean, and highly intelligent. They are emotional creatures that form close bonds, love to explore, and are great problem solvers. As well as drawing, there will be plenty of opportunities for cuddles and belly scratches, and to give the piggies a brush – their favourite thing in the world!

We will be joined by the team at Kew Little Pigs who will be bringing along a couple of their finest and friendliest piggies. The class will be led by wildlife illustrator Jennie Webber, who will get you started with her top tips for drawing moving ‘models’. Throughout the session, Jennie will be on hand with as much creative guidance as you’d like, and the Kew Little Pigs team will be all ears for your piggy ponderings. The class is open to everyone, all abilities are welcome and all artistic styles are celebrated! We will provide everything you need to get sketching – drawing boards, paper and a wide range of materials- but feel free to bring along your own kit if you’d like.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals that are happy being around humans.

MINIATURE PIGS FAMILY CLASS

Sunday 13th April 2025 2pm-4pm Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD £55/£25

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*Please note that gift vouchers cannot be redeemed for this class as the Dulwich Picture Gallery is handling the ticket sales*

What better way to spend a Sunday than making friends with a couple of adorable miniature pigs?

Join us for a fun-filled drawing class where we will be busting some myths about this wonderful species. Often portrayed as stupid and smelly, pigs are in fact very clean, and highly intelligent. They are emotional creatures that form close bonds, love to explore, and are great problem solvers. As well as drawing, there will be plenty of opportunities for cuddles and belly scratches, and to give the piggies a brush – their favourite thing in the world!

We will be joined by the team at Kew Little Pigs who will be bringing along a couple of their finest and friendliest piggies. The class will be led by wildlife illustrator Jennie Webber, who will get you started with her top tips for drawing moving ‘models’. Throughout the session, Jennie will be on hand with as much creative guidance as you’d like, and the Kew Little Pigs team will be all ears for your piggy ponderings. The class is open to everyone, all abilities are welcome and all artistic styles are celebrated! We will provide everything you need to get sketching – drawing boards, paper and a wide range of materials- but feel free to bring along your own kit if you’d like. We welcome children aged 5 and over as long as they are accompanied by an adult also taking part in the class.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals that are happy being around humans.

OWlS

Wednesday 16th April 2025 7pm-9pm Fort Road Hotel, CT9 1HF £35 (10% donated)

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Take wing and join us and the Fort Road Hotel for a fabulous and feathery evening of drawing with owls. Our expert falconer will be bringing along three stunning owls, to show off the wide variety within the species group.

First up we’ll meet a barn owl named Solo. These are the most widely distributed group of owls in the world- spanning every continent but Antarctica. Next we’ll sketch Daisy, an eagle owl who will surely wow you with her striking orange eyes and prominent ear tufts. Finally we will meet Fred, who is a great grey- the largest type of owl in the world by length!

The class will be led by nature-loving artist Jennie Webber. We will provide you with all the materials you need to get started, and Jennie will be on hand with plenty of creative advice, drawing from her 10 years teaching people how to sketch moving animals. The most important thing for you to know is that there is no pressure at our classes- we believe that once we stop worrying about the outcome, drawing can be enjoyable for everyone. All abilities are welcome, and all artistic styles are celebrated. While we sketch, falconer Paul will teach us all about each species, and will be very happy to answer any questions you have.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare and conservation. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals who are happy around humans. The falconer who is bringing along the owls is an expert in their care, and regularly works alongside the RSPCA to rescue and rehabilitate wild raptors.

10% of profits will be donated to Barn Owl Trust. .

MARGATE

CHICKS AND DUCKLINGS

Thursday 24th April 2025 7pm-9pm Royal Society of Sculptors, SW7 3RA £35 (10% donated)

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At this downy and delightful class, we will meet and draw newly hatched ducklings and chicks. We can’t think of a more cracking way to celebrate the arrival of Spring!

Our miniature models will be lovingly transported to us from their home at Mudchute Farm by their expert handler, Michelle. We’ll meet a range of breeds and species, some of which are on the Rare Breed Survival Watchlist. Pending hatching success, we will likely meet bantam, Sussex, Dorking and Dutch hens, along with runner, Ayeslbury and Pekin ducklings! While we draw, we will discuss egg production within the poultry industry, and Michelle will get us clued up about how we can use our purchase power to improve hen welfare.

The class will be led by artist and animal lover Jennie Webber, who will begin with an introduction to drawing animals from life. The class is open to all abilities, and all artistic styles are celebrated. We will provide everything you need to get drawing- boards, paper and lots of lovely materials- but feel free to bring along your own kit if you’d like.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals who are happy being around humans. The birds we are drawing at this session are destined to live out their full lives at the city farm, where they are very well cared for and have space to roam happily.

10% of profits will be donated to British Hen Welfare Trust.

RESCUE MONKEYS

Saturday 3rd May 2025 12pm-1.30pm Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ £30/£18 (10% donated)

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What better way to begin the month of May than by meeting some marvellous monkeys? (Say that five times fast!)

Join us at the Battersea Park Children’s Zoo to sketch and learn about the clever, curious inhabitants of their primate area.

We will tip our cap to Capuchins Medellin Diablo and Carlos, ex-pets who were living in a London flat before being rehomed by the zoo. Capuchins are highly intelligent and love nothing more than solving the enrichment puzzles that the keepers give them to work on every day. Then we’ll shake our tails with the squirrel monkeys Ursula, Medusa and Kronk- who were rehomed by Battersea after beginning their lives being used as “decorations” at parties. Lastly we’ll meet some of the smallest and most endangered primates in the world- cotton-top tamarins Nellie and Diego. These tiny monkeys are named for the white fluffy fur that they have on their heads, which they puff up when they feel threatened.

The class will be taught by nature loving artist Jennie Webber, who will provide all the creative advice you need to get your monkey sketches jumping off the page. We will provide all the art materials, paper and drawing boards so there’s no need to bring any art kit along unless you’d like to. All abilities are welcome, and all artistic styles are celebrated! Children are welcome to attend but they must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

*Please note: The price of the class does not include entry to the zoo, which you’ll need to purchase separately.*

10% of profits will be donated to Cikananga Wildlife Centre, a wonderful Indonesian charity that rescues and rehabilitates animals from the exotic pet trade.

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RESCUE MONKEYS

Saturday 3rd May 2025 2pm-3.30pm Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ £30/£18 (10% donated)

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What better way to begin the month of May than by meeting some marvellous monkeys? (Say that five times fast!)

Join us at the Battersea Park Children’s Zoo to sketch and learn about the clever, curious inhabitants of their primate area.

We will tip our cap to Capuchins Medellin Diablo and Carlos, ex-pets who were living in a London flat before being rehomed by the zoo. Capuchins are highly intelligent and love nothing more than solving the enrichment puzzles that the keepers give them to work on every day. Then we’ll shake our tails with the squirrel monkeys Ursula, Medusa and Kronk- who were rehomed by Battersea after beginning their lives being used as “decorations” at parties. Lastly we’ll meet some of the smallest and most endangered primates in the world- cotton-top tamarins Nellie and Diego. These tiny monkeys are named for the white fluffy fur that they have on their heads, which they puff up when they feel threatened.

The class will be taught by nature loving artist Jennie Webber, who will provide all the creative advice you need to get your monkey sketches jumping off the page. We will provide all the art materials, paper and drawing boards so there’s no need to bring any art kit along unless you’d like to. All abilities are welcome, and all artistic styles are celebrated! Children are welcome to attend but they must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

*Please note: The price of the class does not include entry to the zoo, which you’ll need to purchase separately.*

10% of profits will be donated to Cikananga Wildlife Centre, a wonderful Indonesian charity that rescues and rehabilitates animals from the exotic pet trade.

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FARMYARD SPRING SPECIAL

Saturday 10th May 2025 12pm-2pm Hackney City Farm, E2 8QA £35 (£10 donated)

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Let your heart be filled with all the joys of Spring, at a very special drawing class with the newest additions to the Hackney City Farm family. There will be lovely lambs, perfect piglets and bouncy baby goats- we kid you not! We will of course still pay lots of attention to the grown up animals; Ash and Willow the donkeys wouldn’t forgive us if we didn’t at least go and say “hay”!

The class will be led by animal obsessed artist Laura Cuppage, who will begin with an introduction to drawing moving moo-dels. With her bucket loads of experience drawing animals from life, Laura has plenty of tips and tricks to share which are sure to get even total beginners sketching away in no time. We will be given a tour of the farm by animal expert Michelle Frank, who will be more than happy to answer all your questions. We will provide everything you need; paper, drawing boards and a range of colourful materials.

Here at Wild Life Drawing we are a small team who are dedicated to animal welfare. We only ever work with the finest animal handlers, who treat their animals with care and respect, and healthy animals who are happy being around humans.

£10 from each ticket will be donated to Hackney City Farm to support their wonderful community work.

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ONLINE CLASSES

VULTURES (LIVE)

Wednesday 26th February 2025 7pm-8.30pm GMT Online Class £12 (50% donated)

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Have you ever met a vulture? If yes, lucky you! If not, then you’re in for a treat. Vultures are the species of bird that have surprised us the most. Their reputation would have us believe that they are grotty, grotesque, covered in entrails and, in some cultures, omens of evil. That couldn’t be more wrong. Vultures are inquisitive, intelligent, fiercely loyal and very affectionate, we’ve witnessed some very tender beard preening in the past!

We are so lucky to be collaborating with Gauntlet Birds of Prey for an amazing live online class with three luminous vultures; Maverick the African Hooded, Chumley the White Backed and and Jeff the American Black Vulture. Our host Daisy, along with her dad and brother Jake, are a family of falconers and birds truly run in their blood. Together they run experiences and flying displays at their centre, they raise endangered hatchlings, they rescue birds in need and make frequently trips to Africa to ring and relocate wild vultures, helping to save their plummeting populations. The team have also researched and funded the world’s first and only vulture ambulance, tackling the threats of poacher poisoning.

Vulture fan and artist Jennie Webber will be hosting the class, beginning with an introduction to drawing moving models, and a look at vulture anatomy. The class is open to all abilities so whether you haven’t drawn since school or you draw on the daily, we promise you’ll get loads out of the session. The basic materials you need to take part are some paper, a pencil, a sharpener and a rubber, but if you’d like to experiment with other materials please free to get creative! We will be drawing from life but we’ll also provide some reference images which will be emailed to you (along with instructions and the Zoom link) 48 hours before the event is due to start, or in good time if you book your ticket closer to the session. As with all our online classes, we will send out a full recording afterwards so that you can watch it back as many times as you like.

50% of ticket profits will be donated to Gauntlet Conservation Trust.

MARCH HARES

Tuesday 11th March 2025 7pm-8.30pm GMT Online Class £12 (50% donated)

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Take a leap and join us for a class on the fastest land mammal in Britain, the brown hare. With their long hind legs and streamlined bodies, these incredible creatures really are built for speed- and are capable of reaching a mindblowing 45 mph!

These intriguing animals have inspired us humans throughout the ages and feature heavily in art and folklore. In Celtic mythology, hares were regarded as sacred, and it was believed that they were connected to the spirit world. In Ancient Greece, hares were a symbol of fertility and romantic love and were often engraved onto wedding rings.

For this class we are delighted that we will be joined by Dr Silviu Petrovan, the Conservation Research Manager at PTES and a Senior Researcher in the Conservation Science Group at the University of Cambridge. Silviu wrote his PhD on the ecology of brown hares in pastures in North Yorkshire and is a fount of knowledge on the species. Expect lots of fascinating hare facts, along with some fun stories from his time working with these enigmatic animals (hint: catching hares in order to tag them is no mean feat).

The class will be hosted by illustrator Jennie Webber, who will teach you her method for drawing animals, with lots of specific hare drawing tips that will ensure that your sketches don’t end up looking like Bugs Bunny. We will be working from some high-quality reference images, which will include some of Silviu’s own photographs, that he took while, quite literally, studying hares in the field.

50% of ticket profits will be donated to people’s trust for endangered species.

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SEALS (LIVE)

Saturday 29th March 2025 10.30am-12pm GMT Online Class £12 (50% donated)

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Let’s take a virtual trip down to Cornwall to catch up with our much-beloved pals, the sweet ’n’ salty residents of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary!

When we’ve drawn with CSS before we’ve focused on the pups, but we thought it was high time to give the adults some attention, so we will be drawing some of the residents who for various reasons, aren’t able to be released back into the wild. Like Yulelog for example, who previously lived at a different facility, which released him back to the sea when they closed down. As this lad has been fed by humans all his life, once back in the wild, he didn’t have the instincts needed and was following children with buckets around the beach! Luckily, the RSPCA brought him to CSS, where he has a home for life.

We will also meet a female named Jinx and a male called Pumpkin. These two both have medical conditions which mean they wouldn’t survive in the wild. Then there’s sweet Marlin, who like Yulelog is too tame and reliant to be humans to be safe in the wild. This chap is the sanctuary’s most gentle and good-natured resident.

We will be given a tour of the sanctuary by the expert care team and will get to watch the seals from a few different angles. We think you’ll particularly love watching them from the underwater viewing point, as here we will observe them doing what they do best: swimming! The seals are so effortless and graceful in the water; it’s such a treat to watch.

50% of ticket profits will be donated to Cornish Seal Sanctuary.

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Since the very beginning, we have donated a portion of our profits to wildlife charities.


Our passion is supporting smaller organisations that don’t always see the limelight, to showcase their fantastic work and raise awareness of their causes. We’re proud to support the South Essex Wildlife Hospital, Wolf Watch UK and the British Hen Welfare Trust to name but a few! Over the years, with the help of our wonderful community, we have raised over £50,000 for charity.

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