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.

The coastlines of the British Isles are home to some truly fascinating species, many of which might surprise you. Atlantic Wolfish prefer very cold water and have a natural anti-freeze in their blood to keep it flowing when temperatures drop below zero. Nurse Sharks can reach a whopping 14 feet long but (you’ll be pleased to hear) are known for their docile nature. Small Spotted Catsharks are one of the species you can thank when you find a mermaid’s purse on the beach. These are their egg cases, which they attach to seaweed with those lovely curly tendrils. Join us to draw all these species and many more, at a serene and dreamy after-hours session at the aquarium.

We’ll dive right in with a talk from one of the aquarium’s marine experts, who will point out all the beautiful species that live in our native waters. We’ll learn about the U.K’s best snorkelling spots, as well as about why it’s never been more important to ensure that our fishing practices are sustainable. The class will be led by artist Jennie Webber, who will help you get into the flow of things with a drawing demo and her top tips on sketching moving marine animals. You will then be free to float about the place, sketching whichever species catch your eye.

Our classes are open to all artistic abilities. We are firm believers that drawing is for everyone, and we celebrate all artistic styles! The focus of the session will be to enjoy the creative process while learning about animals and conservation. 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 sketchbook and kit if you’d like to.

50% of profits will be donated to SEA Life Trust, to support marine habitats around the world.

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.

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.

Celebrate British Flowers Week at the Garden Museum by learning new creative skills. Create a sculptural seasonal vase arrangement and then use it as inspiration for your watercolour painting. One workshop, two skill-sets and plenty of beautiful British blooms.

In the morning, Kat will teach you to make a small vase arrangement, celebrating British seasonal summer flowers. In Wallflower’s distinctive wild and sculptural style, we will explore shapes, textures and colour. Kat will take you through all the stages of creating an arrangement, from conditioning the flowers, prepping handy mechanics for the vase and finally arranging the flowers to create your very own arrangement to take home. All tools, vases and flowers included.

After lunch, Jennie will be guiding you through the art of botanical illustration in pen and watercolours, using your own floral arrangement as inspiration. Jennie will be demonstrating techniques including composition and colour mixing and sharing tips on capturing petals on paper. All materials provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

This inclusive class is designed for all ability levels, especially beginners. Encouraging and full of positivity, our aim is for you to leave with not one, but two works of art, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

How better to spend a sunny Sunday than wandering around the wetlands? Join artist Jennie Webber for a drawing tour focused on the native and migratory birds of the London Wetlands Centre. Will you catch a glimpse of an oystercatcher, curtsy to a kingfisher, or have a chat with a chiffchaff? As well as bird spotting, we will spend some time with resident otters Honey and Todd, who are sure to charm you with their sleek swimming skills.

As we explore, Jennie will guide you through the process of observational drawing with positivity and enthusiasm. She will provide plenty of tips on drawing moving animals and will be on hand to answer any creative queries you may have. There are so many species to spot at the wetlands that by the end of the session your pages will be brimming with sketches.

All ability levels are welcome at this class, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced artist. There is always joy and relaxation to be found when observing and drawing wildlife. We will provide paper, drawing boards and a range of materials for you to use.

The price for the class includes your entrance fee to the London Wetlands Centre and you are very welcome to explore the wetlands before or after the workshop.

How better to spend a sunny Sunday than wandering around the wetlands? Join artist Jennie Webber for a drawing tour focused on the native and migratory birds of the London Wetlands Centre. Will you catch a glimpse of an oystercatcher, curtsy to a kingfisher, or have a chat with a chiffchaff? As well as bird spotting, we will spend some time with resident otters Honey and Todd, who are sure to charm you with their sleek swimming skills.

As we explore, Jennie will guide you through the process of observational drawing with positivity and enthusiasm. She will provide plenty of tips on drawing moving animals and will be on hand to answer any creative queries you may have. There are so many species to spot at the wetlands that by the end of the session your pages will be brimming with sketches.

All ability levels are welcome at this class, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced artist. There is always joy and relaxation to be found when observing and drawing wildlife. We will provide paper, drawing boards and a range of materials for you to use.

The price for the class includes your entrance fee to the London Wetlands Centre and you are very welcome to explore the wetlands before or after the workshop.

Get a waddle on, and meet us at the aquarium for an after-hours sketching session with the gorgeous resident group of Gentoo Penguins. On land, these penguins can look a bit like they have two left flippers, so you may be surprised to learn that they are the fastest swimming birds on earth! When hunting for fish or evading predators, they reach speeds of more than 20 miles per hour. They are expert divers, capable of reaching depths of 200 metres. Since the penguins are fans of an early night, we will begin our class a bit earlier, to make sure we get all our sketches done before the birds hit the hay.

The class will begin with an introduction to drawing from life from illustrator Laura Cuppage, who will be on hand throughout the session with plenty of creative guidance. A penguin expert from the aquarium will take you on a deep dive into all things Gentoo, discussing their social groups, habitats and conservation. You don’t need any art experience to take part in the session, and we will provide everything you need to get sketching: drawing boards, paper and lots 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. 50% of your ticket price will be donated to the aquarium’s partner charity SEA Life Trust to support their work protecting marine life around the world.

50% of profits will be donated to SEA Life Trust, to support marine habitats around the world.

Have you ever visited Spitalfields City Farm? If you have, you’ll know what a magical place it is, with its community garden, cute cafe and salt of the earth team. This July, join us to explore the farm on a drawing tour where we will meet and sketch the rescue animals and rare breeds from life. We will kick things off in the paddock with darling donkeys, mosey on over to meet the gorgeous goats, and then hop over to hang out with the bunnies and guinea pigs! Fabulous Farm Manager Jenny will teach us about the various species that live at the farm, and we will discuss their welfare and conservation across the world.

The class will be led by nature illustrator Laura Cuppage, who will begin with an introduction to drawing from life. Throughout the session, Laura will be on hand with creative advice and will have some handy hints on how to sketch moving models while having your drawing board nibbled by a goat. We welcome all abilities to partake- whether you’re a dab hand or you haven’t picked up a pencil in years, we will have you sketching away in no time. We will provide everything you need to get going- paper, drawing boards and materials, but you’re welcome to bring your own kit along if you’d like.

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 nature, and we strive to make each of our classes a positive experience for the animals we draw. We only ever work with handlers who treat their animals with respect and care, and animals who are healthy and happy being around humans.

£10 from each ticket will be donated to Spitalfields City Farm, to support their fantastic community work. The charity provides a retreat for local school children and adults with learning difficulties, as well as working to conserve endangered breeds.

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 nature lover and artist Jennie Webber, who will guide you through the process of drawing wolves from life. Jennie 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.

Absolutely buzzing to announce this very special class, where we will be peeking into the busy and intricate world of honey bees! We will be joined by Meetal Patel, who is the founder of Pearly Queen Honey, a collective of London-based urban beekeepers. For half the session, you will don a beekeeper’s suit and get up close to the hives. Meetal will teach you the basics of beekeeping, show you the incredible honeycombs and explain why it’s so important to encourage bees to thrive in city landscapes.

The other half of the class will be spent with nature-loving artist Jennie Webber, who will teach you how to sketch bees and honeycomb. We will have some cloches on the tables, each containing bees and honeycomb, so you’ll be able to observe them in detail as they buzz about. Jennie will be focusing on the anatomy of these amazing little insects and will help you capture their features on your page.

Finally, we couldn’t have a honey bee class without a honey tasting, could we?! Meetal will give out some samples of his hyper-local honey, pointing out the topnotes and base flavours to look out for. Sounds delightful and delicious, doesn’t it?

Throughout the workshop we will get lots of advice on ways to support our local bees, from the best plants to grow to how to use our purchasing power to support ethical honey production. 10% of each ticket will be donated to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

Nearly 40 years ago, a wonderful woman named Jan Taylor attended a livestock market. After witnessing the treatment of animals there, she decided to make a difference and set up the Farm Animal Sanctuary. This haven for animals now spans 86 acres and is home to over 600 animals. Over the years the small team there have rescued thousands of cows, sheep, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, and donkeys from neglect and mistreatment.

This Spring, join us online with farm manager Louise and animal welfare assistant Steph, for a live class celebrating the sanctuary and all its residents. We’ll be taken on a virtual tour to meet some of the biggest characters of the bunch; like lambs Bonnie and Bobby, who were abandoned in a field but thankfully found and brought to the sanctuary, where they are growing cheekier every day. We will get a mindfulness lesson from Buster the bull, who is as chill as they come- quite the contrast to the raging bull stereotype! Then we will trot over to the pig area to meet best friends Mabel and Twiglet, who will likely model their best snoozing positions for us. We will meet lots of other animals too- this will mainly be determined by who is feeling curious and fancies giving the camera a sniff!

Artist and illustrator Laura Cuppage will lead the session, beginning with her top tips on how to draw moving animals. She will provide plenty of creative guidance throughout and will be all ears for any creative queries that you have. Likewise, the farm team will be happy to answer any questions about our marvellous moo-dels. The class is open to all abilities, and there’s no pressure to work in a particular style. The basic materials you need to take part are some paper, a pencil, a sharpener and a rubber- but please feel free to use whichever materials you like. We will send you an email before the session which will contain a Zoom link and all the information you need. After the class, we will send all ticket holders a recording so you can catch up/ rewatch as many times as you like.

50% of ticket profits will be donated to The Farm Animal Sanctuary.

How do you feel about pigeons? These birds’ lives are so entwined with those of us humans, and opinions on them are most certainly divided. Some loathe them, regard them as dirty, and refer to them with that dreaded term “vermin”. Others are charmed by their gentle nature and pretty iridescent plumage, and are soothed by the soft sound of their cooing. Can you guess which camp we fall into? It will come as no surprise that we LOVE them.

All this being said, we thought it was high time for a class celebrating these humble heroes! And who better to join us than bird enthusiast and author Charlie Bingham? During the session, Charlie will tell us about the adventures she went on around the UK while writing her brilliant new book, The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds. We will discuss the whole book, but our focus for the drawing will be on pigeons. Charlie will have lots of surprising facts about these familiar birds, and will teach us about the history that we share with them, going all the way back to Roman times, when they were one of the first species of bird to be domesticated.

Artist and nature lover Jennie Webber will host the session and will guide you through the process of observational drawing. She will provide plenty of tips and tricks that she’s learned during her 10 years teaching people how to draw animals. We will work from some high-quality reference images, and will study the evolutionary traits that make pigeons unique.

The class is open to all abilities, so whether your sketching skills are still hatching or you’re a fully fledged artist, 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 feel free to get creative! We will email you an event link along with instructions and the reference images before the event. As with all our online sessions, we will send out a recording of the class afterwards so that you can watch it back as many times as you like.

This class is the first in our new ‘Book Club’ series. You don’t need to have read the book to join the session, but we’re sure that by the end you’ll be heading to your nearest bookshop to pick up your copy.

Hip hip hooray! This July, join us online as we explore the semi-aquatic world of the second-largest land animal on earth, the hippopotamus. There is so much to learn about these unique animals, and some myths to bust too. Despite their name meaning “river horse” in Greek, the closest living relatives of hippos are whales. It’s thought that they share a common ancestor that lived about 55 million years ago. Hippos are considered to be a keystone species, as they play a significant role in shaping their environments.

You’ll be getting two top-notch teachers for the price of one this time, because Jennie will be joined by artist and educator Tim Pool. Tim is the author of three excellent books on drawing wildlife, and has travelled around the world as an expedition artist. Throughout the session, both Jennie and Tim will provide plenty of creative guidance and will be all ears for any creative queries that you have. They will each demonstrate their own artistic approach, and together they will discuss their love of art and the natural world.

The class is open to all abilities, and there’s no pressure to work in a particular style. The basic materials you need to take part are some paper, a pencil, a sharpener and a rubber- but please feel free to work in whichever materials you enjoy using. We will send you an email before the session, which will contain a Zoom link and all the information you need. After the class, we will send all ticket holders a recording so you can catch up/ rewatch as many times as you like.