This Christmas, join us for a very special class indeed where we will meet a group of the most gorgeous therapy dogs, who are part of the team at Therapy Dogs Nationwide. This fantastic charity is largely made up of volunteers who take their own specially trained dogs into nursing homes, hospitals and hospices to provide comfort to the people there. Several studies have shown significant pain relief in patients who have been visited by therapy dogs. Being around these calm and kind creatures has been proven to release endorphins (happy hormones) which reduce stress, pain and anxiety.

The class will be hosted by animal illustrator Jennie Webber, who will begin with an introduction to observational drawing and some top tips for sketching moving models. We will also be joined by Maggie Bradley who volunteers at Therapy Dogs Nationwide, who will tell us all about the charity’s wonderful work. The pups who will be posing for us at this session will be Teddy, Fred, Harry and Jara, each of whom will be accompanied by their human. While we sketch the darling doggos we will hear about the amazing impact they have, with lots of personal and heart warming stories. Oh, and since it’s Christmas, there will be some treats and prizes up for grabs… as long as you’re on the nice list of course!

£10 from each ticket will be donated to Therapy Dogs Nationwide.

This Christmas, join us for a very special class indeed where we will meet a group of the most gorgeous therapy dogs, who are part of the team at Therapy Dogs Nationwide. This fantastic charity is largely made up of volunteers who take their own specially trained dogs into nursing homes, hospitals and hospices to provide comfort to the people there. Several studies have shown significant pain relief in patients who have been visited by therapy dogs. Being around these calm and kind creatures has been proven to release endorphins (happy hormones) which reduce stress, pain and anxiety.

The class will be hosted by animal illustrator Jennie Webber, who will begin with an introduction to observational drawing and some top tips for sketching moving models. We will also be joined by Maggie Bradley who volunteers at Therapy Dogs Nationwide, who will tell us all about the charity’s wonderful work. The pups who will be posing for us at this session will be Bailey, Poppy, Mimi and Godfrey, each of whom will be accompanied by their human. While we sketch the darling doggos we will hear about the amazing impact they have, with lots of personal and heart warming stories. Oh, and since it’s Christmas, there will be some treats and prizes up for grabs… as long as you’re on the nice list of course!

£10 from each ticket will be donated to Therapy Dogs Nationwide.

*Please note that as the venue look after the ticket sales for this class, Wild Life Drawing gift vouchers aren’t eligible.*

What better way to begin the new year than by hanging out with pack of celebrity wolves? Our much adored models are in fact a family of British Lupine wolf dog hybrids, who look just like wild wolves, howl at the moon and live in a pack, but are just as tame and friendly as your own pet pooches! They don’t like to brag about it but these A listers are kind of a big deal, having appeared in films, tv shows and photoshoots!

The class will begin with an introduction and drawing demo by nature illustrator Jennie Webber, who will be on hand throughout the session to guide you through the process of drawing wolves from life. As the session progresses we will hear from canine behavioural expert and “head wolf” Natalie Langstrom, who will teach us all about wolf-dogs and wild wolf conservation. Natalie is incredibly knowledgeable about all things canine and will be happy to answer any questions you have. As we draw the wolves will be roaming the space freely, so you’ll be able to give them lots of strokes.

10% of profits will be donated to Wolf Watch UK.

*Please note that as the venue look after the ticket sales for this class, Wild Life Drawing gift vouchers aren’t eligible.*

What better way to begin the new year than by hanging out with pack of celebrity wolves? Our much adored models are in fact a family of British Lupine wolf dog hybrids, who look just like wild wolves, howl at the moon and live in a pack, but are just as tame and friendly as your own pet pooches! They don’t like to brag about it but these A listers are kind of a big deal, having appeared in films, tv shows and photoshoots!

The class will begin with an introduction and drawing demo by nature illustrator Jennie Webber, who will be on hand throughout the session to guide you through the process of drawing wolves from life. As the session progresses we will hear from canine behavioural expert and “head wolf” Natalie Langstrom, who will teach us all about wolf-dogs and wild wolf conservation. Natalie is incredibly knowledgeable about all things canine and will be happy to answer any questions you have. As we draw the wolves will be roaming the space freely, so you’ll be able to give them lots of strokes.

10% of profits will be donated to Wolf Watch UK.

Back by popular demand, this January we will be drawing everyone’s favourite mob of meerkats! Behind the adorable faces and fluff, these desert dwelling mammals are seriously tough. They’re expert scorpion hunters, can survive without drinking water and are even immune to the venom of certain snakes!  Within a few hours of being bitten, these amazing animals are able to recover from snake bites that would kill an adult human. Coming along to strut their stuff for us will be meerkats Stuart and Mika, and the rest of their mob.

The class will be lead by artist and wildlife enthusiast Laura Cuppage, who will get you started with a drawing demo and her top tips for drawing a moving subject. Throughout the session Laura will be on hand with as much creative guidance as you would like, while animal expert Amy will teach us all about these small but mighty animals. We will provide paper and drawing boards and an array of colourful materials, but do bring along any of your own kit if you’d like. The class is open to all abilities- from beginners to advanced. Even if you haven’t picked up a pencil in years, we will have you sketching away in no time!

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

Back by popular demand, this January we will be drawing everyone’s favourite mob of meerkats! Behind the adorable faces and fluff, these desert dwelling mammals are seriously tough. They’re expert scorpion hunters, can survive without drinking water and are even immune to the venom of certain snakes!  Within a few hours of being bitten, these amazing animals are able to recover from snake bites that would kill an adult human. Coming along to strut their stuff for us will be meerkats Stuart and Mika, and the rest of their mob.

The class will be lead by artist and wildlife enthusiast Laura Cuppage, who will get you started with a drawing demo and her top tips for drawing a moving subject. Throughout the session Laura will be on hand with as much creative guidance as you would like, while animal expert Amy will teach us all about these small but mighty animals. We will provide paper and drawing boards and an array of colourful materials, but do bring along any of your own kit if you’d like. The class is open to all abilities- from beginners to advanced. Even if you haven’t picked up a pencil in years, we will have you sketching away in no time!

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

Join us for a cosy drawing session studying stunning Winter Owls. We will focus on three mesmerising species that have adapted to life in cold climates. We’ll meet a Barn Owl- with their incredible eye sight these nimble hunters can spot their prey on even the darkest of winter nights. We’ll also be joined by a Tawny Owl- their “twit twoo” calls are heard as far north as the sub-arctic forests of Siberia. Finally we will draw a Great Grey Owl. These strikingly beautiful birds thrive in the icy landscapes of Alaska and Finland.

The class will be lead by wildlife illustrator Jennie Webber, who will get you started with a drawing demo and her top tips for drawing a moving subject. Throughout the session Jennie will be on hand with as much creative guidance as you would like. We will provide paper and drawing boards, as well as an array of colourful materials for you to enjoy, but do bring along any of your own favourites if you’d like. The class is open to all- from beginners to advanced. Even if you haven’t picked up a pencil in years, we will have you sketching away in no time! Our goal is for you to leave with not only some lovely drawings, but also a greater understanding and appreciation of the animals you’ve drawn.

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

Join us for a cosy drawing session studying stunning Winter Owls. We will focus on three mesmerising species that have adapted to life in cold climates. We’ll meet a Barn Owl- with their incredible eye sight these nimble hunters can spot their prey on even the darkest of winter nights. We’ll also be joined by a Tawny Owl- their “twit twoo” calls are heard as far north as the sub-arctic forests of Siberia. Finally we will draw a Great Grey Owl. These strikingly beautiful birds thrive in the icy landscapes of Alaska and Finland.

The class will be lead by wildlife illustrator Jennie Webber, who will get you started with a drawing demo and her top tips for drawing a moving subject. Throughout the session Jennie will be on hand with as much creative guidance as you would like. We will provide paper and drawing boards, as well as an array of colourful materials for you to enjoy, but do bring along any of your own favourites if you’d like. The class is open to all- from beginners to advanced. Even if you haven’t picked up a pencil in years, we will have you sketching away in no time! Our goal is for you to leave with not only some lovely drawings, but also a greater understanding and appreciation of the animals you’ve drawn.

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

Join us to meet, draw, and fall in love with our incredible Wolf pack. Our much adored models are in fact a family of British Lupine wolf dog hybrids, who look just like wild wolves, howl at the moon and live in a pack, but are just as tame and friendly as your own pet pooches!

The class will begin with an introduction and drawing demo by wildlife artist Laura Cuppage who will be on hand throughout the session to guide you through the process of drawing animals from life. As the session progresses we will hear from canine behavioural expert and “head wolf” Natalie Langstrom, who will teach us all about wolf-dogs and wild wolf conservation. Natalie is incredibly knowledgeable about all things canine and will be happy to answer any questions you have.

10% of profits will be donated to Wolf Watch UK.

Join us to meet, draw, and fall in love with our incredible Wolf pack. Our much adored models are in fact a family of British Lupine wolf dog hybrids, who look just like wild wolves, howl at the moon and live in a pack, but are just as tame and friendly as your own pet pooches!

The class will begin with an introduction and drawing demo by wildlife artist Laura Cuppage who will be on hand throughout the session to guide you through the process of drawing animals from life. As the session progresses we will hear from canine behavioural expert and “head wolf” Natalie Langstrom, who will teach us all about wolf-dogs and wild wolf conservation. Natalie is incredibly knowledgeable about all things canine and will be happy to answer any questions you have.

10% of profits will be donated to Wolf Watch UK.

’Tis the season to draw seal pups, tra la la la la la la la la! Catching up with the gang down at Cornish Seal Sanctuary has become a bit of a festive tradition for us, and it never fails to leave us filled with good cheer. This December join us to meet this years batch of grey seal pups in all their blubbery glory. Each year the sanctuary take in around 70 seal pups. Whether they’ve been separated from their mums, are injured or malnourished, the sanctuary provide a safe home to the youngsters where they can get back on their flippers, ready to be released back into the wild. We will be shown given a tour of the nursery pools by the sanctuary’s expert team, who will be on hand throughout to answer all your fluff and blubber related queries.

The class with be lead by artist Laura Cuppage, who will begin with a demonstration of how she tackles the task of drawing these fabulously fat and furry pups on her page. We will be drawing the seal pups as they move about their enclosures freely, so Laura will provide plenty of advice on sketching moving models. The class is open to all abilities, and embracing your own unique drawing style is encouraged! 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.

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

We’re diving head first into the new year with a class that is sure to make a splash! We will learn about all things shark with a particular focus on a species which is local to us here in the UK- the shortfin mako shark. These impressive creatures like to live life in the fast lane- they’re the speediest of all the sharks, swimming at up to 45mph! A vital skill when you’re on the hunt for fast food like tuna and swordfish. Being apex predators, mako sharks play a crucial role in maintaining balance in the food chain, but the fishing industry has tragically caused a sharp decline in their numbers around the world.

Joining us on the call will be Mark Packer from Shark Trust, who will tell us all about the charity’s current goals and projects. Along side their direct conservation work, Shark Trust do a lot of campaigning in the political sphere, pushing for policy changes to safeguard the future of sharks and the delicate marine ecosystems they inhabit. Illustrator Jennie Webber will host the session, providing a detailed guide to drawing sharks with plenty of helpful tips and creative guidance.

50% of ticket profits will be donated to Shark Trust.

There are few places as dazzlingly beautiful as coral reefs. With their rainbow of colours and abundance of species, these are some of the richest habitats on earth. They are also some of the most delicate, and so their preservation is of the utmost importance. For this special class we will focus not on one species but a whole ecosystem! We will be studying the Tubbataha Reef Natural Park in the Philippines, a UNESCO world heritage site which is one of the most biodiverse places in the world.

We will be joined by Ariana Agustines who is the program manager at LAMAVE (Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines). Ariana is a marine biologist who works in the field studying sharks and rays, and the ways these species utilize the reef system. Her work informs local governments and communities to protect these critical habitats. Nature illustrator Jennie Webber will host the session, and will begin with her top tips on drawing marine animals. She will also guide you through the process of creating your own reef scene composition, drawing from her experience illustrating the children’s book The Coral Kingdom.

50% of ticket profits will be donated to LAMAVE to support their crucial work protecting the marine habitats of the Philippines.

As we all know, good things come in small packages, and so we think it’s high time for another “under the microscope” class. This time we will be drawing our attention to an iconic micro-animal with a cult following… yep, we’re going to draw tardigrades! Also known as water bears or moss piglets, these semi-aquatic creatures are nothing short of astounding. Measuring just half a millimetre, they are found all over the world and can survive even the most extreme of conditions- subzero cold, intense heat, even being blasted to the moon! Almost nothing phases them, and besides, if things do get a bit hairy they can always go into “tun” state, rolling up into a ball and dehydrating themselves. They can wait it out like this for a decade or so, ready to rehydrate when conditions improve.

To teach us all about these mind blowing beastlets, we are excited to say that we will be joined by Igor Adameyko PhD, a biologist who has a special interest in microscopic aquatic animals. While we sketch, Igor will also fill us in on his latest ocean adventures. The class will be hosted by artist Laura Cuppage, who will begin with a drawing demonstration and her top tips on drawing tardigrades. There will be lots of time for all your questions too, so you’re sure to come away with both some brilliant sketches and fascinating facts!

50% of ticket profits will be donated to Igor’s chosen charity Ocean Conservancy to support their mission to protect the oceans from today’s greatest global challenges.