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. .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This April, join us online for a deep dive into the wading world of the Eurasian curlew. These enchanting birds are most known for the long, crescent-shaped beaks from which they get their scientific name, Numenius arquata. The genus name Numenius is from the Greek “neos mene”, meaning new moon, and the species name “arquata” is a Latin word for an archer’s bow. Curlews use these intelligent beaks like tweezers, to precisely pry worms, crustaceans and insects from the mud.

With their enigmatic nature and evocative call, curlews have inspired art and folklore for many years. The list of artworks, songs and poems that feature curlews is as impressive as it is long- they appear in poems by WB Yeats, Ted Hughes, and Robert Burns to mention just a few.

We are delighted to say that for this class we will be joined online by producer, author, and director of Curlew Action, Mary Colwell. Mary is so passionate about curlews that in 2016 she walked 500 miles across Ireland and Britain to discover why their populations are in such rapid decline. Her brilliant book Curlew Moon details her journey and all she learned along the way. Whether you already love curlews or haven’t given them much thought up until now, we are sure that Mary’s infectious enthusiasm for the species will mean you’ll finish the class with a new favourite bird.

The class will be hosted by artist and nature lover Jennie Webber, who will begin with a drawing demonstration, and provide her top tips for capturing the charming features of the curlew on your page. We will work from high-quality reference images provided by Curlew Action, and study a range of poses and positions. While we sketch, Mary will teach us all about curlews, and what we can do to join the efforts to conserve them. She will be happy to answer any questions you have too, so by the end of the session, you’ll be a fully fledged curlew buff!

50% of ticket profits will be donated to Curlew Action.

This May, join us to learn about the crow’s cool cousin, the raven. These imposing birds are the largest members of the corvid family, with wingspans reaching as much as a metre wide. Just like all corvids, they’re seriously clever- studies have suggested that ravens have a level of intelligence equivalent to a five-year-old human! They’ve been shown to possess incredible problem-solving abilities and are adept at tool-making. Many people who have worked closely with them are also convinced that they display a keen sense of humour, particularly loving a good prank!

We will be live streaming to our friends over at Gauntlet Birds Of Prey, to meet ravishing ravens Scooby and Leonard. The pair will be given some snacks and puzzles to keep them entertained while we sketch them so we will be able to see those high IQ’s in action.

As a special treat for all you unusual bird lovers, we will also meet three species of caracara- a crested, a yellow-headed and a striated. These striking strutters are unique because, unlike most raptors, they spend more time walking than flying. They are opportunistic scavengers and, just like the ravens, are known for their curiosity and intelligence.

Artist and illustrator Jennie Webber 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 Gauntlet team will be happy to answer any questions that you have about the birds. The class is open to all abilities, and there’s no pressure to work in a particular style or medium.

50% of ticket profits will be donated to Gauntlet 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.