I decided to try out The Book Club, a bar which holds life drawing in the evenings for those who like to draw in a bar.
I duly arrived for the early session (for the more adventurous there was also one which ended at 11pm), scooped up my free glass of wine and settled into a couple of hours sketching. Although a bit pricey at £10 a person, all materials were provided so all I had to do was turn up. The bar was self consciously edgy, verging on pretentious, with wood-panelled walls and a plethora of light bulbs hanging from the ceiling. Whilst the dark lighting set an arty atmosphere, it certainly didn't aid my drawing efforts as I struggled to make out the paper. Altogether a different type of drawing class, probably best for those who like their life drawing models to dress up in paper hats and wings. Here are the results...
