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Oxford Life Drawing

New Ground, Ship Street, Oxford, OX1 3DE, GB

Rating: 5.0 ★ (23 ratings)

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New Ground on Ship Street hosts Oxford Life Drawing sessions every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm, offering a welcoming space for anyone looking to engage with their creative side. These relaxed and untutored classes provide a fantastic opportunity for both complete beginners and more experienced artists to practice and develop their skills in a friendly environment. All the necessary drawing boards and a wide variety of art equipment are supplied, though you're more than welcome to bring your own preferred tools if you wish to experiment. The sessions feature a model holding a variety of short and long nude poses, with a 15-minute break in the middle, allowing time to perhaps grab a drink from the bar to enjoy while you draw.

Centrally located in the heart of Oxford, these life drawing evenings are easy to join and have fostered a growing artistic community. Tickets are priced at an affordable £7 and can be purchased via the City Life Drawing website; however, if online tickets happen to be sold out, don't be deterred as there are usually tickets available on the door. It’s a good idea to arrive a little before the 6pm start time to get settled, especially as latecomers may not always be accommodated. Whether you're looking to try something new, hone your artistic talents, or simply enjoy a creative and social evening, Oxford Life Drawing offers an accessible and enjoyable experience for all.

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: Closed; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed

Contact

+44 1343 830199

Comments

Magda Adamczyk
23 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Oxford Life Drawing offers a great place to practice drawing. The models are excellent, offering lots of great poses. There’s also a good choice of materials to use, which makes it easy to try out different styles. The environment is friendly and inspiring, perfect for improving your skills.
A Frog
25 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
My friend recommended this to me and now I go most weeks - it’s great! Everyone is welcoming and friendly in the breaks, and it’s a relaxing way to spend an evening. I like how there are different models each week as the variety of people and poses makes it fun.
Rachel Critchley
16 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
It is a great experience for both artists and model, with a comfortable pace of pose changes, a relaxed, positive atmosphere and great range of materials. The organisers are fantastic, and made my first modelling experience a very lovely one :)
Chiara Stark
12 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Between the set up of the room, the access to drinks, and the ambient music, this feels like such a supportive and cosy environment, especially for the models who bear themselves openly and vulnerably! Would definitely recommend!
Alan Brown
6 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Brilliant classes. So glad I discovered them to get me back into life drawing. Centrally located. Relaxed atmosphere. Expert models giving great poses. Every week there's an inspiring variety of styles and techniques on display. Worth following on Instagram too, to get even more inspiration.

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