Neon Life Drawing at the Old Queen’s Head

A UV life drawing class at the Old Queen's Head in Angel, London, in which participants sketch live nude models with neon materials instead of pencils or charcoal.

This is a workshop in life drawing under blacklight. Rather than standard charcoal, participants work with UV-reactive paints and neon materials, sketching models decorated with glowing body paint and luminous accessories. A tutor guides the group through the exercise, with attention to mark-making, colour and texture, and the drawings are seen under ultraviolet light once finished.

All UV art materials are provided within the price of the ticket. No prior experience is needed, and the session is open to complete beginners as well as practising artists. It is also presented as suitable for groups and birthday outings. Participants must be aged 18 or over and carry valid photo identification.

The activity takes place upstairs at the Old Queen's Head in Angel, a pub venue in north London.