Workshop

Drop in and draw

4th September 2026

The Natalia Cola Foundation proudly supports the Royal Academy of Arts’ Drop in and Draw programme. Held on the first Friday of every month, these free workshops give members of the RA’s 25 & Under scheme the opportunity to explore their creativity in a relaxed and welcoming environment, whether they’re picking up a pencil for the first time or developing existing skills.

Led by professional artists, each session guides participants through the RA’s exhibitions or collection, with practical tips and techniques designed to build confidence and develop their skills. All abilities are welcome, with basic materials provided to help ensure the sessions remain open and accessible to as many young people as possible.

At the Natalia Cola Foundation, our dedication to improving access to the arts comes from a belief in the power of culture to bring people together through creativity and conversation. We’re proud to support initiatives like Drop in and Draw, encouraging artistic exploration and making cultural experiences more accessible to all.

The John Madejski Fine Rooms | Burlington House

Drop in on the first Friday night of the month for an evening of free drawing.

Pick up a pencil and get creative at this free drawing evening, inspired by the Richard Dadd exhibition.

The drop-in session will be led by professional artists, who can give you tips and tricks for improving your drawing.

All abilities are welcome. You will be provided with basic drawing materials but feel free to bring your own dry materials too. Due to high demand capacity may be limited. Queuing is likely, and we allocate spaces on a first come, first served basis.

  1. This workshop has been designed for members of The Royal Academy’s 25 & Under scheme.

Are you 25 or under? Go halves with us

See great art for less with half-price tickets to all RA exhibitions. All you need to do is sign up online for free.