The London Sketch
Club is an historic graphic artists' club located right in the
heart of London's Chelsea.
Although over 100 years old, it still remains one of city's best-kept
secrets, forming a link with the artists, illustrators and writers of
a century ago.
Above: invitation to a smoking evening drawn by HM Bateman in 1912
Visits to the club's premises are by invitation only. Contact the club's secretary, president or archivist for further information.
With
a membership drawn mainly from fine artists and designers, its social
activities revolve around life drawing and painting, and during the
winter months, around evenings of live entertainment hosted by some
of its braver members.
Still life drawing 100 years on
The club celebrated its centenary in
1998.
Exhibition of Archives text
Want to hold an event at our club?
The London Sketch
Club is available for hire by private individuals and organizations.
The building's unique character and charm is appreciated by those seeking
something, dare I say, a little different. It's eminently suitable for
talks, dinners, concerts, parties and wedding receptions.
Hire of the Club
Video tour of Club (to be activated)
Eminent former members
Cecil Aldin*,
HM Bateman,
Arnold Beauvais, Tom Browne*,
Edmund Dulac,
Dudley Hardy*,
John Hassall,
Phil May*,
Alfred Leete, Christopher Nevinson,
George Parlby,
James Pryde,
Charles Robinson,
Heath Robinson
*Founder members