Sweet Thursday, London, 29 June 2026
Sweet Thursday – or rather its private hire space, ‘The Cannery‘, at the rear – is the newest venue for Adrian Dutton’s groups. It has superseded St Peter de Beauvoir Town church hall as the place for Monday evening life drawing. And what a delightful cosy arty space it is for life drawing.
The church hall had a larger floor area with more room for everyone, albeit with a row of support columns that could obstruct sightlines. The Cannery, although smaller, can comfortably accommodate 25-30 artists with the model posing in the middle, and has the bonus option to buy drinks and snacks at half-time from Sweet Thursday itself.
So this became the thirteenth different venue at which I’ve posed for Adrian’s groups. One thing that never changes is the easy-going charm of Adrian himself. Pose times were familiar too and it was nice to recognise friendly faces among the community of artists that has relocated from the old place… just five minutes’ walk away.
Pose minutes, 7pm-9pm
Part 1 : 5, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 5, 10, 20.
— break —
Part 2 : 5, 15, 20.
Artworks
With apologies to artists I’m unable to credit.
Artwork by Jessica Rose Bird.
Artwork by Jessica Rose Bird.
Artwork by Jessica Rose Bird.
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