Life Drawing

Life drawing is running every Thursday evening at The Usher Gallery (The Collection) in Lincoln, from 6pm to 8pm. You can arrive from 5.45pm, so there's plenty of time to get settled before the session starts. It's a regular thing, not a one-off, which makes it a decent shout if you're looking for a creative habit rather than just a single night out.

Each session is led by a specialist tutor in the relaxed setting of the gallery, and they're set up to suit all skill levels. The tutor is on hand to guide you as much or as little as you like, so it works whether you've never picked up a pencil before or you've been drawing for years. There's a tea and coffee break halfway through, and refreshments are served then, so you can stretch your legs and have a chat before getting back to it.

On the practical side, the gallery provides the essentials: easels, basic drawing materials, boards and paper. You're more than welcome to bring your own equipment and materials if you have a particular set you prefer working with. The minimum age is 14, and anyone under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult.

It costs £11 for a full price ticket, with a concession of £9 for those aged 63 and over, the unemployed, people receiving income support, those in full-time education, and people with impairments or conditions. Bookings can't be taken by email, so you'll need to sort yours through the usual channels.