We teach drawing the minimalist way
Founded in London, River Valley Drawing School focuses on core skills — line, shape, proportion, perspective, and tone — delivered in short, exact lessons that respect your time.
Timeline
- 2019: Sketch club meets weekly near South Bank; first cohorts form.
- 2020: Online live courses launch across the UK.
- 2022: London studio sessions resume with small groups.
- 2024: Syllabus refined to three clear tracks: Foundations, Figure, Composition.
Our tutors
All mentors are practicing artists with experience in UK art schools and studios. Expect feedback that is specific, kind, and practical.
- Elena Park — figure drawing, gesture, and structural anatomy.
- Marcus Doyle — composition, value design, and tonal studies.
- Ravi Menon — perspective, measuring, and proportion systems.
- Hannah Wells — line economy, edges, and mark-making workflow.
Ethos generator
Click the button to reveal a concise teaching principle we live by.
Tip: Press “G” to generate a new line.