Living Room for London Creatives.
Hello! My name is Y Chan; you may also know me as Rose or Karbi, and I am the founder of the Early Masterworks Creative Club. I was born in Beijing but grew up in Hong Kong. I was trained as an architect and worked/lived in many interesting places, such as New York City, Tokyo, Shanghai, Brittany in France, and Rovinj in Croatia, before landing in London with my husband and deciding to make it our permanent home about 2 years ago.
Over 9 years ago, I founded my first life drawing club in Hong Kong. Then in October 2024, I launched the EM life drawing club at the Firepit Art Gallery in Greenwich to create a safe place for all creative heroes and heroines to meet and exchange in a relaxed, nonjudgmental, and welcoming environment. Many new friendships and romantic and collaborative relationships have been fostered since then.
EM is new, but we’ve got big plans.
Our current sessions typically hold between 30 and 80 people, but I have extensive experience organising and curating major cultural exhibitions and events, as well as discussion panels for festivals, museums, and heritage sites. Some examples of successful collaborations with major cultural institutions include Open House Festival London, Urbanism/Architecture Bi-City Biennale (UABB), European Biennial of Contemporary Art, and more.
Outside EM you may see me volunteering at The Listening Place, or busy running one of my many small creative ventures.
Hosted within the inspiring settings of museums, galleries and London’s unique interiors, our weekly events create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for creative people of all backgrounds and skill levels to celebrate life together.
Our Locations
Greenwich Peninsula (SE London)
Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC
10 Cutter Lane, No.2 Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0XX
Come create with us in your favourite spacious, modern red room of the Firepit art gallery, conveniently accessible by tube, bus, river boat, cable car, and more. It is our first and busiest venue in London at the moment.
London Bridge (SE London)
Unit 1b New Tannery Way, Bermondsey, London SE1 5WS
Drawing Room is the UK and European centre for the exploration, appreciation, and expression of drawing. It is a non-profit organisation with a gallery that hosts stimulating free exhibitions of drawings by artists of international renown and emerging promise; a one-of-a-kind open access research library with one of the world’s largest collections of literature on modern drawing; and a shop that sells specially selected books, drawing materials, and artists’ editions.
Canning Town (E London)
Unit 7 The Arches, Cranberry Lane, London E16 4BJ
Arcus Sounds is a boutique filming and recording studio near West Ham/Canning Town/Stratford in East London. It is renowned for its architecturally perfect arched ceiling. This unique feature creates focused sonic reflections, resulting in a sound so pure and distinct that it has drawn in professional musicians from all over the world for recording and music education. Early Masterworks is proud to step into this legendary hub of musical talents to host unique live music + life drawing mini concert nights where creatives of different backgrounds can explore the flow together under one magnificent arch.
City of Westminster (Central London)
We are honoured to have been commissioned to host life drawing programs at the National Gallery’s Friday Lates.
The National Gallery is one of the most prestigious art museums in the world and one of London’s most popular tourist destinations, housing a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the 13th to the 20th centuries. Founded in 1824, the gallery houses notable works by legendary artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, J.M.W. Turner and many more.
Many of our events also serve to raise awareness and funds for various London-based charities.
In 2025, we hosted events to raise funds for The Listening Place, The Pink Ribbon Foundation, and Fertility Network UK.
Have you volunteered somewhere or been helped by a charity in a way that has changed your life? Do you want to suggest any charities that we should support as a community?
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FAQs
Do you offer private or corporate life drawing events?
Yes, we offer private life drawing events like corporate events, exhibition openings, and birthdays but not hen parties, with options for in-person in London or mobile sessions that include a model, instructor, and all necessary supplies. They can range from 60 to 90 minutes and cater to all skill levels.
- An experienced host: To guide the session and provide instruction.
- A live model: Can be male or female, posing for artistic study.
- All necessary supplies: This typically includes sketch paper, pencils, drawing boards and other drawing materials.
- Fun and social atmosphere: Many events incorporate games and challenges, making it a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all skill levels.
- Customization: Sessions can often be tailored to the group’s specific needs, with options for themes or specific focuses.
You can book us HERE.
How to apply to be a life drawing model for your club?
We are always looking for a diverse range of models or musician models of various ages, body kinds, and styles to collaborate with, whether dressed/costumed or naked. You can fill out THIS FORM.
Do you offer online events?
Not yet; however, you can subscribe to our newsletter HERE in case the situation changes.
Can I apply to be a part of the team or work as a host?
Yes, if you’ve attended our events more than three times, you can apply to be a guest host. More details HERE.
Are there any best practices for the event?
Yes, we ask all members to follow a few best practice guidelines so that everyone can get the most out of every session.
- Discrimination and bullying in any form will not be tolerated at our events.
- Please follow any reasonable request by the host and venue staffs.
- Please minimise any disruption while sessions are underway.
- If you need to leave early, please do so quietly.
- Please do not take any photos/videos of the naked model during a session.
- Take care not to obscure the model or other artists (e.g. avoid using tall easels in the front row or taking up more than your fair share of space).
- Any work requiring fixative should be taken outside for spraying and only odour-free solvents should be used inside.
- Please be considerate and respectful towards the models and other artists.