Sketching the Museum

Explore the galleries of the National Army Museum and develop your drawing skills in this sketching workshop led by artist Leo Crane.

Take inspiration from the varied objects on display in the National Army Museum’s galleries in this guided drawing session led by artist and educator Leo Crane.

Following an introduction by Leo, you’ll explore the Museum, selecting objects, details and spaces to create your own visual narrative under his guidance. You’ll be encouraged to develop your drawing techniques, as well as to look at objects and artworks in a new way.

About the workshop leader

Leo Crane

Leo Crane is an artist and educator, creating visual stories in charcoal, paint and animation. His work has been exhibited, screened and performed across the UK and internationally, most recently at the Saatchi Gallery in London. He is the author of ‘Contemporary Figures in Watercolour‘ (2021).

Leo runs the London-based studio Figuration and teaches at Sotheby's Institute of Art, V&A, and other cultural and community spaces in the UK. He trained in painting under Maggi Hambling CBE and has an MA in Animation from Bournemouth.