{"title": "EVENT: Meet the Artists", "start": "2026-10-07T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-04T00:00:00Z", "place": "Bankside Gallery", "address": "Hopton Street 48, SE1 9JH London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/painting/watercolor"], "description": "Meet the Artists is a series of free drop-in sessions at Bankside Gallery, held on weekends during the RISK exhibition. Artists of the Royal Watercolour Society show their materials, sketchbooks and works in progress, revealing how they make their work and discussing the possibilities of water-based media. On 7 October, Gertie Young, Linda Saul and Richard Elliott will be presenting. Sessions run from 2.30 to 4.30pm.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/event-meet-the-artists-90672/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8a0063bd72ef5be19ec3ae6a816e7b97da480cd50ea9a77d065ab3fb8792dae5-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-07T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-04T00:00:00Z", "place": "Bankside Gallery", "address": "Hopton Street 48, SE1 9JH London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "WORKSHOP: Watercolour Fast & Loose", "start": "2026-11-09T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "RWS Gallery at Whitcomb Street", "address": "3 - 5 Whitcomb Street, London, WC2H 7HA", "price": "£100 / 90 early bird discount", "price_from": "100.00", "price_to": "100.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting/watercolor"], "description": "A one-day watercolour workshop titled \"WORKSHOP: Watercolour Fast & Loose\" held at the Royal Watercolour Society's gallery on Whitcomb Street, just off Trafalgar Square. It is led by Sue Howells RWS, whose painting \"Riverside Irises\" illustrates the event. Participants explore watercolour's many facets, painting trees and landscapes from woodland images using unconventional methods, learning to work with the medium's own mind to produce interesting results. The course suits all abilities, even those who have never picked up a brush.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/workshop-watercolour-fast-loose-90671/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3483b67881cd712f92ee4ffa42c125bf5d343a457b0101974c4edd60da8b920a-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Introduction to Painting and Drawing", "start": "2026-11-09T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "art in the docks", "address": "Shackleton Way 25, E16 2XJ London", "price": "Free to join", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "An open painting and drawing session at a London art space, welcoming everyone from complete beginners to accomplished artists. It is run by Art in the Docks and funded by Newham's People Powered Places, supported by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund and the Royal Docks Trust. Participants can work on their own projects or join a guided session on techniques led by a professional artist, sharing ideas and helping each other. All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/introduction-to-painting-and-drawing-40958/", "official_url": "https://www.artinthedocks.com/upcomingevents/introduction-to-painting-and-drawing-f29mt-9sec4", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9c577cb9965733337bd4995d99dcdaf7b41f19e641d206cee96aba289a25e702-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Drop in and draw", "start": "2026-11-06T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Academy of Arts", "address": "Piccadilly, W1J 0BD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "\"Drop in and draw\" is a free evening workshop where you can pick up a pencil and spend time drawing. It takes place on the first Friday night of the month and is inspired by the exhibition Painting the French Riviera. Professional artists lead the session and share tips and tricks for improving your drawing. The workshop is designed for members of the 25 & Under scheme, welcomes all abilities, provides basic drawing materials, and no booking is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/drop-in-and-draw-38264/", "official_url": "https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/event/drop-in-and-draw-20261106", "image": "https://noky.io/images/acf8d84cd6d8df0fe2fc61a3f8cf99a24ea6ec5a7cfbc54fd69d85f5a246dc54-600.webp"}, {"title": "aRTy Works", "start": "2026-11-06T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-20T00:00:00Z", "place": "Arts Depot", "address": "Nether Street 5, N12 0GA London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "aRTy Works is a free exhibition displayed on the cafe exhibition wall at artsdepot, with no booking required. It is presented by Rosanna Taylor, a local Finchley artist and long-standing member of Finchley Art Society who has painted all her life. The exhibition is a collection of the many artworks that have inspired her along her life's journey. She has no preference for any medium, choosing between oil, acrylic, pencil, charcoal and watercolour according to what the subject suggests.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/arty-works-73809/", "official_url": "https://www.artsdepot.co.uk/exhibition/arty-works/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7856cdf3426f686107c5f709fb5cb194f2a73883c901088ada2b837e54496877-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Watercolour and Drawing Classes", "start": "2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-11T00:00:00Z", "place": "Brady Arts & Community Centre", "address": "Hanbury Street 192-196, E1 5HU London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting/watercolor"], "description": "Watercolour and Drawing Classes are drop-in classes in watercolour painting and drawing for all levels, with beginners welcome. The tutor is Carol Johnston, who sets projects and shows demonstrations and exercises, while participants may also work on their own projects. Materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Prices and more details are available by contacting Carol by email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/watercolour-and-drawing-classes-35506/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6f7ee15d002570eaafd745cf92105e3af27c21c9b5ae2e8107dcc3b6a298e90c-600.webp"}, {"title": "MARTELLO PAINTCLUB 2: a group painting show", "start": "2026-11-06T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-15T00:00:00Z", "place": "SPACE Mare Street", "address": "", "price": "Free and all welcome", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "MARTELLO PAINTCLUB 2: a group painting show is a group painting exhibition at SPACE Mare Street, free and open to all. It shows the work of Paintclub, a monthly gathering of painters set up in 2024 by artist Polly Townsend and held at SPACE's Martello Street studios. Paintclub brings painters together to share and discuss ideas around the practice of painting, aiming to encourage and support practitioners to make work. This is the second Paintclub show at SPACE Pop-Up, with twelve exhibiting artists including Polly Townsend, Hugh Mendes and Nicola Hepworth.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/martello-paintclub-2-a-group-painting-show-80847/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/86cf54d1f71c383375ccf02ba49743d018f3b3c1616290d4f819012c1a1abb71-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Inky Pathways", "start": "2026-10-31T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-12-05T12:30:00Z", "place": "Rose Theatre", "address": "High Street 24-26, KT1 1HL Kingston upon Thames", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Inky Pathways Saturday Art Workshops are creative, hands-on art sessions for children aged 6 to 12, held in the Rose Cafe on the first and last Saturday of each month. They are run by Inky Pathways as part of the programme at Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames. While the child enjoys the inspiring workshop, parents can relax with coffee and a treat from the cafe. Booking is essential, and sessions run from 10.30am to 12pm and from 1pm to 2.30pm.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/inky-pathways-64928/", "official_url": "https://www.rosetheatre.org/whats-on/inky-pathways-hfnz", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3fd57b4a3b657eb8390dd789d2e8aba50e6d076c3d38a3b3a8946816ed79eab9-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Mindful Art Observations", "start": "2026-11-02T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T10:45:00Z", "place": "Barts North Wing", "address": "St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE", "price": "Free, no booking required", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "Mindful Art Observations is a short drop-in session exploring the William Hogarth paintings through 'slow looking', a technique that invites you to slow down and dive deeper into the paintings through mindful observations. The sessions are led by the Barts Heritage Engagement Team. 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Over three years the centre worked with seven artists, two schools and two community groups, including Sidings Community Centre and The Hive, on iterative creative processes without defined outcomes. The exhibition brings together installations, artworks and documentation alongside reflections from those involved, with projects led by artists including Shepherd Manyika, Sam Williams, Sara Heywood, Eva Jonas, Nancy Allen, Lydia Paulett and Maymana Arefin. It offers an insight into the work of artists at the forefront of engagement practice and the creativity of young people in Camden.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/process-makes-practice-60157/", "official_url": "https://camdenartcentre.org/whats-on/process-makes-practice", "image": "https://noky.io/images/67e8e3729b3ecdace538eb998057d839179d6d3d0a837bcf53d5a361a67bbfb5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Watercolour", "start": "2026-11-03T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T16:00:00Z", "place": "Claremont Project", "address": "White Lion Street 24-27, N1 9PD London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting/watercolor"], "description": "Watercolour is a painting class held in the Upper Hall. Tutor Clare Brookes leads it, introducing the transparency, luminosity, and spontaneous qualities of watercolour painting. The class welcomes all levels, from beginners to those refreshing existing skills.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/watercolour-41211/", "official_url": "https://www.claremont-project.org/event/watercolour/2026-10-27/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/495ed6ce2eb74638ce3796c6ff24f2664eeccbff537dde647395f29ce9f5480d-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Second Saturday – Family activities at Guildhall Art Gallery in November", "start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Guildhall Art Gallery", "address": "Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Second Saturday is a free monthly day of family activities at Guildhall Art Gallery, with creative drop-in sessions and storytelling inspired by the Gallery's artworks, London's history and the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre beneath it. It is run by Guildhall Art Gallery, which invites families with children aged 3 to 13 to explore a different theme each month. Booking is recommended but walk-ins are welcome, and visitors may bring a packed lunch to enjoy in Guildhall Yard.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/second-saturday-family-activities-at-guildhall-art-gallery-i-80754/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/595a3052a9b35b44337065f2dead3d8f7a9eae49e3af52639d27930ad5880209-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Look and Draw", "start": "2026-11-12T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "A guided drawing session in front of a vast seascape painting, held in the Great Gallery of the museum. Tutor Karly Allen leads participants through looking closely at Van de Velde's work and translating it into black-and-white mark-making with pen and paper. No experience is needed and all materials are provided, with places free but limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/look-and-draw-39907/", "official_url": "https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/events/look-and-draw-49/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0777969c427a36039c411e81c8da7fb75f9761ff9d1938cadf3c80b90b36f7f9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Play: Make: Art", "start": "2026-11-13T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Orleans House Gallery", "address": "Riverside, TW1 3DJ Twickenham", "price": "£6 full price, £4 concessions per session", "price_from": "6.00", "price_to": "6.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Play: Make: Art is a drop-in session giving you and your little ones time and space to create and just be together, with no expectations, pressures or milestones to meet, only materials to roll, cut, tear, mark, balance, thread and inspect. It is gently guided by artist and early years facilitator Abigail Hunt, who has over twenty years' experience working with families and developing creative projects for galleries and museums. The session suits 2-5 year-olds who must be accompanied by an adult, and is led entirely by your child's imagination. Families are encouraged to take only memories home, so all materials can be used again.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/play-make-art-37650/", "official_url": "https://orleanshousegallery.org/events/play-make-art/2026-10-30/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b6b3655037b81bfc31b702d31a887fbf7d90c82673b6ed2727c62125fa20412b-2000.webp"}]}