{"title": "Leaves and layering: Botanical gelli printmaking", "start": "2026-11-20T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "National Gallery", "address": "London", "price": "From £40", "price_from": "40.00", "price_to": "45.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/printmaking"], "description": "A hands-on evening course in botanical gelli printmaking, part of Friday Lates at the National Gallery. The session begins in the Gallery with drawings inspired by Dutch flower paintings, then moves to the Clore Art Studio, where gelli plates, stencils and natural materials such as leaves and stems are used to build layered, vibrant prints. It is led by Alex Bowie, a Scottish visual artist and Artist Educator at the National Gallery with a background in socially engaged art and arts education. It is suitable for adults aged 18 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/leaves-and-layering-botanical-gelli-printmaking-78920/", "official_url": "https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/leaves-and-layering-botanical-gelli-printmaking-20-11-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/087364fe7140383b078939db414f701edde69a53e2fbeae79d8fc425221d0134-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-20T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "National Gallery", "address": "London", "tickets": "sold_out"}], "similar": [{"title": "Gelli Printing", "start": "2026-11-12T10:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Fashion and Textile Museum", "address": "Bermondsey Street 83, SE1 3XF London", "price": "£135 (Includes materials and exhibition entry)", "price_from": "135.00", "price_to": "135.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/printmaking"], "description": "Gelli Printing is a hands-on workshop in experimental printmaking at the Fashion and Textile Museum. It is led by Jane Parker, a freelance print designer with over 30 years' experience in the fashion industry who studied textile design and teaches creative workshops at the museum. Participants learn the basics of using a gelli plate to build layered textures and colours, turning everyday materials such as bubble wrap, lace and leaves into tools for intricate patterns. They leave with a vibrant collection of experimental papers for sketchbooks, collage or standalone art prints, and no experience is needed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/gelli-printing-78658/", "official_url": "https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/workshops/gelli-printing/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/94bc85ee5f8640909a32e0cce5b759a049662e58954ee33b70fd30211e66d09c-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Drawn to Nature: Lino printing with seed heads", "start": "2026-11-09T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T12:30:00Z", "place": "The Regent's Park", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/printmaking", "nature/plants"], "description": "Drawn to Nature: Lino printing with seed heads is a hands-on art workshop where you design, carve and print your own botanical lino prints inspired by seed heads and their ecological importance. It is run by the Help Nature Thrive team of The Royal Parks, whose biodiversity and engagement projects are made possible thanks to Postcode Lottery players. The session invites you to slow down, observe the natural world and connect with wildlife, plants and the changing seasons through art. No artistic experience is needed, all materials are provided, and it is designed for adults over 18.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/drawn-to-nature-lino-printing-with-seed-heads-80973/", "official_url": "https://www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/drawn-nature-lino-printing-seed-heads-nov26", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c27d199e3c745156c96a235903d2d88ce9c7aa4f97b7c93fd2d62de41b8513dd-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Natural Dye & Botanical Printing Silk Scarf Workshop", "start": "2026-11-15T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-15T12:30:00Z", "place": "Chiswick House", "address": "", "price": "£65 (a limited number of low income tickets available at £48)", "price_from": "65.00", "price_to": "65.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/textile-crafts"], "description": "A hands-on textile workshop teaching the meditative art of natural dyeing and botanical eco-printing, where you create plant-based colours and patterns onto a silk scarf or tote bag and an eco-printed handkerchief to take home. It is led by Jaixia Blue, a West London-born multidisciplinary textile artist and RCA graduate who bridges textile art, song, poetry and film, working with foraged flora and natural dyes. She guides participants through ancient techniques for transferring the pigments, shapes and textures of plants onto textiles, plus how to care for the results. No previous experience is needed and all materials are provided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/natural-dye-botanical-printing-silk-scarf-workshop-69663/", "official_url": "https://chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/event/natural-dye-botanical-printing-silk-scarf-workshop/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6f17e76198582123f16361090a3ac11cb5d9cb6fa77f12636e63903d3f1a1a26-2000.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": "Friday Lates life drawing: 2B Or Not 2B Collective", "start": "2026-11-20T18:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "National Gallery", "address": "London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing/figure-drawing"], "description": "A free evening life drawing session at the National Gallery's Friday Lates, held in the Social Space of the Roden Centre for Creative Learning for adults 18+, with two sessions that evening and materials provided by Stabilo. It is run by 2B Or Not 2B Collective, a People of Colour collective that uplifts marginalised bodies and makes art accessible, offering informal sessions with music for all levels of ability. The drawing is inspired by 'Mr and Mrs Andrews', reimagining Gainsborough's famous painting in the collective's own way. Afterwards, visitors can see the painting in the free exhibition 'Yinka Shonibare and Thomas Gainsborough: A Conversation'.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/friday-lates-life-drawing-2b-or-not-2b-collective-78921/", "official_url": "https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/friday-lates-life-drawing-2b-or-not-2b-collective-20-11-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/19e75076a3b8e813e537908332db8aa38498c33683a1edf7f3b1a1aabcf8fbc3-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Ink, Drink, Press", "start": "2026-11-18T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-18T22:00:00Z", "place": "King William IV", "address": "High Road Leyton 816, E10 6AE London", "price": "£15", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/printmaking"], "description": "Ink, Drink, Press is a printmaking art class for adults held in the snug events space out back of a pub, where participants use LEGO tiles to create geometric designs and print pictures with that classic Lego vibe. It is a budget friendly class suitable for beginners and arty types, run over a few drinks in independent East London pubs, bars, cafés and breweries. Simple designs are effective, inspiration images are provided, LEGO is accessible and fun to work with, and a teacher is on hand to help. It is pitched as fantastic nostalgic fun with friends, a cool date night activity or a way to socialise with other local creatives.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ink-drink-press-43429/", "official_url": "https://www.william-the-fourth.com/events/ink-drink-press-1", "image": "https://noky.io/images/02384b4ab7ed4b907aae41f016684da09a1ed442fe9fd6372b90f704b8cda3fb-1200.webp"}]}