{"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", "tickets_url": "", "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", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-06T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-15T00:00:00Z", "place": "SPACE Mare Street", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Paint with Darren", "start": "2026-11-12T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Soho Poly", "address": "16 Riding House Street, W1W 7DT London", "price": "", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "22.38", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000989876586?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "Paint with Darren is a painting workshop at the Soho Poly, open to people of all artistic abilities in a friendly space with tea and biscuits. It is led by Darren Hayman, formerly lead singer and guitarist with the band Hefner and a prolific solo artist, who also paints and draws. This first session, Painted Postcards, invites you to bring photographs of places that matter to you and paint them onto real postcards of high-quality watercolour paper. The class is about memory and place, and attendees are encouraged to post their finished cards, with stamps supplied and a walk to the postbox together, taking their painting home if they wish.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/paint-with-darren-70647/", "official_url": "https://sohopoly.co.uk/events/paint-with-darren-3/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2e542ff85f496e12157680f7f7b10d68b17a9f7fb069ad07d7af9ac92a62336d-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Introduction to Painting and Drawing", "start": "2026-11-09T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T20:30:00Z", "place": "art in the docks", "address": "Shackleton Way 25, E16 2XJ London", "price": "Free to join", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-drawing-and-painting-tickets-1953083117179?aff=oddtdtcreator", "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. 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It is hosted by the Old London Road cafe, with award-winning commission painter Andy Shaw on hand to offer advice across a wide range of styles and figures. Guests are asked to bring their own miniatures, paints, brushes and anything else they would like to work on. 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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": "Process Makes Practice", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "place": "Camden Arts Centre", "address": "Arkwright Road 52, NW3 6DG London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/process-makes-practice-sharing-day-tickets-2002624928069?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/contemporary", "community"], "description": "Process Makes Practice is a free drop-in exhibition at Camden Art Centre marking the culmination of a three-year programme supported by The Mildred Fund, working with artists and young people in the local area. Over three years Camden Art Centre ran long-term programmes with seven artists, two schools and two community groups, embracing iterative creative processes without defined outcomes or expectations. The exhibition features installations, artworks and documentation alongside reflections on the projects from those involved, offering insight into artists at the forefront of engagement practice and the creativity of young people in Camden. A Sharing Day on 29 October 2026 from 2–6pm offers workshops by some of the artists involved.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/process-makes-practice-73862/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/67e8e3729b3ecdace538eb998057d839179d6d3d0a837bcf53d5a361a67bbfb5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Autumn Exhibition 2026", "start": "2026-10-22T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-26T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Sketch Club", "address": "Dilke Street 7, London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art"], "description": "An exhibition titled \"Autumn Exhibition 2026\" at the London Sketch Club, showing artwork by Bibi Delafield. The exhibition is visible when attending a sketching session or a club event. Its private view is open to all. 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Brentford is one of those twelve towns, with up to 30 masterpieces exhibited, shaped by this year's Creative Mile theme of 'Love' and by the people, landmarks and history of Brentford. Visitors to Boston Manor House can see three masterpiece reproductions: one by the café terrace and two photo stand-ins inside the House.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/art-on-your-doorstep-35024/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fc999c3f25e613b04ee7dac017aa6cdd1309692f498f2aea24ec5c49e803c497-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Monthly Sip and Paint", "start": "2026-03-14T15:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-28T17:08:00Z", "place": "The Royal Oak", "address": "Columbia Road 73, E2 7RG London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "A Monthly Sip and Paint is a relaxed, guided painting session held at a cosy pub. It is hosted by Akin at The Royal Oak, where you can sip, socialise, and create your own masterpiece. The session includes step-by-step painting guidance, a drink to get the creative juices flowing, and laid-back vibes. No experience is needed—just bring yourself and a good vibe!", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/monthly-sip-and-paint-48188/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9d9d6740920f0169e95da2b27f085a79269debc044d4ddde26fcddea47b142cf-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Life Drawing with 2B or Not 2B Collective", "start": "2026-11-03T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T15:00:00Z", "place": "Leighton House", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "30.00", "price_to": "30.00", "tickets_url": "https://leightonhouse.digitickets.co.uk/category/53591?navItem=1380885", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing/figure-drawing"], "description": "A tutored life drawing class held in the studio of Frederic, Lord Leighton at Leighton House, open to all levels from complete beginners to experienced artists. It is led by 2B Or Not 2B Collective, a POC-run life drawing group based in London that focuses on uplifting marginalised bodies. The Collective offers a fresh take on life drawing, with a focused but relaxed environment and a diverse, inclusive roster of nude models. Drawing boards, art materials and paper are provided, all classes include access to the historic house, and participants must be over 18.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/life-drawing-with-2b-or-not-2b-collective-60936/", "official_url": "https://leightonhouse.digitickets.co.uk/category/53591", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4ad47e10addd3606890bc2a4304865463f6647e5dbfa6cdfc927289c8d8fda43-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Art Fusion", "start": "2026-11-02T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T14:00:00Z", "place": "Claremont Project", "address": "White Lion Street 24-27, N1 9PD London", "price": "£3", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": "3.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Art Fusion is an art class at the Claremont Project that welcomes complete beginners and experienced artists alike. It is led by tutor Martine Greyling and explores creativity through sessions on artists such as Kerry James Marshall or Georgia O'Keefe, or on art movements and techniques like Surrealism or Still Life. All materials are provided. The class takes place in the Garden Hall.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/art-fusion-41204/", "official_url": "https://www.claremont-project.org/event/art-fusion/2026-10-26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ca176beb251ffbfb835849187a4a4407ff96bb7f02cc19a805bb432df73c12c8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Exhibition: Painted Faces", "start": "2026-10-25T16:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T17:00:00Z", "place": "Woolwich Works", "address": "No 1 Street 11, SE18 6HD London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/painting/portrait"], "description": "Exhibition: Painted Faces is the debut solo exhibition of theatrical portraits by Clare Williams, shown in the Visitors' Book Café Bar at Woolwich Works. Drawing on 40 years of working in theatre, the portraits explore a world of artifice where costume and a painted face allow a new story to be told. Williams paints quickly and instinctively onto wooden panels without preliminary sketches, 'becoming' each character before reducing, rebuilding and reconstructing the work over a long process. The paintings are available for sale at the café/bar counter, with prices ranging from £95 to £995.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/exhibition-painted-faces-40353/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bccd3f3bea14d58ffa58e35db604f2e0e51799f2567023b0dc67052daf149ce9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Life Drawing at The Clapton Hart", "start": "2026-10-02T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-05-31T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "The Clapton Hart", "address": "Lower Clapton Road 231, E5 8EG London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "A weekly life drawing session held in a London pub, welcoming all skill levels. A teacher guides participants as they draw, drink and make friends. Tickets are available by email. It takes place every Monday.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/life-drawing-at-the-clapton-hart-45025/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/372b840d2d6260d5f8a20d9ada6084be8469a23ba14bd7a0cf3350c4933973d1-2000.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", "tickets_url": "", "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": "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", "tickets_url": "", "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": "Sea Life", "start": "2026-09-17T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-01-11T00:00:00Z", "place": "Half Moon Theatre", "address": "White Horse Road 43, E1 0ND London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["nature/animals/marine-life", "art"], "description": "Sea Life is a vibrant exhibition about the world of marine life, shown in the gallery at Half Moon Theatre. It is by Art4u2, a collective of artists based at the Yurt and the Brady Arts Centre in East London. The gallery is a free, family-friendly space where visitors of all ages can respond to the artwork on chalkboards and get creative with the art cart. Each exhibition includes a children's art trail alongside workshops and events for schools and community groups.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sea-life-60681/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}]}