{"title": "Open Themed Art Class [3]", "start": "2026-11-11T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Imperial College London", "address": "Exhibition Road, SW7 2AZ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Open Themed Art Class [3] is a free art workshop open to everyone working and studying at Imperial College, open to all levels and abilities. It is led by artist Mindy Lee of the Blyth Music and Arts Centre, who provides mentoring support and free materials so participants can create whatever they like. Attendees may join and leave at any point during the session, and spaces are limited to 10 people. 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It is run by Sandra, who teaches tips and techniques for using found and bought art resources to create collage, recycled mixed media art journals and visual journaling. 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Those with existing jewellery or sculpture experience may develop their own projects, and some materials, tools and equipment are provided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/weekend-enamelling-46160/", "official_url": "https://www.marywardcentre.ac.uk/course-detail/weekend-enamelling/AD0117/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ce2ca84edaf22e8389aba3df4990877b1adf4e428605240af8c398be503e39af-600.webp"}, {"title": "Watercolour and Drawing Classes", "start": "2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-11T00:00:00Z", "place": "Cubitt Town Library", "address": "Strattondale Street, E14 3HG London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "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"}]}