{"title": "Sculpture inspired by life", "start": "2026-09-30T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Chiswick House", "address": "", "price": "£300 for 10 weeks", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/community-schools/growing-green-school-visits/", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/sculpture"], "description": "A ten-week Wednesday evening course where you can learn to sculpt from life, at times with a live professional model. It is taught by Gillian Brett, a professional sculptor based at Chiswick House, whose public bronze sculpture of Fanny Wilkinson, the UK's first female landscape designer, was unveiled last year in Southfields and featured in The Guardian as well as BBC and ITV news. Suitable for absolute beginners and those with some experience, the small classes cover projects such as a portrait bust and a figurative sculpture, with tools, materials and equipment included. 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Working from a range of life models with different body types, in both long and short poses, participants develop observational skills, gestural drawing and accurate proportions. Sessions take place at easels, and attendees bring their own materials such as pencils, charcoal and cartridge paper.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/life-drawing-autumn-36887/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6c34c6bd62245926a3e6d7e369fc4011e69131f1e5f58c36fe56f773288b77c0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Friends and members life drawing", "start": "2026-11-11T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Academy of Arts", "address": "Piccadilly, W1J 0BD London", "price": "£65. 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The tutor is Amanda Randall, a stone sculptor who hand-carves mainly British limestone and teaches stone carving to adults and young people. Using hand tools, you will set out your design with a flat chisel, create the illusion of depth, add textures with a claw chisel, and smooth and detail the work with a riffler. 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All necessary materials are supplied; students bring an apron, an A3 folder, a notebook and a pen.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mixed-media-landscapes-36899/", "official_url": "https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/class/mixed-media-landscapes-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3c85604d5abaeca63e7268337063b2ae52458c12ad531003fb51fc668174af01-2000.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/search", "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. 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Attendees are asked to arrive 15 minutes early, and drinks and food are available at the bar.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/figure-life-drawing-44514/", "official_url": "https://www.pilot-chiswick.co.uk/whats-on/figure-life-drawing-14", "image": "https://noky.io/images/cfc058e0698ab9fed6a5ee251fa1a2f527f8ca014e060b1154f8bf5313035c21-600.webp"}, {"title": "Still Life in Watercolour", "start": "2026-11-06T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-11T00:00:00Z", "place": "Landmark Arts Centre", "address": "Ferry Road, TW11 9NN Teddington", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting/watercolor"], "description": "Still Life in Watercolour is a weekly beginner art class in which everyday objects are captured in watercolour. It is led by Fan Wong, an internationally exhibiting artist whose work explores rhythm, identity, and cultural expression. Over six weeks the course covers watercolour basics, observational drawing and composition, colour mixing and layering, core techniques like wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry, complex still life, and developing personal style. No prior experience is required, and it suits adults new to watercolour or returning after a break who want a calm, creative space.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/still-life-in-watercolour-36910/", "official_url": "https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/class/still-life-in-watercolour/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8567055be51350779644e44c09e94397e18954302cf8b46749e6bf9e40180268-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Creative Embroidery (Autumn)", "start": "2026-11-02T10:00:00Z", "end": "2027-02-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Landmark Arts Centre", "address": "Ferry Road, TW11 9NN Teddington", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/textiles/embroidery"], "description": "Creative Embroidery (Autumn) is a weekly embroidery class held on Mondays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the studio at the Landmark Arts Centre. It is taught by Sophie Long, an award-winning hand embroiderer, author and tutor with over 20 years' experience and a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework Apprenticeship, who worked on the lace appliqué for Catherine, Princess of Wales's wedding dress. The class is fun and relaxed, tailored to each individual regardless of skill level, letting participants develop new techniques, learn at their own pace and explore their creative ideas. No experience is required, hoops, scissors, fabrics and needles can be borrowed or purchased on the day, and the class runs in blocks of six weeks during the autumn term.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/creative-embroidery-autumn-36897/", "official_url": "https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/class/creative-embroidery-autumn/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/855aa1431859f86a81a183ec06561dd936331343abba8e8494826f5a1a2facac-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Art Foundation: Essentials for Beginners", "start": "2026-11-05T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-10T00:00:00Z", "place": "Landmark Arts Centre", "address": "Ferry Road, TW11 9NN Teddington", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Art Foundation: Essentials for Beginners is a six-week beginner course in visual art, running on Thursday mornings. It is taught at the Landmark Arts Centre by artist Nicolene Grigg and requires no prior experience, only curiosity. Each week introduces a key technique, from drawing basics and colour mixing to printmaking, watercolour and a final composition. All materials are provided; participants should wear clothes they don't mind getting messy.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/art-foundation-essentials-for-beginners-36908/", "official_url": "https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/class/art-foundation-essentials-for-beginners-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9098f960642e65f3cfc3b127466702cb38fd6cb9eaf61c436c9ffa509129ea56-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Creative Sketchbook (Autumn)", "start": "2026-11-03T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-08T00:00:00Z", "place": "Landmark Arts Centre", "address": "Ferry Road, TW11 9NN Teddington", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Creative Sketchbook (Autumn) is a six-week drawing and mixed media course taught in the studio, running under the theme Memories and Identity. It is led by Emily Burton, an illustrator and drawing teacher with nearly twenty years' experience teaching adults of all levels. Participants use a sketchbook to explore portraits, design skills and page layouts, working from treasured objects and memories. Projects include making a simple artist's book from an experience or memory and creating images with simple, accessible printmaking techniques.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/creative-sketchbook-autumn-36903/", "official_url": "https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/class/creative-sketchbookautumn/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1a70bbbd496d5edf6b95a8f40c3121ec81d97589380cb104162a81f5045c99fe-600.webp"}, {"title": "A Weekly Life Drawing Class", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Jamboree", "address": "St Chad's Place 6, London", "price": "£15 at door", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing/figure-drawing"], "description": "A weekly life drawing class where board, paper and chalk are provided and there is a new model every week, held in a relaxed setting open to beginners and experienced artists alike. It is organised by 'North London Life Drawing', with the professional artist Piero Pierini present: an Argentinian illustrator who studied art at the University of Buenos Aires and has worked in the UK for seventeen years, helping people find their own artistic voice.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-weekly-life-drawing-class-36712/", "official_url": "https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/events/life-drawing-class-in-london-51/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f2a7e1ad964800d53c046de31b2c8213cf1f2bcf07f48d6d5e4f5d1089772afb-600.webp"}, {"title": "Portrait Drawing (Autumn)", "start": "2026-09-16T14:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-02T00:00:00Z", "place": "Landmark Arts Centre", "address": "Ferry Road, TW11 9NN Teddington", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Portrait Drawing is a weekly art class in the studio focused on drawing the head, learning the proportions of the head, neck and facial features and how the underlying structure shapes the surface form. Working from a clothed portrait model while sitting or standing at an easel, participants explore line, tone, sculptural mass and mark-making with a range of materials. The course is taught by Emily Burton, an illustrator and drawer with a BA in Graphic Design and an MA in Drawing and nearly twenty years of teaching experience, who aims to create a supportive environment that nurtures confidence.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/portrait-drawing-autumn-36888/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/889fc6e43f8adb239f32e56d9b8444937d78e310f02a436d21b2ac71a05afc0e-2000.webp"}, {"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 Mary Ward Centre and taught by Sally Lees through demonstrations, one-to-one dialogue, group discussion and handouts. Learners use hammer texturing, rolling mills and a pendant drill, with practical work part of the learning. 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": "Monthly Life Drawing Class", "start": "2026-03-30T19:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-30T21:08:00Z", "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/drawing/figure-drawing"], "description": "A monthly life drawing class held in a fun, friendly and relaxed setting at The Royal Oak, open to seasoned artists and beginners alike. It is hosted by London Fields Life Drawing, inviting people to improve their drawing skills and meet like-minded people in a creative atmosphere.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/monthly-life-drawing-class-48189/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/577d9b755d2cba793a3bed5ddd538ca28b5c2a00d7e14c9ae4db91ab80ab10c2-1200.webp"}]}