{"title": "Silk Painting", "start": "2026-11-06T10:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Fashion and Textile Museum", "address": "Bermondsey Street 83, SE1 3XF London", "price": "£125 (Includes materials and exhibition entry)", "price_from": "125.00", "price_to": "125.00", "tickets_url": "https://fashiontextilemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/5779?catID=2953", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "A one-day silk painting workshop offering a structured introduction to painting on silk and a master class in applying colour to create stunning designs. Artist and curator Hilary Simon leads it, demonstrating effects using salt, layering, alcohol, dyes and gutta gum, with French Dupont dyes that run like vibrant watercolours. Participants design on paper, test techniques on a sample square, then create their own 15-inch silk square with one-to-one guidance. Suitable for beginners and all abilities, and everyone takes home their completed work plus test square.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/silk-painting-36094/", "official_url": "https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/workshops/silk-painting/?date_from=20261106&date_to=20261106", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7c4e0d3124a0fbbfc62bd09c398ff55f4e920afcd2bedeee39c3289a2706a1f5-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-06T10:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Fashion and Textile Museum", "address": "Bermondsey Street 83, SE1 3XF London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Fabric Painting with Sarah Campbell – Printing", "start": "2026-11-04T10:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Fashion and Textile Museum", "address": "Bermondsey Street 83, SE1 3XF London", "price": "£130.00 (Includes materials and exhibition entry)", "price_from": "130.00", "price_to": "130.00", "tickets_url": "https://fashiontextilemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/65845?catID=2953", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/printmaking/textile-printing"], "description": "A hands-on fabric printing workshop at the Fashion and Textile Museum. It is led by textile designer Sarah Campbell, who guides participants through simple printing techniques using tools like foam brushes, sponges, stamps and potatoes. Working on a length of calico or linen, participants build up patterns while exploring repeat, composition, colour sequences and contrast. The workshop suits beginners as well as those with some experience, and everyone takes home their own hand painted and printed textile.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/fabric-painting-with-sarah-campbell-printing-36093/", "official_url": "https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/workshops/fabric-painting-with-sarah-campbell-printing/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fb5eb43b73f11d427062d7c93ab8c0fe4a87d6efffe4eb7dd6b3a5e69d7ebefe-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Natural Dye Studio", "start": "2026-11-07T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T14:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "£5–£15 (tiered pricing: Pay Less £5, Standard £10, Pay it Forward £15)", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1643977/select-date", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/textiles/textile-dyeing", "wellness"], "description": "Natural Dye Studio is a hands-on workshop introducing the art of natural dyeing. Participants explore the history of plant dyes, see dyes in their raw form from plant to fabric, and experiment with the discharge method using pre-dyed fabric sheets, fresh lemons, and a citric-acid and guar gum paste to create their own patterns. The session is led by Porscha Hill of Porscha Hill Natural Dye Studio, a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and founder of the gender-neutral fashion brand Bad Habits London. It is aimed at anyone curious about sustainability, plant dyes or their creative side, and each participant leaves with their own piece of textile art.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/natural-dye-studio-38783/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/workshop-natural-dye-studio", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4932d7cd33a4bda2ac9469b77a26ce25b48f2443f820112c580281154c43bdd5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Chinese Painting & Calligraphy", "start": "2026-11-10T10:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-26T00:00:00Z", "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"], "description": "Chinese Painting & Calligraphy is a hands-on art class in the Landmark Arts Centre's Bell Room, exploring the expressive relationship between water, ink and paper through brush painting and traditional Chinese characters. It is led by Fan Wong, an internationally exhibiting artist whose work explores rhythm, identity and cultural expression. Suitable for all levels, from curious beginners to experienced artists, the guided practice leads participants to create their own artworks combining calligraphy and painting. All essential materials, including rice paper, ink, brushes and colours, are provided; students bring two small containers for water and ink plus some newspaper for the workspace, and wear dark clothing as ink can stain.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/chinese-painting-calligraphy-36912/", "official_url": "https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/class/chinese-painting-calligraphy-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7fa34bea2a459ea9ef4cf550dea8eba60c15ce0a7513c7f17030ec8975ead927-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Floral Painting", "start": "2026-11-04T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-09T00:00:00Z", "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"], "description": "A weekly mixed-media class called Floral Painting, meeting on Wednesday afternoons over six weeks. Tutor Nicolene Grigg leads an introduction to creating stylised wild florals, using drawing, tracing, masking fluid, bleaching, stains and watercolour to make an A3 floral painting. Open to all adults with no experience required, and all materials are provided. 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Artist Frances Hatch RWS leads participants through colour exercises and a limited palette, then shows how earths, chalks, clays and sands gathered from Dorset cliffs can become pigments and textures in paintings. From these prompts, attendees develop a coastal landscape inspired by memory, association and imagination rather than a reproduced view. 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The class covers oil painting materials and studio practice, colour theory inspired by Josef Albers, tone and light, sight-size drawing, and techniques such as glazing and scumbling. Participants develop their own style and leave with a portfolio of original paintings to take home.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/introduction-to-painting-with-oils-36901/", "official_url": "https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/class/introduction-to-painting-with-oils/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/82edf91084ca493ce763d776de2a8d6f6d0edc50d242e25aedd4dfb90fe8ed87-2000.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": "Weekend Enamelling", "start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T17:00:00Z", "place": "Mary Ward Centre", "address": "High Street 275-285, E15 2TF London", "price": "£72", "price_from": "72.00", "price_to": "72.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.marywardcentre.ac.uk/course-detail/weekend-enamelling/AD0117/", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/jewellery-making"], "description": "A one-day beginner workshop in enamelling at an adult education centre in Stratford, where participants prepare metal and create surface decoration for jewellery and sculpture. 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": "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": "", "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": "CB Masterclass Floral Art Class – Cyanotype & Watercolour (4pm class)", "start": "2026-10-30T16:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Shrewsbury House Community Centre", "address": "Bushmoor Crescent, SE18 3EG London", "price": "£25 (+ booking fee)", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting/watercolor"], "description": "A floral art class combining cyanotype, an age-old photographic method, with watercolour painting to create stunning florals. It is run by CB Masterclass, with textile designer Lisa Berridge guiding participants through creating their own painting, drawing on her more than 30 years of flower painting experience for the fashion and interior design industries. The class is suitable for beginners, and all art equipment is provided, so attendees only need to bring themselves and their enthusiasm. This month's workshop takes place on the first floor of the building, with access via stairs only.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/cb-masterclass-floral-art-class-cyanotype-watercolour-4pm-cl-42021/", "official_url": "https://www.cbmasterclasses.com/event-details/4-6pm-friday-30th-october-floral-art-class-shrewsbury-house", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0aa92536cdc11dc81db93a885a7b2472d7de5721e7e41d670a6bd4ed8b05b973-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Botanical Art: Painting & Drawing", "start": "2026-11-03T00:00:00Z", "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": ["science/biology/botany", "art/painting"], "description": "Botanical Art: Painting & Drawing is a weekly art class teaching the techniques of creating botanical art through painting and drawing. It is led by Marcia Hughes, a botanical artist and watercolour painter, self-taught and an elected member of the Society of Women Artists, who has taught at the Landmark Arts Centre and in adult education for many years. Students learn to make accurate pencil outlines of subjects such as flowers, leaves, vegetables and berries, mix colours for natural hues, apply tonal values, create even watercolour washes and correct mistakes, receiving both individual and group tuition. The Tuesday afternoon session from 2 to 4:30pm is for complete beginners and those wanting to improve or revise skills, running in a six-week block from 3 November to 8 December 2026 in the accessible Bell Room.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/botanical-art-painting-drawing-36902/", "official_url": "https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/class/botanical-art-painting-drawing-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/833a3d6aee2e83e7a705b9d7cbdfa8edd372c301f3c0151faa7832349537ad29-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Nokshi Katha", "start": "2026-10-30T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T13:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/textile-crafts"], "description": "Nokshi Katha is a free 10-week workshop series teaching one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world, a meditative craft from Bangladesh that upcycles old cloth into elaborate embroidered pieces. It is led by sustainable textile artist Shama Kun, an expert practitioner, who teaches the techniques used to create individual and collective works. Participants make colourful, detailed pieces inspired by a theme, such as \"Women's Empowerment\", which can be added to clothing or used as decorative art. No prior embroidery experience is needed, all materials are provided, and the group forms a vibrant and welcoming community.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/nokshi-katha-38777/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/nokshi-katha", "image": "https://noky.io/images/44cb1b49ceb445708056eec93b1e2d41ed8f683ce4b38e53933d20122d6270e8-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Watercolour in Practice (Autumn)", "start": "2026-11-05T14:00:00Z", "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/painting/watercolor"], "description": "A weekly two-and-a-half-hour watercolour class for adults, from beginners to those with some experience, running in six-week themed blocks. The November–December block, Watercolour in Practice: Dufy and Cezanne, develops solid watercolour skills while exploring the work of Raoul Dufy and Paul Cezanne, from Dufy's freedom to Cezanne's careful, airy painting. It is taught by Emily Burton, an experienced tutor with a BA in Graphic Design and an MA in Drawing who encourages observation and creative experimentation. The class takes place in the studio at the Landmark Arts Centre, which is not accessible.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/watercolour-in-practice-autumn-36909/", "official_url": "https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/class/watercolour-in-practice-autumn/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f82a6b4c29e54b0acf7a224818410b74ec8aee7f32e6be67eebd2c53c92dccd3-2000.webp"}]}