{"title": "The Big Draw: Portray your Power", "start": "2026-10-31T13:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "A drawing workshop at The Wallace Collection as part of the Big Draw, held in the museum's Arms and Armour galleries. Artist Marc Woodhead helps participants gather ideas from the armouries through drawing and mark making to create their own powerful, decorative piece of armour. All materials are provided, places are free but limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day. It is for ages 5 and up, and children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-big-draw-portray-your-power-39902/", "official_url": "https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/events/the-big-draw-portray-your-power/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/63523d7bcda50ba01a1eecf145da443347fb6f35d87c4c9ae6385f31dd91a43c-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-31T13:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "The Big Draw: Drawn Together", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "price": "Free (limited places, allocated first-come, first-served on the day)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "A drop-in drawing event where visitors add their own designs to a collaborative landscape in the Great Gallery, experimenting with pattern making alongside an artist. It is led by artist Grace Holliday and is part of this year's Big Draw. All materials are provided, places are free but limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day, and it is for ages 5+ with children accompanied by a supervising adult.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-big-draw-drawn-together-39899/", "official_url": "https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/events/the-big-draw-drawn-together-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3c7615fbc8c6e0802ffe3a103aa4f818a17b744b1cfaa440d92d7bc7e0263650-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning", "start": "2026-10-31T09:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/drawing", "occasion"], "description": "The Big Draw: Relaxed Family Morning is a relaxed morning visit at the Wallace Collection, designed for neurodivergent children with SEND, their families and friends, starting before the museum opens to the general public. The Big Draw festival connects with the museum, with artist Marc Woodhead leading exploration of the shapes and spaces of the galleries through gesture and movement, and artist Ian Crighton running a creative workshop in the Studio on experimental mark making. The free event requires booking via families@wallacecollection.org, and afterwards the Studio is available for packed lunches, with drop-in drawing in the galleries and trying on real and replica armour with Hands on Armour volunteers.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-big-draw-relaxed-family-morning-39898/", "official_url": "https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/events/the-big-draw-relaxed-family-morning-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9f4d866527108a7835470e72ede950ab0077294efb89bab77db51c1adf003a64-1200.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", "tickets_url": "https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets", "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": "Museum Detectives: The Big Draw Family Tour", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets", "category": "tours", "tags": ["art/drawing", "history"], "description": "Museum Detectives: The Big Draw Family Tour is an interactive family tour of the museum, part of this year's Big Draw, where families explore the galleries and learn together. With the help of the Museum Educator, families collect ideas and experiment with mark making to create their own unique portrait. Places are limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day, and the tour is suitable for all ages.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/museum-detectives-the-big-draw-family-tour-39900/", "official_url": "https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/events/museum-detectives-the-big-draw-family-tour/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/da24a06baaa7ba882d4a851bab51c0c0f240312f49fb8539d0de11f0f99855fb-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Hands on Armour: Paint your Power", "start": "2026-10-31T13:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["history"], "description": "A hands-on drop-in activity at the museum in the Arms and Armour galleries, exploring why armour was painted, etched and decorated, with the chance to try on real and replica armour. It is run by The Wallace Collection with its Hands on Armour volunteers, showing that showing off was just as important as protection and introducing the decorative styles on display. Places are limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day; it is for ages 5 and up, and children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/hands-on-armour-paint-your-power-39903/", "official_url": "https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/events/hands-on-armour-paint-your-power/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c03f4e7fd852b6cbc0e64bfa21393bb3fe8135938964a86da037d6dadc015654-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Coat of Arms Creative Workshop", "start": "2026-10-30T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art", "history"], "description": "A creative workshop where participants design their own Coat of Arms to show off their personality. Ideas and inspiration come from exploring the Library archive with Librarian Anna, after which artist Caroline Dorset helps with colours, animals and symbols. 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It is run by West Ealing Community Library, welcomes beginners and experienced drawers of all ages, and takes place in a supportive environment where attendees can bring their artistic vision to life.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/drawing-workshop-40270/", "official_url": "https://wecl.org.uk/activities-and-events/drawing-workshop-40/2026-10-28/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9018a5d7d45ac043d794beebf916b0edd3fef21741e10df5335f4cc051f12f42-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Dementia-Friendly Workshop: Portraits in Print", "start": "2026-10-30T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/portraiture"], "description": "A relaxed, unhurried afternoon workshop for people living with dementia and their carers or companions. With artist Caroline Dorset, the group looks at well-known portraits in the galleries, including Frans Hals's Laughing Cavalier and Gainsborough's Mrs Robinson, discussing sitters, painters and what poses and clothing can reveal. Back in the Learning Studio, over tea and coffee, each participant recreates a favourite as a mono-print, rolling ink onto perspex and drawing into it, to take home. No previous experience is needed, all materials are supplied, and booking is essential.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dementia-friendly-workshop-portraits-in-print-39896/", "official_url": "https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/events/dementia-friendly-workshop-portraits-in-print/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/31deb9392efef27d751e6c9881575530a1ae9dae0c6325ca5665d3644cfaaca9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Get Drawing", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Mill", "address": "Coppermill Lane 7-11, E17 7HA London", "price": "£5.00", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Get Drawing is a friendly drop-in adult drawing class held in the Living Room at The Mill, for people who want to practise and improve drawing from observation. It is led by local art teacher David Hughes with other local artists, who provide stimulus such as still life objects or natural forms like flowers and fruit, along with teaching and advice. All abilities are welcome, paper, drawing boards and materials are provided, and water colours are fine though not oils or acrylics. It runs as a popular first-come, first-served group, so arriving on time helps secure a place.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/get-drawing-42487/", "official_url": "https://themille17.org/events/get-drawing/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f4260da0b3d3c351bbd970c78957690b272034c9a640916dabb9d6745c304cf2-1200.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": "MYM Enjoy learning to draw", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T21:00:00Z", "place": "The Mill", "address": "Coppermill Lane 7-11, E17 7HA London", "price": "£120 = 6 workshops", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "A six-week drawing workshop series open to all abilities, with all materials supplied. It is run by Jason Hawkridge, who leads sessions exploring drawing techniques in various mediums, with subjects such as flowers, fruit, chrome and glass. Participants can relax, learn and switch off from phones, tablets and computers on Wednesday evenings. Booking is for six workshops chosen from eight available dates.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mym-enjoy-learning-to-draw-65737/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/62b86baa56969bb96dd753c1ede1fba000c8e0707637269605b1f2fa7005839e-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": "", "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": "Family Dinosaur Art Workshop", "start": "2026-11-01T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T11:45:00Z", "place": "Visitor Centre", "address": "", "price": "Free tickets", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-bones-family-dinosaur-art-workshop-free-tickets-2003129535363?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["nature/dinosaurs", "art"], "description": "A family art workshop where children become palaeontologists for the day and create their own artwork of a prehistoric creature from just a few dinosaur bones as inspiration, in the spirit of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs. It is led by local artist David Draws, who guides participants in using paper, card, glue and colouring pens and pencils to bring their creature to life. The session takes place indoors and no artistic or dinosaur expertise is needed, making it suitable for ages five and up with an accompanying adult. Attendance is free but booking is required, with one ticket needed per participant including adults taking part.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/family-dinosaur-art-workshop-35496/", "official_url": "https://www.crystalpalacepark.org.uk/whats-on/family-dinosaur-art-workshop-zwy4", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6b0e832abd0cdff4d3d4590c413733473ad2c336b1da61e7182df1b532e1f766-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Hunterian Drawing Club", "start": "2026-11-03T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Hunterian Museum", "address": "Lincoln's Inn Fields 35-43, WC2A 3PE London", "price": "£15", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hunterian-drawing-club-tickets-1300978745449", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Hunterian Drawing Club is a day of drawing at the Hunterian Museum. Artist and medical artist Joanna Cameron leads the session, which explores art and anatomy inspired by the Hunterian collection. A3 drawing boards, pencils and paper are available, or you may bring your own drawing materials, though no wet materials are allowed, and stools are provided. Spaces are limited, so booking is recommended.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/hunterian-drawing-club-36590/", "official_url": "https://hunterianmuseum.org/events/hunterian-drawing-club", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fc94d446020e1e7c6e1bd43d150a29a37559ea5ac08d5e0015929cfb8a9fc9e6-600.webp"}, {"title": "Monday Sketching Sessions at West Ealing Library 🎨", "start": "2026-11-02T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T21:00:00Z", "place": "West Ealing Community Library", "address": "Melbourne Avenue, W13 9BA London", "price": "£3 per person (card payments only)", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": "3.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Monday Sketching Sessions at West Ealing Library 🎨 is a weekly, adult-only sketching session held at West Ealing Library on Melbourne Avenue. It is run by the library and offers a friendly, untutored and relaxed space where participants take turns drawing each other. Beginners and experienced artists are alike welcome, and attendees bring their own materials, with no oil painting materials allowed. No food or alcohol is permitted, and card payments only are accepted.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/monday-sketching-sessions-at-west-ealing-library-40266/", "official_url": "https://wecl.org.uk/activities-and-events/monday-sketching-sessions-at-west-ealing-library-%f0%9f%8e%a8/2026-10-26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2bcc2998d427d98368e8e4d91d20ba2514e3f8a005e7a5912ef1057de280d8f0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Half Term Sketching Station in the Painted Hall", "start": "2026-10-24T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T17:00:00Z", "place": "Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre", "address": "King William Walk", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://ornc.digitickets.co.uk/category/61042", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing", "occasion/half-term"], "description": "Half Term Sketching Station in the Painted Hall is a self-led family activity during half term: sketchbooks and pencils can be borrowed to sketch in the Painted Hall while taking in Thornhill's masterpiece. It is run by the Old Royal Naval College, with family sit and sketch prompt cards on hand to help unlock the hall's stories and spark inspiration. Visitors can also design their own dove for the Peace Doves installation coming to the Painted Hall later this year. The resources are available throughout Painted Hall opening hours on a drop-in, first come, first served basis.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/half-term-sketching-station-in-the-painted-hall-37526/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/307014e94193e5f40293dc67c727813bed8ae0e895218e0574c2b501abfed2c7-2000.webp"}]}