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Cosplay
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A group of cosplayers on stage at Yukicon 2014 convention in Finland

A model cosplaying Ciri, one of the main characters of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Cosplay of Lara Croft by Tatiana DeKhtyar at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles 2016

Cosplay of the Yu-Gi-Oh! character "Dark Magician Girl" by Megumi Koneko at MCM Comic Con in London 2016
Cosplay (コスプレ kosupure), a portmanteau of the words costume play, is a performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character.[1] Cosplayers often interact to create a subculture, and a broader use of the term "cosplay" applies to any costumed role-playing in venues apart from the stage. Any entity that lends itself to dramatic interpretation may be taken up as a subject and it is not unusual to see genders switched. Favorite sources include anime, cartoons, comic books, manga, television series, and video games.

The rapid growth in the number of people cosplaying as a hobby since the 1990s has made the phenomenon a significant aspect of popular culture in Japan and some other parts of Asia and in the Western world. Cosplay events are common features of fan conventions and there are also dedicated conventions and local and international competitions, as well as social networks, websites and other forms of media centered on cosplay activities.

The term "cosplay" was coined in Japan in 1984. It was inspired by and grew out of the practice of fan costuming at science fiction conventions, beginning with Morojo's "futuristicostumes" created for the 1st World Science Fiction Convention in New York City in 1939.

An introduction into making your own superhero or fantasy cosplay or fancy dress costumes and props with simple materials and equipment that can be used at home. No machines or power tools necessary. 

You will be learning:

-Basic design and pattern cutting.
-Gluing and assembly.
-Shaping and smoothing.
-Painting and laminating
-Ageing.

You will also make a simple prop to take home with you.

 


Prop Making for beginners

An Introduction into making replica costumes and props for cosplay and fancy dress.

A 4 day, step by step,  beginners sculpting course. sculpting a bust of a member of the Primate family. In this course we will be sculpting a chimpanzee.

**On this course you will learn**
- Basic Primate anatomy.
- Introduction into sculpting tools and materials.
- Blocking out a sculpture.
- Detailing and texturing.

A sculpture of a Chimpanzee or Gorilla is very important in a sculptors portfolio as it shows all the skills that an employer is looking for.

- A good eye.
- Scaling.
- Attention to detail.
- Skin texturing.

*The English name "primates" is derived from Old French or French primat, from a noun use of Latin primat-, from primus ("prime, first rank"). The name was given by Carl Linnaeus because he thought this the "highest" order of animals. The relationships among the different groups of primates were not clearly understood until relatively recently, so the commonly used terms are somewhat confused. For example, "ape" has been used either as an alternative for "monkey" or for any tailless, relatively human-like primate.

Sir Wilfrid Le Gros Clark was one of the primatologists who developed the idea of trends in primate evolution and the methodology of arranging the living members of an order into an "ascending series" leading to humans. Commonly used names for groups of primates such as "prosimians", "monkeys", "lesser apes", and "great apes" reflect this methodology. According to our current understanding of the evolutionary history of the primates, several of these groups are paraphyletic: a paraphyletic group is one which does not include all the descendants of the group's common ancestor.

In contrast with Clark's methodology, modern classifications typically identify (or name) only those groupings that are monophyletic; that is, such a named group includes all the descendants of the group's common ancestor.

*Taken fro Wikipedia.

Sculpting Primates

Stephen McClure has been working as a freelance supervising sculptor, model and prop maker in the TV and film industry and in various departments from creatures to costumes, prop making to art department since 1993. His portfolio includes work on films for directors such as Danny Boyle, Alfonso Cuarón, Martin Scorsese and Tim Burton. His filmography includes Oliver Stone’s Alexander, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Elizabeth The Goldenage, Prince of Persia, Hugo, Ex Machina, Jupiter Ascending and Ridley Scott’s Alien Covenant.

Stephen has also worked on various television shows such as Sky television’s Critical, ANC’s Emerald City and numerous episodes of Doctor Who, including taking the role of lead sculptor and project supervisor on the build of the new Cybermen in 2013.

Most recently Stephen has been working in the special effects department of  Game of Throwns. 
Stephen teaches sculpture, molding, costume prop making, character design  and special make-up FX creation and application for the film and television industries.

You can see some of his work on his Facebook page @stevemcclurefx

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The Slightly Curious Studio: 3-Hour Pottery Workshop in Alperton, Wembley

About the Workshop:
Dive into the world of ceramics at The Slightly Curious Pottery Studio, beautifully situated along the riverside in Alperton, Wembley. This beginner-friendly, 3-hour workshop offers a delightful, informative introduction to pottery, perfect for those eager to explore their creative side in a stunning setting.

Experience Highlights:
Wheel Throwing & Hand-building Techniques: Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing to shape bowls, cups, or planters, and get hands-on with hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slabbing.
Decorate with Flair: Personalize your creations with colorful slips, making each piece a reflection of your individuality.
Clay Play & Memories: Whether it's your first encounter with the wheel or you're looking to recreate an iconic pottery scene, this workshop promises a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Why Join Us?
Tailored Instruction: Our small group setting ensures you receive personalized guidance from our expert tutors, suitable for novices.
Eco-Conscious Crafting: Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our use of eco-friendly materials and practices, reducing our environmental impact.

Flexible Options:
£60 Experience-Focused Class: Ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in the joy of pottery-making without the commitment of taking home their creation.
£6 per Pot to Glaze Fire Creation: For those who fall in love with their piece, opt to have it glazed, fired, and ready for collection from the studio. This option allows you to keep a tangible memory of your experience. Please allow 4 weeks for the work to be glazed and ready to collect from the studio.

Essential Info:
Beginners Welcome: No prior experience needed; all materials are included. Just bring your enthusiasm!
Open to All: Suitable for adults and children over 5. Non-participating adults may observe at no extra cost.
A Unique Gift Idea: An exceptional experience gift for any occasion, creating lasting memories.

Join the Adventure:
Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Grand Union Canal leading to Paddington, The Slightly Curious Pottery Studio offers a serene escape to creativity and discovery. Perfect for both newcomers to London and seasoned Londoners looking for a fresh experience.

Location: Alperton, Wembley, alongside the beautiful riverside.
Duration: 3 hours
Pricing: £60 (experience-focused), £6 (optional glaze fire per creation)

Book Your Spot at The Slightly Curious Studio Now for an Unforgettable Pottery Making Experience in Alperton, Wembley!

Embrace a new hobby, explore a different side of London, and create beautiful pottery in one of the city's most scenic spots.

Pottery Class Workshop

Lincy Fernandez

Pottery Workshop

On this throwing workshop, you will learn a little about the properties of clay and the importance of wedging. You will also learn how to centre, open and pull up the walls of your pot. There will be a maximum of seven people on this throwing workshop and each person will have their own dedicated wheel for the entire length of the session. There will also be two teachers with a teacher/student ratio of 1 teacher to 3.5 students. Please note, this is a group class. If you are looking for 1 to 1 teaching (one teacher to one participant) or 1 to 2 (one teacher to two participants) then you may find that a private session works best for you.

You can keep your best pot to take home, after it has been fired and glazed for you.  Please note that the last 10 minutes of the class is dedicated to studio practice, which involves cleaning of your wheel and tools.

What happens to your pots after they have been thrown?
At the end of the workshop you will choose your best piece or pot to keep. Two days after the workshop, your pot will be turned (trimmed) on the wheel for you.  Your pot will then be put on a shelf to dry for several days. Once dry, it will be ready for it’s first bisque firing in the kiln. After the bisque fire, your pot will be glazed and once again put through the kiln, but this time for the final glaze firing.

As you can see, your wheel throwing  experience is only a small part of a much, much longer and very labour intensive process. Turning (trimming and shaping your pot on the wheel) and glazing are all part of the making process and just as important as throwing on the wheel.

When your work is ready for collection, usually two or three weeks after the class, you will be able to collect your pieces! Collection is from Sak Beh Pottery and the collection dates are listed on the Sak Beh Website. So please check the Sak Beh Website for your collection date by clicking the tab, collection of pots. We don’t send out emails as they tend to go to spam folders or are not read.

Due to limited shelf and storage space, pots or work that remain uncollected one month after notification will (sadly) be disposed of.

(If you wish to keep a second pot, there will be an extra charge of £8.)

We offer a complimentary self serve tea bar with a selection of snacks.


Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshop

Caz Stanford

The classes are run by artists with over 20 years experience who have an amazing passion for their art forms. The artists will inspire you to explore your creativity in a relaxed learning environment. These classes cover the basics as well as more advanced techniques – dive in at whatever level suits you!

For drop-ins you create a mosaic tile to take home. The studio shelves are full of treasure for you to use. One of the best stocked mosaic studios in London. The range is unbelievable.
You will be introduced to the fundamentals of mosaic which can allow you to progress onto further projects, e.g a mosaic art piece, plant pot, mirror frame, table top - we have all the bases for you to choose.

Our studio is set in a gated community garden which makes it a quiet and relaxing environment.

**Previous participants' feedback:
**“The class is brilliant, I keep coming back!"
"The tutors are superb, they have so much knowledge and nothing is too much trouble"
"As soon as you walk into this space you feel welcome, a few of us were here for a one-off class. You all sit around big tables and get inspired by each other. Some folks were on the longer courses. Either way it all works!"
"This is me time, straight from the office and into the most creative welcoming space. I have just enrolled on a 5 week course for more of this magic time!"

We run this class every Tuesday as a drop-in class, but we also run 5 week courses for £120 plus VAT or 10 week courses for £230 plus VAT.  If you can't make 5 or 10 consecutive weeks that's no problem as we have a ticking system so you won't miss out on your sessions!  If you would like to book onto a 5 or 10 week course then please book the bundles below or contact us directly on jewels@art4space.co.uk.

You will receive a 20% discount at the Art4Space mosaic shop when buying a 10-week course.

 If you want to book this for a young person (12yrs+) or come together, please speak to us - we are happy to help.

Jessica Quimpo

All levels Mosaic Classes! in Stockwell

Unleash Your Creativity at Neon Naked Life Drawing

Join us for an exceptional evening of artistic fun, unlike anything you've experienced before. At Neon Naked Life Drawing, we use reactive art materials to create vibrant, colorful depictions of life models. With regular classes every week in multiple London locations, the artistic journey never ends.

All-Ages Class at the Old Queens Head

On select occasions, we host all-ages classes at the Old Queens Head from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. These sessions are not fully nude and provide a creative opportunity for everyone.

Exploring Creative Boundaries

Our classes are all about nurturing creativity. We encourage participants to break free from the rigid teachings of traditional life drawing. Experience a variety of image-making techniques, from continuous line drawing to pointillism, and let your imagination run wild.

Expressive Designs in Neon

Neon Naked Life Drawing specialises in crafting expressive and unconventional designs. By combining UV light, reactive body paints, and hand-crafted accessories, we foster the perfect environment for unleashing your creativity.

Experimenting with Colour and Light

Our classes involve a series of short poses, lasting from 6 to 10 minutes, that explore various drawing styles. No prior experience is necessary, and assistance is readily available for challenging poses.

A Fun and Welcoming Atmosphere

Enjoy a fun and friendly ambiance that's relaxed and welcoming. It's an ideal choice for a unique evening out, whether you're on a date, spending time with work friends, celebrating a birthday, or hosting a hen party.

Created by Jylle Navarro

All our designs and accessories are meticulously crafted by Jylle Navarro, a UV reactive materials specialist and multi-disciplinary artist with years of expertise.

Discover More on Social Media

Visit our Facebook page and check out our Instagram to explore images and reviews shared by other attendees. They'll provide a glimpse of the extraordinary experiences awaiting you at Neon Naked Life Drawing.

Ticket Exchange and Large Groups

While we don't offer refunds, you can gift or exchange tickets for future events at the same location. For large group bookings, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

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Neon Naked Life Drawing Class

You can make up to 3 pieces using these skills, which will then be bisque-fired, dipped in our beautiful stoneware glazes, and fired again. Most of our glaze choices are dinnerware safe. The results are stunning! You receive your posted creations within 4-6 weeks, imagine the magical moment when you open your box to reveal the results!

The vessels/pots can be for functional ware or try small sculptural work. You are welcome to come with your own ideas during the mindful 2.5 hours of making with the full support of an experienced ceramic tutor to help you realise your creative design ideas. No experience is necessary as the session is beginner-friendly as well for the more advanced participants.

The popular venue is our stunning Art4Space community arts centre, which is an inclusive, supportive, respectful, welcoming, safe space for everyone. Proceeds go towards our community art projects providing vulnerable individuals with mental health support in deprived areas in Lambeth, London.

For private bookings, we can also arrange to come to your venue. Please note it is £54 per person for 2-2.5-hour workshop, plus travel expenses. We are flexible with timing; day, evening or weekend, according to availability.

If you want to book this for a young person (12yrs+) or come together, please speak to us - we are happy to help.

Emma Brown

Hand building pottery - Pinch, coil and slab building

This workshop is about learning the use of traditional Japanese hand tools, the process of inking wood blocks, printing on different types of handmade paper and developing a new understanding of various techniques in woodcut art, all of which will enable you to make fine art prints to take away at the end of the session.

For the workshop everyone will be provided with:
5x traditional Japanese hand tools
1x Shina ply woodblock - blocks can be cut and printed on both sides
3x types of printmaking papers (including Japanese Hosho paper)
Water-based inks, pencils etc.
Pre-cut shapes and pattern blocks to use in compositions.
Tubes for taking prints away at the end of the session.

Introduction - Cups of tea, coffee and soft drinks followed by an intro from Alex on printmaking and his career.

Throughout the session, Alex will give an overview of this ancient art form (woodcut is the oldest print process) and has a culturally rich history in China, Japan, Mexico, Brazil and most recently in Germany with the Expressionists. Contemporary artists such as  Grayson Perry, Tom Hammick, Christiane Baumgartner, Eileen Cooper and Rebecca Salter continue to inspire and push the medium into new and exciting places.

Stage 1 - Alex will cover the use of hand tools to design, draw and cut woodblocks and explore the process of hand printing using traditional Japanese barens (circular discs wrapped in bamboo) and rollers on three types of paper.

Stage 2 - Delve a little deeper, with examples on how to use multiple blocks, reduction-cutting techniques and the importance of block registration to create more complex multi colour prints.

Stage 3 - This a perfect opportunity to make multiply prints through editions, ending the final part of the session by experimenting with your favourite design or playing with various colours.

Stage 4 - Everyone will be provided with cardboard tubes for their prints to travel safely home.

Please feel free to leave your email addresses at the end of our workshop, so Alex can forward on a tools and materials list from various  suppliers he uses for the studio.

Shenney Fern

Learn Woodcut Printing With An Artist


This is a great introduction to pottery in a small class with lots of teacher support. There is a maximum of seven students to two teachers.  That’s 3.5 students to one teacher. If you are looking for one to one attention please consider a Private Class.

As an introduction to pottery, this class comprises of both throwing on the wheel and hand building. You will have your own dedicated wheel. We also offer beginner classes devoted solely to wheel throwing and beginner classes solely devoted to hand building. But if you just want to give everything a go in a relaxed and bright studio, then this is a perfect first step into pottery.

This is a fun class and you will be shown how to centre your clay on the wheel, open your pot and pull up the walls. You will also be shown how to make pots using hand building techniques involving the manipulation of clay, using the hand only. These techniques are pinching, coiling and slab building.

At the end of your class you can keep your best pot which will be fired twice and glazed for you in our lovely studio white glaze. Your pot will be ready for collection three weeks after the class and the collection dates will be listed on the Sak Beh Pottery website. We don’t send out emails as many end up in spam folders or are not seen. So please remember to check the website for your collection dates.

We offer a complimentary self serve tea bar with a selection of snacks.

*If you wish to keep a second pot there is an extra charge of £8 which partially covers the costs of trimming, firing twice and glazing the extra piece.

Happy Potting!


3hrs Pottery Taster Class

Ross Burns

 Pottery Taster Class

Immerse Yourself in Serenity with Our Lavender Field Art Kit, featuring a breathtaking scene of endless lavender fields stretching beneath a vast, pastel sky. Imagine a tranquil landscape bathed in soft, purple hues, evoking a sense of peace and relaxation. Learn to blend and layer colours to create a mesmerising scene that captures the peaceful ambience of this idyllic landscape.
Each kit comes in our elegant Masterpeace gift box, including all the materials and equipment you need to create your masterpiece, along with step-by-step instructions. Paint a calmer picture today!


Obby - Discover London's favourite classes and workshops.

Cheryl Percival

Lavender Haze Acrylic Painting Kit- with video tutorial

This fun pottery workshop, you'll have the opportunity to play and experiment as much as you like, all whilst making a beautiful ceramic keepsake. Perfect for anyone looking to try something new or has already tried it and wants to do more!

During this pottery workshop, you'll gain practical skills and understand the basics of working with clay on the pottery wheel.  Take the opportunity to slow down and sink your hands into the present moment.

At the end of the class, you'll have a beautifully finished piece to call your own. If you love your clay creation and want to keep it forever then there is also the option to have the pottery glazed and fired (£5 per piece).

All material provided.
Collection 3/4 weeks after the session and will be kept for one months after the collection time .
In light of the current COVID-19 please be aware of the health and safety guild-lines. The studio is fully sanitised and cleaned before and after the workshop. Everyone is provided with antibacterial wipes, sanitisers, gloves, and disposable aprons. Please feel free to bring anything else with you to keep you safe and protected.

Pottery Wheel Throwing class 

Olivia Heiser

Join us in our colourful London studios and learn how you can design and create your own lino printed tote bag or T-towel. You'll be shown how to choose a design, how to carve into lino and how to create the stamp, which you'll then use to print your design onto a tote bag or T-towel, whichever you prefer. You'll be able to choose from different colours paints. No experience required and it's BYOB. Tea and coffee also included.

If you're super quick, you can buy extra tote bags or t-towels. We'll also have some pom poms, buttons and sequins, should you wish to stitch them on too. Handcrafted and unique - brilliant! You'll take home your lino stamp too, of course.

Festive season 2024
The classes on December 6th and 15th will have festive stockings available to print on!

You'll also experience the proven mindfulness benefits of being creative - it is amazing!

#noexperiencerequired #BYOB #mycreativefix #linoprinting #linoprintingforbeginners #madeatmyo

Yaminah Reid

Learn to lino print a Tote Bag or Tea Towel (with BYOB)

Escape to the 'Cornish Coast' with this magical Acrylic Art Kit designed by professional artist Lara Robinson. Learn how to create crashing waves, fleeting clouds and wind-blown sand dunes in this vibrant piece. As you paint we hope to evoke memories of sunny summer holidays, trying your hand at a little surfing, or maybe just a bit of sunbathing. And if you’ve never had the chance to visit Cornwall, we hope this piece takes you there, the perfect escape whatever the weather.
Each kit comes in our gorgeous Masterpeace gift box including all the materials and equipment you need to create your masterpiece, along with step-by-step instructions from the artist herself. Paint a calmer picture today!

Lynette Hemming

Cornish Coast - Acrylic Painting Kit

Be transported to the serenity of the Suffolk countryside, with this gorgeous art kit. This playful, vibrant piece showcases a full range of artistic tips and tricks. You'll guaranteed to be delighted with the result.

Each kit comes in our gorgeous Masterpeace gift box including all the materials and equipment you need to create your masterpiece, along with step-by-step instructions from the artist herself. Paint a calmer picture today!

Jane Burton

Golden Landscape - Acrylic Painting Kit 

Experience London's most affordable BYOB pottery wheel class!

Bring Your Own Bottle! And enjoy the fun, friendly and relaxing practise of throwing, with the choice of having your own pots fired in the kiln and glazed professionally.

Perfect for beginners looking to dive into the therapeutic world of wheel throwing. Create your own vessels and pots, starting potentially with a cup.

Whether you're in the class to practise, discover, fun or leave with a finished piece, our expert's guidance  (with over 12years of experience) at Maison S.Sommet the team will help you make a step toward mastering clay centring and crafting unique pots.

What you'll get:
Your chosen pieces can be professionally glazed and fired for an additional fee of £5 only.

Select from 2 beautiful stoneware glazes (blue or clear)- food-safe, microwave-safe, and dishwasher-safe.

We provide prepared clay, tools, and aprons - just dress to get messy and remember to trim those nails.
Step into our inviting and intimate studio, where classes are limited to 12 attendees for small group experience.

You will be contacted via a text message to collect your fired pieces in about 3-4weeks time.

Sonny Pathak

BYOB wheel throwing pottery class

Choose between two different sets of five pack (version 1 or 2), or a 10 pack of all the individual greeting cards from original Harriet Pattinson paintings.

Envelopes included


Penelope Lykiardopulo

Greeting Cards 10 pack

Acrylic Art Kit designed by London’s renowned artist Anna-Louise Felstead.  This floral piece is the perfect painting to brighten up any day, or any room. You’ll create a beautiful palette of pastel pinks and yellows, adding darker tones of purples and greens to create definition and character. This piece is so gorgeous and vibrant, that you can almost smell the peonies’ sweet and rosy fragrance.

Each kit comes in our gorgeous Masterpeace gift box including all the materials and equipment you need to create your masterpiece, along with step-by-step instructions from the artist herself. Paint a calmer picture today!

Archana Baweja

Peonies  Acrylic Painting Kit

This curious & colourful giraffe art kit by artist Harriet Gillett is creative fun for all ages and abilities. To Harriet, giraffes have always had a lot of mystery about them. They feel very mythical, almost other-worldly. Harriet saw this one at Yorkshire Safari Park, where many of the animals have been rescued and rehabilitated.

Each kit comes in our gorgeous Masterpeace gift box including all the materials and equipment you need to create your masterpiece, along with step-by-step instructions. Paint a calmer picture today!

Judith Greeves

Yorkshire Giraffe - Acrylic Painting Kit

Christmas Limited Edition Acrylic Art Kit designed by London’s renowned artist Anna-Louise Felstead. As seen on Saatchi Art, this beautiful piece was sold for over £4000 and now you can learn the secret to this masterpiece!
With a 20 year history, ice skating at Somerset House’s eighteenth century courtyard is a winter ritual to us Londoners. As you paint this colourful scene, you can almost smell the roast chestnuts and mulled wine. Hear the squeals of laughter and the spray of ice from their skates.
Each kit comes in our gorgeous Masterpeace gift box including all the materials and equipment you need to create your masterpiece, along with step-by-step instructions from the artist herself. Paint a calmer festive picture this Christmas!

Alexandra Cann

Somerset House - Painting Kit (Christmas Limited Edition)

Acrylic Art Kit designed by London’s renowned artist Anna-Louise Felstead. City of London is a celebration of the beautiful chaos of our hometown, London. The striking form of the River Thames, the iconic Tower Bridge and the graceful Shard immediately orientate the viewer, which means you can let your own creative license run wild for the spaces in between.

Each kit comes in our gorgeous Masterpeace gift box including all the materials and equipment you need to create your masterpiece, along with step-by-step instructions. Paint a calmer picture today!

Savitha Venugopal

City of London - Acrylic Painting Kit

Introduction to wheel throwing

This two-hour session is perfect for beginners who want to try wheel throwing for the first time, or to work on mastering the fundamentals.

Get guidance on the basics of centering clay on the wheel, pulling up the walls, and shaping. As a beginner, you will start by learning the process to make a basic cylinder shape, before moving onto more complex shapes and techniques if you come to multiple classes.

At the end of the class, you will have the option to have your piece(s) fired and glazed using one of our studio glazes, if you have made anything which you wish to keep. One of our studio technicians will do this for you and we will contact you when your pots are ready for collection!

If you are comfortable throwing around 3lbs of clay, or if you have a specific project that you want to work on, please contact us before booking this class so that we can ensure it can be tailored to your needs.

The session is two hours and has a maximum of two students.

We look forward to welcoming you to the studio!

Julia Ogunyemi

Pottery Wheel Throwing! Beginners Ceramics Session

Students get a unique opportunity to visit Colin McCallum's railway arch studio in the super creative neighbourhood of Hackney, located in a street with a long history of artists. Colin studied Fine Art at Camberwell School of Art and has remained in East London for many years as well as living in Barcelona for 14 years.

Colin is an award winning artist who has shown his art all over the world and has many international collectors.

In this fun and informative 2 hour class, students will be introduced to Colin's art and he will discuss his techniques in detail. You will get a real insight into the life of a professional artist too!

The class is suitable for beginners and those who have tried painting before and want more guidance from a professional. Colin will provide a large array of acrylic and spray paints and begin with showing some examples of his methods on paper. Each student gets the chance to work on paper and finally will be given their own canvas to create the final work which they can take home (if the canvas is not dry they can return to collect at a later date).

Create Abstract Art in Professional Artist London Studio

Tessa Conway

Acrylic Art Kit design by London’s renowned artist Anna-Louise Felstead.
Tower Bridge by Felstead celebrates one of London’s most iconic landmarks in the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city. The abstract nature of this piece will set your creative fire alight as you experiment with vibrant colour, highlights, shadows, varied brushstrokes and texture to give your Tower Bridge its unique personality.
Each kit comes in our gorgeous Masterpeace gift box including all the materials and equipment you need to create your masterpiece, along with step-by-step instructions from the artist herself. Paint a calmer picture today!

Yasmin Clayton

London Tower Bridge - Acrylic Painting Kit

The 'Spirit of London' Gift Set includes the following Painting Kits:

City of London
London Tower Bridge

The ideal gift for the budding creative in your life!

Spirit of London - Artist's Gift Set

This workshop is very hands on and is suitable for people who have attended our beginners workshops  or have had previous experience working with clay and have a knowledge of the basics.

At the workshop we have:
3 electric kilns of varying sizes

6 electric pottery wheels

A slab roller and a clay extruder

A large selection of plaster moulds and modelling tools

A good selection of slips, underglazes and glazes

We use a range of clays – white and speckled buff throwing clays, White Earthstone hand building clay, buff clay, crank and terracotta.

A comprehensive selection of reference books with access to a printer and Wifi.

When you join the workshops you will have a space allocated on the shelf. We have a limited number of plastic storage boxes but please consider supplying your own to store your work in within your storage area.

Bundles – these will expire as follows:

6 sessions - 3 months from the date of purchase
12, 24, 32, 36 - 17th July

You will also have access to our studio without a tutor:
36 - 10
32 - 8
24 - 6
12 - 4
6 - 1 (to be used within 3 months)

You will be sent a seperate link about these.

There is an additional charge for materials and firings according to weight and size. These prices are subject to change, suppliers have increased prices 3 times over the past year and electricity costs will be increasing threefold in the near future.

There will be an additional charge for clay according to the weight of the pieces you make (fired and glazed). Payment will be taken after the first firing.


Chris Parker

Improvers Pottery Sessions - Bundles

Learn to layer paint to create highlights, shadow and depth from start to finish with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions by the founder of Paint Chill Co, Jessa Speed.

Learn at your own pace in your own space.


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Flexible cancellation policy

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