Art Groups London

Sketchbook: Temple Station Gallery

Lets sketch in the outdoor art gallery on top of Temple Station! This is a fun hidden gem of the city, a free outdoor modern art space on top of Temple Station. We will meet outside the entrance of Temple Station, I'll wait for about 15 minutes for any latecomers and we can head right on top of the station there, very easy to find. Afterwards we can then meet back at 1pm and compare drawings! If the weather looks rubbish I will think of somewhere else to go and let you know. Nearest Tube Stop: Temple What Three Words: ///jolly.sage.bliss Completely free of charge, no need to sign up, bring a friend. Feel free to drop in for the whole two hours or just short while if you'd prefer. Look for the tall ginger fella with a sketchbook as an indicator of the meetup spot, but feel free to roam as far and wide as you like and sketch anything you damn well please! Please bring your own sketchbooks and pens/pencils. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- About Sketchbook London Every week we will choose a location around the magnificent city of London and draw people, buildings, pigeons, bins, anything you want.... No payment, no pressure, no need to sign up, just show up and draw for a couple of hours. All levels, abilities and professions welcome, bring a friend! Zero pressure to interact, network, impress in any way, this is just a way to get out and about and appreciate the joy of urban sketching and all the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit this thriving metropolis. I am a storyboard artist working in animation and I am happy to discuss sketching techniques or give feedback on any work but this is by no means an exclusive event for artists, all are welcome :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ## Sketchbook London Meetup Code of Conduct **Everyone is welcome.** We aim to provide a friendly, inclusive and respectful space to sketch, learn and meet others. By attending, you agree to: * Treat all attendees, venue staff and members of the public with courtesy and respect. * Not engage in harassment, discrimination, bullying, hate speech, intimidation, unwanted sexual attention, aggressive behaviour, or any conduct that makes another person feel unsafe or unwelcome. * Respect personal boundaries, consent, privacy and the venue’s rules. * Follow reasonable safety instructions from the organiser and venue staff. * Take reasonable care of your own belongings, equipment and personal safety. * Raise concerns with the organiser promptly, so that they can be addressed where reasonably possible. The organiser may ask anyone who breaches this code to stop the behaviour, leave the event, or be excluded from future meetups. Serious threats, violence or unlawful conduct may be reported to venue security or the police

Sketchbook: V&A Sculpture Room

Lets sketch in the sculpture room at the V&A South Kensington I love this set of rooms, there's tonnes of amazing sculptures here. Sculptures act as such effective life drawing models cus they don't move! If anyone wishes to sketch any other part of the museum they are of course welcome to. We will meet outside the main entrance on Cromwell Road at 11am, I'll wait for about 15 minutes and then we will head in to the sculpture room together. Afterwards we can then meet back there at 1pm and maybe sit in the courtyard and compare drawings! Nearest Tube Stop: South Kensington What Three Words: ///shorts.cards.legs Completely free of charge, no need to sign up, bring a friend. Feel free to drop in for the whole two hours or just short while if you'd prefer. Look for the tall ginger fella with a sketchbook as an indicator of the meetup spot, but feel free to roam as far and wide as you like and sketch anything you damn well please! Please bring your own sketchbooks and pens/pencils. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- About Sketchbook London Every week we will choose a location around the magnificent city of London and draw people, buildings, pigeons, bins, anything you want.... No payment, no pressure, no need to sign up, just show up and draw for a couple of hours. All levels, abilities and professions welcome, bring a friend! Zero pressure to interact, network, impress in any way, this is just a way to get out and about and appreciate the joy of urban sketching and all the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit this thriving metropolis. I am a storyboard artist working in animation and I am happy to discuss sketching techniques or give feedback on any work but this is by no means an exclusive event for artists, all are welcome :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ## Sketchbook London Meetup Code of Conduct **Everyone is welcome.** We aim to provide a friendly, inclusive and respectful space to sketch, learn and meet others. By attending, you agree to: * Treat all attendees, venue staff and members of the public with courtesy and respect. * Not engage in harassment, discrimination, bullying, hate speech, intimidation, unwanted sexual attention, aggressive behaviour, or any conduct that makes another person feel unsafe or unwelcome. * Respect personal boundaries, consent, privacy and the venue’s rules. * Follow reasonable safety instructions from the organiser and venue staff. * Take reasonable care of your own belongings, equipment and personal safety. * Raise concerns with the organiser promptly, so that they can be addressed where reasonably possible. The organiser may ask anyone who breaches this code to stop the behaviour, leave the event, or be excluded from future meetups. Serious threats, violence or unlawful conduct may be reported to venue security or the police

LONDON SOCIAL CREATIVE EXCHANGE

# 🎨 SOCIAL CREATIVE EXCHANGE ## Meet. Create. Connect. ### 🎟️ TO ATTEND **Please join the waiting list.** As part of the registration, please share a **short bio about yourself and your creative work/activity**. **A social night for people who love ART, MUSIC & CREATIVITY.** Are you an artist, musician, photographer, filmmaker, designer, performer, writer, or simply someone who loves creative ideas? Come and meet people, discover new talent, share your work and find potential collaborators. ### 🎨 WHAT TO EXPECT **Creative Spotlight** Discover local artists, musicians and creators presenting their work. **🤝 Creative Networking** Meet people who share your interests and discover potential collaborators. **💡 Share Your Ideas** Bring your project, artwork, music, photography, business or creative idea and tell people about it. **🌍 Meet New People** Connect with creatives from different backgrounds, cultures and industrie **EVERYONE IS WELCOME** Artists • Musicians • DJs • Photographers • Filmmakers • Designers • Writers • Performers • Creators • Entrepreneurs • Students • Beginners • Creative enthusiasts **You don't need to be a professional. If you love creating, you're welcome.** ### 📍 LONDON 🗓️ **Date:** Saturday 26 Septembre ⏰ **7:00 PM – 10:00 PM** 📍 **Venue:** Aviary Montcalm Royal London ### 🎟️ LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE **Places are limited — register early to secure your spot.** **Everyone is welcome.**

Sketchbook: Sunday Portrait Session Tower Hill

Let's sketch each other's portraits! I'm experimenting with something new here, let's all meet up in a coffee shop and sketch each other's portraits! The session will be super casual, we can all sit around and have a chat and sketch pictures of each other. I am more than happy to give feedback or pointers if anyone would like. Let's see how it goes :) We will have a sit in CoffeeM, Tower of London. It's a lovely big space so we should have plenty of room to sit in groups or break off into pairs if needed. It would be great if attendees could purchase a coffee or something small to help support the venue, although this isn't mandatory. https://maps.app.goo.gl/nJeRAUiUFr8V3z3k6 I'll be there from 11 and we'll go until 1pm, look for a ginger man with glasses and a sketchbook 8) Nearest Tube Stop: Tower Hill Completely free of charge, no need to sign up, bring a friend. Feel free to drop in for the whole two hours or just short while if you'd prefer. Please bring your own sketchbooks and pens/pencils. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- About Sketchbook London Every week we will choose a location around the magnificent city of London and draw people, buildings, pigeons, bins, anything you want.... No payment, no pressure, no need to sign up, just show up and draw for a couple of hours. All levels, abilities and professions welcome, bring a friend! Zero pressure to interact, network, impress in any way, this is just a way to get out and about and appreciate the joy of urban sketching and all the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit this thriving metropolis. I am a storyboard artist working in animation and I am happy to discuss sketching techniques or give feedback on any work but this is by no means an exclusive event for artists, all are welcome :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ## Sketchbook London Meetup Code of Conduct **Everyone is welcome.** We aim to provide a friendly, inclusive and respectful space to sketch, learn and meet others. By attending, you agree to: * Treat all attendees, venue staff and members of the public with courtesy and respect. * Not engage in harassment, discrimination, bullying, hate speech, intimidation, unwanted sexual attention, aggressive behaviour, or any conduct that makes another person feel unsafe or unwelcome. * Respect personal boundaries, consent, privacy and the venue’s rules. * Follow reasonable safety instructions from the organiser and venue staff. * Take reasonable care of your own belongings, equipment and personal safety. * Raise concerns with the organiser promptly, so that they can be addressed where reasonably possible. The organiser may ask anyone who breaches this code to stop the behaviour, leave the event, or be excluded from future meetups. Serious threats, violence or unlawful conduct may be reported to venue security or the police

Café sketching session (+ Movie hangout) ☕✏️🎬

Get ready to bring your sketchbook and art supplies for a chilled café sketching session! There'll also be a movie hangout afterwards! You're free to just attend the sketching session or the movie hangout. If you'd like to come to the movie hangout, scroll down for more info. No matter your skill level lets grab a coffee and unleash our creativity into our sketchbooks. There's no formal guidance, you'll be free to get on with your own drawings/personal art projects while being able to connect with other local artists. You're welcome to join in on the group conversations or quietly get on with your art studies whatever your preference. A few basic drawing supplies (pencils, colouring pencils, erasers etc) will be provided but please bring your own sketchbook / tablet / paper / something to draw on! We'll be on Level 2 inside the Royal Festival Hall (Level 2 entrance via Riverside Terrace or Mandela Walk). Message if you can't find us! After the sketching session at 7:30pm, we will make our way to the Vue in Leicester Square to see the video game based horror movie **Resident Evil (2026)** The film starts promptly at 8:15pm - approx 10:20pm. *I've booked seat C8 so make sure you book a seat in or around row C!* *[Link to buy your ticket](https://www.myvue.com/book-tickets/summary/10030/HO00020943/315779)* Hope to see you there 👋 (Also please feel free to join even if there's a waitlist / RSVPs are full!)

Opportunity to visit St Paul's Cathedral with no admission charge

10 Tickets only! Light supper at 5.15 for those who wish to join, otherwise Cathedral at 6.20. This is a special ticket only open night at St Paul's. As a group, we will take the opportunity to look around the inside of St Paul’s Cathedral in the evening light and explore the Cathedral’s heritage. We will have the opportunity to hear little known stories from the rich history with Spotlight Talks from expert guides, and self-guided trails. We will also get the chance to see a range of heritage skills with displays from highly skilled craftspeople including stone masons and embroiderers and join handling sessions with the Collections team. Both at the same time and following the activities above, those who wish, may also take part, but separate from the group, in some of the more spiritual and religious activities going on at the same time, such as an opportunity to sample Christian mindfulness, music from the Cathedral Consort, and much more. Also, following our group visit, and again, only for those interested to stay (I won't be staying), the evening will close with a sung service of Compline under the Dome. The Crypt will be open for the evening as will as the Cafe. but please note the Dome Galleries won't be open. As a group, we will likely stay at in the Cathedral for 1 to 1.5 hours. After that, you are welcome to stay on individually as discussed above. As always, please only sign up if you are intending to attend. The event is free, except for this special event we are asking for a non refundable £3.00 meetup group maintenance fee, upon which meetup will also charge you a small amount on top. Before the visit, I intend to go for a light inexpensive supper at Pipel, which is just around the corner. For those who don't know Pipel, they serve fresh healthy falafel, and unlike other falafel, they do not add flour but instead use 100% chickpeas, fresh vegetables and spices, cooked to perfection and served with the best salads and pitas. Weather permitting, other choices may be available if it is warm and dry enough to eat in the square where a number of other cheap food outlets are located. It would be lovely if as many of you as possible join me, and we will likely meet there at 5 to 5.15. [https://www.pilpel.co.uk/our-food/](https://www.pilpel.co.uk/our-food/) As we have a limited number of places, we would appreciated it if you cancelled no later than 3 days before the event and to please avoid cancelling on the day as that may get you removed from the group.

The Alchymical Garden of Michael Foy -Sean Jefferson

A visionary cycle of paintings and texts by British Symbolist artist Sean Jefferson: a work of pastoral sorcery, alchemical imagination, and charged image-making in which the ancient Royal Art of Alchemy is transmuted into the language of contemporary painting. Inspired by the twenty-two emblematic images of Splendor Solis, Jefferson’s Garden unfolds as a living theatre of fairies, poisonous plants, spirit presences, chthonic animals, Qabalistic pathways, Celtic survivals, and dream-born apparitions. At its centre stands Michael Foy: ancestral guide, contrarian familiar, and hidden intelligence of the work, whose presence is invoked as both catalyst and companion in the artist’s Great Work. Here, painting becomes neither mere illustration nor aesthetic ornament, but an operative vessel. Pigment, symbol, automatism, folklore, and visionary perception are brought together in a process of solve et coagula, through which the invisible is given body and the body is returned to mystery. The result is a distinctly British alchemical landscape: lush, dangerous, humorous, haunted, and spiritually alive. Across its three cycles of imagery, The Alchymical Garden of Michael Foy draws upon over fifty years of Jefferson’s research into Symbolist art, Spiritualism, fairy faith, Golden Dawn colour symbolism, Jungian transformation, Surrealist automatism, and the occult current that has always moved beneath the surface of visionary art. It is a book for those who understand that images may be portals, landscapes may be grimoires, and strange beauty—when properly ensouled—may become a mode of initiation. The Alchymical Garden of Michael Foy is published in two highly limited editions – and will not be reprinted!

Guided Tour of the Deutsche Bank Art Collection! (Full Members only)

Come along on Wednesday 30th September for a guided tour of the Deutsche Bank art collection. **About the collection & Deutsche Bank** Deutsche Bank opened its London office in 1973. Fifty two years later there are 100 conference rooms in the bank's London buildings named after artists from around the globe. In each room a wall plaque provides a short biography of the artist alongside their work. Floors and corridors are also hung with the Collection, making sure art is a continuous part of everyone's thought process. The reception area of the London headquarters features large artworks by Keith Tyson and Damien Hirst as well as major sculptures by Anish Kapoor and Tony Cragg however the vast majority of the art in the Deutsche Bank Collection is on a modest scale, focussing on works on paper. We are having a guided tour of the collection in the evening, lasting 1h 30mins. **Cost** Tour cost is £10 per person (payable on the day by cash or card). We are also limited on the number of people on the tour. The event is for Full Members only. **Become a Full Member** To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either: \- Pay cash at an event \- Pay via Bank Transfer \(TSB Bank plc\, Sort code: 77\-66\-65\, Account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers\) \- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)) \- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [[general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org)]([mailto:general@cultureseekers.org](http://mailto:general@cultureseekers.org)) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue' **Afterwards** After we will head to the 'Royal Exchange pub', 26 Sale Place at 8pm for a chat over a drink. If you can make it, please come to the pub afterwards, as it’s a great way to meet and get to know others after the visit. Please note, we only wait outside the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. If you can't see us outside the station, please text. Look out for the red and blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign. Hope to see you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) ***On the day, if you can’t make the trip, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.*** ***Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.*** ***Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - [https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)***

Korea Exhibition at the British Museum 🇰🇷

Creativity

V&A Friday Lates - Free to Attend (Museum + Pub)

V & A Friday Late openings bring audiences together with all aspects of contemporary visual culture and design. The V&A is one of the world's leading museums of art and design, and is home to a permanent collection of 2.3 million objects & 5,000 years of history! Friday Lates bring you works of art from around the world, a rich diversity of culture and some of the best architecture & design in London, at their late-night openings! Visit one of London's stylish venues, & join the group for drinks at a nearby bar to discuss exhibits on display, & the Museums collection. The event is free to attend. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Schedule 7.00 : Group meets to attend the V&A Late. 9-12 : We progress to a nearby pub/bar. Being in one of London's trendiest spots, Kensington pubs & bars are just a stone's throw away. Get to know one another, discuss the exhibits on display & socialise further with London's Culture Seekers, Artisans & Bohemians at this weeks Museum late! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Meeting 7.00 : We meet just inside the entrance to the V&A. (SEE PHOTOS SECTION BELOW.) Keep an eye on the photos section below which will be updated on the day of the event with pictures of the meeting location. Keep an eye on comments. My number will be displayed on the evening of events. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 7.00 : If you are a few minutes late, don't worry, the group will remain at the meeting point, being introduced to one another, while we wait for everyone to arrive. Here we introduce, make acquaintances, and choose which events to head off to. \-\-\-\- Extra Info : Keep an eye on the comments. I will post our new location every time we move to a new area in the Museum. My number will be displayed in the comments section, on the evening of events.

Folklore Inspired Creative Session

**Do you ever feel the pull to be creative, but don’t know how to start, or even what you want to make?** **Do you ever get a flash of inspiration, but never have the time or energy to follow it through?** **Do you worry that you need to learn creative skills before you have the 'right' to make art?** **If you answered yes to any of the above, then this event is for you!** As children, we create all the time. We sing, draw and write as part of our normal lessons. We make sandcastles, secret dens, friendship bracelets, invent ball games and make up elaborate storylines for dolls and action figures. We don’t fear failure because the point isn’t to succeed, but to express ourselves and have fun. In fact there’s a whole branch of folklore called childlore! But as adults, it can become hard to connect with that creative instinct, whether that’s due to time, energy, cost or self-doubt. So for this event, we’ll be taking time and space to connect with what inspires us and flex our creativity just for the fun of it. Skill and experience levels don’t matter (although those who are skilled or experienced are welcome!)-what matters is remembering what creative inspiration feels like to you personally, and pursuing it to create something authentic to you. To do this, we’ll be emulating artists across millennia in using folklore as inspiration. A collection of folklore genres will be supplied, each containing a collection of prompts, and you will be picking a piece of folklore that speaks to you on that day and creating a piece of art based on your own interpretation of your prompt. This art can be anything, from poetry to sketching, sewing to architecture, make up, set design, tattoo art, songwriting, fashion, game design or event planning-whatever your prompt inspires you to create! You can choose to do several pieces or spend the whole session on one. Paper and pencils will be provided, but please feel free to bring other materials so long as they are not disruptive to the people or environment around us (eg no liquid paints, musical instruments, etc). Please note: this is not a technical lesson! No specific creative skills will be taught, as the aim is connecting with your own personal creative process. But you are welcome to take your pieces home with you to hone your skills. If there are specific areas of folklore that you would like to see prompts for, we would love to include them! Please feel free to message Kathy up to a week ahead with your ideas :) (This is a free event, so we ask that you please keep RSVPs updated to ensure that as many people as possible who want to come are able to. Cancellations with less than three days’ notice may be removed from the group to prevent wasted spaces in future. Many thanks for your understanding!)