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

[FREE] Tate Lates + Afterparty🍸🎧 🎉 | FUNseekers x Big Belly

🎨 **TATE LATES → AFTERPARTY 🍸🎧** Looking for something a little different for your Friday night? Join us for a monthly London social combining **art, drinks, DJ's, new people and a proper afterparty!** **JOIN OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY HERE:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/HaIzA7JyKOK68VYrdmIFr8 We’ll kick things off at **Big Belly on the South Bank at 6pm**, where you can grab a drink, meet the group and get to know everyone before we head over to **Tate Modern** together. 🎨 **7:30–9:30pm – TATE LATES** We’ll explore the Tate after dark, checking out the exhibitions, installations, DJs, performances and whatever weird and wonderful things are happening that night. Come alone or bring friends — **we’ll split into smaller groups to explore and meet back up throughout the evening.** 🎧 **9:30pm – THE AFTERPARTY** Once Tate Lates finishes, we’re heading back to **Big Belly** to keep the night going until **1am** with DJs, drinks and plenty of questionable dancing. 🍺 **PLUS: 2-FOR-1 DRINKS ON YOUR FIRST ROUND BEFORE 10PM!** Grab one of the 50 x 2-4-1 drinks card from the host which gets you 2-for-1 on your first round of: • Draft pints • Bottled beer & cider • Cocktails • Glasses of wine *Both drinks must be the same.* 📍 **THE PLAN** 6:00pm — Meet & drinks at Big Belly 7:25pm — Walk to Tate Modern 7:30–9:30pm — Tate Lates 9:30pm — Back to Big Belly 10:00pm — 2-for-1 offer ends 1:00am — Home… or wherever the night takes you. **Coming solo? Perfect.** This is a social Meetup, so expect plenty of other people turning up on their own. Art. Drinks. DJs. New mates. **JOIN OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY HERE:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/HaIzA7JyKOK68VYrdmIFr8 **See you at Big Belly! 🍻**

Korea Exhibition at the British Museum 🇰🇷

National Portrait Gallery Treasure Hunt - can you find the treasure?

Come along on Saturday 7th November for a treasure hunt around the National Portrait Gallery! The treasure hunts are a good way to get to know a museum, gallery or area whilst meeting new people. This treasure hunt is based on some of the most famous paintings in the gallery. **About the gallery** The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of historically important and famous British people, selected on the basis of the significance of the sitter, not that of the artist. The collection includes photographs and caricatures as well as paintings, drawings and sculpture. When the gallery opened in 1856, it was the first portrait gallery in the world. It currently houses over 10,000 paintings. **How it works** Come along at 1:30pm and you will be randomly divided into teams of 3 people (or you can choose your own team beforehand). For fairness, any London Guides or Blue Badge Tour Guides won't be allowed to take part. Then each team will be given 15-20 written clues which you have to find the answers for. It's up to your team to work together to find the answers. You can answer them in any order and you will be provided with a map of the gallery to help you. It's not a race, so you can take your time getting to know the gallery. The answers to the clues will be found on the information cards of the paintings or in the painting itself. The treasure hunts are a good way to get to know the gallery whilst meeting and getting to know new people! **Prizes** The team to get the most correct answers and then return to base (a local pub or cafe) will win book vouchers for Waterstones bookshops of £10 per person. If more than one team gets the top score, there will be a tie break question back at the pub. A £5 gift voucher per person will be given to each member of the team coming in second place and prizes will be given to each member of the team with the best team name. **Cost** Its £7 per person to take part (payable by cash or credit card on the day), apart from Full Members where it is free! **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) 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' Benefits of becoming a Full Member [here...](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/) **Afterwards** We will be marking the scores back at the pub/cafe at 4:30pm, so it should all be over by 5:00pm. Look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign/flag. If you can't see us, please text. Look forward to seeing you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text) ***On the day, if you can’t make the visit, 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/)***

Creativity

ENCLOSURE at Somerset House then coffee social

**Step into a world where reality begins to unravel** 🥁 Are you ready for the new season? We’re kicking things off with something a little edgy, a little unexpected and definitely memorable, in true London Art Lovers style! 🎨 This Sunday we are visiting Enclosure at Somerset House, a surreal and immersive exhibition by British artist and filmmaker Jenkin van Zyl. Set within a mysterious facility where identities can be transformed, the exhibition explores themes of technology, escapism, identity and our increasingly digital lives. Blending film, sculpture, sound and installation, van Zyl creates a strange and captivating world somewhere between a dream, a video game and a dystopian fantasy. Expect something playful, unsettling and visually spectacular as we explore an environment where reality, identity and imagination begin to blur. ***We will meet at the exhibition entrance which is at Lancaster rooms, new wing.*** **🎫 Tickets are free or you can offer a donation. A booking is required.** [Please book your slot for Sunday 11th October at 1pm here.](https://my.somersethouse.org.uk/10096/10112) ❗️Please note (from the gallery’s website): *This exhibition contains references to and images of blood, death, and psychological distress. The exhibition is not suitable for visitors aged 12 and under. If you require any further information, please speak to a member of the Visitor Experience team.* [More info on the gallery’s event page here. ](https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/jenkin-van-zyl-enclosure) We will take about 1 hour to explore the exhibit then go for coffee somewhere nearby. ☕️ Everyone welcome 🙂 Important to note: 1. We typically socialise at cafés after the exhibit, nice, independent ones, not chains and not at pubs. If the event is late on a Saturday we go to a nice bar/pub for drinks after. This meetup is inclusive and everyone is welcome to join. 1. If you get there before everyone and you’re not sure what to do or where we are, post a comment on here and I will let you know our whereabouts. 1. Once we go in we may separate, feel free to explore the exhibit by yourself, we don’t have to be together. Some people like chatting to others while exploring and other people prefer to be with their own thoughts. You are welcome to express yourself and do whatever feels comfortable. 1. If you are late or if you’ve booked for an earlier or later time don’t worry just go in and you’ll find us inside. Keep an eye on the comments as I’ll be posting updates.

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.

🎨 Art Social | Halloween Edition | Expand Your Circle

🚨 Spoiler alert: We built the space we couldn’t find. A place where you show up alone, say hi first, and meet new people naturally. We celebrate the curious and the hungry—if you’re ready to expand your circle, you’re in the right place. Ps. You can check us out on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/_balancers/)🚨 Looking for a fun, creative and relaxed way to spend your Saturday? Join us for an evening where **art meets social connection**, with a little Halloween twist. 🎃 Before we start painting, we’ll kick things off with a **short interactive activity designed to get everyone talking and comfortable with each other**. It’s a fun way to warm up and meet other attendees before the brushes come out. **Then it’s time to paint.** Daniel will guide you through the basics step by step, but you’re also free to freestyle your own creation. No experience needed. By the end of the night you’ll leave with your own canvas. 👕 **Dress code:** something comfy that you don’t mind getting a bit of paint on. ***Tickets are £15, but if you book through our app, it’s only £12!*** ***You can download our app here: [https://onelink.to/balancers](https://onelink.to/balancers)*** *Your ticket also includes access to our main social, starting at 7:30pm in the same venue. If you’re free, you’re more than welcome to stay and join us for more good vibes and connection***.** Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this evening is all about creativity, laughter, and connection. We’ll provide all the materials—just bring yourself and your enthusiasm! Important: Join our WhatsApp group [\[here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HYbCWaNidNV9aYK3TW9WGm)[\]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GMJfgSat7ypEzgtblAkNLS) for any last-minute updates. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HYbCWaNidNV9aYK3TW9WGm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HYbCWaNidNV9aYK3TW9WGm) ***Remember, our pillars are Respect, Kindness, and Authenticity.*** ***Let’s uphold these together. Any discrimination or disrespectful behavior towards any of our members will not be tolerated.***

Café sketching session (+ Movie hangout - Wildwood) ☕✏️🎬

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 just 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! After the sketching session at 4pm, we will make our way to Vue in Westfield Stratford to see the **new Laika stop motion film Wildwood**. The film starts promptly at 4:30pm - approx 7:05pm. *I've booked seat F14 so make sure you book a seat in or around row F!* *[Link to buy your ticket](https://www.myvue.com/book-tickets/summary/10074/HO00021405/640515)* Hope to see you there 👋 **(Also there's no attendee limit so please feel free to join even if there is a waitlist / RSVPs are full!)**

Renoir & Love - pay what you wish

What better way to spend a Friday evening during early darkness and likely miserable weather than taking in the painterly delights of joyous Parisian scenes, and go for a cosy drink afterwards! **Renoir & Love:** Renoir’s ultimate celebration of life and love, ‘Dance at the Moulin de la Galette’ is on display for the first time in the UK. Renoir is known for joyful social scenes, he loved painting lively gatherings of friends, dancers, and diners enjoying leisure time in Paris. The National Gallery are offering '**Pay what you wish**' entry to the Renoir & Love exhibition on some Friday evenings from late October onwards. Many slots on 23rd are already sold out so I suggest 18:15 on Fri 13 November. If this sells out by the time you book, try to go for a slot one earlier or later - we'll catch up inside the exhibition. I think this is an excellent way to see this exhibition because I certainly don't have pockets deep enough for the £25 standard ticket at weekend prices. You need to pay at least £1, they suggest £10 (Plus attendance fee of £3 applies to go towards Meetup costs). \>\>\> **Please book your own ticket as soon as you can**: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/renoir-and-love/renoir-and-love-pay-what-you-wish These Friday evenings are going to be very busy and we don’t want to miss our slot, so I’d like us to gather by 6pm near the entrance for ticket holders, the Getty Entrance: “The Getty entrance is close to Charing Cross Road. There are six steps or a lift to the right just inside the doors. The Getty entrance is for paid exhibition ticket holders.” – this is the ground level entrance, not the main portico with its steps, closer to Charing Cross Rd than the other entrances. Seeing as it’s Friday night, let’s go for a drink afterwards to socialise. The Horse and Guardsman pub on Whitehall has been good to us in terms of finding a table, we’ll try it (they do hot drinks and food too). There are other pubs in the area if it doesn’t come through.

Art Appreciation - Caspar David Friedrich

This coming Tuesday we'll be looking at the work of **Caspar David Friedrich (1774–1840)** a German Romantic painter best known for dramatic landscapes that explore nature, solitude, and the human search for meaning. Come and learn with us in a relaxed and informal environment. All Welcome! *If you arrive after 18.45 ring the door bell*