Environment Art

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! The National Gallery's magnificent collection is far too large to visit in one go. By choosing to follow a specific theme it is possible to learn styles and attitudes of different periods in art history. For this first thematic tour - based on a Guide to Great Themes in Art which I am currently writing ( publication date Spring 2027) - let's look at LOVE to coincide with next day's Valentine's Day. ( Friday evenings are less crowded than Saturdays) We will recognise all aspects of love - its various highs and lows - in the art of Botticelli, Titian, Bronzino, Vermeer, Gainsborough and many others. The session is intended as an informal forum for conversation or just quiet contemplation of beautiful art at the end of a busy week . It promises to be educational as well ad engaging, relaxing and fun. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a relaxed sketching session from 6–8pm followed by a warm drink and a chat in a nearby café 😊 We usually meet at the V&A Museum or outside in a local park when the weather allows. Please check the location listed in the event details each week, as it may change depending on rain, sun, or gallery access. This is a calm, informal, free meetup — you're welcome to draw at your own pace, chat a little, or just get into the flow. It’s open to all levels, from total beginners to experienced artists. 🖍️ Art materials: In museums/galleries, we can only use dry, non-messy materials: pens, biros, colour pencils, markers, and fine liners (no paint, pastel, or charcoal). In parks or outdoor spaces, feel free to bring paints, pastels, or whatever you like! Bring your own sketchbook and materials, and come just as you are. We’d love to draw with you. ✨✏️☕

Have you ever wanted to gather together and view many paintings through the forms of appreciation and understanding and in the evening? If so, this may be the right event for you. Welcome to the National Gallery where all of this is possible. Within this particular event, we are to explore the artwork painted by many famous artists such as Da Vinci & Van Gogh and much more. These paintings range from the 13th to the 20th century and depict so much on religion, history and the landscapes of what it was before. It’s enticing to see and grasp the appreciation from all the work provided. Luckily, the National Gallery opens till 9pm so we can make the most out of the evening. Here is the plan: 6pm - 6:20pm: Await the members and get to know one another. 6:20pm - 8:45pm: Explore the artwork within the gallery and socialise amongst one another 8:45pm: Either part ways or do an aftermath. You don’t have to but if you enjoyed the event and if you want, I’m more than happy to accept optional donations. Even if you donate £1, it helps not only myself but you guys too by unlocking pathways for even more potential events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy 
WHAT - Exploration at the National Gallery
WHERE - National Gallery
WHEN - 6pm - 9pm
MEETING POINT - Nelson’s Column facing the National Gallery https://maps.app.goo.gl/NZ8CzXTZTrTzAeUh8?g_st=ipc
NEAREST STATION - Charing Cross Station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk. PRECAUTION - If you’re staying for the aftermath, please bring your ID.
 Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

Join us at The Art Stables for a Weekly Friday Morning Open Studio class to enhance your artistic skills. Get creative in a relaxed environment with like-minded people, led by our talented instructor Susana Cerezuela. An Open Studio allows you to explore various media and techniques and delve into the world of any style of art, including acrylics, oils, watercolours, mixed media or even printmaking. This course encourages you to unleash your creativity, under guidance and create your own unique masterpiece. You can immerse yourself in a world of colours, shapes, and self-expression. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly special at The Art Stables in Finchley. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course is designed to inspire and provide a space in which you can be guided through the process of creating any art, in a supportive and encouraging environment. Please bring along your own materials, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. **Details:** **Tutor:** Susana Cerezuela **Starts:** 12 Jan **Half Term:** 20 Feb (No Class) **Ends:** 27 Mar 10 Week Course on **Fridays** at **10am - 1pm** The course is **£280**. Go to www.artstables.co.uk/book-online to save your place. The Art Stables, C/O The Sternberg Centre, 80 East End Road, Finchley, London, N3 2SY

**\*FREE FOR MEMBERS, JOIN WHEN YOU ARRIVE!\*** Come and join us at the **Living Room Club Glengal Groove** on Fridays between 1 p.m. and 3 pm to upcycle second-hand clothes. We gather for creative transformation and upcycling of second-hand clothing items and materials to sell in our cafe. The income from this project supports our Homeless Project in Soho. For further information, please contact Neide on 07585560345

***Journey to the far reaches of beautiful Norway in Winter to witness one of the most spellbinding phenomena in the natural world by night.*** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS TRIP?** **For more detailed info & to get entry for this trip, click on link below 👇🏽:** [https://nl-feb2026.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup](https://nl-feb2026.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup) **If you have WhatsApp, please do join this WhatsApp group below to further discuss about this trip:** [https://go.unt.global/Aurora_Europe_Trips](https://go.unt.global/Aurora_Europe_Trips) **Note: Flights inclusive price can be provided on request from any European city, so you can either join the Whatsapp group to further discuss this or post a comment here in order to get more details on it.** **WHY GO?** What better way to experience the Aurora Borealis aka Northern lights than in the city of northern lights, Alta. In Norwegian, Eventyr means both 'adventure' and 'fairy tale.' This is the perfect word to describe Alta, as it is a perfect place for active adventures in the mountains, forests and fjords that are reminiscent of fairy tale landscapes. The cold and long winters provide excellent conditions for dog sledding, skiing, snowmobiling, and other adventure activities. A modern city in Northern Norway surrounded by the arctic tundra and mountains, Alta is the ideal combination of natural and urban elements. The celestial dance of lights, known as Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a phenomena as old as Earth’s atmosphere. The first record of Aurora Borealis is believed to be in a 30,000-year-old cave painting in France. Since then, cultures around the world have marveled at its magic, giving rise to many fascinating legends and folklore. In Norway alone, symbols linked to the northern lights are found on the Sámi shamanistic drum. They call it “Guovssahas,” i.e. “the light that can be heard.” During the Viking Age, the northern lights were said to be the armor of the Valkyrie warrior virgins that shed a strange flickering light. Today, locals respectfully refer to the lights as “the green lady.” Please do join our Whatsapp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. [Whatsapp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup) 2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)

Looking for a fun and easy way to celebrate Valentine’s? Join **Soul Home** and **Be Ka Art Studio** for *MandaLove*, a relaxed creative mandala workshop exploring love — starting from the self and flowing outward. We’ll begin with a short guided meditation, then create a mandala using words and intuitive doodles. No artistic experience needed: all materials and guidance are provided. Come as you are, solo, with a friend, or your partner, and enjoy a cozy in-person moment of creativity, connection, and good vibes! Tickets available on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mandalove-an-easy-and-creative-workshop-for-valentines-tickets-1982101181992?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Join me for relaxing Art Workshops at London parks and pubs! THIS WEEK; I'll arrive at the back of Penderals Oak pub, near the beer garden windows, between 1.15pm & 1.30pm, then place art stuff on the table so you can find us 🎨 & no worries latecomers, I'll be there to about 7/8ish 😊 ( tube; Holborn ) 👣😊🍻👣😊🍻 Explore your creativity no matter what your skill \~ we'll take inspiration from our surroundings, each other, I'll provide tips, advice, and a few arty magazines and more, from my own collection 😊 Just £5 suggested donation, or whatever you can afford ; I provide all the Art materials, just bring your imagination 😊 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Details \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Each week, the workshops will be at different locations, a park in warm weather, a pub in cold/rainy weather 😊 Generally they'll be in the late afternoon into the evening, occasionally from around lunch time 😊 See you soon 😊

**IMPORTANT UPDATE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED FROM THE 7th TO THE 15th FEB SAME TIME. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. ** **🎟️This is a free event but we need to book a time slot for our visit. Please book for 1.45pm on the 15th February on the link below: ** [Book your free ticket here.](https://my.sciencemuseum.org.uk/events?view=calendar&kid=441) 
We will meet at 1.30pm at the museum entrance and wait 10-15 mins for everyone to arrive. 
**Please update your RSVP if you can’t make it.** This Sunday we’ll be visiting two powerful free exhibitions ⬇️ **Exhibit 1** 📸 This photography exhibition will take us deep into the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland and one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions. Through the lens of acclaimed documentary photographers Lalo de Almeida and Luciano Candisani, the exhibition captures the Pantanal in all its fragile beauty: lush waterways, abundant wildlife, and moments of quiet wonder. At the same time, the images confront the harsh reality facing this ecosystem today. Deforestation, intensive agriculture, drought and catastrophic wildfires sit in stark contrast to the wetland’s natural richness, creating a moving visual dialogue between abundance and loss. With over 60 striking photographs, the exhibition is both visually arresting and emotionally charged - a reminder of what’s at stake, and why it matters. **Exhibit 2** 🚀 I’m sure you’re all familiar with the museum’s space gallery however there’s apparently new things to see! We will make a quick visit to the brand-new Space gallery, a free exhibition celebrating human achievement in space travel - past, present, and future. We are promised iconic spacecraft and remarkable objects up close, from the Apollo 10 and Soyuz capsules displayed side by side for the first time, to the RL10 rocket engine that has powered missions across the solar system. Other highlights include Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 radio headset, the Sokol spacesuit worn by Helen Sharman, the first Brit in space, and a three-billion-year-old lunar rock from Apollo 15. 
☕️ We will take about 1 hour to go through the exhibits then we will go for coffee somewhere inside the museum or 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 helps you feel free.

4. 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.

**Saturday 14th February \| 4:00pm – 5:30pm** 📍 The Mulberry Bush, 89 Upper Ground, Waterloo Valentine’s is cute and all…but galentines is way better! Plus, you could always celebrate in the day with the girls, and in the evening with your loves. Grab your besties and come celebrate friendship, fun and and paint something you'll actually put on the walls with our pop-up acrylic class. This feel-good art class is all about switching off, sipping something sparkly and creating a gorgeous modern still life artwork with bold, playful colour — no experience needed, just bring your lovely selves! **✨ What’s Included:** 🥂 A glass of bubbles on arrival 🍓 Sweet treats to nibble 🎨 All art materials provided 🖌 A fully guided artwork (you’ll be shocked how good it turns out) 💬 A cosy, friendly atmosphere with lots of laughs Whether you’re celebrating friendship, self-love or just need a reason to get out the house with your favourite humans, this one’s for you. **💸 Tickets:** £40 per person or £35 each when you book 2 together (because everything’s better with your bestie) Spots are limited and this will sell out — so round up your gals, grab your tickets and make this Valentine’s about the people who actually get you. 💕 **👋 Meet Your Host** ArtistAnd is a wellbeing & art company run by professional artist China Jordan, founded in 2019. ArtistAnd exists to help people feel calmer, more confident and more creative — through accessible, friendly art classes. **Classes now run:** in-person online and in corporate wellbeing settings Always inclusive. Always encouraging. Always supportive. **🔁 Cancellations & Changes** We totally understand that plans sometimes change — life happens 💛 However, as these classes are small, carefully prepared, and often fully booked: **Refunds are not available** **Age Restriction** 18+

Join me for relaxing Art Workshops at London parks and pubs! THIS WEEK; I'll arrive at the back of Penderals Oak pub, near the beer garden windows, between 1.15pm & 1.30pm, then place art stuff on the table so you can find us 🎨 & no worries latecomers, I'll be there to about 7/8ish 😊 ( tube; Holborn ) 👣😊🍻 Explore your creativity no matter what your skill \~ we'll take inspiration from our surroundings, each other, I'll provide tips, advice, and a few arty magazines and more, from my own collection 😊 Just £5 suggested donation, or whatever you can afford ; I provide all the Art materials, just bring your imagination 😊 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Details \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Each week, the workshops will be at different locations, a park in warm weather, a pub in cold/rainy weather 😊 Generally they'll be in the late afternoon into the evening, occasionally from around lunch time 😊 See you soon 😊

Join the Eco Around Community for a litter pick walk. The February litter pick will start from Clapham Common station and will be hosted by Seán (+44 7865 091666). When: Sunday, 15th February, from 11:00 to 1:00 pm. Feel free to stay longer for a coffee or some bites. How to dress and what to bring: Appropriate footwear, no open-toed shoes, and we recommend some waterproofs (just in case). Bring some gloves (no single-use ones, though!), a black bin bag (we collect all in one bag as the litter will be too dirty to be recycled, unfortunately), a litter picking stick if you have one at hand (Seán will bring a few), and a refillable water bottle in case you get thirsty. Hand Sanitiser is also useful. Updates: Unless it's torrential rain, we will stick to our plans. Please check the event for updates.

Long exposure photography is a genre in photography that is associated with fine art photography due to the surreal and other worldly effects long exposure photography can bring. Filters give you the ability to smooth water, blur clouds and make moving objects turn ghost-like or disappear. **WHAT YOU WILL LEARN** * Master creating the visual effects using ND filters * Camera settings for water/cloud movement * How to expose, focus and compose your image * Best practise for long exposure photography * Filter types - what they do - how and when to use them * Post processing hints & tips **Kase Filters** Today we'll be providing the amazingly quick and compact Kase Magnetic filters. If you are interested in buying and would like a 10% discount: Website: [www.kasefilters.com](http://www.kasefilters.com/) Discount code: **10kaalex** **REQUIRED EQUIPMENT** * A tripod * Shutter release * Lens: 18-55mm, 24-70mm or similar * A wide lens if you have one **EXPERIENCE** Beginners and refreshers knowledge of how to change: * To Bulb or Time mode * ISO, Aperture & Shutter speed * Manual focus on lens * Help will be provided where needed **OTHER ESSENTIALS** * Check the weather and wear appropriate outerwear * A fun and experimental attitude! **TRAVEL** * Check the TFL website for interruptions that might delay your journey **CONTACT** * Alex 07956 264049 UPCOMING EVENTS https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/calendar

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

Our monthly meeting will be Sunday Feb 15th 1-4 PM This will be held at 4049 Garrett W Dr, Columbus, 43214 This is off of Olentangy River Rd, north of Riverside Hospital. This is the home of one of our members. Everyone is welcome - beginner to expert. This is a casual folding session. People will teach a few models.

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)