Constructing a Narrative Space: half-day workshop with Johanna Zhang: The National Gallery, London

5 December 2026 
Overview
PRICE: £40 (Concessions available) The National Gallery, London: 13:00 – 16:00

Join Johanna Zhang for exploration of techniques used to construct narrative space in the National Gallery collection. 

The workshop begins with an examination of a selection of paintings in the National Gallery, focusing on the techniques used to construct narrative space. Following the analysis, participants will work directly in the galleries to produce a series of compositional studies of their own choosing. The session concludes with a collaborative review of the drawings.

 

All levels of experience are welcome.

 

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR  

Johanna’s painting reimagines narrative space through multi-figural compositions based on drawings from observation and memory. Her teaching encourages students to move beyond depiction towards a deliberate construction of pictorial space.

 

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring a sketchbook and pencils or fine liner pens. Unfortunately, dusty or wet materials, such as charcoal, pastels or watercolours are not allowed.


 

DATE AND TIME

Saturday 5th December

13:00 – 16:00

  

LOCATION

The National Gallery

Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DN

 

Meet inside the main entrance. 

  

A reminder email with further information is sent to attendees a couple of days before the workshop. If you have booked a place and don't see the email in your inbox please check your junk folder.

 

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