Workshops & Demos

Painting day at Denbies Vineyard: 1-day plein air workshop with Julia Hawkins

Denbies Vineyard, Surrey 26 Sep 2026 Join Julia Hawkins and fellow painters for a creative day in the beautiful surroundings of Denbies Vineyard, Surrey. Enjoy inspiring views, a good cafe lunch, and excellent facilities - all... Read more

Life Drawing Half-Day Workshop with Mick Kirkbride

Hampstead School of Art, London 11 Oct 2026 The first of two intensive autumn-term Sunday-morning life-drawing workshops with Mick Kirkbride. The overall aim is to challenge habitual mannerist solutions whilst developing perceptual skills and visual acuity. Each session... Read more

Masterclass painting demo with John Dobbs (1 hour)

Mall Galleries, Demo starts 11:45 am (Arrive from 11 am for tea/coffee) 22 Oct 2026 John Dobbs will be in the gallery, where he will demonstrate his unique style of painting . There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and to talk to... Read more

Straws of Sickert: a Lecture by Michael Ajerman

Mall Galleries, 1 pm (Doors Open 12:50 pm) 22 Oct 2026 Walter Sickert is an artist whose work is a bridge between English and French painting in the rapidly changing world of the late 1800s leading well into the 20th century.... Read more

2-Hour Masterclass painting demo with Richard Pikesley, followed by tea party

Mall Galleries, 2:45 pm (Arrive from 2:30 pm) 22 Oct 2026 Join us in the afternoon for a 2-hour masterclass painting demo with Richard Pikesley, followed by an NEAC birthday tea party. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions... Read more

NEAC 140th Birthday Celebration: Day Pass

Get your ticket to a full day of events at Mall Galleries, 11am–9pm 22 Oct 2026 The New English Art Club invites you to a day of celebrations to mark our 140th birthday. Join us for conversation, demonstrations, a lecture on Sickert, and an exciting fundraising... Read more

Life Drawing Half-Day Workshop with Mick Kirkbride

Hampstead School of Art, London 8 Nov 2026 The second of two intensive autumn-term Sunday-morning life-drawing workshops with Mick Kirkbride. The overall aim is to challenge habitual mannerist solutions whilst developing perceptual skills and visual acuity. Each session... Read more

The Winter Still Life - Greys and Neutrals: 1-day online oils workshop with Clare Haward

Online 14 Nov 2026 A one-day practical online oil-painting workshop delivered via Zoom. In this intermediate/advanced workshop, students will set up their own still life at home, with a grey and neutral theme. The... Read more

Drawing from the Rodin Sculpture Collection: half-day workshop with Louise Balaam

Victoria & Albert Museum, London 22 Nov 2026 This workshop provides a relaxed but focused environment in which to discover and draw some of the beautiful pieces of Rodin sculpture, in a range of media, within the V&A.... Read more

Constructing a Narrative Space: half-day workshop with Johanna Zhang

The National Gallery, London 5 Dec 2026 Join Johanna Zhang for an 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... Read more