Drawing at Apsley House: 1-day workshop with Laura Smith

Laura Smith is passionate about drawing from paintings. She believes that it slows down our looking and allows us to see more deeply into the mind of the artist. London’s Apsley House is home to an extraordinary collection of paintings, including masterpieces by Velázquez, Jan Bruegel and Thomas Lawrence.

Laura will draw alongside students, sharing her approach to the activity. The day will begin with a short introduction to the collection and suggestions for drawing subjects. Students will then be encouraged to split off and draw from whichever painting most appeals to them for the rest of the morning. After lunch, students will gather together and spend time walking through the gallery, looking at the paintings drawn in the morning and sharing thoughts and ideas. The rest of the day will be spent making new drawings.

Students will be encouraged to seek out works that speak to them and respond in their own, unique way.

All levels of experience are welcome.

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR

Laura Smith is a London based painter and one of the newest members of the NEAC. She studied at the Slade and the Royal Drawing School. She teaches at Heatherley School of Fine Art and is passionate about the benefits of drawing from great paintings as a way of unlocking their secrets.

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring a sketchbook and pencils. Unfortunately no other sketching materials are allowed in the gallery.

Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Unfortunately no other sketching materials are allowed in the gallery.

Please note the gallery does not have any seating available to artists so you will expected to stand to draw, or you could bring a small camping stool.

We meet inside the Main Entrance. Please note that tickets to the museum must be purchased separately.

COST

£80 (including booking fee*) for the day

There is a 10% discount for Friends of the New English and full-time students with an appropriate student number booking online. If you are a student you will be asked to provide your Student ID at the workshop. If you are eligible for a discount please contact us stating which discount you are eligible for and you will be emailed a special code to use when booking your tickets.

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