EM} Life Drawing Creative Social - Art Nouveau vs Art Deco

Welcome to this cosy November life drawing gathering, where we will gather around the firepit to explore the differences and similarities between Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

The first half of the night will focus on Art Nouveau and its romantic approach to nature. The second half will transport you to the impressive symmetric world of Art Deco.

Art Nouveau was born at the intersection of rapidly exploding industrialisation and the push to maintain connection to nature and craftsmanship. New ideas flowed into the Western World, from science to philosophy, with aesthetics being at the centre. New social classes were emerging and with them, the consumption of art shifted. Masterpieces could now be seen in your home instead of just on gallery walls. Visually, we will explore balance without symmetry, exaggerated natural curves and the experiments that set this movement apart from its predecessors.

Art Deco was born of and against Art Nouveau. With its symmetric, simplified shapes, Art Deco challenged what it meant to be influenced by the world and our surroundings. It explored international influences on a much larger and more welcoming scale. Rather than trying to separate art from its classical roots, it welcomed the excitement of the new and expanding world. Probably the more well-known parts of Art Deco are its influence on architecture, music and film. This movement hoped to breathe life into its creations while maintaining a simplified approach. For this part of the night, we will encourage you to think about patterns and how all the small parts of nature can come together to form something grand.

We promise to offer a challenging but supportive space to find your creative flow. It doesn’t matter what skill level you’re at; we will approach this topic with experimentation and freedom, just as they did a century ago!

About the Guest Host:

This event will be co-hosted by Pink Herring Studio, who share Early Masterworks’ passion for art, exploration and community. We are a collective of 3 queer and disabled artists, who are carving out their own space in the London art scene. Everything we make at the studio is a result of our endless interests and innate need to create. Especially as the world seems to get a little darker every year, we want to strongly remind everyone that art and community is the answer. Our art is influenced by the journey we have been on, all of us from East-European countries, we explore our culture and translate our fables to a new audience in England. Our art often explores queer narratives, complicated relationships with body and gender, and the struggle to exist as yourself.

About Early Masterworks (Em) Life Drawing:

Our popular life drawing sessions have different themes every month. Please check https://www.instagram.com/earlymasterworkslifedrawing/ and https://linktr.ee/earlymasterworks for details.

Come draw with us in your favourite spacious, modern Firepit art gallery, conveniently accessible by tube, bus, river boat, cable car, and more. We create a welcoming and warm environment for all backgrounds, demographics, and skill levels at this creative social life drawing event to meet, drink, draw, and create! We do not instruct; instead, we invite participants to share. We believe that art connects people, and interactions improve creativity!

Picture credit: “Biscuits Lefèvre-Utile” by Alphonse Marie Mucha, 1896 / “Life: Fashion Number Magazine Cover” by Frederick G. Cooper, 1927

Date:

27 Nov, 2025 (Thursday)

Time:

7 - 9pm

Location:

Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC10 Cutter Lane No.2 Greenwich Peninsula London SE10 0XX

Ticket:

- £5 (Concession),

- £15 (Ticket with all Art Supplies),

- £18 (Ticket with 1 Free Drink and all Art Supplies).

• We have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• We do not have a dinner menu.
• Eventbrite Ticket fees are on top of this price - Sorry :(
• Concession tickets are only for

==> Seniors Aged 60 or over;

==> Full-time students;

==> Asylum seekers;

• People receiving:

==> Jobseeker's allowance/Universal Credit;

==> Income support;

==> Housing Benefit;

==> Care allowance;

==> Council tax benefit;

==> Working tax credit;

==> Employment support allowance;

==> Incapacity benefit;

==> Disability living/working allowance;

==> War disablement pension;

• Anyone holding a valid:

==> Disabled persons railcard;

==> Young Scot Card age 16-18;

==> National Entitlement Card (for disabled people);

*Proof of eligibility will be required on entry to the events.

Rundown:

Doors open: 6.45pm

Life drawing: 7 to 8:30pm (mix of short and long poses, with short break)

Door close: 9pm

House Rules:

• NO REFUNDS - Due to the amount of time and effort invested in event planning, we are unable to give refunds for this event.
• Book ASAP - Please book online for you and your friends in advance so we know how to arrange the seats.
• Some basic drawing materials and paper will be available for free but if you wish to bring your own sketchbooks and materials please do!. Drawing boards, small tables and cosy sofa seats are all provided on a first come-first served basis.
• Discrimination and bullying in any form will not be tolerated at our events.
• The full price ticket includes one drink (a small glass of wine or a bottle of beer); more beverages and snacks can be purchased at the in-house bar, which we highly recommend you try!
• This is a 18+ event. We operate a challenge 25 policy at the bar, so please bring ID with you.
• Photography and Filming take place during workshops and gallery opening times. Please let us know if you do not want to be on film. All material captured is used for either our social media or future promotion.

Stay in Touch:

• Birthday = FREE, get registered here ==> https://subscribepage.io/EarlyMasterworks
• Join Whatsapp Group for London Creatives (You need to email/DM your Whatsapp no to be added manually) ==> https://chat.whatsapp.com/F9xkOv2GA7mDzlnl4KBcXY
• Spy our IG account: https://www.instagram.com/earlymasterworkslifedrawing/
• Other FAQs: https://linktr.ee/earlymasterworks
• Email us to learn about corporate/group discount and discounted pass.

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This is the room we will be painting in ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Photography and Filming take place during workshops and gallery opening times. Please let us know if you do not want to be on film. All material captured is used for either our social media or future promotion.

Firepit is a unique space, we have a gallery of beautiful and relevant art, artist studio spaces and a community event space. We are holding the event in the Red Room, pictured above.

How to get here:

The nearest tube is North Greenwich on the Jubilee line. We are a 5 minute walk from here, located right by the Thames Clipper stop. We are on google maps. Search for Firepit Art Gallery, London

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We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) & we run as a not-for-profit. In our space we have a beautiful art gallery and artists studios. We run many workshops and events, for both our local community and the general public.

As a CIC, we are committed to reinvesting our profits back into the community, ensuring sustainable and lasting impact. Join us in building a healthier, more vibrant neighbourhood, where the power of creativity becomes a catalyst for positive transformation and well-being for all.