This is a pay what you feel event from £4 to support artists.

Practical Art History will guide you through an exciting online lesson about the history of a prevalent artist with practical drawing activities inspired by their art.

By the end of each session you will have new found knowledge on the work and life of a fabulous artist. You will also be equipped to create drawings that are inspired by new techniques to improve your own art and embed your understanding about the artist.

You can draw, paint and create with whatever materials you have at home. These online sessions are for all abilities. Join us for portfolio development, practice or fun! The sessions are also followed by an optional informal group art chat.

The artists we learn about are:

21st January - Michelangelo

28th January - Giuseppe Arcimboldo

4th February - Marcel Duchamp vs Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven

11th February - Joan Miro

18th February - Frida Kahlo

25th February - Yayoi Kusama

4th March - Kara Walker

11th March - Sam Gilliam

Taking place on Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm (GMT) streamed LIVE via Zoom. Hosted alternately by professional artists, Klaire Doyle Art and Anna FC Smith based in Manchester, England. In association with Artist Discussion and WiganSTEAM.

Please note that you will receive Zoom info via email after 6pm (GMT) on the day when ticket sales end.

Zoom info:

Using a mobile device - Download the Zoom app.

Using a PC / laptop - Use https://zoom.us/

Just before 7pm (GMT) on the day - Log into Zoom.us by entering the login info sent to your email on the day of the event (please check junk mail if this isn't in your inbox).