Summer: Art at the Abbey workshop (Cloisters)

Summer: Art at the Abbey workshop (Cloisters)

Unwind and get creative with free outdoor drawing sessions in the Abbey’s peaceful gardens and cloisters this August.

By Westminster Abbey

Date and time

Location

Westminster Abbey

20 Deans Yd London SW1P 3PA United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

This summer, discover the joy of drawing in a relaxed, inspiring setting. Whether you're an experienced artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, our free evening workshops invite you to sketch amid the beauty of Westminster Abbey’s gardens and cloisters.

Join Wilson Yau for a workshop looking at the remarkable medieval architecture of Westminster Abbey through a series of different drawing activities. In pencil and pen, and using a range of simple and experimental techniques, you will be guided on how to observe and capture on paper the details, atmosphere and large-scale elements of the Abbey's historic cloisters.

With all materials provided, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening outdoors, surrounded by history and tranquillity.

This event has been made possible through the support of Westminster City Council. It is part of Inside Out Festival 2025, a season of cultural programming taking place across Westminster in August 2025.


About WIlson Yau

Wilson Yau is an artist and educator who specialises in teaching architectural drawing and history. He has a BA in Architecture and an MA in Design and Art in Education. For over 15 years, he has led creative workshops at leading museums and cultural organisations, including the Design Museum, Royal Institute of British Architects and Victoria & Albert Museum.


Ticketing information

​This workshop has a maximum capacity of30spaces.

​​This event does not include entry to Westminster Abbey. We recommend looking at the Visit us pages to plan a visit during opening hours.


Age suitability

This workshop is designed for people over the age of 17. Please see our family pages for information and events to explore this theme as a family.


Meeting location

This event will meet at the Cloister Entrance to Westminster Abbey in Dean’s Yard.


Access and Security

​​Please have your ticket ready to show our staff (either printed or on your mobile phone).

​​The Abbey is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events for all. If you have any access requirements or questions about your visit, please contact us when booking. Adult.programmes@westminster-abbey.org


Filming and Photography

Please note that filming and sound recording are not permitted at the Abbey. See our photography policy for more information.

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