149 Piccadilly London W1J 7NT
Meet inside the main entrance.
Please note that tickets to the museum must be purchased separately.
The Waterseller of Seville by Diego Velázquez
Apsley House is home to an extraordinary collection of paintings, including masterpieces by Velázquez, Jan Bruegel and Thomas Lawrence
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
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.
DATE AND TIME
Sunday 28 April 2024
11:00 – 16:30