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Join the most unique outdoor painting experience in London.

Enjoy the brilliance of flowers over the most scenic part of London and let’s capture it on canvas together. 
With gorgeous blossomed trees, a river stream and a phenomenal birds soundtrack, this location will ignite your imagination. 
It’s a Plein Air workshop that will inspire and instruct any artist at any level. In art terms, this is one of those opportunities that doesn’t come along often.

Painting with acrylics on canvas paper outdoors (Plein Air) in Nature Reserve with a small picnic and wine to fuel your creativity. Chairs, easels and materials provided.

Why not enjoy the beautiful sunny spring weather in London and take your creativity outdoors. We have been cooped up for a long time during the lockdown, why not enjoy a beautiful day being creative, sharing your creativity with like minded people and learning something new in a beautiful setting of one of the most wonderful nature reserves in Barking. 

You will be able to  appreciate and capture on canvas the most beautiful flower while enjoying their aroma. 
Join Laura Iosifescu, our gallery director, international artist and art teacher for this wonderful opportunity to paint en Plein Air, in the blossomed gardens of the most vibrant parks in Barking. 

The workshop will begin with Laura giving a brief talk about outdoor painting, followed by a demonstration of painting in the garden. 
Participants will then find their own spot to paint autonomously whilst Laura circulates offering help and advice where required. Working in an intimate part of the nature reserve, the aim of this workshop is to produce a series of ‘plain air’ sketches that simplify the varied and complex views seen. 
Distilling the subjects through mark-making and colour to capture your experience of the day. Meeting at Laura I. Art Gallery for initial briefing , participants will then collect the materials and walk to a nearby nature reserve.

Participants will produce a series of paintings by the end of the day. These sessions can be attended using acrylics. All materials provided.

Refunds and options for rescheduling will be given in case of bad rainy weather.

Who is this workshop perfect for?

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These classes are aimed towards those with an interest in creating art but have never taken art classes, or for those who have taken art classes in the past and wish to revisit their passion. These classes are also suitable for young people who are thinking of applying to art schools. If you wish to relax and have a bit of fun and learn about art, or are looking to find a creative way to invigorate your life after work, this is the class for you.

Absolute beginners right through to experts. You don’t even need to have picked up a paintbrush before! All we ask is that you come with an open mind and a real thirst for artistic exploration and adventure.

This workshop is all about creativity, not only technique or training. There’s no critiquing, no analysis, no judgement, and no comparison with others. You’ll just create beautiful art!
The Painting Experience is a great opportunity to explore and embrace your creativity and allow it to flourish, unfettered, and lead you on a wonderful artistic adventure.
 
Within this workshop, we’ll support you to:
Discover your own, personal, creative voice
Trust your intuition and not the nagging voices in your head
Embrace your creative energy, focussing on letting go rather than worrying about aesthetics
Examine your creative blocks and use their causes to lift your creativity to new heights
Experience your imagination like never before, revealing the path to deeper enlightenment
Explore artistic expression as a genuine path to spiritual awakening
 
Why do all this?
Creating art without concern for talent, skill, or accomplishment is exhilarating – Your art could take you anywhere!
We’re celebrating artistic freedom! There is no pressure to perform, produce, or succeed. Our workshop puts an emphasis on the creative process rather than the technique. Free expression is our goal!