Live Events, Exhibitions & Arts Classes in SW London
Visual Arts & Crafts Courses & Workshops
Weekly Classes / Courses
(January – March 2022, in day and time order)
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- Botanical Art – Watercolour and Drawing (Fri) booked up
- new Botanical Art – Watercolour and Drawing (Tue)
- new Creative Embroidery – from drawing to stitching
- Creative Sketchbook booked up
- Exploring Watercolour – Pen, Pastel & Gouache
- Find Your Creative Voice – Mixed Media booked up
- Life Drawing booked up
- Portrait Drawing booked up
- Watercolour in Practice and Mixed-Media booked up
new Class Creative Embroidery – from drawing to stitching
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- Mondays
- 10am – 1pm
- Starts:
- 17 January 2022
- Duration:
- 8 weeks. No class on 14 February (half-term)
- Level:
- mixed
- Location:
- The Studio
This course is open to everybody who would like to learn the techniques of creative hand embroidery. You do not need to be able to draw to enjoy this course.
Techniques of transferring images onto different textiles will be shown and you will learn a variety of styles for hand embroidery. The design element of the course will encourage you to explore images for stitch inspiration from your own photographs, found images or from drawings. You will be able to produce attractive hand embroidered textile images with simple designs that can be framed and presented in decorative ways.
- Tutor:
- Sophie Long
- More info.:
- fact sheet (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- Cost:
- £220 (excluding materials)
- To book:
- 020 8977 7558 or LAC Education
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
Class Find Your Creative Voice – Mixed Media
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- Mondays
- 2 – 4.30pm
- Starts:
- 17 January 2022
- Duration:
- 8 weeks. No class on 14 February (half-term)
- Location:
- The Studio
This course is designed to help beginners and improvers listen and trust their own intuition, turn off the noise of social media and self-doubt. Open-up and just be creative.
On our journey we will design and make lots of exciting images whilst exploring multimedia techniques such as mark making, printing, painting, collage and colour planning to create an A3 artwork.
- Tutor:
- Nicolene Grigg
- More info.:
- fact sheet (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- Cost:
- no places left
- To book:
- 020 8977 7558 or LAC Education
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Tuesdays
- 1.45 – 4.15pm
- Starts:
- 11 January 2022
- Duration:
- 5 weeks. No class on 15 February (half-term)
- Location:
- The Bell Room
- Tuesdays
- 1.45 – 4.15pm
- Starts:
- 22 February 2022
- Duration:
- 5 weeks
- Location:
- The Bell Room
The aim of the course is to develop your painting and drawing techniques in Botanical Art with an emphasis on accurate depiction. Flowers, foliage and plants are observed through step-by-step demonstrations. You will learn through practical exercises and in exchanging ideas with your tutor and other students.
This course is suitable for people with some experience of botanical art.
- Tutor:
- Marcia Hughes
- More info.:
- fact sheet (Jan. start) (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- fact sheet (Feb. start) (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- Cost:
- £105 (excl. materials) per course
- To book:
- 020 8977 7558 or LAC Education
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
Class Creative Sketchbook
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- Tuesdays
- 2 – 4.30pm
- Starts:
- 18 January 2022
- Duration:
- 8 weeks. No class on 15 February (half-term)
- Location:
- The Studio
Creative Sketchbook is a drawing course with an experimental mixed media approach. This term focusing on landscapes.
Sketchbooks are used widely as a reference tool by art students and artists alike and are essential to develop creativity and improve drawing skills. Learn how to use a sketchbook using a variety of creative techniques to effectively and develop approaches to record your own art activities.
- Tutor:
- Emily Burton
- More info.:
- fact sheet (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- Cost:
- no places left
- To book:
- 020 8977 7558 or LAC Education
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
Class Life Drawing
- Wednesdays
- 10am – 1pm
- Starts:
- 19 January 2022
- Duration:
- 10 weeks. No class on 16 February (half-term)
- Location:
- The Studio
This course is open to those who have had a little general drawing experience. Course projects give students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of drawing through regular study of the life model.
Using a range of creative, academic and innovative exercises, the aim of the course is to improve skills of objective observation and understanding of the human form through accurate proportions.
- Tutor:
- Emily Burton
- More info.:
- fact sheet (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- Cost:
- no places left
- To book:
- 020 8977 7558 or LAC Education
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
Class Portrait Drawing
- Wednesdays
- 2 – 4.30pm
- Starts:
- 19 January 2022
- Duration:
- 10 weeks. No class on 16 February (half-term)
- Location:
- The Studio
The course focuses on drawing the head – developing a greater understanding of proportions and capturing character.
You will learn about the architecture of the head, neck and facial features and how the underlying structure influences the surface form. By the end of the course you should be able to depict the head from different viewpoints using a selection of different materials and approaches.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
- Tutor:
- Emily Burton
- More info.:
- fact sheet (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- Cost:
- no places left
- To book:
- 020 8977 7558 or LAC Education
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
Class Exploring Watercolour – Pen, Pastel & Gouache
- Thursdays
- 10.30am – 1pm
- Starts:
- 20 January 2022 – fully booked
- Duration:
- 4 weeks (last class on 10 February)
- Location:
- The Studio
- Thursdays
- 10.30am – 1pm
- Starts:
- 24 February 2022
- Duration:
- 4 weeks
- Location:
- The Studio
Explore watercolour techniques in their widest form including pen and wash and gouache. Designed for all levels.
Core skills will be covered, plus how to develop a painting from first steps through to completion. A look at traditional and modern styles from Turner and Constable to John Piper, John Crawhall and the St Ives school.
- Tutor:
- Bob Meecham
- More info.:
- fact sheet (Jan. start) (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- fact sheet (Feb. start) (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- Cost:
- £84 (excl. materials) per course
- To book:
- 020 8977 7558 or LAC Education
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
Class Watercolour in Practice and Mixed-Media
- Thursdays
- 2 – 4.30pm
- Starts:
- 20 January 2022
- Duration:
- 8 weeks. No class on 17 February (half-term)
- Location:
- The Studio
The aim of this course is to develop solid watercolour skills whilst looking at the work of artists; including Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky.
The course will allow you to become familiar with their influence and how their methods might inform your own work. You will develop a good understanding of colour theory by applying glazing methods and by overlaying washes.
Structured for beginners whilst also open to more experienced students who would like to develop their work.
- Tutor:
- Emily Burton
- More info.:
- fact sheet (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- Cost:
- no places left
- To book:
- 020 8977 7558 or LAC Education
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
Class Botanical Art – Watercolour and Drawing (Fri)
- Fridays
- 10am – 12.30pm
- Starts:
- 14 January 2022 - fully booked
- Duration:
- 5 weeks
- Location:
- The Studio
- Fridays
- 10am – 12.30pm
- Starts:
- 25 February 2022 - fully booked
- Duration:
- 5 weeks
- Location:
- The Studio
The aim of the course is to develop your painting and drawing techniques in Botanical Art with an emphasis on accurate depiction. Flowers, foliage and plants are observed through step-by-step demonstrations. You will learn through practical exercises and in exchanging ideas with your tutor and other students.
This course is suitable for people with some experience of botanical art.
- Tutor:
- Marcia Hughes
- More info.:
- fact sheet (Jan. start) (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- fact sheet (Feb. start) (includes Covid-19 safety guidance)
- Cost:
- no places left
- To book:
- 020 8977 7558 or LAC Education
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
Workshops
(January – November 2022, in date and time order)
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- Art Journaling – Abstract Acrylics
- Art Journaling – all levels (Jan.) booked up
- Art Journaling – all levels (Mar.)
- Art Journaling – Collage and Mixed Media
- Art Journaling – Travel Journals
- Art Journaling – Watercolour Florals
- Brushpen Calligraphy for beginners
- Copperplate Calligraphy – introductory workshop
- Festive Flourishing Calligraphy – all levels
- Modern Calligraphy – beginners (Jan.) booked up
- Modern Calligraphy – beginners (Jun.)
- Modern Calligraphy – beginners (Oct.)
- Modern Calligraphy – intermediate (May)
- Modern Calligraphy – intermediate (Nov.)
- Victorian Florals with Watercolour & Calligraphy
Workshop Modern Calligraphy – beginners (Jan.) limited places
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Learn the basics of Modern Calligraphy and hand lettering using a traditional dip pen and ink.
This is an introductory workshop suitable for complete beginners. Starting with basic drills, letter formation and faux calligraphy, you will learn how to create your own lettering style.
No previous experience required.
- Cost:
- no places left
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Art Journaling – all levels (Jan.) limited places
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Art Journaling is a fun and simple way to incorporate creativity into everyday life. An art journal is a great place to experiment and try out different approaches to art without the pressure of creating a masterpiece. From simple mark making to more elaborate mixed media art you will learn various new techniques and gain confidence in your artistic skills.
If you are looking to learn a skill that will help you to be creative, de-stress and reconnect with yourself, Art journaling is for you.
Please note: each Art Journaling workshop will cover a different theme/project.
- Cost:
- no places left
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Art Journaling – all levels (Mar.)
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Art Journaling is a fun and simple way to incorporate creativity into everyday life. From simple mark making to more elaborate mixed media art you will learn various new techniques and gain confidence in your artistic skills.
If you are looking to learn a skill that will help you to be creative, de-stress and reconnect with yourself, Art journaling is for you.
Please note: each Art Journaling workshop will cover a different theme/project.
- Cost:
- £60 / £54 concessions (includes all materials, an Art Journaling kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Modern Calligraphy – intermediate (May)
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Take your calligraphy practice to the next level!
In this workshop you will expand your basic calligraphy skills and learn all about the art of flourishing with a dip pen. We will focus on improving your overall technique; developing your signature style and create a finished piece with watercolours.
This is an intermediate level workshop suitable for anyone who is familiar with pointed pen Calligraphy.
- Cost:
- £65 / £60 concessions (includes all materials, a Calligraphy kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Art Journaling – Watercolour Florals
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Art Journaling is a fun and simple way to incorporate creativity into everyday life. In this Spring themed Art journaling workshop, you will learn how to paint loose, expressive watercolour florals in your journal. This is quite a meditative process and at the end of the workshop we will create a beautiful floral composition.
If you are looking to learn a skill that will help you to be creative, de-stress and reconnect with yourself, Art journaling is for you.
- Cost:
- £60 / £54 concessions (includes all materials, an Art Journaling kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Modern Calligraphy – beginners (Jun.)
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Learn the basics of Modern Calligraphy and hand lettering using a traditional dip pen and ink.
This is an introductory workshop suitable for complete beginners. Starting with basic drills, letter formation and faux calligraphy, you will learn how to create your own lettering style.
No previous experience required.
- Cost:
- £65 / £60 concessions (includes all materials, a Beginners Calligraphy Kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Victorian Florals with Watercolour & Calligraphy
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Bring some Victorian elegance into your creative practice.
In this brand new workshop we will combine the beauty of watercolours with the elegance of Calligraphy to create beautiful and timeless floral works of art, inspired by the Victorian era. You will learn the Victorian etching technique using a pointed pen and explore the endless possibilities of this wonderful meditative technique.
If you are looking to learn a skill that will help you to be creative, de-stress and reconnect with yourself, Art journaling is for you.
- Cost:
- £60 / £54 concessions (includes all materials, an Art Journaling kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Brushpen Calligraphy for beginners
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Learn the basics of Modern Calligraphy and hand lettering using a brush pen.
This is an introductory workshop suitable for complete beginners. Starting with basic drills, letter formation and faux calligraphy, you will learn how to create your own lettering style. No previous experience required.
Young adults (13+) welcome.
- Cost:
- £55 / £50 concessions (includes all materials, a Beginners Brushpen Calligraphy Kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Art Journaling – Travel Journals
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In this exciting art journaling workshop we explore unique and simple ways to record your travels and turn your journal into a creative time capsule. Travel Journaling is a fun and simple way to incorporate creativity into your travels. A travel journal is very personal as it’s a compilation of stories, memories and discoveries. Although travelling is not quite the same anymore, you can still document your past and future journeys in an exciting and creative way.
If you are looking to learn a skill that will help you to be creative, de-stress and reconnect with yourself, Art journaling is for you.
- Cost:
- £60 / £54 concessions (includes all materials, an Art Journaling kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Copperplate Calligraphy – introductory workshop
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Learn the basics of Copperplate Calligraphy using a dip pen and ink. Copperplate is a traditional script that is quite structured and requires us to follow some simple rules.
This is an introductory workshop suitable for complete beginners, where we will learn the foundations of Copperplate Calligraphy. Starting with basic drills we will become familiar with the pen strokes and basic letter formation. We will also explore how to join letters and write simple words.
No previous experience required.
- Cost:
- £65 / £60 concessions (includes all materials, a Beginners Copperplate Calligraphy kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Art Journaling – Abstract Acrylics
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Art Journaling is a fun and simple way to incorporate creativity into everyday life. An art journal is a great place to experiment and try out different approaches to art without the pressure of creating a masterpiece. From simple mark making to more elaborate mixed media art you will learn various new techniques and gain confidence in your artistic skills. In this workshop we will be working on abstract acrylics.
If you are looking to learn a skill that will help you to be creative, de-stress and reconnect with yourself, Art journaling is for you.
Please note: Each Art journaling workshop will cover a different theme/project.
- Cost:
- £60 / £54 concessions (includes all materials, an Art Journaling kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Modern Calligraphy – beginners (Oct.)
More…
Learn the basics of Modern Calligraphy and hand lettering using a traditional dip pen and ink.
This is an introductory workshop suitable for complete beginners. Starting with basic drills, letter formation and faux calligraphy, you will learn how to create your own lettering style.
No previous experience required.
- Cost:
- £65 / £60 concessions (includes all materials, a Beginners Calligraphy Kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Art Journaling – Collage and Mixed Media
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Art Journaling is a fun and simple way to incorporate creativity into everyday life. An art journal is a great place to experiment and try out different approaches to art without the pressure of creating a masterpiece. From simple mark making to more elaborate mixed media art you will learn various new techniques and gain confidence in your artistic skills. In this workshop we will be working on collage and mixed media.
If you are looking to learn a skill that will help you to be creative, de-stress and reconnect with yourself, Art journaling is for you.
Please note: Each Art journaling workshop will cover a different theme/project.
- Cost:
- £60 / £54 concessions (includes all materials, an Art Journaling kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Modern Calligraphy – intermediate (Nov.)
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Take your calligraphy practice to the next level!
In this workshop you will expand your basic calligraphy skills and learn all about the art of flourishing with a dip pen. We will focus on improving your overall technique; developing your signature style and create a finished piece with watercolours.
This is an intermediate level workshop suitable for anyone who is familiar with pointed pen Calligraphy.
- Cost:
- £65 / £60 concessions (includes all materials, a Calligraphy kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Workshop Festive Flourishing Calligraphy – all levels
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Learn the incredible art of offhand flourishing using a traditional dip pen & ink. This is an ancient Calligraphy technique that creates beautiful ornamental flourishes, which look complex and intricate. You will learn how to create these intricate designs step by step and produce stunning festive cards & artworks that would make perfect handmade gifts this Christmas.
This workshop is suitable for all levels.
- Cost:
- £60 / £54 concessions (includes all materials, a Calligraphy kit and refreshments)
- To book:
- Sai Banerjee on 07738 712384 or Sai Banerjee
- Venue:
- address, travel options, updated essential information for visitors
- Note:
- in case of any changes due to Covid restrictions, the workshop will still go ahead as a live online session via Zoom.
Contact Us…
- Telephone: 020 8977 7558
- Email: LAC Office
- Or contact specific staff member.
Opening Hours
- An event or class / workshop: see its listing in Events or Classes & workshops.
- The Centre & gift shop: open to general visitors… Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4pm. Essential information for visitors
- Box Office: see under How to Book.
Wheelchair Users
- Accessible events & classes: marked with the wheelchair symbol.
- For advice on parking: please telephone LAC Office in advance
Hearing Assistance
- Main hall: an induction loop is installed.
Food and Drink
- Café / bar: open for most events; check event listing. For our fairs caterer Enjoy! operates the café, serving tasty home-made food as Enjoy!@The Landmark. What's available at the bar / café.
- Pre-show supper: available for events marked supper. See event listing for menu and booking deadline. Catering by Enjoy!.
Our Address
Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road Teddington TW11 9NN United Kingdom
(in South West London, between Twickenham, Richmond, and Kingston-upon-Thames).
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Travel Options
- Train: Waterloo to Teddington (approx. 35 minutes), then just over 10 minutes' signposted walk
- Bus: R68, 281, 285 all stop outside the Centre (‘Teddington Lock’): Stop M across the road, Stop U on the same side, or Stop Y nearby on Kingston Road. Also, 33 via Waldegrave Road, Stop A or Stop B opposite (both ‘Teddington Library’). Bus spider maps.
- Tube: District line to Richmond and then bus R68 (above)
- Cycle: on-site parking for up to 12 bicycles
- Car: no parking on site but free parking in surrounding streets.
How to Book…
- Online: where indicated.
- By phone: Box Office open… Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm …and from 1pm on the day of weekend performances. Telephone bookings (card only): 020 8977 7558.
- By post: state the event and number of tickets required and enclose an SAE and cheque payable to ‘Landmark Arts Centre’ to our address.
Please note…
- Booking fees: if you wish to have your tickets posted and haven’t supplied an SAE, a 50p postage fee applies.
- Refund & Exchange Policy: no refund of tickets or class bookings will be made unless the event or class is full and we are able to re-sell your ticket/class place, in which case an admin fee of £1 will be deducted from the amount refunded.
Concessions, Offers…
- Concessions: available to LAC Members and others as noted for the event, workshop or class.
- Gift vouchers Looking for a gift? Why not buy them Landmark Gift Vouchers! £5, £10 and £20 vouchers are available and can be used for concert tickets, workshops and courses.
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