EM}Gothic, Grotesque & Uncanny: Drawing the Beautiful, Strange & Unsettling

We do not instruct; instead, we invite participants to share. We believe that art connects people, and sharings improve creativity! Gothic, Grotesque & Uncanny: Lifedrawing the Beautiful, the Strange & the Unsettling Why are we fascinated by things that disturb us? Get into the Halloween spirit with this life drawing workshop that explores the strange space between beauty and discomfort. Inspired by gothic art, the grotesque, and the uncanny, we'll use life drawing to investigate unusual forms, exaggerated features, dramatic shadows, and unexpected ways of seeing the figure. Whether you haven't picked up a pencil in years or draw regularly, this is a space to experiment, play, and embrace the wonderfully weird. Through guided prompts and creative exercises, we'll explore how artists use distortion, atmosphere, emotion, and imagination to create images that are both captivating and slightly uncanny. No experience needed. Come with an open mind (and a taste for the strange) Art Ref for this session: https://pin.it/82DxhhCp3 Life Drawing Ref: https://uk.pinterest.com/earlymasterworkslifeDrawing/life-drawing/ Past Gathering Photos: https://uk.pinterest.com/earlymasterworkslifeDrawing/life-drawing-london-earlymasterworkscom/ Cover Image Credit: Caroline (Canvas) Model: Nia is an addicted fitness person who can do complicated poses. With Nia, you can expect a body with muscles definition all over and almost no body fat. Nia is also flexible and dynamic with postures — flowy, cat-like, feral, intense, warrior, diverse and erotic — this will surely be a very exciting and fun session! More here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Decd9FPEYoJ/?img_index=1 About the Guest Host: Hi, I'm Caroline (Canvas), and I'll be your host. I love life drawing as a host, an artist, and occasionally as a model. Over the past ten years, I've explored all kinds of approaches to drawing the human figure, from traditional observation to experimental mark-making, and I'll be sharing some of the techniques, prompts, and tricks I've picked up along the way. As an artist, I work with pencil, oils, gouache, and pretty much anything else I can get onto a wall. I'm particularly interested in creative and playful approaches to life drawing that encourage people to look differently, take risks, and surprise themselves. Follow me on Instagram or TikTok @FlatWhiteCanvas Find inspiration boards, references, and workshop themes on Pinterest. For this workshop, we'll be diving into the beautiful, the bizarre, and the unsettling together. Come prepared to embrace the strange. About Early Masterworks (EM) Creative Club: This creative experience is brought to you by the Early Masterworks (EM) Creative Club. We're best known for our themed, untutored life drawing gatherings in some of London's most one-of-a-kind venues. You may also know us from the creative experiences we've created with the National Gallery, Somerset House, London Design Festival, Open House Festival London, SOHO HOUSE, Urbanism/Architecture Bi-City Biennale (UABB), The European Biennial of Contemporary Art, Drawing Room, Firepit Art Gallery, Studio Wayne McGregor, London Latvian Centre, Arcus Sounds and more. We create a warm, welcoming space for people of every background, age and skill level to meet, drink, draw and create. We don't teach drawing techniques — instead, we curate inspiring themes and prompts to lead particiants through a creative journey, and invite participants to share. We believe art connects people, and that sharing sparks creativity. • Can't make it to this event? Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for future reminders and Art Ref. ==> https://subscribepage.io/EarlyMasterworks • Our popular life drawing gatherings have different themes every week. View calendar here ==> https://linktr.ee/earlymasterworks • Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/earlymasterworkslondon • Join Whatsapp Group for London Creatives (You need to email/DM your Whatsapp no to be added manually) About Studio Wayne McGregor: The home of choreographer and director Sir Wayne McGregor and his creative collaborations, Studio Wayne McGregor is a world-class creative arts space based at Here East in the Queen Elizabeth Park and part of the technological and creative community re-imagining the cultural landscape of east London that now includes Sadlers Wells East and the V&A. It comprises of three extraordinary studio spaces and a series of playful environments in which to collaborate, make and create. It hosts all of McGregor's creative work and collaborations as well as artist development and creative learning programmes. Alongside the creative work of choreographers, Studio Wayne McGregor hosts a number of unique visual art pieces, including a work from Ben Cullen Williams on loan from his Studio, original artworks by Haroon Mirza and We Not I, and a bespoke floor based on a work by Bauhaus artist Anni Albers with kind permission from The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation. The works are installed in the unique hanging and presentation opportunities of the We Not I designed space. Location: Studio 2, Studio Wayne McGregor Here East Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E15 2GW • Tube: Stratford • Train: Hackney Wick, Stratford International • Bus: 388, 241 • Nearest station: Hackney Wick on London Overground; Here East shuttle bus service from Stratford and Stratford International We are a building within a building , but once inside all of our studios are step free and interconnected. More HERE and please check image below :) Ticket: - EM} Super Pass bulk tickets discount(>50% off): https://earlymasterworks.com/join/ - £8 (Concession, Limited Number), - £15 (Ticket with all Art Supplies), - £20 (Ticket with 1 Free Drink and all Art Supplies). • We have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. • We do not have a dinner menu. • Eventbrite Ticket fees are on top of this price - Sorry :( • Concession tickets are only for ==> Seniors Aged 60 or over; ==> Full-time students; ==> Asylum seekers; ==> People receiving: ====> Jobseeker's allowance/Universal Credit; ====> Income support; ====> Housing Benefit; ====> Care allowance; ====> Council tax benefit; ====> Working tax credit; ====> Employment support allowance; ====> Incapacity benefit; ====> Disability living/working allowance; ====> War disablement pension; ==> Anyone holding a valid: ====> Disabled persons railcard; ====> Young Scot Card age 16-18; ====> National Entitlement Card (for disabled people); *Proof of eligibility will be required on entry to the events. Rundown: Doors open: 3:45pm Life drawing: 4 to 5:30pm (mix of short and long poses, with short break) Door close: 6pm House Rules: • NO REFUNDS - Due to the amount of time and effort invested in event planning, we are unable to give refunds for this event. • Book ASAP - Please book online for you and your friends in advance so we know how to arrange the seats. • Some basic drawing materials and paper will be available for free but if you wish to bring your own sketchbooks and materials please do! Drawing boards, small tables and cosy sofa seats are all provided on a first come-first served basis. • Discrimination and bullying in any form will not be tolerated at our events. • This is a 18+ event. We operate a challenge 25 policy at the bar, so please bring ID with you. • Photography and Filming take place during workshops and gallery opening times. Please let us know if you do not want to be on film. All material captured is used for either our social media or future promotion. 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