Workshop: How to Stretch a Canvas with Stephen Akpo

Join Stephen Akko in this hands-on canvas stretching workshop where you'll learn to stretch your canvas like a pro! Doors at 6pm | Workshop begins 6:30pm Join artist Stephen Akpo for a hands-on workshop exploring the essential techniques of canvas stretching and priming, giving you the skills and confidence to create your own custom-stretched canvases. Through a combination of demonstrations and practical experience, Stephen will guide you through each stage of the process, from assembling a stretcher frame to stretching, securing and priming your canvas. You'll have the opportunity to put these techniques into practice yourself, with expert guidance throughout. By the end of the session, you'll leave with a canvas you've stretched yourself and the knowledge to apply these skills to future creative projects. All materials will be provided, but you're welcome to bring along any specific tools or ideas you'd like to experiment with. Sarabande Foundation Sarabande was set up by the late designer, Lee Alexander McQueen, who left the majority of his estate to support creative and visionary talent. In addition to providing scholarships and studio space for artists, Sarabande produces a number of events, from the practical to the inspirational. Sarabande operates from a listed Stable Block conversion in Haggerston and two Grade II listed townhouses in Tottenham, where 30 studios form a creative community with designers and artists from multiple disciplines. Immersed in the hub of East London’s rich creative spirit, Sarabande exudes all that encompasses the creative sphere. The building is home to a plethora of artisans reflecting the multifarious span of Lee’s talent and the variety of craftspeople he worked with his own collections. Amongst others, our tactile artists include sculptors, fashion designers, jewellers, textile designers, painters, performance artists, silversmiths, costume designers, ceramicists, and dancers. Alongside these, Sarabande also houses filmmakers, animators, photographers, digital designers, and visual artists. Please note that these events are being filmed and photographed for internal and commercial purposes. Please kindly refrain from filming our talks on any camera for more than 10s. You will be asked to leave if you do not follow this. Sarabande events are non-refundable and credits from your ticket purchase will be transferred to an event of your choice. We would also love to keep you up-to-date with our monthly newsletter, which you can opt out of at any time. By attending these events you are accepting these terms. Please also see our fire evacuation route here, which attendees will be expected to follow in the event of a fire.