2025 – Harrow Open Studios

Watercolour butterfly children's art class

Age 7 up

Calling all young artists aged 7 to 99! Join us for a fun-filled morning where we’ll be painting vibrant, colourful creatures using various watercolour techniques. No drawing skills required – Unicorns, elephants, butterflies, footballers &more.

If you let me know the design you’d like to do the week before the workshop, I’ll even get it drawn for you – more time to watercolour 🙂 There is a PDF list when you book and I’ll send out a reminder with options the week before.

In this 2.5-hour workshop, your child will:

🖌️ Learn the basics of watercolour painting

🌈 Experiment with colour mixing and blending

🎨 Create their own beautiful colourful creatures to take home

Please wear painting clothes, old t-shirt or bring apron. All other materials will be provided.

No prior experience is necessary—just imagination and a willingness to experiment!

Price:
🎟️ £20 per child

(Not suitable for children under 7 years old)

Group Discount : Why not make it a family event. Adults and siblings can join in the fun for a reduced price of 🎟️ £16 each.

Find out more here

🖌️ Date: Tuesday 29th July 2025 – 10am -12:30
📍 Location: Harrow Arts Centre
🎟️ Book your spot here

Instagram: @kerryslackart

For more information and booking:
Book at kerryslackart.com

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Watercolour seascape paintings for beginners workshop

at Harrow Art Centre in Hatch End

Join me, at Harrow Art Centre, for an engaging 2 hour Beginner Watercolour beach workshop.

In this hands-on session we’ll be painting simple summer beaches. You’ll explore a variety of essential watercolour techniques, including an introduction wet on dry, wet on wet and we’ll add some simple seas and beaches.

We’ll try out different watercolour supplies and I’ll answer all those questions you have. Through practical exercises, you’ll gain confidence and skill.

This is a fun, relaxed session where you’re encouraged to let go of all expectations and just experiment with techniques.

Workshop Highlights:

– Suitable for beginners

– Learn step-by-step various watercolour techniques – Lots of guidance and support

– Please bring your watercolour questions

All materials are provided. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to experiment!

Find out more here

🖌️ Date: Saturday 19th July – 2-4pm

Price: £25 pp

📍 Location: The Gainsborough Room, Harrow Art Centre, 171 Uxbridge Rd, Hatch End, HA5 4EA

For more information and booking:
Book at kerryslackart.com

Instagram: @kerryslackart

kerryslackart@gmail.com

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‘Thoughtful’

‘Thoughtful’ by Caroline Russell was presented to Bernardine Evaristo as the Outstanding Contribution Award, celebrating 30 years of The Women’s Prize for Fiction (formerly The Orange Prize), on June 12th 2025. The sculpture celebrates female creativity, and was cast in foundry bronze for this award. The Women’s Prize for Fiction and Non Fiction promotes women’s writing and amplifies women’s voices.

The award was presented on June 12th 2025. The Women’s Prizes 2025 – Winners Announcement can be viewed on YouTube.

Website: www.russellsculptures.com

Instagram: @carolinerussellsculpture

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Alka Kapoor

Alka will be running a glass stall at the upcoming event at St. Martin’s School, Northwood. Come and explore her stunning handmade glass creations and see the unique work she does!

There will be plenty of other fun activities for all ages, including face painting and more.

🖌️ Date: Sunday 8th June, 11am – 2:30pm

📍 Location: St Martin’s School, Moor Park Road, Northwood HA6 2DJ

Instagram: @alkakapoor_art

07787 124096

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Depth, colour, emotion. Unleash your abstract vision.

Focusing on developing a personal and playful approach to art making In this hands-on, immersive workshop, you’ll explore various mediums discovering how these mediums can work together. Guided by colour theory and the power of underpainting, you’ll learn to build depth, structure, and emotion into your work.

Find out more here

🖌️ Date: 20-21st June – 11am – 3pm

📍 Location: Edgware

Instagram: @neetapopatkataria

07727194770

neetapopatkataria@gmail.com

For more information and booking:
Book at www.neetapopatkataria.com

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Depth, colour, emotion. Unleash your abstract vision.

Unleash your creativity in our fun, supportive art classes perfect for all ages and skill levels! Explore landscapes, portraits, still life, florals, and more with personalised guidance in every session. All materials are provided – just bring your imagination!

Find out more here

🖌️ Date: Friday/Saturdays ; 10am – 12noon – 5pm

📍 Location: Edgware

Instagram: @neetapopatkataria

07727194770

neetapopatkataria@gmail.com

For more information and booking:
Book at www.neetapopatkataria.com

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Colette Moscrop

Browse the curated marketplace for artisan fabrics and haberdashery to purchase for your own textile projects or buy unique handcrafted work from specialist artists and makers.

Learn from the experts, try new techniques and enjoy a varied programme of workshops for all over the two days at Farnham Maltings, Surrey.

£8 in advance (£5 18-25 yrs*), £12 on the door (under 18s free).

find out more : https://farnhammaltings.com/events/thread

IG: colettemoscrop.

FB: colettemoscrop

Fri 13th & Sat 14th June 2025
9.30am – 5pm.

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Nicole Lyster

Nicole’s ceramic sculpture, ‘Harrow’ is a representation of her street: I live and work in Harrow, creating ceramic pieces in my garden studio, which I open to the public during Harrow Open Studios in June. This ceramic jar is a depiction of my street.

This exhibition invites residents of all ages to share their creative responses – whether through art, photography, poetry, or any medium that reflects their connection to Harrow. All submitted works will be displayed, celebrating the diversity, heritage, and spirit of our community.

White Cube Gallery Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, HA5 4EA

Thu 8 May – Thu 24 Jul 2025

FREE TO VIEW between 10am and 5pm week days

More information here

Instagram: @nlceramics

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Harinder Sahota

Harinder’s work delves into the idea that the objects we gather throughout our lives can become extensions of who we are, deeply entwined with memory and emotion.

Her latest series focuses on people from her own community and the cherished items they hold close—featuring portraits of artist Ketna Patel, psychology student Anya Bhogal, yoga teacher Mita Shah, and concluding with a self-portrait. These four paintings will be showcased as part of a larger exhibition in Edinburgh this June.

26 June – 19 July 2025 | St. Margaret’s House, Edinburgh

More information here

Instagram: @harinder_artist @the.artists.pool

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Watercolour seashell painting with Kerry Slack during Harrow Open Studios at Harrow Art Centre

Unleash your creativity this June, during Harrow Open Studios,

with beginner-friendly watercolour taster workshops at Harrow Arts Centre, led by illustrator Kerry Slack. These relaxed, joyful sessions are perfect for anyone curious about watercolour – no experience needed and all materials provided!

You’ll explore fun, splashy techniques and create your own mini masterpiece to take home. Whether you’re visiting Harrow Open Studios for the art or fancy trying something hands-on, Kerry’s workshops are a wonderful way to dip your brush into something new. Three workshops to choose from, 2 floral and one summer seashells.

Find out more here

🖌️ Dates: Saturdays 14th & 21st June 2025
📍 Location: Harrow Arts Centre
🎟️ Book your spot here

Instagram: @kerryslackart

For more information and booking:
Book at kerryslackart.com

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