Marble Arch London BID has partnered with arts charity Hypha Studios to launch Marble Arts Week, a series of free art workshops for beginners.
Marble Arts Week will take place from 21 to 25 July at Hypha Gallery Marble Arch at 15 Great Cumberland Place, just a two-minute walk from Marble Arch Underground station.
Led by professional artists from London-based creative studio, Crafting Joy, participants will be able to unwind during lunch breaks or after work with a hands-on, uplifting hour of art and creativity.
The sessions will explore everything from Pop Art and Impressionism through to watercolours and Cubism and every participant will leave with their own finished artwork to keep, gift or display.
Throughout Marble Arts Week, a series of community art sessions will take place for local primary school children, and workshops with participants from LDN London, a charity which supports adults and children with learning disabilities, and for a group of older residents.
These dedicated sessions reflect Marble Arch BID’s commitment to ensuring that art is accessible, inclusive and a source of joy for people of all ages and abilities.
Kay Buxton, Chief Executive, Marble Arch London BID, said: “Marble Arch has served as a backdrop for many famous works of art, and with the recent completion of its restoration, we are delighted to be working with Hypha Studios to host Marble Arts Week. These sessions will allow us to bring people who work, live and study in the area together through a joyful, hands-on experience, to help people unwind and learn a new skill.”
All public sessions are free to attend, but advance booking is essential. The list of sessions can be found below:
Monday 21 July
5.30pm Pop Art Marble Arch
Think Warhol meets London landmark. Participants design bold, graphic pieces using vivid colours, outlines, and repetition.
Tuesday 22 July
12.30pm Watercolour Whimsy: Participants will learn how to use watercolours to create a soft, dreamlike rendering of Marble Arch. This session includes tips on layering, blending and using resist techniques.
5.30pm Marble Arch in Shadow & Shape: In this gentle, sensory-friendly session, participants will explore the form and feel of Marble Arch using charcoal — a soft, expressive medium ideal for all abilities.
Wednesday 23 July
12.30pm Cubist Marble Arch: Explore abstract forms and fractured perspectives, inspired by Picasso and Braque. Participants reimagine the Arch using geometric breakdowns and coloured pencil or collage.
5.30pm Impressionism at the Arch: Create a light-filled, expressive interpretation using dabs and strokes of colour. Think Monet in Marble Arch. Participants will use acrylics or oils on canvas boards.
Thursday 24 July
12.30pm Marble Arch in the Style of Van Gogh: A guided acrylic session focusing on brushstroke movement and emotion. Participants will paint the arch as if seen through Van Gogh’s eyes.
5.30pm Night at the Arch: Mixed Media Glow: Create a moody or magical nighttime version of Marble Arch using acrylic and neon paint to explore light, shadow, and urban atmosphere.
All materials will be provided.
To book visit: https://marble-arch.london/news/marble-arts-week/
