Description

  • Activity, Art Class and Classes
  • Tickets from £50.00 - £80.00
  • Hackney
  • Over 18
  • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025 @ 19:00 - 21:30
  • 19:00 - 21:30

*EXTRA CLASS ADDED DUE TO DEMAND*

'Lee Krasner: Destroy|create' is part a new series of abstract/expressive painting workshops for all levels of experience; lead by artist and teacher Dan Whiteson & taking place within the beautiful surrounds of Barge East's rooftop bar

Often disparagingly referred to as as 'Jackson Pollock's Wife' throughout her career, Lee Krasner is now recognised as one of the foremost and important abstract expressionist painters of the 20th Century. Her large scale gestural paintings are shot through with such tremendous sensitivity & raw emotion it is an intensely spiritual experience standing in front of her work.

In this workshop we'll look into her wide ranging and innovative approaches in the art history section, before focusing on her bold use of collage to repurpose old or 'failed' drawings into new, vibrant abstract pictures. We'll use a similarly destructive process to create our own masterpieces: making a number of expressive paintings that we'll rip, tear, cut and ultimately reconfigure into a new dynamic composition that is greater than the sum of it's parts.


All necessary drawing/painting materials will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own paints/surfaces should you prefer. We will be our using phones/tablets for the photographs, so please make sure you have plenty of charge, or bring a charger with you! This is a fully tutored class so no previous experience is required.

Please note the class will be taking place in the beautiful garden/rooftop space at Barge East. There will be a tent overhead, but we will be essentially working & painting outside, so do dress appropriately! We'll be using acrylic paints, which are water based and wash out of clothing, but I would recommend not getting too dressed up, or to bring an apron/change of clothes if you're worried about mess.

Unfortunately the rooftop bar is up a set of stairs, with no alternative access. Please message me directly if you have any concerns.







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Tickets/Times

Ticket Event time Cost
Workshop, materials & tuition

All materials & full tuition included

19:00 - 21:30 £50.00
2 for £80

All materials & full tuition included

19:00 - 21:30 £80.00

Location

Address

Casual riverside street food & drinks, E9 5EN

Area

Hackney

Nearest Station

Hackney Wick (Tube)

Organiser

FreeForm Life Drawing
FreeForm Life Drawing began life over a decade ago in 2011, when professional artist Dan Whiteson decided to start up a new style of life drawing class. Drawing from both his experience as a practising figurative artist and of creative education in general, he wanted to build an approach to teaching that created a sense of fearlessness and play in his students. Now collaborating with other artists and creatives to facilitate a wide range of creative workshops, FreeForm Life Drawing seeks to give everyone that attends the opportunity to engage with their own creativity in a safe, engaging & joyful way.

Venue

Barge East Gardens & Terrace

The largest heated & covered outdoor dining venues in London, the 'Barge East Gardens' is an expansion to the adjacent 125 year old Dutch Barge and award winning floating Restaurant. The edible gardens were planned and designed to offer customers a multi-sensory experience amongst the produce they grow…

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  • Written by paul

    Rating: 4

    VERIFIED

    Visited 2 months ago
    I have a particular reason for learning how to draw figures which Influences my pov but I found the second part much more useful and interesting than the first because it focused o n the techniques of a particul artist and invited us to try them ourselves.
  • Written by Emma

    Rating: 5

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    Visited 4 months ago
    Absolutely brilliant! Great night. Dan’s approach was just what we were looking for. Many thanks, we’ll be back.
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