In this beginner-friendly drawing workshop for anyone aged 18-25, take inspiration from the Draper Miniatures at Kenwood House, to create your own miniature drawn portraits.

By exploring the collection of miniatures, we will discuss the significance of portable portraits of loved ones, comparing them to present day photographs and what they suggest about identity then and now.

Through drawing techniques using mechanical and watercolour pencils, participants will learn to adapt some of the techniques seen in the miniatures, producing their own personalised portrait miniature. Participants will be encouraged to draw from their own photographs so that you can create something truly personal to you.

Your facilitator:

Joshua von Uexkull is an artist with a background in painting, woodcarving, and classical and Academic drawing as well as contemporary approaches to drawing. He is currently studying for an MA in Fine art at City and Guilds School of Art.

Project context:

This workshop is part of the series 'MINIATURE NARRATIVES: CRAFTING IDENTITY THROUGH PORTRAIT MINIATURES'. Assemblage Collective is thrilled to have been selected for Reverberate, an English Heritage initiative that supports grassroots, youth-focused heritage projects.

How To Apply

When? Thursday 12th September, 6-8pm

Where? Topolski Studio, London

How? Book your ticket here: Miniature Drawing Workshop Tickets, Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite