Friday 27 May 2022

The National Gallery - New summer events announced!

 The National Gallery

Credit Suisse: Partner of the National Gallery
Collage © Originary Arts

New events for the summer

Discover what it takes to make a masterpiece in our new online course or head to the Gallery for Friday Lates and get involved in drop-in drawing sessions, live talks and collection tours – here's what to look forward to in the weeks ahead...


Talks and courses

Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, 'Combing the Hair ('La Coiffure')', about 1896 © The National Gallery, London

Making a masterpiece

From the materials of early Renaissance to the developments of the 20th century, uncover the technical history of Western European art.

Every Thursday, 23 June – 14 July
11 am
Tickets £50
Online

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 'Madame Moitessier', 1856 © The National Gallery, London

Talk and draw

To coincide with our upcoming 'Picasso Ingres: Face to Face' exhibition, take a closer look at 'Madame Moitessier' with this creative talk and draw session.

Friday 1 July
4 pm
Free
Online


Joseph Mallord William Turner, 'The Fighting Temeraire', 1839 © The National Gallery, London

Don't miss: Stories of art

Learn about the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, Impressionists and Post-Impressionists. Enjoy all six sessions for £75.

Every Wednesday, 8 June – 13 July, 5 pm
Online


Friday Lates

James Cahill © Darren Wheeler

James Cahill: Tiepolo Blue

Listen to author and art critic James Cahill introduce his debut novel amongst some of the paintings that inspired it.

Friday 17 June
6.30 pm
Free
Room 32

Collage © Originary Arts

Drop-in life drawing

Imagine if a still life came to life! Join Brighton's participatory arts company 'Originary Arts' for a fruity-themed playful drawing session.

Friday 22 July
6.15 pm
Free
Room 30