# Event Details - **Event Name**: Art Class Meet Up: St James's - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Art class meet-ups in London galleries: Discover, Draw, Discuss, ConnectAbout this EventIn this class we’ll be exploring independent galleries in St James's, Piccadilly. You’ll be guided through group discussions and independent drawing tasks. You'll have the opportunity to meet new people, have interesting discussions, gain confidence in drawing and make meaningful connections with artworks and people.This month's class will shine a contemporary light on Minimalism and Pop Art, we’ll encounter a mix of approaches to painting by different artists... as carrier for history, a tradition to play with, a tool for subversion, a voice for the ungraspable or a way to reclaim power. We'll see how artists today use painting for empowerment and escape.Connecting Curious Minds runs classes designed to give those with curious minds confidence in accessing London’s rich art scene. We use drawing as a way of engaging more deeply with artworks and we use group discussions to make connections between artworks, wider culture and personal histories. CCM classes create a warm setting for interesting discussions to arise, helping you to connect more meaningfully with artworks and new people.You don't need to be confident at drawing or talking about art to join, the discussions and drawing tasks are friendly and open, we are interested in hearing the personal connections you make to the artworks and ideas. Participants on CCM classes are a diverse mix of artists, creatives and and those looking to reconnect with their long-lost creativity.You can take a look at past classes via our instagram: @connectingcuriousmindsPlease be aware that there will be limited opportunites to sit down and there will be up to 15 minutes of walking during the class. To participate in this class you must be aged 18 or over.You'll need to bring a pencil and sketchbook with you.-------------------------------------------------Testimonials from past participants“Today’s class gave me the opportunity to find time for myself, relax and try to focus on something new and a skill that I’d like learn. Ellie is brilliant, passionate and extremely calm which makes her classes very enjoyable.”“I found the class both relaxing and engaging. It was a nice change from the usual rush of daily life to take some time out and really focus on an artwork and my response to it. Ellie was encouraging without being intrusive and lead the class in a very natural way.”“As an art lover, it was a delightful experience that allowed me to connect with art on a much deeper level than usual. Drawing a piece requires so much attention and presence—it’s incredibly grounding! A beautiful antidote to the hyperstimulated rhythm of our modern world.”-------------------------------------------------See below for a sneak peak at some of the artworks we'll be visiting! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c36adb30-550a-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w576-h740-dca7332d-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c39fcde0-550a-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w1109-h740-dcf2eff1-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c3cf1b40-550a-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w559-h740-dcd7d6d7-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c3feddd0-550a-11f1-b6cb-41802c899069-rimg-w566-h740-dcf3eff6-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c42ec770-550a-11f1-b6cb-41802c899069-rimg-w1124-h740-dcedc2d9-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c4703d40-550a-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w732-h740-dcf2f2f2-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c4b22840-550a-11f1-b6cb-41802c899069-rimg-w587-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c4eac470-550a-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w1110-h740-dcececec-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c5207a70-550a-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w548-h740-dcf1f1ef-gmir.jpg Images credits: Terry Winters, Rosie Gibbens, Ida Ekblad, Olivia Sterling, Mandy El-Sayegh - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/art-class-meet-up-st-jamess/100001990089349817 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8, max: 16, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 8 Bennet St - **lat**: 51.5071214 - **long**: -0.1404809 - **full address**: 8 Bennet St, 8 Bennet Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Art Class Meet Up: St James's - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/797a86e4e6678d03a05b92ef78d747d76016ff757f6341f95f9c64bfd4b7783f-rimg-w1200-h778-dcdbdad3-gmir.jpg?v=1779364032 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Art Class Meet Up: St James's being held? - **A:** Art Class Meet Up: St James's takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 8 Bennet St, 8 Bennet Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Art Class Meet Up: St James's? - **A:** Art Class Meet Up: St James's is organized by Connecting Curious Minds. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Art Class Meet Up: St James's is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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