FLOWERS LATES 2025
14 February, 28 February, 14 March, 28 March, 11 April, 2 May
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This spring, join us for art after dark!
On selected Fridays, Saatchi Gallery LATES will offer workshops, guided classes and creative activations along with access to all two floors and nine major gallery spaces of FLOWERS – FLORA IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE; featuring large-scale installations, original art, photography, fashion, archival objects and graphic design.
LATES tickets include:
- Entry to FLOWERS – FLORA IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE
- Entry to all current Ground Floor Shows
- Bar open to 8:30pm
- Drawing classes, workshops and creative activations, with basic materials and guidance from the Learning Team provided, plus special guests
Dates and details below:
28 February: Garden to Garment
Tattooed Life Drawing with our Learning Team
For this session, tattooed models Musa and Aura will show off their amazing body art for participants to respond to through drawing. These poses will be held for both short and long periods, with direction and support provided by the Saatchi Gallery Learning team. Open to all levels, materials will be provided for those attending.
Susan Beech: A Petal Unfolds – Paper Flower Making Workshop
Susan Beech is a paper artist and founder of A Petal Unfolds, specialising in the making of paper flowers and botanicals. In this drop-in paper flower workshop, you will explore working with premium crepe paper and be guided by Susan through some of the techniques of making your own beautiful paper poppy. These unique pieces will be cut, intricately manipulated, folded, cut and stretched to create realistic, complex botanical forms, encompassing the gestures and essence of the plant’s individuality.
Scentschool™ by Floral Street
Join British independent and sustainable brand Floral Street fragrances for a Scentschool™ masterclass with Founder Michelle Feeney. During the session you will learn fun-facts about their fine fragrances, explore the science behind the scents and smell sustainably sourced hero ingredients. All in a fun-filled Floral Street way and powered by flowers.
Bar
Kindly supported by NEAT and generously stocked with Diviners Distillery Outlier Gin, Fortified White Vermouth, The Pathfinder and 40FT Brewery.
14 March: Awakening the Senses
Using Our Senses: Draw to Explore
In this workshop participants will move away from representation, engaging in painting and drawing to connect with their surroundings. The session begins with guided drawing to breathing, before moving to produce small paintings in response to sound, smell and touch. It will culminate in a large-scale group collaborative drawing on a giant roll of paper. The workshop is drop-in and all materials are provided.
Wire & Wildflowers
Join Leanne Tiley from Wire & Wildflowers for a relaxed workshop where you’ll create your own wire flower. Taking inspiration from your surroundings of FLOWERS, you will be guided in the process whilst having the freedom to choose colours and design. Leanne will support you throughout, and for those looking for a challenge, help you add your name to your personalised piece of art. All materials are provided for you to create and take home a unique flower made by you.
28 March: Pop Art & Printmaking – A Spring Celebration
11 April: Beyond the Bloom
2 May: Botanical Bodies
Themes and activities will include Valentine’s Day love letter writing, a LFW-inspired block printing workshop, Pop Art printmaking sessions, costumed life-drawing, and a tarot card reading class. Check back soon for more info!