About this Event
tps://www.instagram.com/shard_o_nay/We do not instruct; instead, we invite participants to share. We believe that art connects people, and sharings improve creativity!
'Burlesque! With Shard O’Nay'
Enter Black History Month by celebrating black artistry and narrative storytelling through the medium of Burlesque!
Burlesque is a unique performance art which teases and titilates the audience with dazzlingly ostentatious costumes and a playful wink. Where life drawing relies on the artist as the silent observer, what happens when our model begins to playfully interact with us and what creativity can they tease out of us from a performance which is as much about what you don't show as what you do?
Take a step behind the velvet curtain, as you've got a front row seat to a performance like no other.
Early Masterworks welcomes anyone who wants to give life drawing a go, in a fun and relaxed environment. This session is accessible for all artistic levels.
Art Ref for this session: https://uk.pinterest.com/earlymasterworkslifeDrawing/burlesque-with-shard-onay-by-ethan-and-jasmine/
Life Drawing Ref: https://uk.pinterest.com/earlymasterworkslifeDrawing/life-drawing/
Past Event Photos: https://uk.pinterest.com/earlymasterworkslifeDrawing/life-drawing-london-earlymasterworkscom/
Cover image credit: https://www.instagram.com/shard_o_nay/
Model:
International burlesque artist, host, life model and producer, Shard O'Nay is setting stages ablaze from Barcelona to Croatia to Liverpool to South London, leaving trails of audiences dazzled by her presence.
Passionate about championing black and global majority talent both on and off stage, she is the mastermind behind Powerhauss Cabaret Collective.
Labeled ‘one to watch,’ Shard O’Nay captures the audience with her story telling. Much like her name, she’s intoxicating—her moves will leave you utterly spellbound.
More about your muse here: https://www.instagram.com/shard_o_nay/
About the Guest Host:
Ethan is a Care Team Leader who likes to create in his free time. As an amateur creative he joined Early Masterworks last summer as a way of building in a regular art practice into his schedule. He appreciates the community that Early Masterworks brings which pushes him to keep trying new artistic directions.
Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_laure/
Jasmine is an Early Masterworks veteran who enjoys creative pursuits in her downtime. She enjoys the relaxed atmosphere of the group and the shared passion for art. When she's not hosting events she is looking for the next creative activity to enjoy from lino workshops to pottery painting.
Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/jasminechinasamy/
About :
Our popular life drawing sessions have different themes every month. Please check and https://linktr.ee/earlymasterworks for details.
We create a welcoming and warm environment for all backgrounds, demographics, and skill levels at this creative social life drawing event to meet, drink, draw, and create! We do not instruct; instead, we invite participants to share. We believe that art connects people, and sharings improve creativity!
We host weekly themed untutored gatherings at a variety of one-of-a-kind places in London. You may have also heard of us because of the work we have done with the National Gallery, Open House Festival London, SOHO HOUSE, Urbanism/Architecture Bi-City Biennale (UABB), The European Biennial of Contemporary Art and more.
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This is the room we will be painting in ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Photography and Filming take place during workshops and gallery opening times. Please let us know if you do not want to be on film. All material captured is used for either our social media or future promotion.
Firepit is a unique space, we have a gallery of beautiful and relevant art, artist studio spaces and a community event space. We are holding the event in the Red Room, pictured above.
How to get here:
The nearest tube is North Greenwich on the Jubilee line. We are a 5 minute walk from here, located right by the Thames Clipper stop. We are on google maps. Search for Firepit Art Gallery, London
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We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) & we run as a not-for-profit. In our space we have a beautiful art gallery and artists studios. We run many workshops and events, for both our local community and the general public.
As a CIC, we are committed to reinvesting our profits back into the community, ensuring sustainable and lasting impact. Join us in building a healthier, more vibrant neighbourhood, where the power of creativity becomes a catalyst for positive transformation and well-being for all.
Event venue & nearby stays
Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC, 10 Cutter Lane, London, United Kingdom
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