About this Event
Leake Street is perhaps the most recognised urban art space in the UK today.
Since 2008, when various artists including Banksy held an exhibition there, the tunnel has transformed into a hub of creativity and expression, becoming an intrinsic part of the international graffiti and street art scene. Every day, the walls are reset and reworked by young and old, new and established artists looking to shake a spray can and join a community of like-minded movers and makers.
Directly under Waterloo station, it is a stones-throw from the city centre and plays host to all manner of creatives; from internationally recognised graffiti legends to school trippers, with musicians and dancers and locals and tourists all sharing a vibrant, ever-changing backdrop deeply rooted in a subculture broadly termed hip-hop – but so much more than that.
The Artists-in-residence can provide an intimate, tailored experience to introduce you to this scene, this tunnel, and the world of spray-can art – through specialist workshops where we give you safe and guided access to decorate the walls and learn tips and techniques for any budding or experienced artist.
No prior experience is necessary, and all abilities and are welcome - whether you've rattled spray paint before, are a seasoned artist or drew a stick man once, years ago.
Workshops are run by a collective of professionals – namely:
Atila - @atila_8t4
Beatfox - @beatfoxuk
Peter Proppa - @peterproppa
All-seeing RA - @allseeing.ra
We are a group formed individually from graffiti as a form of self-expression, and jointly as devoted teachers with a focus on self-help through artistic endeavours.
Courses are available as follows:
- From 1hr – 1.5hrs (longer sessions available upon request)
- Ages 8+
- Personal, families, corporate, larger groups all catered (maximum capacity 35 people per session)
- Prices starting from £50 per head
- Opportunities to use spray cans and freestyle, learn lettering, use stencils, design a mural etc
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided*
- All materials are provided
- Training and safety briefings start each session
- A tour of Leake Street is available upon request
* we advise you to wear clothes you don't mind getting a little paint on - or,wherever possible, bringing a change of clothes
If this sounds like the kind of thing you’d like to try, please do come and join in what promises to be a totally unique moment to push your artistic boundaries and engage in an environment created by us, for us, with community and spirit at its core.
Come light up the darkness.
Shine through paint.
Coexist.
Book your place now.
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General info: www.leakestreetarches.london/graffiti-workshops
Enquiries / special requests: [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Leake Street Arches, Leake Street, London, United Kingdom
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