Notting Hill Colourful Houses: Half-Term Sketching Workshop

Explore Notting Hill’s colourful houses through drawing and watercolour in a small group.


C & Y Art House London
C & Y Art House London
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4+ years & Adults     2.5 hours Location Notting Hill Class size 1 to 12 guests   £55 - £60 (£60 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £57/guest for 2 guests, £55/guest for 3+ guests)

Explore Notting Hill

Explore Notting Hill

Discover Notting Hill’s colourful houses, doors and windows. Look closely at the shapes, patterns and architectural details that make each building unique.


Sketch from Observation

Sketch from Observation

Develop drawing skills by observing real buildings. Children learn to simplify shapes, notice details and create their own compositions without copying templates.


Add Colour and Personality

Add Colour and Personality

Experiment with colour and art materials to bring each house to life. Every child is encouraged to express their own ideas and take home a unique piece of artwork.


Discover Notting Hill through art in this half-term outdoor sketching workshop. Children will observe the area’s iconic houses, colourful doors, windows and architectural details, and develop their own artistic responses to the neighbourhood.
Workshop focus
  • Explore and observe Notting Hill’s vibrant streets and distinctive architecture.
  • Build drawing skills, observation and confidence in expressing individual ideas.
  • Work in small groups: maximum 12 children with 2–3 teachers, so guidance suits each child’s age and ability.
  • No templates to copy; children interpret what they see and create unique artwork.
Session options
  • 19 or 26 October
  • Morning: 10:30am–1:00pm
  • Afternoon: 2:30–5:00pm


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Upcoming dates for Notting Hill Colourful Houses: Half-Term Sketching Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 18 Oct 2026, 2:56pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 19 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.

  • Mon 19 Oct 2026, 10am-12:30pm
  • Mon 19 Oct 2026, 2:30pm-5pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 2:30pm-5pm
  • Mon 26 Oct 2026, 10am-12:30pm
What you'll get
  • A Notting Hill-inspired artwork to take home
  • A playful introduction to shapes, textures and composition
  • Experience with soft pastels, watercolour and other art materials
  • Younger children can explore shapes and textures with Play-Doh; older children can use acrylic paint markers
  • A chance to explore how colour expresses emotions, moods and personal ideas
  • Personal guidance from an experienced art teaching team
Knowledge required
No previous drawing or painting experience is required. It is suitable for children aged 4–14, from beginners to more experienced young artists.
What to bring
Children must be in the advertised age range. An adult must accompany each participating child; one accompanying adult may observe free of charge.
This experience could also make a thoughtful gift for a young art lover.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 4 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Serpentine North Gallery - 31 St Lukes Mews, London W11 1DF

This venue is within walking distance of Westbourne Park and Ladbroke Grove tube stations

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C & Y Art House London
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