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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Charcoal drawing workshop
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2 hours
West Drayton
1 to 10 guests
£30
What you'll do
Workshop with Gabby GrahamStep into a quietly expressive afternoon of charcoal exploration, guided by art practitioner Gabby Graham. This workshop invites you to slow down, loosen up, and rediscover the pleasure of mark-making through the tactile richness of willow and condensed charcoal. We begin gently, warming the hand and eye with free, intuitive gestures on generous sheets of butcher's paper. These early marks are playful, exploratory, and gloriously unprecious—an invitation to let the charcoal speak before you try to tame it. As the session unfolds, you’ll move towards developing a more intentional composition, working on beautifully heavy, high-quality cartridge paper in A2 or A1 scale. With Gabby’s thoughtful guidance, you’ll build depth, contrast, and confidence, allowing your piece to grow into something bold, expressive, and—quite possibly—splendid. Whether you’re new to charcoal or returning to an old love, this workshop offers space to experiment, expand, and enjoy the meditative rhythm of drawing.Please note: This class needs 7 people to run. If minimum ticket sales are not reached the workshop may be cancelled/rescheduled.
What you'll get
You'll go home with new skills and artwork of which to be proud.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
All materials are provided.
Location
Southlands Arts Centre, 75 The Green, West Drayton UB7 7PW
We have free parking. We are ten minutes walk from West Drayton on the Elizabeth Line
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Recent reviews of Marks That Matter: Charcoal Drawing Workshop
- 5/5 from Jayne Towndrow, attended May 2026: This is the second time I’ve done this workshop. I loved it so much the first time I booked again. And it didn’t disappoint. The tutor, Gabby, is absolutely lovely, very encouraging and creates a really super relaxed atmosphere. You don’t need to be able to draw that’s why I love it. You’re literally making marks and when you’ve made the marks, you end up with a picture. Nothing needs changing, but if it was longer, I wouldn’t mind. Can’t believe how excited I feel about charcoal.
- 4/5 from Melanie O, attended May 2026: Teacher easy to follow. Used music to help movement on the page. I like that the Teacher gave tips and showed examples.
- 5/5 from Sue Williams, attended Mar 2026: This class was amazing. I am a complete beginner but was allowed to play with the craft tools & experiment with my own marks. By my 4th picture, I was more confident with my technique & went home feeling very relaxed & accomplished. Thank you Southlands for a fab afternoon.
- 5/5 from Jayne Towndrow, attended Mar 2026: I am a little biased becasue I am a fan of Southlands Arts Centre but I absolutely loved this workshop. An opportunity to play and to play on a bigger scale than I ever have previously. A medium I have never tried before. I cannot draw but didn't need to, I just needed to trust the gestural marks my body wanted to make, to trust my body and let the charcoal flow. What a super tutor, very relaxing, music to help inspiration, using the body to do art, moving the body to make art. I was new to charcoal and I know I will do more. And a very good value ticket price.
- 5/5 from Shervin Sharifi Rad, attended Mar 2026: Very lovey people and lots of opportunities to practice and play
- 5/5 from Debra Coles, attended Mar 2026: A fun afternoon, being free to make marks with no specific requirements or outcomes. The tutor was relaxed and knowledgeable and spent time with everyone in turn. Listening to music, and making art, in a wonderful old house set in amazing grounds. A perfect afternoon. Thank you Southlands.
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Southlands Arts Centre is a wonderful Queen Anne Grade 2 listed building with extensive, beautiful grounds. It is the perfect backdrop for all creative people. The Centre is used by people and groups who engage in cultural activities across the fine arts, music, photography, film, and craft design. We are well known for our exhibitions held throughout the year and attract some amazing artists (many local) who regularly exhibit their work at the Centre. We are also the home for The West London Photo Exhibition and SouthlandsLIVE.
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