Sgraffito Still Life Workshop

Paint, scratch, and pattern your way to a bold, decorative still life in London.



2 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests       £45

Draw your still life

Draw Your Still Life

Settle in and get ready to create. Draw a simple composition from an object or reference, with guidance on hand if you need it.


Build up colour

Build Up Colour

Paint your background and still life in bold, contrasting layers to make it truly unique.


Scratch into the surface

Scratch Into the Surface

Use sgraffito techniques to reveal colour underneath and add pattern, texture and decorative detail.


Create your finished artwork

Create Your Finished Artwork

Bring everything together into a richly patterned, colourful still life -- ready to take home and cherish.


Explore the playful technique of sgraffito in London while creating a bold and decorative still life. You’ll begin by drawing a simple still-life composition, then build up layers of colour using oil pastels and paint. You’ll scratch and draw back into the surface to reveal contrasting colours underneath, adding pattern, texture, and decorative details as you go.
The focus is on experimenting rather than achieving a perfect drawing, so the workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as anyone who simply enjoys making art. Simple visual references will be available for inspiration.
Each session is limited to six people, keeping the atmosphere relaxed, friendly, and personal. Come on your own or with a friend, enjoy a drink and some snacks, and spend an evening switching off and making something colourful.

Upcoming dates for Sgraffito Still Life Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 10 Oct 2026, 7:13am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 12 Nov 2026 and 12 Nov 2026.

  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm
What you'll get
  • All art materials are provided, together with a drink and snacks.
  • You’ll leave with your own finished sgraffito still-life artwork, an introduction to this wonderfully tactile technique and plenty of ideas for how to continue experimenting with it at home.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Location

Pentney Road, London

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Justine Formentelli
Justine Formentelli

5.0 (1)
female Women-owned

My name is Justine and my passion is to connect with people through art and to share the joy of creating.
I have been a professional artist for 20 years, mainly painting but also exploring printmaking, sculpture, and recently ceramics.
I started to teach workshops 14 years ago and the goal has always been to reconnect participants with the joy of play and experimentation and to provide a moment of creative mindfulness.
Inspired mostly by Nature and Abstraction, I will lead you in an exploration of patterns, textures, lines, and colors using different techniques such as drawing mono prints, lino foam prints, watercolor, cut-outs, and collage.
Let’s have fun!

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