Thursday Portrait Painting Club

Try something new in this portrait painting experience in London.


Seronga Art
Seronga Art
Instagram followers 5k followers

70 mins

Experience size 1 to 8 (public dates), 4 to 10

  £35 - £350 (£35 for Adult (Public); £350 for Private class)

Join Tanzanian artist Precious Seronga for a playful, maximalist self-portrait-making experience in London. We’ll start with a simple challenge: with a mirror, draw yourself without looking at the canvas.
This isn't about creating a perfect likeness. It's about seeing yourself differently and creating the most maximalist version of you. No traditional drawing skills required. No experience necessary.
What you'll do:
  • Create a blind self-portrait.
  • Use mirrors to explore your features in new ways.
  • Transform your drawing into a finished maximalist artwork.
  • Take home your own one-of-a-kind self-portrait and a free Guava Palm tote bag.

Upcoming dates for Thursday Portrait Painting Club

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 8:14pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

8 upcoming dates between 15 Oct 2026 and 3 Dec 2026.

  • Thu 15 Oct 2026, 7:30pm-8:40pm
  • Thu 22 Oct 2026, 7:30pm-8:40pm
  • Thu 29 Oct 2026, 7:30pm-8:40pm
  • Thu 5 Nov 2026, 7:30pm-8:40pm
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 7:30pm-8:40pm
  • Thu 19 Nov 2026, 7:30pm-8:40pm
  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 7:30pm-8:40pm
  • Thu 3 Dec 2026, 7:30pm-8:40pm
What you'll get
  • Your own one-of-a-kind maximalist self-portrait.
  • Acrylic paint pens.
  • Painted frame as your canvas.
  • Table mirrors for self-portraits.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, no skills required.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Location

Peckham Levels, Rye Lane, London

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Seronga Art
Seronga Art

Instagram followers 5k followers
female Women-owned

Hello! I’m a Tanzanian illustrator and the founder of Seronga Art est 2020. My practice grew out of a love for colour, pattern and storytelling, and has always been heavily influenced by my African heritage. I have delivered creative art and illustration workshops with organisations including CEF Zanzibar and The Element Project in the UK.
My workshops are designed to be playful and accessible rather than intimidating. I like giving people creative prompts and techniques that get them out of their own heads whether that's drawing without looking at the page, experimenting with mark-making or building a portrait through colour, fabric and collage.
I’m particularly interested in helping people discover their own visual language rather than teaching everyone to make the same thing. The best part is seeing how differently everyone interprets the same starting point. I also think there's something quite liberating about my approach to art: more is more! I want people to feel that they are allowed to experiment, clash colours, layer materials and make something completely their own.
My work has been featured internationally across art, design, architecture and cultural publications, including Aesthetica Magazine, The Architects’ Journal, The Art Newspaper, FAD Magazine and The Citizen Tanzania.

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