Experience an evening of creativity in the historic Braithwaite Hall!
Guided by internationally renowned artist Rachel Gadsden – who has been commissioned to create artworks for the London Paralympic Games and FIFA Women’s World Cup – you’ll enjoy a relaxed, sociable Sip & Draw session, inspired by iconic National Gallery paintings.
Together, you’ll explore the art, hear about Rachel’s creative journey, and contribute to a new collaborative piece for Croydon – a ‘Croydon Masterpiece’.
No experience needed – just bring your curiosity. Enjoy drinks, nibbles, great company and a welcoming creative atmosphere.
Date: Monday 16 January
Times: 6pm – 8pm
Tickets: £15 (available via Eventbrite)
Ages 18+. Tickets include all materials, nibbles, wine, beer and/or soft drinks.
This workshop is part of The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep in Croydon, which sees life-sized reproductions of 30 iconic paintings go on display in locations across the borough! Discover more about Art On Your Doorstep here.
About Rachel Gadsden
Rachel Gadsden is a leading British visual and performance artist and disability cultural activist who exhibits and performs her art nationally and internationally. Expressionist in approach, she creates solo exhibitions, performances and collaborative social engagement art projects with disabled, vulnerable and mainstream communities.
Her artworks are represented in private and major art collections in the UK and abroad, including HM The King’s Royal Art Collection; UK Parliament; Mandela’s Walk to Freedom, SA; Fédération Internationale de Football Association Switzerland; The National Paralympic Heritage Trust; Hyundai, South Korea and Roche, Switzerland. Rachel Gadsden has received major awards and commissions for five Paralympic Games–Beijing, London, Sochi and Brazil, Tokyo and Paris–and has undertaken four commissions for UK Parliament. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from London South Bank University in 2016.
