Shuttle bus (Sat Only)
Studio TourS
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Danny Lane — Storytelling Studio Tour - ‘It is not designed, it happens’
SAT 16 Sept — 2pm
Danny Lane Studio - Ground Floor
19 Hythe Rd, NW10 6RT
Get Me There ➔Not every day does one get a glimpse into one of West London's most treasured sculpture studios. This is a unique chance to not only get an intimate tour of Lane’s extraordinary workshop but also hear the stories from Lane himself about the materials that bring his work to life. Not to be missed!
Danny Lane is an American artist who is internationally celebrated for his large-scale public artwork.
You can find his work at the Victoria & Albert Museum, Microsoft, Rolex UK, and British Airport Authority…
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to not only get an intimate tour of Lane’s extraordinary workshop and see NEW and historically completed works but also hear the stories from Lane himself about the anarchy of love+material+process as cause and core to his ‘finished’ artwork.
FREE event
SAT 16 2pm - SOLD OUT
SUN 17 2pm - No need to book, but do arrive in plenty of time to secure a spot - numbers are limited.
Workshops
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Family Fun Workshop - Funky String Art
SAT 16 Sept
Drop in between 12pm - 5pm
Sessions start every 30minACAVA Studios
17 - 19 Hythe Rd, NW10 6RT
Get Me There ➔Funky String Art is a fun creative activity for all ages. Learn a new skill and take home something beautiful!
This is a super fun activity for all ages. From basic string art to indicate pieces we guarantee each participant will feel a real sense of accomplishment no matter if you’re 4yrs or 14yrs! Suitable for 3yrs plus.
No booking required, just drop in
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Make A Mark with Miranda Donovan - A Public Creative Collaboration
SAT 16 Sept
Drop in between 1pm - 5pmACAVA Studios
17 - 19 Hythe Rd, NW10 6RT
Get Me There ➔Here is a unique chance for you to collaborate with celebrated painter Miranda Donovan. You will be encouraged to make your mark in whichever way you like on a canvas together with Miranda for a truly collaborative experience!
No booking required, just drop in
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How To Paint A Portrait - Christos Tsimaris
SAT 16 Sept — 3pm
ACAVA Studios
17 - 19 Hythe Rd, NW10 6RT
Get Me There ➔Ever wondered how it’s really done? This is a brilliant opportunity to watch and hear how an accomplished portrait painter approaches his work with a live portrait demo and chat!
Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year Finalist 2021 Christos Tsimaris will be conducting a live portrait in oils or charcoal. During the demonstration, he will explain his process and the importance of drawing in his practice.
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Family Gel Plate Workshops - Renata Fernandez
SUN 17 Sept
Drop in between 2pm - 4pmACAVA Studios
17 - 19 Hythe Rd, NW10 6RT
Get Me There ➔Learn a new creative skill - Gel plates! This is a fun and easy activity and a new skill that you can develop at home it can be as simple or intricate as you like. Learn from one of our most colourful and imaginative artists Renata Fernandez. Warning - serious fun alert!
No booking required, just drop in
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Painting and Collage Demo - Shona Elrick
SUN 17 Sept — 3pm
ACAVA Studios
17 - 19 Hythe Rd, NW10 6RT
Get Me There ➔Watch and see how words and colour can come together to build up the most mesmerising landscapes!
Shona Elrick is a Scottish artist who creates abstract landscapes by layering oil paint and painted newsprint. She is inspired by walking in Hampstead Heath and familiar walked landscapes in Scotland.
SOLD OUT
Exhibitions
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Group Exhibition — Art West Artists
SAT 16 + Sun 17 Sept — 12pm - 5pm
ACAVA Studios - Hallway
17 - 19 Hythe Rd, NW10 6RT
Get Me There ➔A curated exhibition of Artwest artists. Take your time browsing the walls of ACAVA's expansive hallway bursting with artwork from participating and guest artists.
LIVE MUSIC
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SEIL LIEN — ACOUSTIC SET
SUN 17 Sept — 4pm
ACAVA Studios
17 - 19 Hythe Rd, NW10 6RT
Get Me There ➔Seil Lien will perform a short acoustic set to close the Hythe Rd celebrations at 4pm.
Seil Lien is a painter but also a songwriter. Her songs have been featured on a national Boots ad campaign and heard on TV programs such as Ewan McGregor's Long Way Up and Wynonna Earp… You can check her out here www.seillien.com or IG @Seillien
OPEN STUDIOS - Acava
(8.2 on map)
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Miranda Donovan
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Christos Tsimaris
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Chloe Fremantle
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Peter Blegvad
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Celia Toler
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Stephen Williams
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Shona Elrick
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Seil Lien
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Renata Fernandez
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James Lawson
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Ginna Wentworth
OPEN STUDIOS - Apex House
(8.3 on map)
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Markus Blattmann
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Charles Foster-Hall
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Stephanie Legard
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Sarah Cottrell
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Peter Sheldon