This summer, Marble Arch BID is bringing colour, creativity and connection to Marble Arch with Marble Arts Week, a free series of beginner-friendly art workshops taking place from 21 to 25 July 2025 at Hypha Studios, just two minutes from Marble Arch station.
Looking for a new way to unwind during your lunch break or after work? Join us for a hands-on, uplifting hour of art and creativity, led by professional artists from Crafting Joy, a London-based creative studio specialising in art and craft workshops that bring people together through joyful, hands-on experiences. All sessions are suitable for beginners, with materials provided.
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or rediscovering your creative spark, you’ll explore a new style or technique each session, from Pop Art and Impressionism to watercolours and Cubism, with Marble Arch as your inspiration. Every participant will leave with their own finished artwork to keep or gift or display.
All sessions are suitable for beginners and free to attend, but places are limited. Advance booking is essential.
Taking part in all four days of Marble Arts Week was a truly enriching experience — each session offered something unique, creative, and welcoming. A big thank you to Marble Arch BID for bringing art and joy to the heart of the neighbourhood. I really appreciated the opportunity to relax, meet new people, and explore different forms of art after work!
Liz Ho, Maxx Marketing
What's On
Each session lasts one hour, please arrive 15 minutes before your session starts.
For the 5.30pm evening sessions, you’re welcome to bring your own drinks, but please note no glassware will be provided.
All art materials will be provided, with no experience necessary.
Monday 21 July
- 5.30pm – 6.30pm Pop Art Marble Arch: Think Warhol meets London landmark. Participants design bold, graphic pieces using vivid colours, outlines, and repetition.
Tuesday 22 July
- 12.30pm – 1.30pm Watercolour Whimsy: Participants will learn how to use watercolours to create a soft, dreamlike rendering of Marble Arch. This session includes tips on layering, blending and using resist techniques.
- 5.30pm – 6.30pm Marble Arch in Shadow & Shape: In this gentle, sensory-friendly session, participants will explore the form and feel of Marble Arch using charcoal — a soft, expressive medium ideal for all abilities.
Wednesday 23 July
- 12.30pm – 1.30pm Cubist Marble Arch: Explore abstract forms and fractured perspectives, inspired by Picasso and Braque. Participants reimagine the arch using geometric breakdowns and coloured pencil or collage.
- 5.30pm – 6.30pm Impressionism at the Arch: Create a light-filled, expressive interpretation using dabs and strokes of colour. Think Monet in Marble Arch. Participants will use acrylics or oils on canvas boards.
Thursday 24 July
- 12.30pm – 1.30pm Marble Arch in the Style of Van Gogh: A guided acrylic session focusing on brushstroke movement and emotion. Participants will paint the arch as if seen through Van Gogh’s eyes.
- 5.30pm – 6.30pm Night at the Arch: Mixed Media Glow: Create a moody or magical nighttime version of Marble Arch using acrylic and neon paint to explore light, shadow, and urban atmosphere.
Community Art Sessions
Alongside our public workshops, we are proud to be hosting a series of community art sessions on Monday 21 July and Friday 25 July as part of Marble Arts Week. These include a creative session for local primary school children and an afternoon session with participants from LDN London, a charity which supports adults and children with learning disabilities. These dedicated sessions reflect our commitment to ensuring that art is accessible, inclusive and a source of joy for people of all ages and abilities.
Marble Arch has served as a backdrop for many famous works of art, and with the recent completion of its restoration, we are delighted to be working with Hypha Studios to host Marble Arts Week. These sessions will allow us to bring people who work, live and study in the area together through a joyful, hands-on experience, to help people unwind and learn a new skill.
Kay Buxton, Chief Executive, Marble Arch London BID
