Sonia & Robert Delaunay: Orphism

Description

  • Activity, Craft Class and Classes
  • Tickets from £50.00 - £80.00
  • Hackney
  • Over 18
  • Tue, 19th Aug 2025 @ 19:00 - 21:30
  • 19:00 - 21:30

'ORPHISM' is part a new series of abstract/expressive painting workshops for all levels of experience; lead by artist and teacher Dan Whiteson & taking place within the beautiful surrounds of Barge East's rooftop bar

As the 20th century’s first artistic ‘power couple’, Sonia and Robert Delaunay worked together to develop Orphism; an abstract painting style inspired by cubism and further shaped by colour theory, music and pure abstraction. Though short-lived, their lyrical work was highly impactful and influential at the time.

We’ll look at their Orphist period in detail, before discussing how their respective careers developed; Sonia’s into fashion and textiles, and Robert’s back toward figuration, before they reconnected with Orphism and abstraction in the 1930’s. We’ll absorb their unique use of bold colour, strong geometric forms and rhythm and harmony, before we make our own Orphist-inspired compositions.

All necessary drawing/painting materials will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own paints/surfaces should you prefer. We will be our using phones/tablets for the photographs, so please make sure you have plenty of charge, or bring a charger with you! This is a fully tutored class so no previous experience is required.

Please note the class will be taking place in the beautiful garden/rooftop space at Barge East. There will be a tent overhead, but we will be essentially working & painting outside, so do dress appropriately! We'll be using acrylic paints, which are water based and wash out of clothing, but I would recommend not getting too dressed up, or to bring an apron/change of clothes if you're worried about mess.

Unfortunately the rooftop bar is up a set of stairs, with no alternative access. Please message me directly if you have any concerns.






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Tickets/Times

Ticket Event time Cost
Workshop, materials & tuition

All materials & full tuition included

19:00 - 21:30 £50.00
2 for £80

All materials & full tuition included

19:00 - 21:30 £80.00

Location

Address

Casual riverside street food & drinks, E9 5EN

Area

Hackney

Nearest Station

Hackney Wick (Tube)

Organiser

FreeForm Life Drawing
FreeForm Life Drawing began life over a decade ago in 2011, when professional artist Dan Whiteson decided to start up a new style of life drawing class. Drawing from both his experience as a practising figurative artist and of creative education in general, he wanted to build an approach to teaching that created a sense of fearlessness and play in his students. Now collaborating with other artists and creatives to facilitate a wide range of creative workshops, FreeForm Life Drawing seeks to give everyone that attends the opportunity to engage with their own creativity in a safe, engaging & joyful way.

Venue

Barge East Gardens & Terrace

The largest heated & covered outdoor dining venues in London, the 'Barge East Gardens' is an expansion to the adjacent 125 year old Dutch Barge and award winning floating Restaurant. The edible gardens were planned and designed to offer customers a multi-sensory experience amongst the produce they grow…

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  • Written by margot

    Rating: 2

    VERIFIED

    Visited 3 weeks ago
    Has potential but the teacher talks at you the entire time, does not draw breath. Mostly about his philosophy of life not about technique or anything useful. What I thought was a relaxing night, felt stressful. The music was pretty intense too, felt like f45 for drawing. Most people just want to draw and chill.

    Reply from Sonia & Robert Delaunay: Orphism

    Hi there, thanks for your feedback. I'm sorry this class wasn't the right one for you. The session isn't designed as a traditional drawing atelier, rather an opportunity to explore working with creative freedom and more expressive approaches, and isn't really aimed for those looking to just 'draw and chill'! I'll re-read the event description to ensure that this is made as clear as possible, but it is something I do communicate quite strongly on the booking page. Thanks so much for coming along, sorry again that it wasn't the night you were hoping for, and I hope you find another class that is more to your taste! Dan
  • Written by Maggie

    Rating: 5

    VERIFIED

    Visited 3 months ago
    I thought it really challenging and fascinating. I was also exhausted at the Ned! Thanks. I’ll be back Maggie

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