Connect & Create Club - Royal Academy of Arts

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Want to tap into your creative side and sketch and stroll around London's amazing museums or galleries while meeting like-hearted people?

You've found the place!

Step into a world of culture and creativity at this Connect & Create Club!

This is facilitated by a professional Illustrator and artist Alex Quick who will guide us through the gallery sketching, strolling and learning about your creative side, an opportunity to express yourself, get mindfully present and connect with you and culture surrounding us.

This event is open for anyone, no prior drawing experience needed. Just come with your sketch book and with an open heart ready to have fun.

You will also learn about techniques of drawing. This is a fun opportunity to develop your drawing style with Alex's mentoring, for anyone wanting to get into drawing or pick up the pencils after a break! Or if you just want a new way to self-connect and connect with others. This is for you. 🎭🖌

Check out Alex’s art here: @alexquickart

This is for any humans seeking meaningful connection, deep conversations, creativity and a space to be truly seen and heard. If you’re looking to expand your circle, make new friends, and be part of a supportive community—this is your tribe!

We see you. We hear you. We've got you. 💫

• 12:30pm Gather the group with introductions and a gentle prompt related to the day's theme
• 1:00 PM Enter the museum sharp.
• 1:15PM - Sketching in the galleries, learn drawing techniques and the gallery in a relaxed way to connect with the space and your senses
• 3 PM- 4PM Closing Creative Circle around Coffee: We will gather to connect about our experiences during the event!

What to Bring

• A sketchbook (preferably a hardback one - consider this your creative journal!)
• Drawing tools (pens, pencils—whatever you like to use!)
• Any extra supplies you’d like for sketching. We will also have some pens that you can use!✨

Book your spot now for a creative and connected afternoon together. 💛

WHAT PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED WALK AND TALK CLUB BEFORE SAID:

"The art walk and talk was amazing. It was thoroughly organised. Logistics was sent a few days before hand. Women were lovely and the facilitators were kind. You didn't need to know art and just come along for a unique experince as a group. I felt a nice sisterhood energy and there was diversity in ages, race and a support for lgbt community which highlights it ethos for togetherness. So glad I went."

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"The group were very open and honest, and the walk was lovely. There was no pressure to talk if we didn’t feel like it during our circle which was great for new or shy members. "

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"It was a last minute booking for me the night before, I just thought, “hey, why not? Go for it!” It exceeded my expectations. I arrived a bit late, in a bit of a fluster, and feeling a bit drained and emotional. I left feeling completely different - my heart was full! Spent hours chatting with the lovely ladies I met, and even ended up going to the cinema with a couple of them after the walk!"

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"Lovely group with a wonderful purpose, to form connections in whatever way you are needing that particular day or time in your life. I appreciated how it felt very inclusive and personal. I will definitely be returning 😊"

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"It was genial, I loved talking to all the women whom I found very inspiring and amazing for various reasons. I was apprehensive as don't always find it easy to access my feminine softer side so often nothing labeled women only I sometimes approach with wary, but I'm happy I've done this, it was incredible being in this amazing space with amazing women. I was surprised I've opened up much more than I expected. I loved the meditative experience and oracle card sharing stories. Also the location was gorgeous. Had an absolutely beautiful time."

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