We’re excited to kick off a brand-new series of Sunday Sessions with award-winning Artist, Curtis Holder!

Curtis’s work is intricate, delicate and soulful beyond words, and through it comes rhythms and observations beyond and beneath what even his sitters can see. If you’ve seen him on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, or in any other context, then you’ll know that - as well as his exceptional artistic talent and vision - he has the most incredible energy and power to connect. Trust us - this session will leave you high for weeks!

Curtis at the National Portrait Gallery, beside his portrait of Dame Judi Dench (2023)

In the first half of this session we’ll be chatting to Curtis about his past, recent and future work - including his residency at the National Theatre and Leeds Art Gallery. We’ll also delve into his motivations, his approach, his backstory and - without doubt - his thoughts on the personal and social impact of drawing.

Once we’re all talked out, we’ll tackle a challenge set by Curtis then spend the last hour sketching each other - drawing 8 minute poses/portraits of as many volunteers from the group as we can!

Tickets offered on a sliding scale - £0, £5, £10, £15. Pay what/if you can.
You’ll receive the Zoom link on the day of the event.

Sure, Curtis has done some slightly more high profile gigs, but some of us will remember him well for his appearance at our 2022 SKETCHFEST!