Learn oil-paint-on-glass animation in this masterclass BAFTA-shortlisted, award-winning artist-educator-animator Oscar Wyndham Lewis. 

En route to completing your own animated loops, you will:

• Be introduced to seminal works exemplifying the oil-paint-on-glass animation technique

• Learn general principles of animation practice and those specific to oil-paint-on-glass

• Gain greater proficiency in animating and learn best practice with animation apps, with a step-by-step approach to instruction drawing on intuition and creativity

• Learn mark making specific to oil painting on glass panels, including ‘moving’ the paint to engender movement

• Bring to bear and share individual techniques/methods in oil painting or animating, embedding skills and proficiencies that lend themselves to moving-image making using oil paints on glass 

This experience is part of Recorder - our latest moving-image production - and brought to you in partnership with Crystal Palace Artists' Open House 2025.

As a bonus, all participants will have the option of their work being included in the film, gaining both a film credit and experience with the production process.

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Everything will be provided, just bring your smart phone.

Any animation phone app is fine, with a tutorial on how to use it included.

All levels of experience with painting and animation are welcome and encouraged.

All ages are also welcome. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult (parent/guardian) who is participating (with their own ticket) or observing (happy to sit aside from the session in the same space).

Refreshments will be included for the break, but feel free to bring a packed lunch. Refreshments will be included for the break, but feel free to bring a packed lunch. There are also innumerable local cafés and shops.

Aprons and gloves will be provided, but dress for the occasion. Oil paints are fun but leave a forever impression on clothes.

£75

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Life drawing for the soul.

We’re thrilled to be delivering Bare Life Drawing’s life drawing hour at this year’s KataKata Freedom Festival.

The KataKata Festival is an inclusive, accessible community event in Brixton, South London celebrating disabled and neuro-divergent creatives through live music, workshops and a host of local vendors. The festival is hosted by KataKata, a Black-owned community hub passionate about advocating for inclusive, joyous spaces for the Disabled and Neuro-divergent Community.

The one-day event runs from 2 - 11 pm -

THE PEACEFUL CHAPTER, 2 - 5pm: A quieter, less busy part of the day with limited tickets and including relaxed creative workshops and acoustic artists. Catered towards who prefer quieter spaces and relaxing environments.

THE PARTY CHAPTER, 5 - 11pm: Live performances from local artists, more creative workshops and speakers building up to party vibes, including DJ's and a silent disco.

The life drawing hour occurs at the start of The Party Chapter, with all levels of ability and accessibility needs welcome.

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Drawing materials, paper and boards are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

All ages are welcome. The model will be semi-clothed.

A BSL interpreter will be available on the day.

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