Online Art School «Artefacto»
28-30 November 2025
Artefacto London Festival
Workshop Series
Join a 3-day series of exclusive watercolor workshops with 5 world-class masters – live in Central London or online from your location. Make up to 5 paintings, connect with top artists, and receive their feedback!
Only 1 place left
28-30 November 2025
Artefacto London Festival
Workshop Series
Join a 3-day series of exclusive watercolor workshops with 5 world-class masters – live in Central London or online from your location. Make up to 5 paintings, connect with top artists, and receive their feedback!
Only 1 place left
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Discover Artefacto London Fest 2025
Event
schedule
Check out the full event timeline, day-by-day activities, and special sessions.
You can also download the schedule as a PDF.
Top-tier workshop instructors
Meet the professional artists who will lead the workshops in London.
Get to know their stories, and what they’ll teach.
Ways
to join
Explore ticket options and choose the plan that suits you best.
Early registration gives you the best price.
Event venue
CasildART Gallery – a warm, modern art space in the heart of London.
- Just a 7-minute walk from Marble Arch station
- Located in charming Connaught Village, surrounded by independent shops and cafes
Event schedule (changes are possible)
GMT + 1
Each workshop is limited to 16 participants for personal attention.
Day 1. 28 November (Friday):
16:00 – 16:30: Guest Gathering
16:30 – 17:00: Official Artefacto London Festival Opening
17:00 – 19:00: Live Demo by Konstantin Sterkhov: “Portrait”
Day 1. 28 November (Friday):
16:00 – 16:30: Guest Gathering
16:30 – 17:00: Official Artefacto London Festival Opening
17:00 – 19:00: Live Demo by Konstantin Sterkhov: “Portrait”
Day 2 29 November (Saturday):
10:00 – 13:30: Workshop by Vicente García Fuentes: “Icelandic landscapes”
14:00 – 17:30: Workshop by Paul Talbot-Greaves: “Tonal Solutions in Landscape”
Day 3 30 November (Sunday):
10:00 – 13:30: Workshop by Prasad Beaven: “Loosen Yourself in Landscape”
14:00 – 17:30: Workshop by Ian McManus: “Atmosphere in Cityscape”
18:00 – 19:30: Awards Ceremony, Networking & Informal Celebration
19:30: Festival Closing
Featured artists
IAN MCMANUS
PRASAD BEAVEN
VICENTE GARCÍA FUENTES
PAUL TALBOT-GREAVES
Who is this event for?
This is a must-attend workshop series for anyone who:
Studies online with Artefacto and wants to take their learning to the next level – live and in person
Lives in the UK or nearby and doesn’t want to miss a rare watercolor event
Has always dreamed of visiting London and being part of an amazing art experience
Can’t attend in person but wants access to workshops by top watercolor masters and members of the Royal Academy of Painters in Watercolour
Why join us?
Learn live from internationally recognized watercolor masters – whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist.
Connect with fellow Artefacto students and make new friends
Immerse yourself in a vibrant creative atmosphere
Improve your painting through hands-on techniques, direct feedback, and expert guidance
Leave fear and self-doubt behind and create with confidence
Hosted by world-reknown artist
Konstantin Sterkhov
"Watercolor brings people together. At this event, you'll meet some of the greatest talents in the field – including artists from the Royal Academy of Painters in Watercolour. Each master brings a unique focus, and you’ll be able to take the best from each to elevate your own art. Join us to recharge your creative spirit and reach new heights."
- An artist with over 30 years of painting experience and 20 years of teaching practice.
- A participant of оver 200 international and 10 solo exhibitions, member of the jury for various international competitions, including “Fabriano”.
- His paintings are placed in museums, private and corporate collections worldwide.
- A participant of such prestigious international exhibitions as “World Watercolor Masters”, “Watercolor Masters”, “Fabriano”, “Royal Institute of Painters and Watercolour”, “Reinterpretation”.
- A brand ambassador of the leading producers of art materials (Daniel Smith, Roubloff).
- A member of the Watercolor Society of Finland.
Examples of Konstantin's work
Workshop Details
Each workshop is limited to 16 participants for personal attention.
Workshop by Ian McManus “Atmosphere in cityscape”
Only 1 place left
- Learn how mastering edges can create atmosphere and mood in your painting.
- Use shape size strategically to build convincing depth and space.
- Understand the power of connecting shapes to unify your composition and guide the eye.
- Discover how strong composition techniques direct viewers naturally to the focal point.
Workshop by Prasad Beaven “Loosen yourself in landscape”
Only 1 place left
- Learn to simplify complex scenes by breaking them down into bold, manageable shapes.
- Master value control — using light and shadow to create depth and lead the viewer’s eye.
- Create powerful compositions with a clear focal point, using contrast and subtle detail.
- Experiment with texture tools like palette knives and tissue to add dynamic highlights and surface interest.
Workshop by Vicente García Fuentes “Icelandic landscapes”
Sold out in person – online spots available!
- Master the expressive wet-on-wet watercolour technique for soft edges and flowing colour.
- Learn to paint light, shadow, and atmosphere — from glowing skies to shimmering water.
- Discover how to create texture and mood that make your landscapes feel truly alive.
- Be gently guided, step by step, in a process that’s intuitive, emotional, and freeing.
Workshop by Paul Talbot-Greaves “Tonal solutions in landscape”
Sold out in person – online spots available!
- Understand the key differences between tone and value — and why both matter in painting.
- Explore how tone and value work together to create depth, contrast, and atmosphere.
- Learn simple, effective color mixing formulas to produce convincing light effects.
- Gain the skills to make your paintings more expressive and realistic with just a few adjustments.
Firsthand from the Artists
- Professional landscape painter working in watercolour, oil, and acrylics.
- His work is inspired by the moors and hills of West Yorkshire and beyond.
- Member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and President of the Halifax Art Society.
- Author of four books on watercolour and a regular contributor to The Artist magazine.
- Award-winner at Holmfirth Artweek and Patchings Festival.
- With over 25 years of teaching experience, his workshops and demonstrations are highly sought after.
- Vicente is a Spanish watercolor painter who specializes in painting sky and northern landscapes.
- He has participated in numerous international exhibitions in Iceland, the USA, China, Italy, India, France and etc.
- Vicente has been teaching for many years. He has given watercolor courses all around the globe! For example, in Norway, Iceland, Spain, etc.
- A Member of the IWS Spain.
- Prasad is a practicing artist mainly interested in the medium of watercolor and ink
- His childhood spent in the foothills of the Himalayas has made a big impression on his character and interests
- Greatly inspired by Nature, he seeks to discover and express its many moods
- A recent graduate of the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, Prasad was exposed to a range of art forms and cultures including Indian Miniature, Persian painting, Geometry, Icon painting, and Chinese Landscape painting
- This rich and diverse experience has helped instill within him a deep appreciation for traditional as well as contemporary art
- Through this course Prasad had the opportunity to meet Prince Charles, and they discussed their shared interest in watercolor
- Prasad also won the Ciclitira Prize, through which his works will be hung in the prestigious Saatchi Gallery
- Acclaimed British watercolorist with 30+ years of teaching experience
- Member of the Institute of East Anglian Artists (IEA)
- Renowned for turning chaotic street views into bold, expressive compositions
- Teaches popular in-person and online workshops across the UK and Europe
- Creator of the DVD "One Hour Watercolors" – focused on fresh, confident, fast painting
- Multiple solo exhibitions across the UK
- Known for his unique ability to simplify architecture, cars, and figures while maintaining visual power
- Believes in making expressive painting accessible: “You’ll be surprised at what you’re capable of with the right guidance”
We offer different plans
Offline Workshop
access in London
4 workshops in London
4 live Workshops with 4 famous watercolor masters in London (3,5 hours each, 14 hours in total)
- Direct individual feedback on your 4 paintings from 4 masters
- 4 coffee breaks
- 4 Certificates in paper
- Private WhatsApp chat for workshop participants and a coordinator of the event
- Informal in person communication with master artist and fellow students
- Recordings from 4 live workshops in Full HD with a life time access (5-6 h in total)
- 1 coupon* for an online course of your choice in the “Standard” plan
- Bonus: 100 ArtiCoins
- Exclusive Bonus: Live participation + recording of a demo by K.Sterkhov in London on 28.11.2025
- Exclusive Bonus: 4 recorded lessons (or Zoom classes) from 4 workshop masters
*Your bonus includes one online watercolor course of your choice from a specially selected list — featuring only the artists participating in the Artefacto London Festival.
SOLD OUT
Offline Workshop
access in London
select 1 out of 4
Live Workshop with a famous watercolor master in London (about 3,5 hours)
- Direct individual feedback on your painting from a master
- A coffee break
- Certificate in paper
- Private WhatsApp chat for workshop participants and a coordinator of the event
- Informal in person communication with master artist and fellow students
- Recorded demo from a live workshop in Full HD with a lifetime access
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
- Exclusive Bonus: Live participation + recording of a demo by K.Sterkhov in London on 28.11.2025
- Exclusive Bonus: 1 recorded lesson (or Zoom) from a workshop master
Full online access
Online access to 4 live Workshop with 4 famous watercolor masters in London (4-5 h in total)
- Recordings from 4 live workshops in Full HD with a life time access (5-6 h in total)
- Access to the Artefacto students' chat
- Digital Certificate
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
- Exclusive Bonus: Online access to a demo by K.Sterkhov in London on 28.11.2025 + recording
✔️ Buy a single online workshop – check with our sales team for details
Bonus for all who purchased full online access
4 recorded lessons
Value: $/€ 120
1) "Proportions of the figure" with Konstantin Sterkhov
2) "Watercolor with Three Marks – Structure, Focus, Atmosphere" with Ian McManus
3) "Skies in watercolor" with Vicente Garcia Fuentes
4) "Different forms of light and shadow" with Prasad Beaven
How the Online Format Works?
Can’t join us in person? We’ve made it easy to experience the Artefacto Festival wherever you are in the world – live or on your own time.
🛒 Step 1:
Get Access
As soon as you register, you'll unlock the Festival training area in your Artefacto account — everything you need in one place.
📺 Step 2:
Watch Live
On the day of the event, a livestream link will appear inside your training. We’ll also send you an email reminder, so you won’t miss a moment. Expect high-quality broadcasts of all four workshops — as if you were right there with us.
You can ask the artists questions online in writing
📼 Step 3:
Watch Anytime
After the Festival, all recordings will remain in your training — yours to keep forever.
Can’t join live? No worries. Watch when it suits you.
✨ It’s more than a livestream. It’s a front-row seat. A lifelong archive. And a chance to learn from master artists — wherever you are ✨
What’s not included
Please note, the ticket price does not include:
- Travel and accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Art materials
- Meals unless otherwise stated
Refund policy
1. If you notify us 2 months or more in advance, you will receive a refund minus the payment system's transaction fee.
2. If you notify us less than 1 month in advance, you will receive a 50% refund.
3. If you notify us later than 1 month before the event, no refund will be issued.
*These conditions apply to in person participation.
Live workshops of our artists
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