19 — 22 November 2026
Artefacto London Festival
- Six world-class watercolor masters
- Three days of live painting
- One gallery in central London
Exhibition · Workshop Series · Live Streams
DISCOVER ARTEFACTO LONDON FEST 2026
LET'S GET ACQUAINTED
SEE HOW THE FESTIVAL UNFOLDED
London 2025. The first time Artefacto students exhibited alongside world — class masters
EXHIBITION
Your paintings on a gallery wall in central London
Artefacto London Exhibition 19-22 November 2026 · Indra Gallery, London
A juried exhibition open to Artefacto students. Your work alongside paintings by the masters who taught you
EVENT VENUE
New gallery. Central London
Indra Gallery Old Street - spacious and modern
Near Shoreditch and Liverpool Street
Just a 3-minute walk from Old town station
EVENT SCHEDULE
Four days. Six workshops. One opening you won’t forget
Day 1
Thursday 19 November
Exhibition Opening. Free entry
Curator-led exhibition tour
Art networking
Day 2
Friday 20 November
Morning: Prasad Beaven, «Painting with Intention: Capturing the Essence of a Scene»
Afternoon: Konstantin Sterkhov "Wet-in-wet Approach in Painting Animals"
Day 3
Saturday 21 November
Morning: Alex Hillkurtz "Secret topic"
Afternoon: Joe Dowden, "Landscape featuring water"
Day 4
Sunday 22 November
Morning: Ian McManus, «What, When and Why: Painting Greens, Buildings and Boats»
Afternoon: Paul Talbot-Greaves, «Winter Scenes Are Not Just White»
FEATURED ARTISTS
Six masters
Six ways to see watercolor
Konstantin Sterkhov
@sterkhovart • 77.7K followers
30+ years painting
20+ years teaching
200+ international exhibitions
Repin Academy graduate
Jury member at Fabriano in Acquerello
Permanent museum collections in Italy, Mexico, Finland, Russia
Daniel Smith and Roubloff brand ambassador
Workshop: "Wet-in-wet Approach in Painting Animals" Friday 20 November, afternoon
Alex Hillkurtz
@hillkurtz • 124K followers
Watercolor artist based in Paris
Former Hollywood storyboard artist (Argo, Almost Famous)
Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society
Member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours. Daniel Smith brand ambassador
Workshop: "Secret Topic" Saturday 21 November, morning
Paul Talbot — Greaves
Professional landscape painter
Member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours
Author of four books on watercolor. 25+ years of teaching experience
Workshop: «Winter Scenes Are Not Just White» Sunday 22 November, afternoon
Joe Dowden
British watercolor artist
35+ years painting landscapes, seascapes, and water
Exhibited at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour, Fabriano in Acquerello
Author of several watercolor books
International competition judge
Workshop: "Landscape featuring water" Saturday 21 November, afternoon
Ian McManus
British watercolorist with 30+ years of teaching experience
Member of the Institute of East Anglian Artists
Known for bold, expressive compositions from chaotic street views
Workshop: «What, When and Why: Painting Greens, Buildings and Boats» Sunday 22 November, morning
Prasad Beaven
Watercolor and ink artist
Graduate of the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts
Winner of the Ciclitira Prize (Saatchi Gallery)
Childhood in the Himalayas shaped his approach to nature
Workshop: «Painting with Intention: Capturing the Essence of a Scene» Friday 20 November, morning
IS THIS FOR YOU?
Three days, one question: what would change if you were in the room?
Three days in the same room. Same passion. Same gallery
A live workshop shows what months of videos haven't. Brush pressure, water ratio, timing. Up close
Central London. Three days. Six masters in one gallery
Combine your trip with three days of painting alongside masters you admire
Join the live stream from your studio or watch the high-resolution recordings later. Lifetime access
FIRSTHAND FROM THE ARTISTS
Hear it from the masters themselves
HOSTED BY
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» — Konstantin Sterkhov
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN
Full offline access:
6 workshops in London
- 6 live Workshops with 6 famous watercolor masters in London (4 hours each, 24 hours in total)
- Direct individual feedback on your 6 paintings from 6 masters
- 6 coffee breaks
- 6 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 6 live workshops in Full HD with a life time access (6-7 h in total)
- 1 coupon for an online course of your choice in the «Standard» plan
- Bonus: 120 ArtiCoins
- Workshop «An Easy Way to Sketch People: Mannequin Technique» with K.Sterkhov
- 6 recorded lessons (or Zoom classes) from 5 workshop masters
Offline Workshop access in London
Select 1 out of 6
- 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 life time access
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
- Workshop «An Easy Way to Sketch People: Mannequin Technique» with K.Sterkhov
- 1 recorded lesson (or Zoom) from a workshop master
Full online access
- Online access to 6 live Workshop with 6 famous watercolor masters in London (6-7 h in total)
- Recordings from 6 live workshops in Full HD with life time access (6-7 h in total)
- Access to the Artefacto students’ chat
- Digital Certificate
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
- Workshop «An Easy Way to Sketch People: Mannequin Technique» with K.Sterkhov
The more workshops you buy in London, the lower the price per workshop becomes
100€ per workshop, if you join 1 workshop
95€ per workshop, if you join 2 workshops
93€ per workshop, if you join 3 workshops
80€ per workshop, if you join 4 or 5 workshops
75€ per workshop, if you join all 6 workshops!
Limited enrollment
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
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