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 Street 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
Prasad Beaven
Watercolor and ink artist,
Member of the Royal Institute of Painters in WatercoloursGraduate 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
Only 8 spots left
Konstantin Sterkhov
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
Only 5 spots left
Alex Hillkurtz
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
Only 6 spots left
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
Only 6 spots left
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
Multiple solo exhibitions across the UK
Workshop: «What, When and Why: Painting Greens, Buildings and Boats» Sunday 22 November, morning
Only 6 spots left
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
Only 4 spots left
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.
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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 worth $/€ 20
- 6 recorded lessons (or Zoom classes) from 5 workshop masters worth $/€ 110
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 worth $/€ 20
- 1 recorded lesson (or Zoom) from a workshop master worth $/€ 20
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 worth $/€ 20
▪️You can also Join a Particular Workshop online for 40 35 € per a workshop
The more workshops you buy in London, the lower the price per workshop becomes
120€ per workshop, if you join 1 workshop
115€ per workshop, if you join 2 workshops
110€ per workshop, if you join 3 workshops
95€ per workshop, if you join 4 or 5 workshops
90€ per workshop, if you join all 6 workshops!
Your discount will be applied at checkout.
BonusES for EVERYONE who purchased full offline access
6 recorded lessons (or Zoom classes) from 5 workshop masters
"Different Forms of Light and Shadow" with Prasad Beaven
At this session, you will see how the same reference can lead to very different solutions when fundamentals are truly understood.
The session will offer you a direction for your continued development in watercolor painting.
Value: 20 EUR - You get it for FREE
"Break Down Sunlight, Shadows, and Edges in Watercolor" with Ian McManus
What you'll see and learn:
- How shadows create form and connect separate objects into one readable composition
- How to control edges so rooftops, figures, and backgrounds sit at the right level of sharpness
- How to place figures quickly so they belong in the scene without competing with the focal point
- Why your eye can only focus on one thing at a time, and how this fact should change the way you paint
Value: 20 EUR - You get it for FREE
"Secrets of Looseness in Watercolor: Mastering Values & Layers" with Paul Talbot-Greaves
Workshop program:
Part 1 – Theory and Demonstration:- Understand how to work with values and layers instead of dealing with isolated features
- See how choosing values early shapes the entire painting
- Watch Paul’s live demonstration of a black and white value study.
Part 2 – Practice Together!
- Follow Paul step by step to paint a full-color landscape
- Learn how value decisions guide brushstrokes and color choices
Value: 20 EUR - You get it for FREE
"TOP-5 Secrets of Stunning Watercolors" with Joe Dowden
What result you will achieve at the workshop:
- Master the secrets of light and value to create realistic and visually impactful watercolor paintings.
- Learn how to bring depth and atmosphere to your work by skillfully using shadows, highlights, and reflections.
- Gain practical techniques for balancing light and dark tones to enhance the three-dimensional effect in your landscapes.
- Discover how to work with natural light and select the best conditions for capturing the essence of a scene.
Value: 20 EUR - You get it for FREE
“Venetian Journey” with Konstantin Sterkhov
What result you will achieve at the workshop:
- Master the secrets of light and value to create realistic and visually impactful watercolor paintings.
- Learn how to bring depth and atmosphere to your work by skillfully using shadows, highlights, and reflections.
- Gain practical techniques for balancing light and dark tones to enhance the three-dimensional effect in your landscapes.
- Discover how to work with natural light and select the best conditions for capturing the essence of a scene.
Value: 30 EUR - You get it for FREE
Bonus for all plans
Workshop «An Easy Way to Sketch People: Mannequin Technique» with K.Sterkhov
What result you will achieve at the workshop:
Part 1 – Sketching Fundamentals for People and Poses:
- Learn to draw mannequins as the base for real people
- Practice proportions, simplified anatomy, and dynamic posture
- Focus on how body parts connect and move
- Build confidence in sketching both full figures and close-up parts.
Part 2 – Fashion Illustration in Watercolor:
- Paint a stylish fashion figure using watercolor techniques
- Add expressive folds and material textures
- Combine sketching and graphic elements for a modern illustration
- Receive a guided demo from Konstantin Sterkhov from start to finish.
Value: 20 EUR - You get it for FREE
Limited enrollment
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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 PEOPLE SAY
From artists who were there
FAQ
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