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The Gallery at 200

Brand-new season of talks, creative workshops and courses

This summer, find inspiration in our upcoming Degas exhibition with a special life drawing session and in-depth course or explore key paintings in the collection to celebrate the Gallery's 200th birthday.

Creative Inspiration Monday 24 June, 6.30 pm

Life Drawing

Taking inspiration from Degas’s drawings, learn how to inject personality and action into your drawings of people in this free life-drawing session.

Talk and Draw Friday 5 July

Gather your art materials and get creative in this artist-led drawing session exploring Bonheur's powerful and energetic painting, 'The Horse Fair'.

Be curious with our courses...

Behind the Models Every Tuesday, from 25 June

Inspired by our show ‘Discover Degas & Miss La La’, join us to learn more about Degas and who he captured.

Stories of Art Every Wednesday, from 24 July

From Matisse to Paula Rego, discover the dynamic art of the 20th century with Lucrezia Walker in this popular course.

Discover the Collection

The Gallery at 200 Every Thursday, from 22 August

Discover the paintings and personalities that formed the Gallery’s collection and the ideas that shape it now.

In focus: Rousseau Wednesday 4 September

Explore the fantastical and vibrant work and life of Henri Rousseau, a pioneering and self-taught artist.

Further Information: Events | National Gallery, London