LARA | Save our studio!

by The Abandoned Soldier (TAS) in London, England, United Kingdom

We did it

On 15th December 2017 we successfully raised £17,741 with 142 supporters in 127 days

World-class art atelier LARA is under untenable financial pressure after a forced move - fund the Clapham North refit to help LARA survive!

by The Abandoned Soldier (TAS) in London, England, United Kingdom

Creative & Arts

James Napier

The Abandoned Soldier (TAS)

21st December 2017

Thank you! #savedourstudio

Thank you.
Together we have raised
£28,940to help fund the refit of our new London studio for the next generation of artists.
Thank you very much for your generosity, whether you donated through the Crowdfunder or directly to the Friends of LARA Charity.
We’ve come a long way in twenty short weeks since we…

James Napier

The Abandoned Soldier (TAS)

5th October 2017

Thank you for your donation | Raffle winners | Project extended

Thank you very much to everyone who has donated to LARA | Save our studio! LARA is so lucky to have such a supportive community of artists and art lovers.
As today was the original date for the project to finish your donations have now been drawn down. Thank you.
However, since…

James Napier

The Abandoned Soldier (TAS)

28th September 2017

LARA London, Clapham North, opens its doors!

This Saturday (30th September) we invite all Donors to...
Robin George's Modelling Marathon
A day of Life Drawing revelry!
Entry is FREE if you have already donated £10 to our Crowdfunder, otherwise £10 on the door.
10am - 9pm (drop-in when you can)
371 Clapham RoadLondonSW9 9BT
Life Drawing | Artwork Sale | Raffle | Bring…

James Napier

The Abandoned Soldier (TAS)

18th September 2017

New Rewards | A rare chance to be taught by artist Luca Indraccolo!

We have some exciting new rewards that might interest you!
Portrait Demonstration and Masterclass with Luca Indraccolo
(10th and) 14th December
LARA's ex-Head of Studies Luca Indraccolo is flying all the way from Malta to help Friends of LARA with the Crowdfunder effort. We're very grateful and think some of our supporters might…

James Napier

The Abandoned Soldier (TAS)

18th September 2017

Almost halfway!

We wanted to share the good news with you that we are almost halfway funded thanks to some very generous donations sent directly to Friends of LARA!

The refit is going well so please do keep spreading the word. And hopefully see you in the new space on the 30th of…

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£5 or more

£5 Reward

1 Drop-in Life Drawing sessions (on a first-come, first-served basis when booking, while running). Your name as a donor on LARA's wall and online.

£10 or more

0 of 20 claimed

£10 Reward

A canvas bag featuring the LARA logo.

£25 or more

£25 Reward

5 Drop-in Life Drawing sessions (on a first-come, first-served basis when booking, while running). Your name as a donor on LARA's wall and online.

£25 or more

£25 Reward

£35 LARA gift voucher to give to a friend or family member, or to use yourself! Your name as a donor on LARA's wall and online.

£80 or more

2 of 9 claimed

£80 Reward

Mark making | Introduction to palette knife painting with Jon Gidlow (Saturday 20th January). Your name as a donor on LARA's wall and online.

£100 or more

£100 Reward

Your art portfolio reviewed and critiqued by a LARA tutor. Your name as a 'Titanium' donor on LARA's wall and online.

£1,000 or more

1 of 7 claimed

£1,000 Reward

A portrait drawing can be a beautiful and meaningful addition to a home. Your portrait drawn by a current LARA student in the new studios at LARA London: Clapham North. Your name as a 'Cadmium' donor on LARA's wall and online.

£2,000 or more

1 of 8 claimed

£2,000 Reward

Have your portrait painted by a current LARA student in the new studios at LARA London: Clapham North. Your name as a 'Cobalt' donor on LARA's wall and online.

£3,500 or more

£3,500 Reward

Sponsor a student for one term's atelier training. Do you know someone who deserves a chance to develop their artistic abilities? Always loved art but not got the knack yourself? Whether you know a potential student or would like us to suggest a worthy beneficiary, your donation would directly facilitate one student's training. (Please note, student cannot be a relation to the person pledging.)

£100 or more

8 of 8 claimed

£100 Reward

Figure Drawing and Demo day with Sam Kaprielov (Sunday 12th November). Your name as a 'Titanium' donor on LARA's Donor wall.

£200 or more

8 of 8 claimed

£200 Reward

Luca Indraccolo is flying over to teach a Portrait Demonstration and Masterclass! Learn how to successfully approach the complicated subject of portraiture painting alla prima with LARA's ex-Head of Studies. You will make a transfer drawing in advance to get the most of your day with Luca! (Sunday 10th December with Jason Tremlett &Thursday 14th December with Luca Indraccolo). Your name as a 'Titanium' donor on LARA's wall and online.

£300 or more

6 of 6 claimed

£300 Reward

A three evening figure painting Understanding Colour Masterclass with Andrew Gow (6th - 8th November). This workshop has recently been tested on current LARA students who all agreed it was fantastic! Your name as a 'Titanium' donor on LARA's wall and online.

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