Samir Bashrahil 26th November 2017
Never been to this Academy but I'm really looking forward to it , This academy must go on, and hopefully ill be one of their artists! Art is life and life is Art
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
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Victoria King 25th September 2017
All the very best for the new LARA school, a fantastic resource for London artists. Victoria King
Catrin Treadwell 29th August 2017
Good luck, LARA. It's an excellent school and it would be an enormous shame to lose it.
Jane Fallace 22nd August 2017
This has to happen so PLEASE support LARA in any way you can :) xx
Lottie Tollman 11th August 2017
Goooo team! :) x
Rewards
This project offers rewards in return for your donation
£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.