24–27 April

Some rooms in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at times for events during the Ealing Book Festival.
Please check the opening hours page and the Festival programme for full details.

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Get creative and learn new skills at Welcome Create Studio! Every month we choose an arts and design task for you to get creative at your own pace.

Interior Self Portrait

Taking inspiration from Pitzhanger Interior talks, we are turning the spotlight on dream interiors of our own.

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Abstract Photography

Since Pitzhanger has a call for submissions for their upcoming #ThisIsEaling exhibition, we thought we’d share our own photography task.

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Colour Theory

Sir John Soane used a panoply of colours to decorate Pitzhanger Manor.

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Composition

Inspired by the many themes and textures found within the interiors of Pitzhanger Manor, we will play with contrasting shapes, texture and layout to design an inspiring composition.

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Circles

Inspired by the many concentric circles found within the interiors of Pitzhanger Manor, we will play with colour, pattern and repetition to design an attractive piece.

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Vision Board

A vision board is a visual representation of the future goals you want to achieve and is related to your life direction. In this task we look at how we can replenish ourselves for the year ahead.

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Landscape

In this task, we will be looking at perspective, colour, and using mixed materials to create a piece to be displayed, sent as a greetings card or postcard or even made into a seasonal tree ornament.

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Self Portrait

For this task we will be reflecting on changing self image, reflecting both the internal dialogue and who we present to the world.

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Empowerment

After this recent period of turbulence and uncertainty, this month we will be looking at the positives; playing with shape, colour and space to create a positive affirmation to be displayed somewhere prominent.

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Protest

Looking to Pitzhanger’s upcoming exhibition Hogarth: London Voices, London Lives, we will be reflecting voices and issues in society today. Inspired by the momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement globally, we are inviting you to join us in creating, and displaying, protest art.

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Repeating Pattern

Inspired by the heritage interiors and the many recurring shapes within Pitzhanger Manor, we will design a repeating pattern. This will give us an understanding of how they are created to use in designing wallpapers, clothes and carpets.

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Connectedness

At a time when we are distanced physically from those we love, if you were to create an ode to someone special, important or inspirational, how would it look, and what would it say?

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Snapshot

Use collage to create a series of ‘Polaroids’ about the story of your thoughts. If you were to take a snapshot of your thoughts today, what would it look like?

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Designing With Nature

Inspired by the many natural motifs found at Pitzhanger Manor, we will create compositions using objects found in nature.

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Find out what’s on

If you like our Welcome Create tasks you may also be interested in Pitzhanger’s exhibitions, talks or workshops

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5 March – 15 June 2025

Alison Watt: From Light

New paintings from the celebrated artist, inspired by Sir John Soane’s historic manor and collection.

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19 March – 15 June 2025

J’Accuse…! Sculptures by Nicole Farhi

A series of hand-painted busts of individuals who have suffered serious miscarriages of justice.

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24–27 April 2025

Ealing Book Festival 2025

A vibrant literary festival at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery with acclaimed authors, poetry, workshops, and family events.

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24 April 2025

Ealing Book Festival: The Huntley Archive Talk

The acclaimed Guardian journalist offers an insightful portrait of a Black Britain beyond the confines of London that has for too long been unknown and unexplored.

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24 April 2025

Elif Shafak: There are Rivers in the Sky

The acclaimed British Turkish writer talks about her latest novel, a sweeping story of love and loss, memory and erasure, hurt and healing set between the 19th century and modern times.

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24 April 2025

Laura Cumming: Thunderclap

Laura Cumming joins director of Pitzhanger Manor Clare Gough for an illustrated talk about her latest book which uncovers the fascinating and little-known story of the massive gunpowder explosion in 1654 in Holland that killed 32 year old Carel Fabritius, renowned painter of The Goldfinch and A View of Delft.

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24 April 2025

Konnie Huq Schools Event

The former Blue Peter presenter introduces her funny, feisty and science-obsessed heroine.

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25 April 2025

Local Authors’ Showcase

Join Ealing’s finest literary talent as they take to the stage to dazzle you with their work in an action-packed evening.

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25 April 2025

Narvir Singh: ‘My Story, My Future’ workshop

Join artist and storyteller Narvir Singh for a creative writing workshop on the theme ‘My Story, My Future’.

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25 April 2025

Anne Sebba: The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz

The award-winning historian examines how women and girls were drafted into a band which was forced to give weekly concerts to Nazi officers and play marching music to other inmates at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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Contact Us

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Ticketing, Opening Hours and Tour Enquiries: foh@pitzhanger.org.uk
Retail Enquires: retail@pitzhanger.org.uk

Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967

Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
First Thursday of the month: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 17:00

Last admissions one hour before closing

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