The Long Now – LATES

Join us for art after dark!

On selected Fridays, Saatchi Gallery Lates will offer workshops, guided classes and creative activations along with access to major exhibition THE LONG NOW: Saatchi Gallery at 40; featuring special commissions, installations, painting and sculpture.  

Lates tickets include:

• Entry to THE LONG NOW: Saatchi Gallery at 40
• Entry to all current Ground Floor Shows
• Bar open to 8:30pm
• Classes, workshops and creative activations, with basic materials and guidance from the Learning Team provided, plus special guests 

Friday 23 January – Make Your Mark

Participate in a vibrant, large-scale collaborative drawing inspired by the work of Alice Anderson, whose work is on display as part of The Long Now. Our Learning team will guide you through experimental mark-making techniques, using playful prompts designed to help you let go of perfectionism and embrace the excitement of chance. Dive in, explore freely, and discover the joy of creating without boundaries. 

The bar will be kindly stocked by Sip Social. 

Friday 13 February – Valentine’s Late

For this special Valentine’s Late, we’ll be offering not one, but two collaborative workshops with QueerSwap, a non-profit creating sustainable social events for the LGBTQ+ community. 

Visible Mending with Sierra: This workshop introduces how to apply patches, embroider motifs, and repair fabric with embroidery floss. Participants will receive a mini zine with instructions and materials to continue mending beyond the workshop.

Textile Painting with Nyx: Paint on salvaged textiles using acrylic medium and transform fabric into wearable or displayable art. Learn how to properly mix acrylic paint for use on garments and take home your creation! 

These workshops are beginner-friendly and first-come, first-served. We recommend booking your Lates tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.