Gates of the Abode - A season of talks and workshops on death, departure and the unseen at Abney Park; this event is part of the Second Sight series.
Grave Gazers Club is an observational drawing workshop exploring the monuments, symbols and inscriptions of Abney Park Cemetery.
All Hallows’ Eve marks the opening of the three days traditionally given over to the dead: a time for visiting and attending to those who are gone
In this workshop, we’ll explore looking as a form of contact - with the site, its heritage and the people held within it. Participants will be guided on a walkabout around the park, recording gravestones, lettering, symbols and details through the medium of drawing.
The activity is about paying attention, noticing what might otherwise be missed and making your own visual record of Abney and the stories held in its stones. No previous drawing experience or artistic background is necessary.
Basic drawing materials will be provided, or bring your own sketchbook and favourite materials.
This event is part of Second Sight, a series of art and intuition-led creative workshops by White SOL Studio inspired by Abney's rich history of Victorian Spiritualism and mysticism. Among those buried here is Georgiana Eagle, who performed as "The Mysterious Lady" and was advertising her ‘Second Sight’ act in London years before the Spiritualist movement.
Children are welcome and must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times.
One ticket per person
Please note this is a weather-dependent event. In the event of severe weather the event may be postponed or canceled in which case a refund will be provided.
About White SOL Studio
White SOL is an art and creative production studio led by Stoke Newington-based multidisciplinary artist and cultural producer Sofia Gryzinski. Inspired by the energetic interplay between human and non-human worlds, the studio creates site-specific installations, live art, participatory performances, events and workshops, often unfolding in dialogue with nature and the environments we inhabit.
Meeting point:
Please meet inside the Abney Park main entrance on Stoke Newington High Street - near the interpretation sign on the left (opposite the café side). Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes before the start time.
Please check your emails on the morning of this event - we may need to cancel if the weather is unfavourable.
Access information:
There is level access at the Stoke Newington High Street entrance, the main paths are accessible, the smaller paths can be less even and narrow.
There will be an accessible route available for this event.