London: East End Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop

Uncover the vibrant artistic culture of London’s East End with an immersive street art tour and spray painting workshop. This captivating experience offers a unique opportunity to explore iconic works by renowned artists, while also honing your own creative skills under the guidance of seasoned professionals. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply seeking a memorable adventure, this tour promises to ignite your passion for the dynamic world of street art.

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Key Points

This 3-4 hour immersive experience includes a 2-hour guided tour exploring East London’s street art and a 45-minute spray painting workshop.
The tour focuses on works by renowned artists like Banksy, ROA, and Shepherd Fairey, providing insights into their history and significance.
The hands-on spray painting workshop teaches participants techniques for handling spray cans and creating their own unique street art pieces.
The tour and workshop are led by experienced street artists, offering a unique opportunity to tap into creativity in a supportive environment.
Participants can apply the skills learned in the workshop to personal projects, expanding their artistic expression beyond the tour experience.

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Tour Overview

The London: East End Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop offers participants a 3 to 4-hour immersive experience exploring the vibrant street art scene in the East End.

Priced from $48.51 per person, the small-group tour allows for a personalized experience. It starts at the I Goat in Shoreditch and includes a 2-hour guided walk discovering works by renowned artists like Banksy and Stik.

Priced from $48.51 per person, the small-group tour offers a personalized experience exploring Banksy and Stik’s works in Shoreditch.

The tour concludes with a 45-minute spray painting workshop where attendees learn techniques to create their own street art masterpiece on card, canvas bag, or t-shirt.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance.

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Itinerary

The tour begins at I Goat in Shoreditch, where you will meet their guide.

Over the next 2 hours, they’ll explore the vibrant East End, discovering street art by renowned artists like Banksy, ROA, and Stik. The guide will provide insight into the pieces and the local scene.

After the tour, the group will head to the Alternative London Studio for a 45-minute spray painting workshop.

Here, they’ll learn techniques and create their own street art masterpiece on a card, canvas bag, or t-shirt.

The experience concludes at the studio.

Meeting Point

Participants will meet their guide under the White Goat Statue on Brushfield Street, outside Old Spitalfields Market. The closest station is Liverpool Street.

Exiting onto Bishopsgate, they’ll walk left, then right onto Brushfield Street between Pizza Express and the RBS building, proceeding 100 meters up.

The workshop location is 19 Hessel Street, E1 2LR, starting approximately 2 hours after the tour. Meeting at the iconic White Goat statue provides an easy and convenient starting point for the East End street art exploration.

Highlights and Experience

Visitors can discover the vibrant street art scene in East London during this immersive experience. The guided tour explores notable works by renowned artists like Banksy, ROA, and Shepherd Fairey. Participants will learn about the history and significance of the artwork.

The highlight is the hands-on spray painting workshop, where guests create their own street art masterpiece. All materials are provided, allowing participants to experiment with spray painting techniques under the guidance of an expert.

This unique combination of guided exploration and creative expression offers an engaging and memorable way to explore London’s dynamic street art culture.

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Customer Reviews

Customers have consistently provided positive feedback on the East End Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop, with an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 218 reviews.

Reviewers praised the knowledgeable guide, who offered interesting and fun insights into the vibrant street art scene.

Participants valued the hands-on spray painting workshop, where they learned techniques to create their own street art masterpieces.

The hands-on spray painting workshop allowed participants to learn techniques and create their own street art masterpieces.

Many noted the great value for money, with one reviewer highlighting the fantastic experience after 20 years in London.

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Exploring the East End’s Vibrant Street Art Scene

As participants embark on the East End Street Art Tour, they’re immersed in the vibrant and ever-evolving street art scene of this iconic London neighborhood.

The guided exploration unveils a diverse range of notable works by local and global artists, including acclaimed figures like Banksy, ROA, and Shepherd Fairy.

Participants discover the stories and meanings behind these captivating murals, gaining a deeper appreciation for the artistic expression that defines the East End’s cultural landscape.

The tour provides a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the dynamic nature of street art and the creative spirit that thrives in this vibrant community.

Mastering Spray Painting Techniques

After the guided tour, participants are given the opportunity to explore the world of spray painting during the hands-on workshop.

Led by experienced street artists, the workshop teaches proper spray painting techniques. Attendees learn how to handle the cans, control the flow of paint, and create various effects.

They then apply their newfound skills to design and execute their own unique street art piece on a provided canvas or t-shirt.

The workshop allows participants to tap into their creativity and gain an authentic taste of the vibrant East London street art culture.

Capturing Your Street Art Masterpiece

Upon completing the spray painting workshop, participants have the opportunity to capture their unique street art creations.

The workshop includes all necessary materials, allowing guests to paint on a provided card or purchase a canvas bag or t-shirt to transform into their personal masterpiece.

Under the guidance of the experienced instructors, participants can unleash their creativity and produce a one-of-a-kind street art piece to take home as a lasting memento of their East End adventure.

Unleash your creativity under the guidance of experienced instructors and take home a one-of-a-kind street art piece.

With the skills learned, attendees can continue their artistic journey long after the tour concludes.

The Sum Up

The East End Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop offers an immersive cultural experience in London’s vibrant artistic hub. Visitors can explore iconic street art, learn spray painting techniques from seasoned artists, and create their own unique piece to take home. It’s a must-do activity for art enthusiasts and anyone seeking to uncover the creativity pulsing through the city’s East End.