Graffik Gallery is a small street-art gallery at 284 Portobello Road in London, with works by artists including Banksy, Stik and Dotmasters. Entry is free, so you can browse the collection and look at prints and other pieces for sale without booking a workshop. For a hands-on visit, public and private classes introduce graffiti techniques such as spray painting and stencilling, with time to create your own canvas. The gallery is also a convenient stop while exploring Portobello Road and its market.
Street art on Portobello Road
Graffik Gallery is at 284 Portobello Road, where its focus is street and urban art shown indoors. The collection includes work by Banksy, Stik and Dotmasters, alongside pieces by other established and emerging artists. It gives you a chance to see graffiti and street art in a gallery setting, without having to seek out work across the city.
Entry is free. Take time to look around the collection, and check the prints and other artworks available to buy. The gallery is a natural stop on a Portobello Road visit, with the market nearby.
Graffiti workshops
The gallery runs public and private workshops for visitors who want to try the techniques themselves. Classes cover the basics of using spray cans and stencils, with participants working on a canvas. They suit visitors interested in making art as well as looking at it, and can be arranged for individuals or groups.
Book ahead, as advance tickets are recommended. If you are planning a group session, confirm the arrangements with the gallery before travelling, then leave time to see the exhibition too.
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Is entry to Graffik Gallery free?
Yes, entry to the gallery is free. Workshops are a separate activity and should be booked in advance.
What can you see at Graffik Gallery?
The collection focuses on street and urban art, including work by Banksy, Stik and Dotmasters. Prints and other pieces are also available to buy.
Can you take a graffiti class at the gallery?
Yes. Public and private workshops teach techniques including spray painting and stencilling, with participants creating work on canvas. Advance booking is recommended.
How long should you spend at Graffik Gallery?
Allow around 30 to 60 minutes to browse the gallery. Add time if you are taking a workshop.
