Step Inside Home of the Pencil: STAEDTLER Celebrates 125 Years of the Iconic Noris Pencil with an Interactive London Pop-Up
A free creative experience comes to Seven Dials this August, celebrating 125 years of the Noris pencil and inspiring a new generation through pencil-powered creativity.
This August, we invite you to rediscover the joy of putting pencil to paper with the launch of Home of the Pencil - a one-of-a-kind pop-up experience.
Located in Monmouth Street, the free experience celebrates the power of drawing, doodling and creative writing and is designed as an interactive destination for families, aspiring artists and curious minds alike. The experience brings together live art, hands-on workshops, sketching stations and immersive installations in a celebration of creativity, imagination and self-expression.
Visitors will have the opportunity to receive complimentary portraits from talented live artists Mr Lee , Lucia Vinti, Elly Bazigos, and Ratbag, who will all create bespoke pencil illustrations throughout the activation.
Alongside the live portraits, Natalya Lobonova, The New Yorker and The Guardian cartoonist; Rob Biddulph, a bestselling and multi-award-winning author and illustrator; Han Rivers, comics and manga artist; and the Shoreditch Sketcher will host a programme of interactive workshops celebrating drawing, doodling and creative writing for children and adults.
One of the centrepieces of the experience is a specially commissioned mural illustrating the 125-year journey of the Noris pencil. Taking visitors through key moments in creativity, culture, innovation and design, it celebrates the countless ideas that all began with the stroke of a pencil.
Beyond the Pop-Up
To further enhance the celebrations, we have partnered with Ryman to bring the spirit of Home of the Pencil to even more people, with extra activity taking place in select London locations and stores nationwide. The collaboration will extend the anniversary celebrations beyond the pop-up, inspiring creativity in communities across the UK.
What to Expect at Home of the Pencil
- Live portrait illustrations by artists
- Interactive drawing and doodling experiences
- Creative workshops for children and adults
- A specially commissioned mural celebrating 125 years of the Noris pencil
- Sketching stations and immersive installations
- Special edition products
- An interactive augmented reality mirror with a complimentary printed keepsake
- A free celebration of pencil-powered creativity ahead of the new school year
Whether you're an experienced sketcher, rediscovering your love of drawing, encouraging little ones to explore their imagination, or looking for an inspiring day out in London, Home of the Pencil is a celebration of the humble pencil and its remarkable ability to connect generations through creativity.
Event Details
Home of the Pencil by STAEDTLER
Location:
6 Monmouth Street
Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9HB
Open to the Public:
Wednesday 26th 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 27th, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th: 11am - 7pm
Admission:
Free, no booking required
Discover more about 125 years of Noris – from the iconic pencil’s rich heritage to the anniversary celebrations marking this special milestone. Explore the story behind Noris and find out how we’re celebrating 125 years of creativity.
