{"title": "Art Cafe", "start": "2026-11-10T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-10T20:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1665935/select-date", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Art Cafe is a free monthly evening of collaborative drawing and creating in the Gallery Cafe at St Margaret's House. It is run by St Margaret's House as a welcoming space for the community to be creative together, whether you love making things or just want to doodle and meet new people. Adults are the focus, though children may come along, and you can bring your own projects too. Drop in between 6 and 8pm and stay as long as you like.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/art-cafe-38813/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/art-cafe", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a11d5a9ba90d9a2ee2b3f7a7a2ce29773b375d221707c9005d260e20b72f62df-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-10T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-10T20:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Open Mic Night", "start": "2026-10-29T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1364367/select-date", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry", "music"], "description": "Open Mic Night is a monthly open stage evening held in The Gallery Cafe at St Margaret's House. Performers of all kinds are welcome, from acoustic musicians, poets and storytellers to stand-up comedians, with eight slots of 8 to 10 minutes each. Four slots can be pre-booked and four are available for sign-up on the door, with sign-up from 6.30pm and performances starting at 7pm. The cafe offers a warm, supportive atmosphere, with teas, beer, wine, soft drinks and a selection of salads available on the night.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-mic-night-38810/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/open-mic-night-1", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a6a9b673914b3d099a7bc9c01f32e453220808c6b1f268c865a7e68b05a41a17-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Crafterschool", "start": "2026-11-04T15:45:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T17:15:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "£3 per session (£5 for two siblings), term fee £30 (£50 for two siblings)", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": "3.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Crafterschool is an afterschool arts and craft session where children can explore their creativity, learn new skills, have fun and be mindful. It is run by St Margaret's House and is for local children in school years Reception to 4. Sessions run on Wednesdays during term time, and places are confirmed after submitting a child's details via a sign-up form. Entry to the venue is step-free, though the toilet is not accessible.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/crafterschool-38819/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/crafterschool", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a04569fe3372d4dd4ea1bb0143740713899ff29650b2e75826c881abd6c5a3e6-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Doodle Café", "start": "2026-11-03T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T15:00:00Z", "place": "The Soho Poly", "address": "16 Riding House Street, W1W 7DT London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/soho-poly-83837340913", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing", "wellness"], "description": "Doodle Café is an imaginative doodle story workshop where participants combine colour patches, outlines, words, doodling and drawing into a mixed media artwork. It runs weekly and is part of a soft launch of the Soho Poly Creative Health events. The workshop uses storytelling at its core, uniting images and words, with teas, coffees and snacks provided in a relaxed atmosphere of records and soft lighting. Attendees can bring their own materials or use what is in the room.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/doodle-cafe-70644/", "official_url": "https://sohopoly.co.uk/events/doodle-cafe-3/", "image": ""}, {"title": "D/deaf Cafe", "start": "2026-11-06T16:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T19:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1993488/select-date", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["community/deaf-culture"], "description": "D/deaf Cafe is a free monthly gathering in the Gallery Cafe where people come together to chat using British Sign Language, with 'voices off' actively encouraged. St Margaret's House runs it in collaboration with Remark's Community Team, creating an inclusive space whether BSL is your first language, you are learning, or you want to increase your D/deaf awareness. Each session includes a presentation by a key guest, typically a D/deaf professional or someone supporting the D/deaf community, followed by conversation and sign practice. It runs for three hours with drinks available to buy during the first hour, and drop-ins are welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ddeaf-cafe-38812/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/ddeaf-cafe", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3cc22b194188617e56783f443db2e41fc390a367db3e5cae600248c06e1a07d7-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Drawing Workshop", "start": "2026-11-04T10:25:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T11:45:00Z", "place": "West Ealing Community Library", "address": "Melbourne Avenue, W13 9BA London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Drawing Workshop is a free weekly drawing session where participants can practise and improve their sketching skills. It is run by West Ealing Community Library, welcomes beginners and experienced drawers of all ages, and takes place in a supportive environment where attendees can bring their artistic vision to life.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/drawing-workshop-40270/", "official_url": "https://wecl.org.uk/activities-and-events/drawing-workshop-40/2026-10-28/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9018a5d7d45ac043d794beebf916b0edd3fef21741e10df5335f4cc051f12f42-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Drop in and draw", "start": "2026-11-06T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Academy of Arts", "address": "Piccadilly, W1J 0BD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "\"Drop in and draw\" is a free evening workshop where you can pick up a pencil and spend time drawing. It takes place on the first Friday night of the month and is inspired by the exhibition Painting the French Riviera. Professional artists lead the session and share tips and tricks for improving your drawing. The workshop is designed for members of the 25 & Under scheme, welcomes all abilities, provides basic drawing materials, and no booking is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/drop-in-and-draw-38264/", "official_url": "https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/event/drop-in-and-draw-20261106", "image": "https://noky.io/images/acf8d84cd6d8df0fe2fc61a3f8cf99a24ea6ec5a7cfbc54fd69d85f5a246dc54-600.webp"}, {"title": "Introduction to Painting and Drawing", "start": "2026-11-09T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T20:30:00Z", "place": "art in the docks", "address": "Shackleton Way 25, E16 2XJ London", "price": "Free to join", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "An open painting and drawing session at a London art space, welcoming everyone from complete beginners to accomplished artists. It is run by Art in the Docks and funded by Newham's People Powered Places, supported by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund and the Royal Docks Trust. Participants can work on their own projects or join a guided session on techniques led by a professional artist, sharing ideas and helping each other. All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/introduction-to-painting-and-drawing-40958/", "official_url": "https://www.artinthedocks.com/upcomingevents/introduction-to-painting-and-drawing-f29mt-9sec4", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9c577cb9965733337bd4995d99dcdaf7b41f19e641d206cee96aba289a25e702-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Autumn Badge Cafe", "start": "2026-11-04T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T14:00:00Z", "place": "The Soho Poly", "address": "16 Riding House Street, W1W 7DT London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/soho-poly-83837340913", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Badge Cafe is a friendly lunchtime drop-in where you make your own unique badges from old pictures, books and magazines. Hosted by Ben Walters, it offers free, easy and creative fun in a crafty utopian hangout, described by a punter as 'overt existential joy'. It is part of a series of Wednesday sessions at the Soho Poly running from late October to early December.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/autumn-badge-cafe-70645/", "official_url": "https://sohopoly.co.uk/events/autumn-badge-cafe-4/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Afterschool Games Club", "start": "2026-11-03T15:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T16:30:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["games/board-games"], "description": "Afterschool Games Club is a weekly Tuesday afternoon session at The Canvas where children can play a variety of games, from focused board and card games to silly guessing games, depending on their mood on the day. It is run by St Margaret's House and is a space for local children to build confidence, make friends and, most importantly, have fun. Sessions are for children in school years 1-5, with younger children welcome if accompanied by an adult. The programme is free thanks to funding from Arts Council England.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/afterschool-games-club-38818/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/afterschool-games-club", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6092578e5fcb50c7ec6586cdcb2a4a6646fa2c58a5bcdc276cca73343a670ac5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Crafting is Connecting", "start": "2026-11-02T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T20:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1640423/select-date", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/knitting"], "description": "Crafting is Connecting is a free knitting and crochet group that meets on the first Monday of each month. It is run by three volunteer knitting and crochet enthusiasts at The Create Place at St Margaret's House. Local community members meet in a relaxed, peer-to-peer setting to work on their own projects, exchanging skills, ideas and advice. These are not formal classes, and materials and tools are provided, though attendees should bring their own knitting or crochet project.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/crafting-is-connecting-38780/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/workshop-crafting-is-connecting", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fcd91ea7321965c374fb9c8da431e649991d3b9d595d9ef300384c754366fd3d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Cosy Craft Club November", "start": "2026-11-04T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T21:30:00Z", "place": "Old London Road cafe", "address": "Old London Road 52, KT2 6QF Kingston upon Thames", "price": "£5", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://good-show.co.uk/events/4097", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Cosy Craft Club November is an evening at a café where crafters bring their current projects to work on together. Every first Wednesday of the month, Old London Road Cafe invites crafty humans to gather, share tips and tricks and build community in a cosy environment. The sessions are hosted by Lucy, a crafty fellow mess maker with experience in multiple disciplines. Tasty treats, hot food, coffee and beers from the fridge are available, and tickets should be reserved in advance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/cosy-craft-club-november-50322/", "official_url": "https://olrcafe.co.uk/event/cosy-craft-club-november/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/da6f1af7d09906cad6fab9c630cf12a153d714dbb5c78a963584e48b37889ba1-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Grief Cafe", "start": "2026-11-09T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T15:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society"], "description": "The Grief Cafe is a monthly support group where people can come together to share their experience of grief, no matter how recent or long ago, or simply listen. It is hosted by the City and East London Bereavement Service (CELBS), a community-based charity in Tower Hamlets that offers specialist counselling and bereavement support. Participants describe it as a warm, accepting space that removes isolation and loneliness. Attendance is by emailing your name and contact number to admin@celbs.org.uk.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/grief-cafe-38797/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/grief-cafe", "image": "https://noky.io/images/907829b2c52231c0d7fc17f2da3341911b2f6565f4b430db4d31e52fdeb36cee-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Monday Sketching Sessions at West Ealing Library 🎨", "start": "2026-11-02T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T21:00:00Z", "place": "West Ealing Community Library", "address": "Melbourne Avenue, W13 9BA London", "price": "£3 per person (card payments only)", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": "3.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Monday Sketching Sessions at West Ealing Library 🎨 is a weekly, adult-only sketching session held at West Ealing Library on Melbourne Avenue. It is run by the library and offers a friendly, untutored and relaxed space where participants take turns drawing each other. Beginners and experienced artists are alike welcome, and attendees bring their own materials, with no oil painting materials allowed. No food or alcohol is permitted, and card payments only are accepted.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/monday-sketching-sessions-at-west-ealing-library-40266/", "official_url": "https://wecl.org.uk/activities-and-events/monday-sketching-sessions-at-west-ealing-library-%f0%9f%8e%a8/2026-10-26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2bcc2998d427d98368e8e4d91d20ba2514e3f8a005e7a5912ef1057de280d8f0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Art and Expression: After School Art Club", "start": "2026-11-05T17:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T18:00:00Z", "place": "Primrose Hill Community Library", "address": "Sharpleshall Street 11a, London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.phcl.org/events/book-club-what-we-can-know/", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Art and Expression: After School Art Club is an art workshop for children, running as ten Thursday sessions from 5 to 6 pm. It takes place between 24th September and 3rd December, with a break over half-term on 29th October. More information and bookings are available through Instagram @artandperception, www.artandperception.co.uk and WhatsApp.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/art-and-expression-after-school-art-club-63978/", "official_url": "https://www.phcl.org/events/art-and-expression-after-school-art-club-2026-09-24-2026-10-01-2026-10-08-2026-10-15-2026-10-22-2026-10-29-2026-11-05/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/227da5d0ecdb2a3c773f0906b674d87e3b37bf95ef3e9ff733560d49c10d95b6-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Get Drawing", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Mill", "address": "Coppermill Lane 7-11, E17 7HA London", "price": "£5.00", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Get Drawing is a friendly drop-in adult drawing class held in the Living Room at The Mill, for people who want to practise and improve drawing from observation. It is led by local art teacher David Hughes with other local artists, who provide stimulus such as still life objects or natural forms like flowers and fruit, along with teaching and advice. All abilities are welcome, paper, drawing boards and materials are provided, and water colours are fine though not oils or acrylics. It runs as a popular first-come, first-served group, so arriving on time helps secure a place.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/get-drawing-42487/", "official_url": "https://themille17.org/events/get-drawing/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f4260da0b3d3c351bbd970c78957690b272034c9a640916dabb9d6745c304cf2-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Warhammer Painting Night November", "start": "2026-11-09T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T21:00:00Z", "place": "Old London Road cafe", "address": "Old London Road 52, KT2 6QF Kingston upon Thames", "price": "£6.00", "price_from": "6.00", "price_to": "6.00", "tickets_url": "https://good-show.co.uk/events/warhammer-painting-at-the-fighting-cocks-bz99pf", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["games"], "description": "Warhammer Painting Night November is a relaxed evening at the café dedicated to painting Warhammer miniatures, open to painters of every level from seasoned hobbyists to complete beginners. It is hosted by the Old London Road cafe, with award-winning commission painter Andy Shaw on hand to offer advice across a wide range of styles and figures. Guests are asked to bring their own miniatures, paints, brushes and anything else they would like to work on. Attendees can settle in with a coffee, meet other hobbyists and swap painting tips, in an evening for those aged 18 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/warhammer-painting-night-november-50324/", "official_url": "https://olrcafe.co.uk/event/warhammer-painting-night-november-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e18a23cd18b33853da8da3ce623c6b4b9c56cb24f0e48f1b5e2a91cb54c9b939-1200.webp"}]}