{"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'. 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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": "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"}, {"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": "Make Your Mark: Black History Badge Making", "start": "2026-10-30T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "history/black-history"], "description": "Make Your Mark: Black History Badge Making is a free, creative badge-making session for children aged 5 to 12. The event, hosted by Lambeth Council at Waterloo Library, invites children to discover pioneers, heroes and icons who have made their mark on history and create their own badge inspired by a Black history hero, pioneer or famous person. It runs as part of Black History Month.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/make-your-mark-black-history-badge-making-60870/", "official_url": "https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events/make-your-mark-black-history-badge-making-0", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fe918e7864d7afc40032a26494748599457cc446389a6083df4ec563dc36b18e-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Autumn Term What's in Common? Monthly Social for Creatives", "start": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-17T00:00:00Z", "place": "Roundhouse", "address": "Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://booking.roundhouse.org.uk/71655/71657", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art", "music"], "description": "What's in Common? 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No booking is needed: just come as you are, bring photo ID and sign in at the creative studios front desk.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/autumn-term-whats-in-common-monthly-social-for-creatives-64948/", "official_url": "https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/drop-in-whats-in-common-au26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ca5f3db676a2d414c74b29c1bb41184425c33c0928b44f805f39932638bbd3b3-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Drop-in Arts & Crafts Session", "start": "2026-10-30T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T19:00:00Z", "place": "Home", "address": "Deptford High Street 37, SE8 4AD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "A low-pressure drop-in arts and crafts session where anyone can pick art supplies from the venue's collection and get creative, with prompts and a free activity book of ideas for those unsure what to make. Entry is free, and free board games are on offer alongside a 2-4-1 happy hour cocktails deal from 4pm to 7pm and 10% off drinks for students. It takes place at Home Deptford on Deptford High Street.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/drop-in-arts-crafts-session-36536/", "official_url": "https://www.homedeptford.com/event-details/drop-in-arts-crafts-session-2026-10-28-13-00", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1441b13ffb9cd2169e3757a7e4ea624024bf22eebbffea3bee14ad39618e20c7-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Inky Pathways Adult Art Workshops", "start": "2026-10-28T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-12-02T12:30:00Z", "place": "Rose Theatre", "address": "High Street 24-26, KT1 1HL Kingston upon Thames", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://buytickets.at/inkypathways/1801450", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Inky Pathways Adult Art Workshops are creative, hands-on art sessions for adults. They run at the Rose Cafe on the first and second Wednesday of each month, exploring a different art style or craft in each session. The sessions are fully guided and beginner-friendly, offering a chance to try something new and connect with others. They are organised by Inky Pathways.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/inky-pathways-adult-art-workshops-64927/", "official_url": "https://www.rosetheatre.org/whats-on/inky-pathways-tpbc", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1b532b3da8dca9babf0a6734ef34c583fca44a2b1cac02adb5a4785d6469f69d-2000.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"}, {"title": "Postgrad Tote Bag Painting Workshop", "start": "2026-11-10T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Metric", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "A tote bag painting workshop where postgraduates can unwind from their studies and paint a design that is uniquely theirs, alone or with friends. Imperial College Union brings postgrads this relaxed and friendly social evening to break up their studies and research.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/postgrad-tote-bag-painting-workshop-43361/", "official_url": "https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/whats-on/events/postgrad-tote-bag-painting-workshop", "image": "https://noky.io/images/736fc872dcf3fba68f82ce5f566564fe90c5dbd46f59876c8cb596b694a57cdc-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Cosy Craft (Cre8tive Arts)", "start": "2026-11-01T12:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/making"], "description": "Cosy Craft (Cre8tive Arts) is a weekly series of craft workshops held at Brixton Tate Library. Participants can explore and learn both old and new crafts, with weekly sessions including drawing, painting, flower pressing, and more, with materials provided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/cosy-craft-cre8tive-arts-60877/", "official_url": "https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events/cosy-craft-cre8tive-arts", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9658f34472ab12b953c79139ffd9736fa04c4e31768697ac4dab5616317d67bb-1200.webp"}, {"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": "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": "Maker Meet-up", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maker-meet-up-4-tickets-2002712443831?keep_tld=true", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community"], "description": "Maker Meet-up is a relaxed, inclusive regular meet-up for makers of any level and any artform, from theatremakers, writers, actors and directors to poets, musicians, comedians and producers. It is run by Brad, a writer, dramaturg and critic who is Programme & Engagement Manager at Greenwich Theatre and a champion of new writing and artists at all career stages. It offers a friendly, low-stakes sounding board for new ideas or projects in progress, a chance to connect, co-work, collaborate and expand your network of like-minded creatives. Poplar Union hopes the network built there could lead to events such as scratch nights, open mics, play readings and workshops.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/maker-meet-up-76776/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/maker-meet-up/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2d7fc108f5b2c2007dba8eaaf96c550eeb19eaa9dcea1f1059d92c9cb6a6f8dd-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Create, Draw, Meet", "start": "2026-11-04T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Donation", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/Q6ziwPqzIfhA4OnPjDw5", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing", "diy/textiles"], "description": "Create, Draw, Meet is a relaxed, informal creative meet up for all, with a cuppa, biscuit and chat while trying drawing, painting, collage and textiles. It is facilitated by Keren, a textile designer and educator who works as a print designer in the fashion industry and is a member of the Learning Workshop Team at the Royal Academy of Arts. All materials are provided, the session is open to everyone, especially newcomers, and it is a 'pay what you feel' event with no financial barriers. Participants can stay for the full two and a half hours or drop in for a creative and social break.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/create-draw-meet-76775/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/create-draw-meet-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d869284cc51c02eaabdc5a9a650bfadd04395f2fad4debffcc31bfb9614049fa-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Paint with Darren", "start": "2026-11-12T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "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/painting"], "description": "Paint with Darren is a painting workshop at the Soho Poly, open to people of all artistic abilities in a friendly space with tea and biscuits. It is led by Darren Hayman, formerly lead singer and guitarist with the band Hefner and a prolific solo artist, who also paints and draws. This first session, Painted Postcards, invites you to bring photographs of places that matter to you and paint them onto real postcards of high-quality watercolour paper. The class is about memory and place, and attendees are encouraged to post their finished cards, with stamps supplied and a walk to the postbox together, taking their painting home if they wish.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/paint-with-darren-70647/", "official_url": "https://sohopoly.co.uk/events/paint-with-darren-3/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2e542ff85f496e12157680f7f7b10d68b17a9f7fb069ad07d7af9ac92a62336d-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Bald Faced Stag's Knitting & Crochet Club", "start": "2026-10-06T14:30:00+01:00", "end": "2027-06-21T17:00:00+01:00", "place": "The Bald Faced Stag", "address": "High Road 69, N2 8AB London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.urbanpubsandbars.com/bookings/bald-faced-stag-primary-website", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/knitting"], "description": "A monthly Knitting & Crochet Club held at the Bald Faced Stag pub in East Finchley. It is hosted by the N2 Knitting & Crochet Group and welcomes everyone, from experienced crafters to complete beginners. Guests can share ideas, learn new skills and enjoy company over tea, coffee or lunch, bringing their own project or just coming for a chat. You can book a spot or simply turn up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-bald-faced-stags-knitting-crochet-club-43743/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/baf6baef218f2b6c1452c70b591df96f7db7af13f84d364b87d58c3ca0b05658-2000.webp"}]}