{"title": "Drop-in Design: Your Future City", "start": "2026-10-26T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-28T16:00:00Z", "place": "Royal Institute of British Architects", "address": "Portland Place 66-68, W1B 1AD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/buy-membership", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/architecture"], "description": "A free, hands-on drop-in design workshop for families, running over several days. Led by architectural designer and educator Jahba Anan for RIBA Learning, it invites participants aged 5 and above to redesign an existing type of building or invent something new for a future city, imagining what a library, school or train station might look like in 2050. Working with recycled materials and taking inspiration from the Design 1900–Now galleries, participants make a mini model of their dream building and add it to a growing city of the future that changes over five days. It takes place at the V&A South Kensington, as RIBA's 66 Portland Place location is closed for a three-year refurbishment.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/drop-in-design-your-future-city-38307/", "official_url": "https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/1nW019WQOle/drop-in-design-art-studio-oct-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4436415b0902bedf773139c919b00a7bbc110fae7f2b0538fc5ec33301742153-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-26T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-28T16:00:00Z", "place": "Royal Institute of British Architects", "address": "Portland Place 66-68, W1B 1AD London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "A Team Arts Education: Explore Autumn Art and Design Programme", "start": "2026-10-10T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-05T00:00:00Z", "place": "Brady Arts & Community Centre", "address": "Hanbury Street 192-196, E1 5HU London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/education"], "description": "A Team Arts Education runs a free autumn art and design programme for young people, beginning with a launch event of free fun workshop activities open to all. The programme is aimed at young people aged 11-19 who may need support with GCSE and A-level coursework or simply wish to explore art in a safe and creative environment. This term focuses on the theme 'Urban Narratives', exploring space and place through art forms, craft-making techniques and storytelling. Spaces are limited, so booking in advance is essential; young people under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-team-arts-education-explore-autumn-art-and-design-programm-35507/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1c3cff5d971ea5e8c8757aecf6f24fdd8d1b7fea455d7e6b316f942828c8706e-600.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": "Open Day: School of Architecture", "start": "2026-11-03T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T00:00:00Z", "place": "Royal College of Art, Kensington", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-day-environmental-architecture-urban-design-ma-tickets-2000554686922?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["art/architecture"], "description": "An open day for prospective students of architecture programmes, held on campus. It is run by the Royal College of Art's School of Architecture. Attendees can meet tutors and students from the programme of interest, learn more about the courses, and see the campus and facilities. On 3 November the programme featured is Environmental Architecture & Urban Design (MA), and attendance is free but pre-booking is essential.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-day-school-of-architecture-78992/", "official_url": "https://www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/open-day-school-of-architecture-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6fa7b7146e823d663574619568c64d4a5899580949e0ee198cbb0bcb390201c2-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Exploring Architecture: National Poetry Library", "start": "2026-11-05T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Institute of British Architects", "address": "Portland Place 66-68, W1B 1AD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-architecture-national-poetry-library-tickets-2002999250678?aff=WhatsOn", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/architecture", "literature/poetry"], "description": "A free event about how architecture can inspire poetry, held at the National Poetry Library on Level 5 of the Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre. 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