{"title": "Flow State – Samhain Special", "start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Oxford House", "address": "Derbyshire Street, E2 6HG London", "price": "7.50", "price_from": "7.50", "price_to": "7.50", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flow-state-samhain-special-tickets-2001063437609?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "Flow State – Samhain Special is a candlelit immersive writing workshop held in a secret Victorian chapel. It is led by Ruby Holder and follows two sold-out Flow State workshops. Participants are guided through exercises using sound, film, props and other creative tools to kickstart creativity and generate early-stage material through free writing. This Samhain edition focuses on pagan Samhain practices, the Essex witch trials, and applying magic, folk horror and ritual imagery to contemporary storytelling.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/flow-state-samhain-special-41801/", "official_url": "https://www.oxfordhouse.org.uk/event/flow-state-samhain-special-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6cb7d18451e101f56c184cf506d3cc0b55da2d618791952a5f115ce6f841c34f-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Oxford House", "address": "Derbyshire Street, E2 6HG London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Flow State Sessions", "start": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-03-14T00:00:00Z", "place": "William Morris Gallery", "address": "Forest Road, E17 4PP London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "wellness/mental-health"], "description": "Flow State Sessions are art and craft workshops for health and wellbeing, creating a gentle space for creativity where no experience in art is necessary. 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Participants try creative writing exercises, learn techniques from modern writers, share their texts for feedback, and meet other young writers in a supportive space, with no advance booking needed and spaces first-come, first-served.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/autumn-term-writers-drop-in-stage-screen-spoken-word-64951/", "official_url": "https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/writers-drop-in-stage-screen-spoken-word-au26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a0aa45913f7c1a65efb2b0440088899e76e9c61d468e5cbfafe753160cafbca9-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Tending the Heart: Writing & Healing through Injustice", "start": "2026-11-08T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T16:00:00Z", "place": "The Feminist Library", "address": "Sojourner Truth Community Centre, 161 Sumner Road, SE15 6JL", "price": "PWYC–£12", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing", "wellness"], "description": "An intimate workshop of writing, reflection and gentle practice for those carrying the weight of injustice, held under the Scorpio New Moon. 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The facilitator is F. Zeeshan Choudhury, a professional teacher, writer and facilitator who runs the queer writer's circle at The Common Press bookstore and hosts events around Tower Hamlets. Using games, discussion and inventive writing prompts, the workshop invites participants to explore the self through writing and leave with a finished piece, and is ideal for individuals seeking answers to a significant question within themselves. It takes place in The Create Place at St Margaret's House, which has step-free entry though the toilet is not accessible.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/writing-to-uncover-the-self-38779/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/writing-to-uncover-the-self-1", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fced9bfe11bc7d2924dfa57c8b56634d3af772abb318b690f08b73c8f9cd2cad-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sacred Drum Journey for Samhain", "start": "2026-10-30T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "College of Psychic Studies", "address": "Queensberry Place 16, London", "price": "Members: £40.00, Non Members: £45.00", "price_from": "45.00", "price_to": "45.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["occasion/halloween/samhain", "wellness/sound-healing"], "description": "Sacred Drum Journey for Samhain is an in-person sound healing session offering deep relaxation held within the healing rhythms of the sacred drum. It is led by Heather McDonald, a College of Psychic Studies alumna with over 20 years in cancer care who has trained with Gerrie March and received her first sacred drum on her travels in Africa. The evening focuses on grounding, protecting and strengthening your energy field, with a soundscape tailored to the energies of the Samhain season, guided intention-setting and a cosy space with a yoga mat, pillow and blanket provided. No prior experience is necessary.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sacred-drum-journey-for-samhain-41235/", "official_url": "https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/talks/energy-work/travel-with-the-sacred-drum/?id=6707", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7a4e2206ef00065963785f43aeb9d8bdc6486ca0b0e7afbdb7c82141eee2e27f-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Poetry as Ritual at the Thinning Veil", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "College of Psychic Studies", "address": "Queensberry Place 16, London", "price": "Members: £110.00, Non Members: £130.00", "price_from": "130.00", "price_to": "130.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/poetry", "stage/magic"], "description": "An in-person workshop exploring poetry as a magical and ritual practice, held at the College of Psychic Studies. Poet Sarah Fletcher leads a participatory day blending historical exploration with hands-on writing exercises. Drawing on writers such as William Blake, W.B. Yeats and John Dee, it looks at how poetry has served spell-setting, invocation, divination and spirit communication. No prior experience of poetry is required, and the session is open to anyone wishing to bring poetic language into their magical or spiritual practice.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/poetry-as-ritual-at-the-thinning-veil-41236/", "official_url": "https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/workshops/energy-work/poetry-as-ritual-revelation/?id=6661", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a5aaaf9486be132f219577658ebcce8ca02241b4da6b176747b2f76767ebb884-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Trance Mediumship: Direction", "start": "2026-11-07T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "College of Psychic Studies", "address": "Queensberry Place 16, London", "price": "Members: £110.00 / Non Members: £130.00", "price_from": "130.00", "price_to": "130.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/spirituality/mediumship"], "description": "Trance Mediumship: Direction is an in-person workshop at the College of Psychic Studies in London, the third in a series of three trance mediumship workshops. It is led by Sarah Tyler-Walters, a trance medium, intuitive coach and teacher who works with her spirit communicator Master Chou. The workshop focuses on spirit, covering your connection with spirit and the direction of the trance work, including blending and speaking with the spirit communicator, developing voice, clarity and purpose, types of trance work such as consultations, lectures and healing, sitting in a trance cabinet, and guidance on taking the work further. It is aimed at intermediate participants, and those who have not completed the previous two workshops need an interview with Sarah before booking.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/trance-mediumship-direction-41239/", "official_url": "https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/workshops/mediumship-training/trance-mediumship-connection-and-direction/?id=6377", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e8e4c2d394dd93e3d1c2b5cc0cd247b5e1ecb119f11484587735fc180fe5b265-1200.webp"}, {"title": "WRITING WORKSHOP: TAKING YOUR CREATIVITY UP A NOTCH", "start": "2026-10-31T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Ministry, Borough", "address": "79-81 Borough Rd, SE1 1DN London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://inside.theministry.com/en/events/view/1415779466/writing-workshop--taking-your-creativity-up-a-notch", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "A monthly writing workshop where you turn an idea into a finished piece in one session. It is run by Amplify Her and uses their 5-Step Guide to Getting Your Writing Going, teaching you to trust your instincts, overcome overthinking and reconnect with your unique voice. Participants receive a writing prompt beforehand and use a rapid-fire creative process to create poetry, lyrics, short stories or personal essays, sharing their work with a supportive community. The workshop is open to everyone at all levels, in person or online.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/writing-workshop-taking-your-creativity-up-a-notch-70601/", "official_url": "https://www.theministry.com/whats-on/event/?event_id=1415779466", "image": "https://noky.io/images/25bb514a5e3d9227cd457208bccae66c0d97c0d771afbb341e4f1e9351adbdc8-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Awakening the Intuitive in You", "start": "2026-11-08T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "College of Psychic Studies", "address": "Queensberry Place 16, London", "price": "£90.00", "price_from": "90.00", "price_to": "90.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/spirituality/mediumship"], "description": "A three-hour livestream workshop that helps participants reawaken the intuition they were born with and learn to trust their intuitive mind completely. It blends guided teaching, anecdotes, guided meditation and group practice, covering grounding and protection, daily practices, the 'clairs' and a Q&A in a safe, pressure-free setting. It is led by Elizabeth Titterton, a medium from Scotland who specialises in evidential mediumship and has offered workshops, demonstrations and readings across the UK, the US, Canada and beyond. Open to all with no prior experience needed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/awakening-the-intuitive-in-you-43077/", "official_url": "https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/workshops/psychic-training/awakening-the-intuitive-in-you/?id=6774", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e752624aa2cfc5c778fc7e1910923a9487d232dcc3b2a547a4f2e655e4aba1bd-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Creative Writing", "start": "2026-10-30T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T12:30:00Z", "place": "Claremont Project", "address": "White Lion Street 24-27, N1 9PD London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "Creative Writing is a class that celebrates the process and joy of writing and self-expression. It is tutored by Nichola Charalambou, who sets themes using exercises and prompts to inspire members to explore different writing styles. Sharing work is optional, and members are welcome to continue their writing in their own time. All materials are provided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/creative-writing-41230/", "official_url": "https://www.claremont-project.org/event/creative-writing/2026-10-30/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/80902f5cca18f06b20218fbcc23090331a8c29033362f2bed611722c0d4b497f-2000.webp"}]}