{"title": "Open Studio: Photography, Making & Stories at Poplar Union", "start": "2026-11-04T11:00:00Z", "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://book.plinth.org.uk/e/dDOcsGa93Em3shjfcxhI", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/photography"], "description": "A weekly open studio at Poplar Union exploring photography, collage, embroidery, illustration and oral history, open to all. Sessions respond to everyday stories, food, place and personal experience, moving between indoor making and gentle explorations of the local area such as the canal, markets and community gardens. They are informal and process-led, with materials provided and no experience needed, though aimed at those aged 18 and over. 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They are facilitated by Tasnim Siddiqa Amin, a working-class Bangladeshi-British artist, theatremaker and activist from Poplar. Topics range from industrialisation, the dock strike and the match girls strike to the 1921 Poplar rates rebellion, London's first Chinatown, the closure of the docks and gentrification. 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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. 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It is facilitated by Caroline Lacoma, a London-based self-taught visual artist born in Guadeloupe whose work explores transformation, rebirth and the self. The workshop invites participants to consider the photographs they have inherited, collected or taken and the stories they tell about family, identity, memory and belonging. 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Visitors can explore the venue, watch artists in residence developing their ideas, relax or work at the BOX Bar & Cafe, and take part in creative workshops. This month's programme includes a botanical cyanotype workshop with Daisy Bow Craft, making blue prints with pressed flowers, sunlight and organic materials.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/fusebox-meet-make-explore-35476/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4ca3221565a0957c03e3636cf012575970eacce7f7af1b6d0fd65bbc1c29a080-1200.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": "Creative Art Therapy Group", "start": "2026-11-11T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Free (Registration required)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://book.plinth.org.uk/survey/DUE2ExC56dywmgTAdkK2", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["wellness/art-therapy"], "description": "Creative Art Therapy Group is a monthly session at Poplar Union offering a safe, supportive space to explore art materials and guided themes. It is led by Andy Ridley, an experienced visual artist, art therapist, and lecturer in art therapy with over 20 years in health and education. Each session encourages self-expression, self-awareness and connection through artmaking, with all materials provided. It is open to adults aged 18 and over of all artistic abilities, and no prior experience is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/creative-art-therapy-group-76784/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/creative-art-therapy-group/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/32107eb0fc53acedf610ad703c79e99f265c6988bce5765bd28ad23c5cb250ff-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Transformative Futures", "start": "2026-10-10T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-07-03T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Camden Art Centre", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transformative-futures-tickets-2000155349493?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*12fqdd6*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTg4MzQ1ODQ5LjE3ODg4NjkzMzM.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODg4NjkzMzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODg4NjkzMzIkajYwJGwwJGgw&keep_tld=true", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/contemporary"], "description": "Transformative Futures is a free weekly collective for young people aged 15-25 to discuss, explore and create art together. It is run by Camden Art Centre and led each week by a practising contemporary artist, letting participants try processes and techniques used by artists working today, including drawing, video, sound art and assemblage. This year's programme includes photography walks around North London with artists Sana Badri, Alisa Oleva and Adam Wiseman, in collaboration with Ceci N'est Pas London, with the photos going towards an exhibition and publication. No experience is necessary, materials are provided, and participants can join at any point during the term.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/transformative-futures-50258/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/16c0e38a5e9d5c600a087fc525481510e2b58cdd95864c099e7b090285c48372-1200.webp"}, {"title": "STEP UP OCT - DEC 2026", "start": "2026-10-05T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-22T00:00:00Z", "place": "198 Contemporary Arts & Learning", "address": "Railton Road 198, SE24 0JT London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art", "film"], "description": "STEP UP OCT - DEC 2026 is a programme of free creative courses at 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning, running over ten weekly Wednesday sessions. 198, a registered charity in Herne Hill, offers an Art & Wellbeing course and a Film & Video course for adults aged 19 and over living in Lambeth who are unemployed or on a low income. The Art & Wellbeing course offers a relaxed space to explore creativity and improve wellbeing, while the Film & Video course covers planning ideas, filming, camera skills, sound, editing and making your own video projects. No previous experience is needed, and eligibility criteria apply.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/step-up-oct-dec-2026-34611/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/332fb7e75210046b34bb803f36c6cb9ed5c04af33481527ef322f3d1d8e8e551-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Mixed Media Art Session", "start": "2026-11-03T13:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T14:30:00Z", "place": "Lordship Hub", "address": "N17 6NU London", "price": "£7.00", "price_from": "7.00", "price_to": "7.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/mixed-media"], "description": "Mixed Media Art Session is an adults-only workshop at Lordship Hub, a community centre and cafe in Tottenham, London. It is run by Sandra, who teaches tips and techniques for using found and bought art resources to create collage, recycled mixed media art journals and visual journaling. Participants are invited to treat the session as creative self care, with some resources provided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mixed-media-art-session-74294/", "official_url": "https://lordshiphub.org.uk/class/mixed-media-art-session-for-adult/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/73dab8cab463f33404515cb202ab069ed190e9285dca3b20d6d4447acd3469f2-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Process Makes Practice", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "place": "Camden Arts Centre", "address": "Arkwright Road 52, NW3 6DG London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/contemporary", "community"], "description": "Process Makes Practice is a free drop-in exhibition at Camden Art Centre marking the culmination of a three-year programme supported by The Mildred Fund, working with artists and young people in the local area. Over three years Camden Art Centre ran long-term programmes with seven artists, two schools and two community groups, embracing iterative creative processes without defined outcomes or expectations. The exhibition features installations, artworks and documentation alongside reflections on the projects from those involved, offering insight into artists at the forefront of engagement practice and the creativity of young people in Camden. A Sharing Day on 29 October 2026 from 2–6pm offers workshops by some of the artists involved.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/process-makes-practice-73862/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/67e8e3729b3ecdace538eb998057d839179d6d3d0a837bcf53d5a361a67bbfb5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Open Themed Art Class [3]", "start": "2026-11-11T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Imperial College London", "address": "Exhibition Road, SW7 2AZ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Open Themed Art Class [3] is a free art workshop open to everyone working and studying at Imperial College, open to all levels and abilities. It is led by artist Mindy Lee of the Blyth Music and Arts Centre, who provides mentoring support and free materials so participants can create whatever they like. Attendees may join and leave at any point during the session, and spaces are limited to 10 people. Registration in advance is required, with tickets released 8 days before the class and booked from a college email address only.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-themed-art-class-3-74062/", "official_url": "https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/210465/open-themed-art-class-3-6/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2c1cde3176d0d4f94ec9d7671c9208d371807c2a36427fb6bd20425562d290d6-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Art4U2 Autumn Classes", "start": "2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-02T00:00:00Z", "place": "Cubitt Town Library", "address": "Strattondale Street, E14 3HG London", "price": "£8 (cash)", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "8.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/mixed-media"], "description": "Mixed media art workshops using oil painting, marbling, acrylic pouring, collage, zine making, gelliprinting, monoprint and pastels, where participants can do their own thing or follow demonstrated techniques. Led by Ginny Hawke and Gerry Cassidy, the classes look at the theme of water before half term, then Christmas crafts, with students able to exhibit their work in local cafes and galleries.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/art4u2-autumn-classes-35505/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b791852cb20c61bcad21e4192edaf9fda40052c29735b7e8d33eaf64685ea37f-600.webp"}]}