Image © Paul Capelli, 2021
Here at Art in the Docks we want to create a safe space so that no matter what, you feel comfortable in expressing yourself. We support all kinds of events, from workshops to polished gallery exhibitions, each with our local community at it’s core.
Upcoming Events:
Saturday Kids Club
Mothers Day Kids Club
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
We will create dream catchers and mothers day cards to celebrate those who we love this mothers day.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Creative Health & Wellbeing
Unwind and Create
Join us as we launch a new series of our highly popular and sociable community arts programme.
These sessions are open to everyone, from complete beginners to accomplished artists. This Saturday there will be an experimental and mask making workshop.
All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas in the company of likeminded people.
📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ
📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.
⏰ Workshops run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons, 1pm-3pm.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Colour and Shape Magic- Painting like Kandinsky
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
In this workshop, children will explore colour, shape, and movement through an experimental painting technique using glue, salt, and liquid waterclours. We will look at the abstract artworks of Wasily kandinsky for inspiration, forcuig on bold shapes and bright colours rather than realistic drawing. Children will create their own abstract compositions and watch the colours spread and mix across their salted desigs.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Light and Colour in the Gallery
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
Using translucent coloured sheets or thin crepe paper, Charlotte Guerard will guide the participants to cut and create shapes, patterns, drawings, and apply them to the windows of the gallery
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Creative Health & Wellbeing
Unwind and Create
Join us as we launch a new series of our highly popular and sociable community arts programme.
These sessions are open to everyone, from complete beginners to accomplished artists. We encourage people to share ideas and to help each other. People can work on their own projects or join in a guided session on techniques lead by artist John Lord.
All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas in the company of likeminded people.
📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ
📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.
⏰ Workshops run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons, 1pm-3pm.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Saturday Kids Club
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
This week’s workshop for the Royal Academy Young Persons Summer Show submissions explores still life by arranging and drawing everyday objects like fruit, toys, and vases. Participants will learn to look closely at shapes, colors, and shadows
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Create Artwork to Submit to the Royal Academy Young Artists’ Summer Show
Calling All Young Artists!
Show the world your creativity at the Royal Academy Young Artists’ Summer Show. Submit your artwork and be part of one of the UK’s most exciting youth exhibitions.
For the next two weeks during Saturday Kids Club we will be getting 'Royal Academy Ready'. Working on artworks with the view to submit them to the show.
The weeks Saturday Kids Club workshop will be focussing on Self Portraits, come along to explore identity, expression, and style while preparing your work for submission.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
You are welcome to join in the workshop even if you do not want to submit work to the show.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
'In Shape' Art Exhibition Opening
Get ready to dive into a vibrant world of shapes and colors at the 'In Shape' Art Exhibition Opening!
Join us in person for the exciting launch of the 'In Shape' art exhibition. Dive into a dynamic collection where form meets creativity, showcasing amazing artworks that explore shape and space in fresh ways. It's the perfect chance to mingle with artists from around the world, enjoy inspiring pieces, and soak up some great vibes. Don’t miss out on this colorful celebration of art and imagination! Even have a free drink on us.
📍 AVA Building, 4-6 University Way, London E16 2RD
📧 tickets are free to book, but please reserve a spot here
⏰ Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm GMT
Green Street Glow Garden with Culture Within Newham
Snacky Snail Art Workshop
Art in the Docks is delighted to deliver a drop-in creative workshop as part of Green Street Glow Garden. This workshop invites local residents to connect with a world of light and imagination.
In this fun, family-friendly workshop, participants will create bright 2D and 3D nature-inspired models from flowers and vegetables to pollinators and suns, to act as gifts to the Glow Garden Creatures. Come along to make and celebrate creativity together and be part of a growing garden of imagination.
📍 337-341 Green St, London E13 9AR
📧 Free to book, please secure your spot below
What is Green Street Glow Garden?
In February 2026, Culture Within Newham will transform Queen’s Square on Green Street into a world of light and imagination.
At the centre of the experience is Luma, a mesmerising soft-robotic creation by Air Giants. Towering, graceful and lit from within, Luma is a nine-metre long snail who responds gently to the people around her, inviting play and connection.
There will also be a whimsical garden of interactive plant sculptures, each standing 2.5 metres tall.
In partnership with Culture Within Newham and Green Street Library
Creative Health & Wellbeing
Unwind and Create
Join us as we launch a new series of our highly popular and sociable community arts programme.
These sessions are open to everyone, from complete beginners to accomplished artists. We encourage people to share ideas and to help each other. People can work on their own projects or join in a guided session on techniques lead by artist John Lord.
All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas in the company of likeminded people.
📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ
📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.
⏰ Workshops run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons, 1pm-3pm.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Valentines Day Paper Flower Bouquet Making
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
This Saturday we will be making beautiful bouquets of paper flowers to celebrate Valentines Day.
Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Create Nature Charms
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
This Saturday we will be joined by ceramicist Ellie May.
Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Creative Health & Wellbeing
Unwind and Create- Valentines Special
Join us as we launch a new series of our highly popular and sociable community arts programme.
This Saturday we are joined by artist Ema. She will read original poetry which will inspire our art.
These sessions are open to everyone, from complete beginners to accomplished artists. We encourage people to share ideas and to help each other. People can work on their own projects or join in a guided session on techniques lead by artist John Lord.
All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas in the company of likeminded people.
📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ
📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.
⏰ Workshops run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons, 1pm-3pm.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Paper Moth Puppets
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Potato prints inspired by artist Yinka Ilori
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.
This Saturday, discover how to use potatoes as printing tools to create art inspired by the textile artist Yinka Ilori.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Creative Health & Wellbeing
Unwind and Create
Join us as we launch a new series of our highly popular and sociable community arts programme.
These sessions are open to everyone, from complete beginners to accomplished artists. We encourage people to share ideas and to help each other. People can work on their own projects or join in a guided session on techniques lead by artist John Lord.
All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas in the company of likeminded people.
📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ
📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.
⏰ Workshops run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons, 1pm-3pm.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Come and join us, no booking required!
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Into the Night: A Midwinter Community Lantern Parade and Workshops
Be part of the excitement as our community comes together to celebrate light in the dark winter night!
Enjoy festive arts and crafts, live music, hot drinks, and a sing along!
A series of arts and crafts workshop will take place at Art in the Docks. We will then parade through the community with lanterns aglow and a brass band leading the way. The procession will end at Cafe Spice, where warm drinks, mince pies, and a community sing along awaits.
LANTERN WORKSHOP
Shine bright with our Glowing Lantern Workshop!
You’ll decorate a lantern using easy, shiny metallic stickers, ribbons, and decorative accents. With friendly guidance and plenty of supplies, you’ll create a lantern that you can parade around Royal Albert Wharf. It’s a relaxed, hands-on activity you can enjoy at any skill level.
HORN MAKING
Make some noise at our Sound-Making Horn Workshop!
You’ll assemble a simple, functional horn using beginner-friendly materials and clear, step-by-step guidance. After creating and personalising your horn, you’ll get to try it out and even join in with the Brass Volcanoes jazz band for a festive jam.
STAR MAKING
Sparkle at our Shiny Star-on-a-Stick Workshop!
You’ll create your own handheld star using simple craft materials, metallic papers, and plenty of shiny ribbons, With friendly guidance and lots of glittery options to choose from, you’ll design a star that gleams in the light, then join in with parade around Royal Albert Wharf and shine brightly through the streets.
LIGHT WALKERS and LIVE MUSIC
Light walkers and a live brass band will lead the way as we parade around the community
LOCATION: Pump House Square, Royal Albert Wharf, E16 2XJ
TIME: 14.30 activities start | 16:00 parade begins
This event is supported by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Get Parade Ready
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club! We will make crafts to carry in the “INTO THE NIGHT” parade next Saturday. Come back on the 13th to parade with your creations around the dock.
Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Winter Creature Clay Ornaments
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
Children will create winter-themed clay ornaments featuring animals such as penguins, owls, snow foxes, polar bears, robins, or simple patterned winter shapes
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
UEL Open Day
Interactive, festive activities for all!
University of East London’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate Open Day on Saturday 22 November, will feature several interactive festive activities for everyone to enjoy – local community, families, students and staff! Delivered in partnership with Art in the Docks, these activities will be a great opportunity to explore creativity, connect with others and experience the vibrant spirit of our campuses through unique hands-on workshops.
Our interactive festive activities will run across the three main university campuses (Docklands, Stratford and University Square Stratford) throughout the day from 10am – 2pm.
Spaces are free to book, but there is limited availability, to avoid dissapointment, please book in advance
Activities will include
Aromatherapy Candle Making
Learn how to make your own candle using natural soy wax and simple materials. You will be shown how to melt the wax, add calming fragrance and pour it into a container to create your own candle to take home. It’s an easy, fun activity for all ages – no experience needed.
Festive Embroidery Workshop
Discover simple embroidery techniques while working on two personalised projects – a custom tote bag and festive felt Christmas ornaments. Using colourful threads, felt and decorative embellishments, you’ll design and stitch your own creations from unique patterns on your tote bag to handmade ornaments that make perfect tree decorations or thoughtful gifts. This relaxed, social session is great for anyone wanting to try something new or unwind creatively. No experience needed just bring your ideas and leave with beautiful, handcrafted pieces to show off or share this holiday season.
Marbled Paper Funky Festive Cards
Available at Docklands and Stratford only
Learn how to make your own collaged festive cards using a mix of colourful papers, textures and festive materials. You will experiment with layering, cutting and arranging shapes to design unique cards. You will explore simple collage techniques and combine recycled and decorative elements. Suitable for all ages.
Fashion Life Drawing
Available at Docklands only
Exercise your creative and illustrative skills to capture the garment in front of you. A live model will stand in front of you, wearing an outfit that capitalizes on shape and texture. Using a variety of mediums, you will draw, paint, and sketch the outfits that appear. Have fun playing with different styles and materials to see what you can achieve!
📍 All Campuses
Docklands Campus
University Way
London
E16 2RD
Stratford Campus
Water Lane
London
E15 4LZ
University Square Stratford
1 Salway Road
London
E15 1NF
🎟 The event is free, but must be booked. Reserve your spot here.
Saturday Kids Club at UEL Docklands
Make and Take Festive Activities
This week’s Saturday Kids Cub will be held in collaboration with UEL at their Dockland’s Campus
Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.
Activities will include
Festive Embroidery Workshop
Marbled Paper Funky Festive Cards
Fashion Life Drawing
Aromatherapy Candle Making
Suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
Registration is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot here
📍 UEL Dockland’s Campus, University Way, London, E16 2RD
📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.
These workshops are supported by the
University of East London.
Creative Health & Wellbeing at UEL Docklands
Festive Interactive Activities
This week’s Creative Health and Wellbeing will be held in collaboration with UEL at their Dockland’s Campus
Activities will include
Festive Embroidery Workshop
Marbled Paper Funky Festive Cards
Fashion Life Drawing
Aromatherapy Candle Making
All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas in the company of likeminded people.
Registration is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot here
📍 UEL Dockland’s Campus, University Way, London, E16 2RD
📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.
These workshops are supported by the
University of East London.
Saturday Kids Club
Autumn Leaf Printing Workshop
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
In this nature based activity, participants will paint with leaves on cardboard using different leaves and coloured paints to create stamp designs or collages.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Creative Health & Wellbeing
Unwind and Create
Join us as we launch a new series of our highly popular and sociable community arts programme.
These sessions are open to everyone, from complete beginners to accomplished artists. We encourage people to share ideas and to help each other. People can work on their own projects or join in a guided session on techniques lead by artist John Lord.
All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas in the company of likeminded people.
📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ
📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.
⏰ Workshops run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons, 1pm-3pm.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Painted Dream Catchers
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.
Participants will learn how to paint colourful recycled plastic lid pieces and turn them into their very own dream catcher that sparkles in the light.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Halloween Mask Making Workshop
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
If you missed our Halloween Workshop at Good Hotel, fear not! We're bringing back the spooky fun for our Saturday Kids Club. Join us for a crafty morning of halloween themed mask making.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
‘Ghost Ship’ at Good Hotel London
Join Art in the Docks for a ghoulish experience!
Celebrate Halloween by making ghostly masks. Terrify your neighbours.
This Halloween falls on a Friday...let's make it a Frightful one!
Join us for an evening of mask-making magic at the Good Hotel London. As the city settles into an eerie glow, we’ll be transforming plain masks into spooky, spectacular creations.
Guaranteed to be the most memorable part of your night, your unique masterpiece will be ready to wear for an evening of trick-or-treating right after.
All tuition and materials provided. Just bring yourself and your unlimited imagination.
Location
Good Hotel London
Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway,
London E16 1FA
This Royal Docks Trust funded families and children-oriented event is free to access.
Suitable for parents and goblins of all ages.
Bee Friendly: Herbaceous Border Drawing Workshop
The Big Draw at Britannia Village Hall
Join us for a creative celebration of bees, blooms, and community! In this hands-on Bee Friendly Big Draw workshop, you’ll explore the beauty and biodiversity of our local herbaceous borders through drawing. Led by artists from Art in the Docks, these relaxed, inclusive sessions invite everyone — from seasoned sketchers to complete beginners — to take inspiration from nature and discover the patterns, colours, and forms that help pollinators thrive.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
Location
Britannia Village Hall
65 Evelyn Street
London, E16 1TU
Learn more about the Big Draw 2025 Festival here.
This workshop is supported by The Royal Docks Trust..
We thank them for their support in making this workshop possible.
Creative Health & Wellbeing
Unwind and Create
Join us as we launch a new series of our highly popular and sociable community arts programme.
These sessions are open to everyone, from complete beginners to accomplished artists. We encourage people to share ideas and to help each other. People can work on their own projects or join in a guided session on techniques lead by artist John Lord.
All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas in the company of likeminded people.
📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ
📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.
⏰ Workshops run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons, 1pm-3pm.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
London: Time and Tide
A La Carte Arts London Presents:
A collection of London based lens artists and stories. Powerful, perennial, transformative, all moments lived, shared and witnessed in the theatre that is London.
Featuring photography from:
Sylvie Belbouab
Giacomo Brunelli
Briony Campbell
James Clifford Kent
Chiron Cole
Siobhan Doran
Julia Fullerton-Batten
Laura Pannack
David Swainsbury
Please join us for the private view on Friday 24th October, 18:30 - 20:00
Located in Space 2, across from the main Art in the Docks Gallery.
This exhibition is part of PhotoMonth Festival 2025.
Check out the full programme of events here.
Saturday Kids Club
Bee Friendly: Herbaceous Border Drawing Workshops
Join us for a creative celebration of bees, blooms, and community! In this hands-on Bee Friendly Big Draw workshop, you’ll explore the beauty and biodiversity of our local herbaceous borders through drawing. Led by artists from Art in the Docks, these relaxed, inclusive sessions invite everyone — from seasoned sketchers to complete beginners — to take inspiration from nature and discover the patterns, colours, and forms that help pollinators thrive.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
Learn more about the Big Draw 2025 Festival here.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.
Saturday Kids Club
Spooky Crafts
Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club!
Participants will make a variety of spooky creatures and crafts out of paper plates. They will get to design and decorate their own creations as they wish and express their indivuality.
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.
We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.