Image © Paul Capelli, 2021

Here at Art in the Docks we want to create a safe space so that no matter what the event or exhibition, 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
Jun
21

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.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing
Jun
21

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, or join in with the ‘theme of the week’. This week’s theme will be Summer Solstice Drawing and Painting.

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 matilda@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.

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Saturday Kids Club
Jun
28

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.

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Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡
Jun
28

Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡

🌀 Scrunchies

Design and sew your own scrunchies; perfect as gifts or to sell.

Join us for Sewing Bee, a bi-weekly series of beginner-friendly sewing workshops that are part of our wider Creative Health and Wellbeing programme. These relaxed, hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone looking to learn the basics of sewing while enjoying the calming, creative benefits of making something with your own hands.

Held every other week, each 2-hour session focuses on a different skill or project, building your confidence with the sewing machine, exploring hand-stitching techniques, and even dabbling in upcycling and experimental design. Whether you're completely new to sewing or just looking to brush up on the basics, you're welcome to join at any point in the series.

If you would like to bring an unfinished project to work on or start something new in these sessions, please feel free to!

All tuition and equipment provided (use of machines on a shared basis).

Come and get involved. Suitable for people of all ages (under 18’s will need to be accompanied).




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.

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Saturday Kids Club
Jul
5

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.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing
Jul
5

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, or join in with the ‘theme of the week’. This week, we will concentrate on Drawing and Painting techniques.

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 matilda@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.

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Saturday Kids Club
Jul
12

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.

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Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡
Jul
12

Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡

🧶 Garment Surgery

Bring damaged clothing and learn to repair items like missing buttons or torn hems.

Join us for Sewing Bee, a bi-weekly series of beginner-friendly sewing workshops that are part of our wider Creative Health and Wellbeing programme. These relaxed, hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone looking to learn the basics of sewing while enjoying the calming, creative benefits of making something with your own hands.

Held every other week, each 2-hour session focuses on a different skill or project, building your confidence with the sewing machine, exploring hand-stitching techniques, and even dabbling in upcycling and experimental design. Whether you're completely new to sewing or just looking to brush up on the basics, you're welcome to join at any point in the series.

If you would like to bring an unfinished project to work on or start something new in these sessions, please feel free to!

All tuition and equipment provided (use of machines on a shared basis).

Come and get involved. Suitable for people of all ages (under 18’s will need to be accompanied).




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.

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Saturday Kids Club
Jul
19

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.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing  (Copy)
Jul
19

Creative Health & Wellbeing (Copy)

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, or join in with the ‘theme of the week’. This week, we will concentrate on Experimenting with Media: Drawing and Painting.

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 matilda@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.

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Saturday Kids Club
Jul
26

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.

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Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡
Jul
26

Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡

♻️ Unconventional Design

Get creative with waste materials like fabric scraps, newspaper, and card to experiment with silhouette and texture on a mannequin.

Join us for Sewing Bee, a bi-weekly series of beginner-friendly sewing workshops that are part of our wider Creative Health and Wellbeing programme. These relaxed, hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone looking to learn the basics of sewing while enjoying the calming, creative benefits of making something with your own hands.

Held every other week, each 2-hour session focuses on a different skill or project, building your confidence with the sewing machine, exploring hand-stitching techniques, and even dabbling in upcycling and experimental design. Whether you're completely new to sewing or just looking to brush up on the basics, you're welcome to join at any point in the series.

If you would like to bring an unfinished project to work on or start something new in these sessions, please feel free to!

All tuition and equipment provided (use of machines on a shared basis).

Come and get involved. Suitable for people of all ages (under 18’s will need to be accompanied).




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.

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Saturday Kids Club
Aug
2

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.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing
Aug
2

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, or join in with the ‘theme of the week’. This week, we will concentrate on Drawing and Painting: Working with Colour.

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 matilda@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.

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Saturday Kids Club
Aug
9

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.

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Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡
Aug
9

Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡

👖 Sashiko Denim Repair

Explore the traditional Japanese Sashiko technique to repair and personalize your denim.


Join us for Sewing Bee, a bi-weekly series of beginner-friendly sewing workshops that are part of our wider Creative Health and Wellbeing programme. These relaxed, hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone looking to learn the basics of sewing while enjoying the calming, creative benefits of making something with your own hands.

Held every other week, each 2-hour session focuses on a different skill or project, building your confidence with the sewing machine, exploring hand-stitching techniques, and even dabbling in upcycling and experimental design. Whether you're completely new to sewing or just looking to brush up on the basics, you're welcome to join at any point in the series.

If you would like to bring an unfinished project to work on or start something new in these sessions, please feel free to!

All tuition and equipment provided (use of machines on a shared basis).

Come and get involved. Suitable for people of all ages (under 18’s will need to be accompanied).




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.

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Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡
Jun
14

Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡

📏 Pattern Cutting Basics

Learn essential tools and techniques for drafting simple patterns.

Join us for Sewing Bee, a bi-weekly series of beginner-friendly sewing workshops that are part of our wider Creative Health and Wellbeing programme. These relaxed, hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone looking to learn the basics of sewing while enjoying the calming, creative benefits of making something with your own hands.

Held every other week, each 2-hour session focuses on a different skill or project, building your confidence with the sewing machine, exploring hand-stitching techniques, and even dabbling in upcycling and experimental design. Whether you're completely new to sewing or just looking to brush up on the basics, you're welcome to join at any point in the series.

If you would like to bring an unfinished project to work on or start something new in these sessions, please feel free to!

All tuition and equipment provided (use of machines on a shared basis).

Come and get involved. Suitable for people of all ages (under 18’s will need to be accompanied).




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.

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Saturday Kids Club
Jun
14

Saturday Kids Club

UEL OPEN DAY - June 14th 2025





Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.


Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club.



We will be hosting our Saturday Kids Club at UEL’s Docklands Campus, a 15 minute walk from our gallery space, for a actioned-packed day of fashion workshops! Similar to our last Open Day Fashion parade, we will be hosting a range of workshops where you can create your own wearable art and accessories. Everything made will be worn in a community fashion parade later in the day.




Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.









Location

WEST BUILDING - THE LOUNGE

University of East London, Docklands Campus

1 University Way

London,

E16 2RD











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.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing
Jun
7

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, or join in with the ‘theme of the week’. This week, we will concentrate on working tonally: experiment with light and dark shades in drawing or painting.

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 matilda@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.

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Saturday Kids Club
Jun
7

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.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing - Exhibition
Jun
6
to 7 Jun

Creative Health & Wellbeing - Exhibition

‘Tired of London, Tired of Life’


We are delighted to announce our Adult learners from Creative Health and Wellbeing classes will be hosting their exhibition of works in the Gallery Space this week. Come and join us!


Friday 6th June 2025

Friends and Family

⏰ 7pm to 9pm

Exhibition opening with a poetry reading from FLORENCE LABWO OREE

Live music from EVERYTHING ZEZE



Saturday 7th June 2025

PRIVATE VIEW

⏰ 4pm to 7pm

Formal Opening from

CLLR BLOSSOM YOUNG



 

📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ

📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.









We are proud to be funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.

We thank them for their continued support in making these workshops possible.

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SHIP HORNS! Workshop
Jun
4

SHIP HORNS! Workshop

Create your own Ship Horn

Discover the history behind London Docklands and its longtime maritime tradition from the 60s, where all the vessels in the docks would sound their horns at midnight on New Years Eve and the streets bustled with celebrations.

In this workshop you will be invited to create your own ship horns from discarded recyclable materials, testing its durability and functionality once finished as we put it to the test on the dockside!

Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.

Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, UEL Docklands Campus

Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability
University Way
E16 2RD

In partnership with University of East London: Royal Docks Innovation and Enterprise Summer Festival 2025

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‘The Street Where I Live’
Jun
4

‘The Street Where I Live’

A 15 minute Neighbourhood Community

The London Festival of Architecture 2025 programme is now live, and we are excited to be taking part in celebrating this year's theme of #Voices.

In this fun project, young people/family groups will get to think about, and have a voice, in the design criteria for an imagined place in which they live.

All you need to come to this event is to be open to the idea that ‘a place can be matched to the needs of its people’. Using a combination of recyclable/waste materials and your unlimited imagination, you will design and model a functional residential community, where everything you need can be reached within 15 minutes.

Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided. Join us!

Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, UEL Docklands Campus

Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability
University Way
E16 2RD

In partnership with University of East London: Royal Docks Innovation and Enterprise Summer Festival 2025

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Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡
May
31

Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡

🎨 Surface Embellishment

Discover decorative techniques including embroidery, appliqué, and beading.

Join us for Sewing Bee, a bi-weekly series of beginner-friendly sewing workshops that are part of our wider Creative Health and Wellbeing programme. These relaxed, hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone looking to learn the basics of sewing while enjoying the calming, creative benefits of making something with your own hands.

Held every other week, each 2-hour session focuses on a different skill or project, building your confidence with the sewing machine, exploring hand-stitching techniques, and even dabbling in upcycling and experimental design. Whether you're completely new to sewing or just looking to brush up on the basics, you're welcome to join at any point in the series.

If you would like to bring an unfinished project to work on or start something new in these sessions, please feel free to!

All tuition and equipment provided (use of machines on a shared basis).

Come and get involved. Suitable for people of all ages (under 18’s will need to be accompanied).



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.

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Saturday Kids Club
May
31

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.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing
May
24

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, or join in with the ‘theme of the week’. This week, we will concentrate on Drawing and Painting: reproducing a famous painting or media of your choice.

Using the mark making and colour theory techniques learned in previous weeks, select a painting from an Artist you admire or have a particular interest in and plan your composition. During the session individual tuition and guidance will be provided while your work is in progress with specific reference to the Artist technique whose work you are reproducing. 

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 matilda@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.

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Saturday Kids Club
May
24

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.

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Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡
May
17

Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡

✂️ Sewing Basics

Master foundational techniques such as seam finishes, darts, and hems.

Join us for Sewing Bee, a bi-weekly series of beginner-friendly sewing workshops that are part of our wider Creative Health and Wellbeing programme. These relaxed, hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone looking to learn the basics of sewing while enjoying the calming, creative benefits of making something with your own hands.

Held every other week, each 2-hour session focuses on a different skill or project, building your confidence with the sewing machine, exploring hand-stitching techniques, and even dabbling in upcycling and experimental design. Whether you're completely new to sewing or just looking to brush up on the basics, you're welcome to join at any point in the series.

If you would like to bring an unfinished project to work on or start something new in these sessions, please feel free to!

All tuition and equipment provided (use of machines on a shared basis).

Come and get involved. Suitable for people of all ages (under 18’s will need to be accompanied).




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.


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Saturday Kids Club
May
17

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 for making these workshops possible.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing
May
10

Creative Health & Wellbeing

Drawing Techniques and Colour Mixing

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, or join in with the ‘theme of the week’. This week, we will concentrate on Drawing techniques and Colour mixing (Theory practice) You will receive an introduction to basic colour theory and experiment with colour through a range of exercises led 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 matilda@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.

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Saturday Kids Club
May
10

Saturday Kids Club

Community Weaving 🪡

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.

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Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡
May
3

Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡

🧵 Introduction to Sewing Machines

Get familiar with a domestic sewing machine; learn how it works and try out its key features.

Join us for Sewing Bee, a bi-weekly series of beginner-friendly sewing workshops that are part of our wider Creative Health and Wellbeing programme. These relaxed, hands-on sessions are perfect for anyone looking to learn the basics of sewing while enjoying the calming, creative benefits of making something with your own hands.

Held every other week, each 2-hour session focuses on a different skill or project, building your confidence with the sewing machine, exploring hand-stitching techniques, and even dabbling in upcycling and experimental design. Whether you're completely new to sewing or just looking to brush up on the basics, you're welcome to join at any point in the series.

If you would like to bring an unfinished project to work on or start something new in these sessions, please feel free to!

All tuition and equipment provided (use of machines on a shared basis).

Come and get involved. Suitable for people of all ages (under 18’s will need to be accompanied).



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.


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Saturday Kids Club
May
3

Saturday Kids Club

Animal Masks 🎭

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.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing
Apr
26

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, or join in with the ‘theme of the week’. This week, we will concentrate on Still Life:

Following a demonstration and step-by-step guidance by Artist John Lord, learn how to create your own Still Life Drawing or Painting!

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 matilda@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 for making these workshops possible.

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The Tomato Challenge 🍅
Apr
26

The Tomato Challenge 🍅

Join us for a community garden project!

Join Art in the Docks on Saturday 26th April in a community gardening project 👨‍🌾 Bring your old pots and planters (or take some new ones from us) and plant your own edible garden to nurture on your balcony or patio. All plants and material supplied.

The Tomato Challenge is being run in partnership with NHG and Café Spice Namaste. Whatever you grow can be taken along to Café Spice in October for a Chutney Making Masterclass.

We will also help you to grow herbs and soft fruits. Let’s eat what we grow.

Special pots for children will be provided. 🪴

These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.

We thank them for their continued support for making these workshops possible.

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Saturday Kids Club
Apr
26

Saturday Kids Club

Community Garden Drawing

Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.

This weekend, join us at Kids Club as we create our very own community garden 🌱we’ll be rolling out a huge trail of paper across the tables for everyone to draw on, watching it bloom with each little addition. If weather allows, we'll take some chalk out into the square for some drawing in the sunshine too!

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 for making these workshops possible.

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Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡
Apr
19

Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡

Sewing Bee in the Room

A new programme of creative activities based around sewing and making.

Do you have a project that you’d like to start ? maybe one that you started but never finished? If you’re looking for inspiration, guidance, or just happy to be in the room with other likeminded people doing fun things together, this could be for you.

All tuition and equipment provided (use of machines on a shared basis).

Come and get involved. Suitable for people of all ages (under 18’s will need to be accompanied).

Space is limited due to the number of machines, so get yourself booked!



This is part of the Art in the Docks ‘Summer of Creative Wellbeing’ programme, sponsored by Notting Hill Genesis.


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Saturday Kids Club
Apr
19

Saturday Kids Club

Create your own Bunny hat!

Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, hosted by a professional artist.

Join us for some Easter crafts this weekend, and create your own bunny ears!

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 for making these workshops possible.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing
Apr
12

Creative Health & Wellbeing

Unwind and Create

Join us as we launch a new series of our highly popular and sociable community arts programme.

This relaxed and friendly session will focus on basic drawing and painting skills. It is suitable for complete beginners, and/or people who would like to reconnect with their passion for art. All materials and coaching provided.

Let your imagination run free with our artist John Lord and his team to guide you.


📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ

📧 Please get in touch and email matilda@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.

⏰ Workshops run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons, 1pm-4pm.




These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.

We thank them for their continued support for making these workshops possible.

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Saturday Kids Club
Apr
12

Saturday Kids Club

Make Paper Floral Arrangements 🌷

Join us for a morning of creative fun in our friendly and relaxed kids club! This week we will be making paper floral arrangement using newspaper and coloured tissued paper.

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 for making these workshops possible.

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Intro to Street Photography
Apr
6

Intro to Street Photography

Street Photography Workshop

Step into the streets and capture life as it unfolds! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this hands-on Street Photography Workshop will teach you how to see the world differently, frame compelling stories, and master the art of candid moments. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Essential techniques for capturing urban life

  •  Composition, lighting, and storytelling tips 

  • Ethical considerations & approaching subjects

  • Live shooting session with expert guidance

  • Photo review & feedback session

If you have a camera bring it, however anything upwards of smartphone will do. See you there!


This is part of the Art in the Docks ‘Summer of Creative Wellbeing’ programme, sponsored by Notting Hill Genesis.


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Craft your own Easter Bunny Workshop
Apr
5

Craft your own Easter Bunny Workshop

🪡 CRAFT YOUR OWN EASTER BUNNY🪡


Bring with you some textiles (clothing, cushions, blankets, scarves etc) and make your own stuffed Easter bunny! 🐰

This workshop is part of the Sewing Bee in the Room programme, which will feature different crafts centred around sewing and textiles. Keep an eye out for future workshops where you’ll be able to inherit pattern cutting and sewing techniques.

Sewing patterns, sewing machines and equipment will be provided and the workshop will be led by a fashion industry professional, who will give you an induction on the machines and tutorship throughout the workshop.


This is part of the Art in the Docks ‘Summer of Creative Wellbeing’ programme, sponsored by Notting Hill Genesis.


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Saturday Kids Club
Apr
5

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 for making these workshops possible.

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Creative Health & Wellbeing
Mar
29

Creative Health & Wellbeing

Unwind and Create

Join our ongoing programme of creative activities designed to welcome people into the world of drawing and painting. Let your imagination run free with our artist John Lord and his team to guide you.

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, or join in with the ‘theme of the week’. This week, we will concentrate on…..Portraiture.

For those who want to, other options include:

  • Drawing in the surrounding landscape ( weather permitting)

  • Working from your own concept and ideas.  

  • Observational Drawing in Charcoal

  • Investigating and exploring the work of other artists that you admire or find inspirational. 

All you need is your imagination and a willingness to try new ideas in the company of likeminded people. 

 

We supply a limited amount of basic materials but please feel free to bring your own. 

📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ

📧 Please get in touch and email matilda@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.

⏰ Workshops run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons, 1pm-4pm.



These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.

We thank them for their continued support for making these workshops possible.

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Saturday Kids Club
Mar
29

Saturday Kids Club

Come and join us, no booking required!

We’re back for our mornings 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.

Have you ever seen the jungle? Neither had Henri Rousseau 🐅 Instead, he visited botanical gardens and zoos, sketching plants and animals before transforming them into imaginary, vibrant rainforests in his paintings. 🌴

This Saturday Kids Club, step into the wild with Halle and use your creativity to paint wild and wonderful jungles of your own! What will you add to yours? 🎨



These workshops are funded by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund.

We thank them for their continued support for making these workshops possible.

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Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡
Mar
22

Sewing Bee in the Room 🐝🪡

Sewing Bee in the Room

Next up at Art in the Docks ‘Sewing Bee in the Room’: a new programme of creative activities based around sewing and making.

Do you have a project that you’d like to start ? maybe one that you started but never finished? If you’re looking for inspiration, guidance, or just happy to be in the room with other likeminded people doing fun things together, this could be for you.

All tuition and equipment provided (use of machines on a shared basis).

Come and get involved. Suitable for people of all ages (under 18’s will need to be accompanied).

Space is limited due to the number of machines, so get yourself booked!



This is part of the Art in the Docks ‘Summer of Creative Wellbeing’ programme, sponsored by Notting Hill Genesis.


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