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
see below for our upcoming events:
Saturday Morning 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.
Please note, the session on Saturday 14th December will be our final Saturday Morning Kids Club workshop for 2024.
Watch this space for more information about workshops in 2025!
This session is supported by National Lottery Community Fund.
Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Unwind and Create
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 to guide you!
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
Click here for tickets.
Please note, the session on Thursday 12th December will be our final Adult Introduction to Drawing and Painting workshop for 2024.
Watch this space for more details about workshops in 2025.
This session is supported by Newham Council’s ‘People Powered Places’ programme.
Sew Appealing
Sew Appealing: Workshop 4: Final Construction
Every Wednesday evening 7pm-9pm Daylan Mollentze (recently seen on ITV's Dress The Nation) hosts an introductory series of sewing worskshops at Art in the Docks.
This series is designed as a progression, but we also welcome participants for those who can only come to one or two. Use the series as a progressive skills development opportunity, and make something to show in our final end of year exhibition, or come to any one class in the series and make something small to take home.
Learning these new skills, you will have the opportunity to complete your own project, which could be a tote bag, a pencil case, or even a stuffed toy, just in time for Christmas. See full details of what each workshop will entail below.
All materials will be provided. Fabrics used will all be sourced sustainably.
Suitable for all ages and abilities. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Workshop 1
20th November
Design and Machine Induction
Get introduced to domestic sewing machines and design your very own sewing project to complete over four workshops hosted by industry professionals.
Workshop 2
27th November
Pattern Cutting and Fabric Prep
Learn how to draft a paper pattern for your chosen design and cover some of the basics of pattern cutting. Also, cut and prepare your fabrics ready for the next workshop.
Workshop 3
4th December
Surface Embellishment / Print
Now’s the time to express yourself and embellish the fabrics you’ve prepared. Use various surface embellishment and printing techniques to add some spice to your fabrics ready to sew in the next workshop.
Workshop 4
11th December
Final Construction
It’s all in the title. Use domestic sewing machines to sew together your chosen design under the watchful eyes of fashion professionals.
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📍 AitD Studio 2, 25 Shackleton Way, London, E16 2XJ
⏰ Workshop 4: Wednesday 11 December, 7pm-9pm
📧 If you have any questions, please email matilda@artinthedocks.com
Funded by Newham Council’s People Powered Places scheme.
Pizza Mapping
Orianna Shen presents a Pizza Mapping Workshop
This workshop forms part of the exhibition One Swam Up Another Stream
Last Saturday, we dove into Shepherd’s Bush Market, exchanging 18 pumpkins and gathering life stories from various vendors. In the days ahead, we’ll share one vendor’s story each day, revealing the heart of the market.
On December 7th, we’ll host the "Pizza Mapping" workshop at London’s Art in Docks Project Space. Choose a story that resonates with you, then express it on a “Story Pizza” slice. Using our provided pizza bases and ingredients, your individual slices will combine to form a map of the market, capturing its unique spirit.
Join us to experience the bond between people and the market through pizza. If you have any questions, please reach out—we’d love to hear your ideas!
✍️Poster Designer: Orianna Shen
🙌Workshop initiator: Orianna Shen(10047789@network.rca.ac.uk), Tina Yuan
📅Date: 2-5pm, 7th December (Saturday), 2024
📍Location: Art in The Docks (25 Shackleton Way, London, E16 2XJ)
🧾Ticket: Free, Sign up via email 10047789@network.rca.ac.uk
Saturday Morning 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.
Please note, the session on Saturday 14th December will be our final Saturday Morning Kids Club workshop for 2024.
Watch this space for more information about workshops in 2025!
This session is supported by National Lottery Community Fund.
One Swam Up Another Stream
One Swam Up Another Stream
Curated by Yu Ying Chan & Margaret Liang
Swimming up the current and returning to the surging source, what lies at the end of the upstream—a place of origin, or perhaps a new beginning? Going against the limitations of time, place, and memory and pushing through the forces that shape and confine us, swimming up the stream is an act of transcending infused with resilience and purpose. In navigating these rapid currents, we redefine what it means to belong, to reclaim our place within the fluxive tides of global movement.One Swam Up Another Stream is a gathering of works that embody this resilience, where each artist reclaims and reimagines their narratives through unique lenses. The selection of artworks span across migration, cultural identity, personal narratives, and cyclical themes, highlighting the multifaceted nature of “returning” as both a personal and collective experience.
Featured Artists
Divya Balivada: Divya Balivada (b. , India) is a London-based artist currently pursuing an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art. “My upbringing in India was ensnared by rigid gender norms that adversely affected my self-expression. Art became my means to claim autonomy and identity.” Divya’s work dissects emotional suppression and the silencing inherent in the "good-girl" conditioning, a construct deeply embedded in Indian society's cultural matrix.
Divya navigates the interstitial spaces between female identity, trauma, and introspection. "Loop" machine serves as an extension of her body, and a metaphor to claim her identity. The rhythmic and instinctual gestures involved in these action drawings mirror a returning to suppressed emotions that are urgent and uncontainable, they allow Divya to bypass conditioned limitations and express herself from her subconscious, a ritual of liberation from "how to be."
Igor Chekachkov: Igor Chekachkov (b.1989, Ukraine) worked as a journalist before entering the field of art photography. The boundaries between private and public, digital algorithms and their influence on the image were his main focus until the Russian invasion of Ukraine. After the full-scale war started, he shifted his focus to Ukrainian identity and the question of home.
“In the first months of the war, I left my hometown and moved to the West of Ukraine, working as a photographer and fixer, spending time with other displaced.” Igor kept a diary with photos and reflections to share the experience of facing war first-handedly. Each day, he printed Instax photos for the diary, hoping to capture both the beginning and end of this story. But soon, he realised this diary reflects not an ending, but how Ukrainians adapt, fight, and construct new realities and values facing an ongoing war together.
Jingyi Li: Jingyi Li (b. Beijing, China) is an artist based in London, currently studying for a PhD in Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths University. She aims to build feminist spaces in her work with a focus on Asian women. Situating her research in historical contexts, she uses a variety of soft materials to evoke intense emotions, and to communicate collective stories.
The vessels reflect the development of Jingyi’s feminist consciousness where her own lived experience runs parallel to her changing interpretation of traditional Chinese art forms. Deliberately exaggerating a fetishising spectatorship through the installation method of hanging and shapes of vessels that mimic the feminine form, Jingyi unveils the violence rooted in the colonial gaze, which burdens and others Asian diaspora communities to his day.
Anjalee Malan: Anjalee Malan (born. , UK) is a painter who specialises in intimate portraiture and scenes of urban life. Her subjects are communities in West London, where she has lived her entire life. Raised by a Christian Indian mother and a Jewish stepfather, with a Hindu father, and surrounded by people from different parts of the world, she channels her diverse upbringing to create work that is an embodiment and celebration of multicultural London. She challenges the prevailing political subtexts of ‘us’ and ‘them’, and in doing so, furthering the cohesion of the different peoples who gather together in this unique city.
My painting is about the childhood memories and stories I associate with my parents' bed, growing up in London. The stories refer to my family in India, our cultural traditions, and religion but also interlock with my memories of growing up here in the UK.
Ana Ionescu: The project explores elements related to the realm of Western fairytales and the lore. Centred around the symbolism of objects present in the two, the artist develops an oxymoronic visual language ranging between aggressive and delicate. Generally, such objects are used by male protagonists who turn out to be the heroes. However, women are generally depicted in distress having a passive attitude and needing rescue. This body of work aims to reclaim the narrative of the stories, trying to reposition the role of the female characters as active participants. Thus, the arrows and the comb become a series, where set values are exchanged as an attempt to blur the lines between archetypes. The work goes back in time to the roots of creating a story or a myth with excitement and a new perspective. Concerned with the idea of the miraculous and transformation, these objects should be encountered in a stage of becoming, a space between reality and fantasy.
The Tongue RCA: The Tongue RCA is a society at Royal College of Art. Going beyond cooking, they use food as a medium to uncover stories, traditions, and identities within diverse groups. Through events, workshops, and collaborative projects, The Tongue engages with local vendors, residents, and artisans, fostering cultural exchange and solidarity. Our goal is to create spaces that bridge geographical, cultural and socio-political gaps. The Tongue will deliver a Pizza Mapping workshop as part of the exhibition. Read more, and book your place, here.
Sew Appealing
Sew Appealing: Workshop 3: Surface Embellishment / Print
Every Wednesday evening 7pm-9pm Daylan Mollentze (recently seen on ITV's Dress The Nation) hosts an introductory series of sewing worskshops at Art in the Docks.
This series is designed as a progression, but we also welcome participants for those who can only come to one or two. Use the series as a progressive skills development opportunity, and make something to show in our final end of year exhibition, or come to any one class in the series and make something small to take home.
Learning these new skills, you will have the opportunity to complete your own project, which could be a tote bag, a pencil case, or even a stuffed toy, just in time for Christmas. See full details of what each workshop will entail below.
All materials will be provided. Fabrics used will all be sourced sustainably.
Suitable for all ages and abilities. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Workshop 1
20th November
Design and Machine Induction
Get introduced to domestic sewing machines and design your very own sewing project to complete over four workshops hosted by industry professionals.
Workshop 2
27th November
Pattern Cutting and Fabric Prep
Learn how to draft a paper pattern for your chosen design and cover some of the basics of pattern cutting. Also, cut and prepare your fabrics ready for the next workshop.
Workshop 3
4th December
Surface Embellishment / Print
Now’s the time to express yourself and embellish the fabrics you’ve prepared. Use various surface embellishment and printing techniques to add some spice to your fabrics ready to sew in the next workshop.
Workshop 4
11th December
Final Construction
It’s all in the title. Use domestic sewing machines to sew together your chosen design under the watchful eyes of fashion professionals.
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📍 AitD Studio 2, 25 Shackleton Way, London, E16 2XJ
⏰ Workshop 3: Wednesday 4 December, 7pm-9pm
📧 If you have any questions, please email matilda@artinthedocks.com
Funded by Newham Council’s People Powered Places scheme.
Feastfest - A Flavour of Hong Kong
Feastfest - A Flavour of Hong Kong
Thursday 28th November | 6pm
Join us for an unforgettable cultural experience at FeastFest, where we bring together family and friends to enjoy two stunning stage works from China—one from the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai, and the other from the dynamic cultural hub of Hong Kong—brought to life through HD screenings.
You’ll see how the combination of stage and screen is a global language that will help improve dialogue via a mutual passion for performing arts. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a heartwarming, artistic evening with loved ones while experiencing "A Flavour of Hong Kong".
Don’t miss out on the special selection of traditional snacks, adding flavour to this unforgettable night!
Principle 《原则》
Principle has garnered significant attention and widespread acclaim since its debut, winning multiple awards including the Best Script at the Hong Kong Drama Awards and the Best Playwright at the Shanghai Jing’an Modern Drama Valley.
What moved the audience most about Principle is its authenticity: "Authenticity doesn’t mean aligning with a specific year or recreating a particular place from real life. It’s the sincerity and complexity inherent in human nature, which transcends time and space. Principle is filled with philosophical reflection and an exploration of humanity."
Running Time: 105mins
Language: Cantonese (English Subtitle)
The event is free, but must be booked.
Sew Appealing
Sew Appealing: Workshop 2: Pattern Cutting and Fabric Prep
Every Wednesday evening 7pm-9pm Daylan Mollentze (recently seen on ITV's Dress The Nation) hosts an introductory series of sewing worskshops at Art in the Docks.
This series is designed as a progression, but we also welcome participants for those who can only come to one or two. Use the series as a progressive skills development opportunity, and make something to show in our final end of year exhibition, or come to any one class in the series and make something small to take home.
Learning these new skills, you will have the opportunity to complete your own project, which could be a tote bag, a pencil case, or even a stuffed toy, just in time for Christmas. See full details of what each workshop will entail below.
All materials will be provided. Fabrics used will all be sourced sustainably.
Suitable for all ages and abilities. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Workshop 1
20th November
Design and Machine Induction
Get introduced to domestic sewing machines and design your very own sewing project to complete over four workshops hosted by industry professionals.
Workshop 2
27th November
Pattern Cutting and Fabric Prep
Learn how to draft a paper pattern for your chosen design and cover some of the basics of pattern cutting. Also, cut and prepare your fabrics ready for the next workshop.
Workshop 3
4th December
Surface Embellishment / Print
Now’s the time to express yourself and embellish the fabrics you’ve prepared. Use various surface embellishment and printing techniques to add some spice to your fabrics ready to sew in the next workshop.
Workshop 4
11th December
Final Construction
It’s all in the title. Use domestic sewing machines to sew together your chosen design under the watchful eyes of fashion professionals.
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📍 AitD Studio 2, 25 Shackleton Way, London, E16 2XJ
⏰ Workshop 2: Wednesday 27 November, 7pm-9pm
📧 If you have any questions, please email matilda@artinthedocks.com
Funded by Newham Council’s People Powered Places scheme.
Feastfest - A Flavour of Shanghai
Feastfest - A Flavour of Shanghai
Wednesday 27th November | 6pm
Join us for an unforgettable cultural experience at FeastFest, where we bring together family and friends to enjoy two stunning stage works from China—one from the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai, and the other from the dynamic cultural hub of Hong Kong—brought to life through HD screenings.
You’ll see how the combination of stage and screen is a global language that will help improve dialogue via a mutual passion for performing arts. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a heartwarming, artistic evening with loved ones while experiencing "A Flavour of Shanghai".
Don’t miss out on the special selection of traditional snacks, adding flavour to this unforgettable night!
Under the Roofs of Shanghai 《上海屋檐下》
Watching Under the Roofs of Shanghai, you won’t feel detached or abstracted; instead, it brings a powerful sense of reality, as if everything in the play is deeply intertwined with the audience. You’re not merely watching a performance, but rather engaging in a reflection and discussion on life itself, through the medium of theatre.
Running Time: 122mins
Language: Mandarin & Shanghai Dialect (English Subtitles)
The event is free, but must be booked.
UEL Winter Fair
Join us for a festive day packed with fun activities! Enjoy an ice rink, photo opportunities, and food trucks in the USS Courtyard, plus live entertainment and Christmas arts and crafts at Stratford Youth Zone. You can also sign up for wreath-making and aroma roller workshops, with several bookable sessions available throughout the day.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early.
Local charities, businesses, and university services will also be hosting market stalls in the USS foyer, offering a chance to learn about various opportunities and connect with the community.
Don't miss the family fun show at 5pm in Stratford Youth Zone, as part of a jam-packed performance schedule celebrating the launch of the venue.
Registration is free, and open to everyone. The first 800 people to sign up will be able to collect a free hot chocolate voucher on the day so don't delay and register today.
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Art in the Docks are delivering five unique workshops on the day.
Candle Making
Make your own festive candles under full tuition. Use scents to add a seasonal twist
Designer Felt Christmas tree decorations
Create unique Christmas tree decorations with guidance from a fashion designer. Impress your family and friends, make tree will the envy of all your neighbours.
Christmas Monster Plushies
Design something out of the ordinary to add to your Christmas decorations, maybe a unique gift, or just something for yourself.
Seasonal lamps
Create ‘one-off’ seasonal lamps using craft skills.
Fabric ‘painting’ using textiles
Channel your inner designer to make something truly original. Recreate your favourite scene, character or place using traditional techniques
📍 The Source/Youth Zone, Theatre Square, London E15 1BX
🎟 The event is free, but must be booked. Reserve your spot here.
Draw Like Matisse
Draw Like Matisse
Join us to learn how to emulate the fluid line of Matisse in this unique drawing workshop.
This session will be the last in our unique November series. Throughout the month of November, we will be delivering a two-hour workshop every Tuesday evening. Each week will focus on a different artist.
5th November: Paint Lilies Like Monet
12th November: Life Drawing
19th November: Paint Like Turner
From Monet to Matisse, come and try your hand at recreating some of the secret techniques of the world’s most famous artists.
Funded by Newham Council’s People Powered Places scheme.
UEL Open Day
Get into the holiday spirit early with University of East London’s (UEL’s) Community Open Day on Saturday 23 November!
We’re bringing you a day packed with creativity – open for all from our fantastic local community to our UEL students and staff. Whether you’re looking for unique holiday gifts, a cosy hot chocolate, or a chance to spark some creative flair, this day has it all. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:
Festive makers market
Explore our vibrant makers market! Wander through stalls hosted by our talented student entrepreneurs from CASE, offering handmade goodies you won’t find anywhere else. From artisanal accessories to original artwork, delicious baked treats to handcrafted fashion, there’s a treasure waiting for everyone.
Kids' fashion workshop and parade
Art in the Docks are running four different workshops in The Lounge between 10am-12pm - come and try your hand at making overshoe decorations, designing headdresses, making tote bag accessories, and creating your own T-Shirt!
At 12:30pm, watch participants strut their stuff in a mini fashion parade at Docklands Square. It’s the perfect way for young creators to show off their masterpieces.
We will be repeating our workshops from 1pm-3pm, so if you can’t make the morning come on down for the afternoon and make something to take home.
Free hot chocolate for all
Warm up with a complimentary hot chocolate when you arrive – our treat! Head to Docklands and Stratford Squares for a cosy start to your day (while stocks last).
Event details
When: Saturday 23 November, 10am to 3pm
Where: UEL Docklands Campus, E16 2RD
Who: Open to everyone – community members, families, students and staff!
Ready to join the fun?
This is a free event, but make sure to register now so we can count you in for a day filled with festive fun, fashion and community spirit.
Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Unwind and Create
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 to guide you!
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
Click here for tickets.
This session is supported by Newham Council’s ‘People Powered Places’ programme.
Sew Appealing
Sew Appealing: Workshop 1: Design and Machine Induction
Every Wednesday evening 7pm-9pm Daylan Mollentze (recently seen on ITV's Dress The Nation) hosts an introductory series of sewing worskshops at Art in the Docks.
This series is designed as a progression, but we also welcome participants for those who can only come to one or two. Use the series as a progressive skills development opportunity, and make something to show in our final end of year exhibition, or come to any one class in the series and make something small to take home.
Learning these new skills, you will have the opportunity to complete your own project, which could be a tote bag, a pencil case, or even a stuffed toy, just in time for Christmas. See full details of what each workshop will entail below.
All materials will be provided. Fabrics used will all be sourced sustainably.
Suitable for all ages and abilities. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Workshop 1
20th November
Design and Machine Induction
Get introduced to domestic sewing machines and design your very own sewing project to complete over four workshops hosted by industry professionals.
Workshop 2
27th November
Pattern Cutting and Fabric Prep
Learn how to draft a paper pattern for your chosen design and cover some of the basics of pattern cutting. Also, cut and prepare your fabrics ready for the next workshop.
Workshop 3
4th December
Surface Embellishment / Print
Now’s the time to express yourself and embellish the fabrics you’ve prepared. Use various surface embellishment and printing techniques to add some spice to your fabrics ready to sew in the next workshop.
Workshop 4
11th December
Final Construction
It’s all in the title. Use domestic sewing machines to sew together your chosen design under the watchful eyes of fashion professionals.
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📍 AitD Studio 2, 25 Shackleton Way, London, E16 2XJ
⏰ Workshop 1: Wednesday 20 November, 7pm-9pm
📧 If you have any questions, please email matilda@artinthedocks.com
Funded by Newham Council’s People Powered Places scheme.
Paint Like Turner
Paint Like Turner
Create a vibrant landscape, learning watercolour techniques used by Turner to create an expressive painting of the sea or the sky.
This session will be the third in our unique November series. Throughout the month of November, we will be delivering a two-hour workshop every Tuesday evening. Each week will focus on a different artist.
5th November: Paint Lilies Like Monet
12th November: Life Drawing
26th November: Draw like Matisse
From Monet to Matisse, come and try your hand at recreating some of the secret techniques of the world’s most famous artists.
Funded by Newham Council’s People Powered Places scheme.
Guest Host: Saturday Morning Kids Club
Make a Creature with Clay
Join our free, drop-in "Make a Creature with Clay" workshop for kids! An opportunity to create animals like cats, rabbits, tortoises, and hedgehogs using simple shapes, adding textures and decorating with paint.
The workshop takes place this Saturday 16th November, from 10:20am. to 12:30pm. Come and explore the joys of working with clay and take home a one-of-a-kind clay animal!
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.
This session is supported by National Lottery Community Fund.
Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Unwind and Create
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 to guide you!
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
Click here for tickets.
This session is supported by Newham Council’s ‘People Powered Places’ programme.
Life Drawing
Life Drawing
Join us for a fun life drawing session with our experienced facilitator who will guide you through a number of body drawing exercises.
This session will be the second in our unique November series. Throughout the month of November, we will be delivering a two-hour workshop every Tuesday evening. Each week will focus on a different artist.
5th November: Paint Lilies Like Monet
19th November: Paint like Turner
26th November: Draw like Matisse
From Monet to Matisse, come and try your hand at recreating some of the secret techniques of the world’s most famous artists.
Funded by Newham Council’s People Powered Places scheme.
Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Unwind and Create
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 to guide you!
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
Click here for tickets.
This session is supported by Newham Council’s ‘People Powered Places’ programme.
Paint Lilies Like Monet
Paint Lilies Like Monet
Please note: This event has sold out. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email matilda@artinthedocks.com.
Following in the footsteps of the father of Impressionism Claude Monet, learn the techniques in painting a beautiful water lilies artwork.
Introducing our new series of November workshops.
Throughout the month of November, we will be delivering a two-hour workshop every Tuesday evening. Each week will focus on a different artist.
12th November: Life Drawing
19th November: Paint like Turner
26th November: Draw like Matisse
From Monet to Matisse, come and try your hand at recreating some of the secret techniques of the world’s most famous artists.
Funded by Newham Council’s People Powered Places scheme.
Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Unwind and Create
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 to guide you!
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
Click here for tickets.
This session is supported by Newham Council’s ‘People Powered Places’ programme.
Introduction to Bollywood Dance
Unleash your Inner Star with Vibrant Bollywood Moves
Bollywood dancing is a colourful, dynamic and highly theatrical dance style seen in Indian films. It combines classical forms of dance including traditional Indian, folk, salsa, belly-dance while also incorporating more contemporary western forms such as hip hop, jazz and funk.
What you will learn:
1. Iconic Bollywood moves
2. Master a fun, energetic choreography
3. Discover the secrets of Bollywood expression and story telling
*There is a seated version of this class available*
📍Art in The Docks, 17/18 Lower Dock Walk, E16 2XJ
⏰Every Sunday in October. All sessions will start at 11:00 and run for one hour.
💃Suitable for complete beginners (8+)
🎟️Tickets available here!
Instructor - Divita Kukreja
Bollywood and Kathak dancer with over 5 years of experience.
See you there!
This session is supported by Newham Council’s ‘People Powered Places’ programme.
Artist Takeover: Saturday Kids Club
Waymakers Kids takes over Saturday Kids Club!
Waymakers Kids takes over Saturday Kids Club for a one off process art special. Come and interact with the Woven Together Art Exhibit - meet the artists from Painting in the Park, create weavings, personalised tote bags and paint a cardboard city!
Creative art sessions for toddlers (recommended for 15 months - 7 years). Includes art exploration of drawing, painting, printing, collaging, sculpting, textiles skills.
Note: There will be an additional session running 10:30-12:30.
Artist Takeover: Saturday Kids Club
Waymakers Kids takes over Saturday Kids Club!
Waymakers Kids takes over Saturday Kids Club for a one off process art special. Come and interact with the Woven Together Art Exhibit - meet the artists from Painting in the Park, create weavings, personalised tote bags and paint a cardboard city!
Creative art sessions for toddlers (recommended for 15 months - 7 years). Includes art exploration of drawing, painting, printing, collaging, sculpting, textiles skills.
Note: There will be an additional session running 13:30-15:30.
Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Unwind and Create
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 to guide you!
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
Click here for tickets.
This session is supported by Newham Council’s ‘People Powered Places’ programme.
Introduction to Bollywood Dance
Unleash your Inner Star with Vibrant Bollywood Moves
Bollywood dancing is a colourful, dynamic and highly theatrical dance style seen in Indian films. It combines classical forms of dance including traditional Indian, folk, salsa, belly-dance while also incorporating more contemporary western forms such as hip hop, jazz and funk.
What you will learn:
1. Iconic Bollywood moves
2. Master a fun, energetic choreography
3. Discover the secrets of Bollywood expression and story telling
*There is a seated version of this class available*
📍Art in The Docks, 17/18 Lower Dock Walk, E16 2XJ
⏰Every Sunday in October. All sessions will start at 11:00 and run for one hour.
💃Suitable for complete beginners (8+)
🎟️Tickets available here!
Instructor - Divita Kukreja
Bollywood and Kathak dancer with over 5 years of experience.
See you there!
This session is supported by Newham Council’s ‘People Powered Places’ programme.
Artist Takeover: Saturday Kids Club
The Social Art of Braided Hair
This week, our Saturday Kids Club workshop will be run by Nurture Academy. The timings are slightly different to the usual 10:30-12:30.
11am-12pm: HAIR ART WORKSHOP; a workshop which allows young people the opportunity to express themselves, and articulate through art what hair means to them.
1pm-2.30pm: LEARN TO BRAID WORKSHOP; this workshop is lesson in hair braiding. Students will gain the ability, understanding and confidence to practice and excel in their braiding skills.
These workshops offer young people an opportunity to learn, connect and grow.
These will operate on a first come first serve basis. If you don't get into a workshop, you are still more than welcome to observe or just visit the exhibition.
📍Art in The Docks, 17/18 Lower Dock Walk, E16 2XJ
⏰Saturday, 19th October 2024 from 10am - 5pm
Produced by Art in the Docks and Nurture Academy.
SABH GALLERY
The Social Art of Braided Hair: The Exhibition
Over the last few months, we have run a project alongside Nurture Academy called The Social Art of Braided Hair. The project celebrates braided hair as both a social act, and as an art form in its own right. In these pictures you will see a range of people learning the art of how to braid from professionals, but also spending quality time with family members and friends. Braiding hair is timeless; an act both traditional and modern. The intricate patterns tell stories, as with any piece of art, and in these photographs we hope to capture and celebrate the individual stories of the braid, and the collective story of the group.
Photography Credit: David Swainsbury, Photoglory
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Produced by Art in the Docks and Nurture Academy
Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Unwind and Create
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 to guide you!
Free to join, suitable for all ages, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
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This session is supported by Newham Council’s ‘People Powered Places’ programme.