{"title": "Meet Make Take", "start": "2026-10-28T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-28T13:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/2143558/select-date?ref=website_widget&show_event_filter=false", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "wellness"], "description": "Meet Make Take is a free, drop-in morning of arts and crafts held in The Create Place at St. Margaret's House. It is run by Meet Make Take CIC, which offers relaxed creative wellbeing programmes that encourage social connection and positive communication. Each session offers relaxed drawing or collaging or a more guided activity, with all materials, hot drinks and biscuits provided, and everyone is welcome. You can pop in for 15 minutes or stay for the whole three hours, and the session may be especially helpful for anyone caring for another adult or who needs a pick-me-up through spending time with others.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/meet-make-take-38774/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/meet-make-take", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/cf98572fc43662f7a4e1de428a149e2bf8934be44a5ff4d20fa282fd0127b177-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-28T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-28T13:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Crafting is Connecting", "start": "2026-11-02T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T20:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1640423/select-date", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/knitting"], "description": "Crafting is Connecting is a free knitting and crochet group that meets on the first Monday of each month. It is run by three volunteer knitting and crochet enthusiasts at The Create Place at St Margaret's House. Local community members meet in a relaxed, peer-to-peer setting to work on their own projects, exchanging skills, ideas and advice. These are not formal classes, and materials and tools are provided, though attendees should bring their own knitting or crochet project.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/crafting-is-connecting-38780/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/workshop-crafting-is-connecting", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/fcd91ea7321965c374fb9c8da431e649991d3b9d595d9ef300384c754366fd3d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Monday Morning Crafting", "start": "2026-11-02T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T13:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "Free to attend, registration essential; all materials provided", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/textile-crafts"], "description": "Monday Morning Crafting is an open, group-led textiles workshop at The Create Place, where members sew, knit and alter clothes with mutual tutoring, cake and plenty of chat. Run for over 10 years by long-standing volunteers Sheila and Julia at St. Margaret's House, the group often turns discarded textile scraps into tote-bags for the charity shop with Ayoka, and has collaborated with the house's Arts & Wellbeing initiatives, including the Artist in Residence programme. Anyone can come along to work on their own textile project with like-minded crafters.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/monday-morning-crafting-38770/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/monday-morning-crafting", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/c7ab59c37ebc6b98edd6bdac3ac50755d216c205df66c12bb735f623261e1b92-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Woodwork for Wellbeing", "start": "2026-11-03T16:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T20:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/making", "wellness/mental-health"], "description": "Woodwork for Wellbeing is a relaxed, open and social workshop series at The Create Place, running every Tuesday for over eight years. It is organised by St. Margaret's House and led by long-standing facilitator Barney. The sessions aim to help people who experience poor mental health by reducing isolation and improving wellbeing through making and learning together. No experience is necessary, with materials provided for craft, model making, DIY techniques and group or individual projects, and this 4-6pm mixed group session is free to attend, though registration is essential.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/woodwork-for-wellbeing-38781/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/woodwork-for-wellbeing", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/97bfbebeeae1903df3376bdcdfba9d630752158d53a65259e404302aa8ee090d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Beading and Jewellery Making", "start": "2026-10-29T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-29T13:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "Free (registration essential)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/jewellery-making"], "description": "Beading and Jewellery Making is an open, group-led workshop where members make their own jewellery from scratch or upcycle and repair beloved pieces, with peer-to-peer tutoring and plenty of chat over tea or coffee. Running for over 15 years every Thursday at The Create Place, the group has created countless seasonal window displays, some of which were shown in the Gallery Cafe. It is led by St. Margaret's House's longest-standing volunteer, Brenda. Attendance is free, registration is required by email, and all materials are provided.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/beading-and-jewellery-making-38775/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/beading-and-jewellery-making", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/d4b85c14531c564be15c4e5431684ee0b252cf0a4ffbbf0f3b66b82997706237-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Crafterschool", "start": "2026-11-04T15:45:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T17:15:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "£3 per session (£5 for two siblings), term fee £30 (£50 for two siblings)", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": "3.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Crafterschool is an afterschool arts and craft session where children can explore their creativity, learn new skills, have fun and be mindful. It is run by St Margaret's House and is for local children in school years Reception to 4. Sessions run on Wednesdays during term time, and places are confirmed after submitting a child's details via a sign-up form. Entry to the venue is step-free, though the toilet is not accessible.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/crafterschool-38819/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/crafterschool", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/a04569fe3372d4dd4ea1bb0143740713899ff29650b2e75826c881abd6c5a3e6-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Art Cafe", "start": "2026-11-10T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-10T20:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1665935/select-date", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Art Cafe is a free monthly evening of collaborative drawing and creating in the Gallery Cafe at St Margaret's House. It is run by St Margaret's House as a welcoming space for the community to be creative together, whether you love making things or just want to doodle and meet new people. Adults are the focus, though children may come along, and you can bring your own projects too. Drop in between 6 and 8pm and stay as long as you like.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/art-cafe-38813/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/art-cafe", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/a11d5a9ba90d9a2ee2b3f7a7a2ce29773b375d221707c9005d260e20b72f62df-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Drop-in Arts & Crafts Session", "start": "2026-10-30T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T19:00:00Z", "place": "Home", "address": "Deptford High Street 37, SE8 4AD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "A low-pressure drop-in arts and crafts session where anyone can pick art supplies from the venue's collection and get creative, with prompts and a free activity book of ideas for those unsure what to make. Entry is free, and free board games are on offer alongside a 2-4-1 happy hour cocktails deal from 4pm to 7pm and 10% off drinks for students. It takes place at Home Deptford on Deptford High Street.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/drop-in-arts-crafts-session-36536/", "official_url": "https://www.homedeptford.com/event-details/drop-in-arts-crafts-session-2026-10-28-13-00", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/1441b13ffb9cd2169e3757a7e4ea624024bf22eebbffea3bee14ad39618e20c7-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Mill Makers", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T21:00:00Z", "place": "The Mill", "address": "Coppermill Lane 7-11, E17 7HA London", "price": "Suggested donation £1, 50p for a hot drink, payable by cash or card", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Mill Makers is a monthly craft evening at The Mill where people come together to make things. It offers a supportive and welcoming space to chat, drink tea and share skills. The evening is run by The Mill, a community place on Coppermill Lane, with Lindsey as the contact. The Mill is a community space whose motto is 'People making things happen'.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/mill-makers-65740/", "official_url": "https://themille17.org/events/mill-makers-3-2026-05-07-2026-06-04-2026-07-02-2026-08-06-2026-09-03-2026-10-01-2026-11-05/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/d6ed03decbe4c1862313a7d849756d9634b7d955858fb880ffe21ed9beb5fd4b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Cosy Craft (Cre8tive Arts)", "start": "2026-11-01T12:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/making"], "description": "Cosy Craft (Cre8tive Arts) is a weekly series of craft workshops held at Brixton Tate Library. Participants can explore and learn both old and new crafts, with weekly sessions including drawing, painting, flower pressing, and more, with materials provided.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/cosy-craft-cre8tive-arts-60877/", "official_url": "https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events/cosy-craft-cre8tive-arts", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/9658f34472ab12b953c79139ffd9736fa04c4e31768697ac4dab5616317d67bb-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Community Crafting", "start": "2026-11-03T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T12:30:00Z", "place": "Claremont Project", "address": "White Lion Street 24-27, N1 9PD London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Community Crafting is a group where members work together on craft projects in a warm and welcoming setting. Regular tutor Martine Greyling leads the sessions, with projects lasting six to eight weeks, and all materials are provided. The aim is to make Claremont's walls sing. It takes place in the Garden Hall.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/community-crafting-41208/", "official_url": "https://www.claremont-project.org/event/arts-and-crafts/2026-10-27/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/d4ce42a2b797b3f108e6e5ca43382f09d600fb1525e9e6b2863e375bb9d1f3e8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Creative Table", "start": "2026-11-07T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T13:00:00Z", "place": "Southlands Arts Centre", "address": "The Green 75, UB7 7PW West Drayton", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.ticketsource.com/yiewsley-and-west-drayton-arts-council/t-ldeyeja", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Creative Table is a relaxed, hands-on craft morning held on the first Saturday of every month at Southlands Arts Centre. Each session brings a different project, from art-journalling and scrapbook layouts to cardmaking, decoupage and painted boxes. The sessions are led by Carole Furlong, a volunteer tutor who gives her time and resources. All materials are provided, sessions are beginner-friendly and completely free, and participants can work at their own pace.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/creative-table-38693/", "official_url": "https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/creative-table-2/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/bdac5bb8857705b4b76bafdc1323443bf534d9e76bd25ba3214ce20786bed6a0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Women’s Wellbeing", "start": "2026-11-03T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T12:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1489719/select-date", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["wellness/yoga"], "description": "Women’s Wellbeing is a weekly morning session of gentle yoga and mindfulness held in the Canvas at St. Margaret's House. It is led by yoga practitioner Vimalamani and offers a welcoming, safe space for movement and meditation, aiming to improve mood, confidence, and feelings of wellbeing. The hour includes chair-based and mat-based beginner’s exercises that can be adapted for different mobilities, in a small supportive class of at most 9 attendees. Sessions run in term time on Tuesdays, with a break for half term.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/womens-wellbeing-38795/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/womens-wellbeing-2", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/d97d6304bf0bfde8492f6f48894b8021666b72c776b432010c94da202bc1e27f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Crafting afternoons – 1st & 3rd Thursday’s of the Month", "start": "2026-11-05T15:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St John the Baptist", "address": "Spencer Hill, SW19 4NZ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Crafting afternoons – 1st & 3rd Thursday’s of the Month is a gathering for handicrafts, making items for the Christmas Fair. Everyone is welcome, and visitors passing by can drop in for a cup of tea and some cake. It takes place at St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill, London.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/crafting-afternoons-1st-3rd-thursdays-of-the-month-49478/", "official_url": "https://www.stjohnswimbledon.co.uk/church-events/crafting-afternoons-1st-3rd-thursdays-of-the-month-5/", "image": ""}, {"title": "FUSEBOX: Meet, Make, Explore", "start": "2026-09-16T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-16T00:00:00Z", "place": "FUSEBOX", "address": "Buckland's Wharf 2, KT1 1TF Kingston upon Thames", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "FUSEBOX: Meet, Make, Explore is a drop-in open day at the FUSEBOX venue with creative activities to join. It is run by Creative Youth and takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. Visitors can explore the venue, watch artists in residence developing their ideas, relax or work at the BOX Bar & Cafe, and take part in creative workshops. This month's programme includes a botanical cyanotype workshop with Daisy Bow Craft, making blue prints with pressed flowers, sunlight and organic materials.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/fusebox-meet-make-explore-35476/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/4ca3221565a0957c03e3636cf012575970eacce7f7af1b6d0fd65bbc1c29a080-1200.webp"}, {"title": "STEP UP OCT - DEC 2026", "start": "2026-10-05T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-22T00:00:00Z", "place": "198 Contemporary Arts & Learning", "address": "Railton Road 198, SE24 0JT London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art", "film"], "description": "STEP UP OCT - DEC 2026 is a programme of free creative courses at 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning, running over ten weekly Wednesday sessions. 198, a registered charity in Herne Hill, offers an Art & Wellbeing course and a Film & Video course for adults aged 19 and over living in Lambeth who are unemployed or on a low income. The Art & Wellbeing course offers a relaxed space to explore creativity and improve wellbeing, while the Film & Video course covers planning ideas, filming, camera skills, sound, editing and making your own video projects. No previous experience is needed, and eligibility criteria apply.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/step-up-oct-dec-2026-34611/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/332fb7e75210046b34bb803f36c6cb9ed5c04af33481527ef322f3d1d8e8e551-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Cosy Craft Club November", "start": "2026-11-04T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T21:30:00Z", "place": "Old London Road cafe", "address": "Old London Road 52, KT2 6QF Kingston upon Thames", "price": "£5", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://good-show.co.uk/events/4097", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Cosy Craft Club November is an evening at a café where crafters bring their current projects to work on together. Every first Wednesday of the month, Old London Road Cafe invites crafty humans to gather, share tips and tricks and build community in a cosy environment. The sessions are hosted by Lucy, a crafty fellow mess maker with experience in multiple disciplines. Tasty treats, hot food, coffee and beers from the fridge are available, and tickets should be reserved in advance.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/cosy-craft-club-november-50322/", "official_url": "https://olrcafe.co.uk/event/cosy-craft-club-november/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/da6f1af7d09906cad6fab9c630cf12a153d714dbb5c78a963584e48b37889ba1-1200.webp"}]}