Queer Memoir & Non-Fiction Writers Meetup
Calling all queer memoir and nonfiction writers!
Whether you're a published author or a complete beginner, this is a cosy, supportive space to write, receive honest but compassionate feedback, and find a community of fellow writers. Open to all genders and sexualities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, no publication history or formal background required, just an interest in memoir, personal essays, journalism, or any form of truth-telling.
What to expect:
A warm, inclusive environment with zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind;
Quiet, structured writing time;
Sharing and discussion (optional).
Who it’s for:
Queer-identifying writers of all levels. (18+ only, please.)
What to bring:
Your ideas;
Something to write with (notebook, laptop, etc);
An open mind.
About the facilitator:
Alessandra Fraissinet (they/she) is a relationship and sex educator, independent writer, and event facilitator. Their writing mostly focuses on relationships, gender and sexuality through a transfeminist lens, often drawing from their own lived experiences. Alessandra has led workshops on queer dating at Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London Students’ Union, and previously co-hosted Speed Painting, a social creative event with artist Chiara Formisano.
Pay what you can (suggested donation £3) | DROP-IN
Meetup held every other Saturday | @alessandra.fraissinet
Waste Not, Create More | Watercolours + Words
A gentle, reflective session in our Waste Not, Create More series with Ruth & Mandy from What If Community Art.
Slow down and soak up a little creative calm. We invite you to pair soft watercolour painting with simple handwritten words — whether it’s a poem, a quote, or a personal reflection.
We’ll use upcycled paper journals and eco-friendly paints, exploring loose, meditative techniques that focus on mood, movement, and colour.
No experience needed, just an open mind and a love for slowing down with art. All materials are provided.
Come for the creativity, stay for the community.
£5 pay on the day | Spaces are limited so book your spot!
Old Library History Tour
Find out about the significance of this historic building to the local area, and the characters involved in making and running the old library and museum. All ages are welcome. Please meet in The Garden Room. Your donation will be put towards the upkeep of the Old Library.
£5 suggested donation on the door | DROP-IN, no need to book!
Family Art Club
Design your own Animal Initial artwork with FAC! Together we will look at how to develop your initial into its own animal as well as design a decorative border, looking to the beautiful ornamentation of Islamic traditions for inspiration!
£3 per child (suggested donation) | DROP-IN
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (2/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Book your spot! | Course start date - Saturday 02 August
5-Day wheel throwing pottery course (1/5)
Monday 11 August to Friday 15 August, 10am - 4pm (incl. 1-hour lunch break) | Suitable for ages 16+
Join us for a 5-day intensive pottery wheel throwing course where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose three of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £510 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 5DWHLC0825 for bookings made before 30 June
5-Day wheel throwing pottery course (2/5)
Monday 11 August to Friday 15 August, 10am - 4pm (incl. 1-hour lunch break) | Suitable for ages 16+
Join us for a 5-day intensive pottery wheel throwing course where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose three of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £510 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 5DWHLC0825 for bookings made before 30 June
5-Day wheel throwing pottery course (3/5)
Monday 11 August to Friday 15 August, 10am - 4pm (incl. 1-hour lunch break) | Suitable for ages 16+
Join us for a 5-day intensive pottery wheel throwing course where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose three of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £510 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 5DWHLC0825 for bookings made before 30 June
5-Day wheel throwing pottery course (4/5)
Monday 11 August to Friday 15 August, 10am - 4pm (incl. 1-hour lunch break) | Suitable for ages 16+
Join us for a 5-day intensive pottery wheel throwing course where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose three of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £510 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 5DWHLC0825 for bookings made before 30 June
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (3/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Course start date - Thursday 31 July | SOLD OUT!
Mandy’s crochet classes are super popular but we do have a few spaces left on the Saturday course - starts Saturday 02 August!
Thursday Night Games
Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!
We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.
Whatever you’re looking for, be it fizzy pop and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!
FREE | DROP-IN
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Garden Lates: Evening Tour
Garden Lates: Evening Tours | 17 July + 14 August | 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Come on down to The Exchange for one of our Garden Lates this summer!
On Thursday 17 July and Thursday 14 August we will be offering evening tours of our stunning garden with Head Gardener, Selina, to coincide with our late bar opening in The Garden Room.
This is the perfect opportunity to see our Sarah Price-designed garden at its best outside of our usual opening hours and to come and socialise over a glass of wine in a beautiful setting.
The tour is free of charge, but spaces are limited to please book your spot!
FREE | Book your spot!
Make the most of the evening and stay a little longer in the Garden Room bar, open until 9:30pm* for our Garden Lates. Perhaps add our special Summer Lates Supper for a Charcuterie or Cheese board and enjoy a drink from our curated wine & cider pairings menu too!
*bar last orders 9:00pm
Garden Room Lates: Summer Supper
Garden Room Lates: Summer Supper | 17 July + 14 August | 7:30pm
Come down to The Garden Room for one of our evening specials this summer!
To coincide with the evening tours of our stunning Sarah Price-designed garden on Thursday 17 July and Thursday 14 August, our Garden Room bar will be open from 5:00pm until 9:30pm*.
With our special Summer Lates Supper offer, you can also choose from a Charcuterie or Cheese board - served at 7:30pm - and treat yourself to a drink from our curated wine & cider pairings menu.
Organic Charcuterie Board £12pp
A selection of charcuterie served with bread, crackers, antipasti and preserves.
British Cheese Board £12pp
An array of artisan cheeses (v) accompanied by bread, crackers, olives, spreads and pickles.
*bar last orders 9:00pm
£12pp | Supper reservations are limited so book early!
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Evening Yoga Class
Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.
Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.
To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
£10 | Book your spot!
5-Day wheel throwing pottery course (5/5)
Monday 11 August to Friday 15 August, 10am - 4pm (incl. 1-hour lunch break) | Suitable for ages 16+
Join us for a 5-day intensive pottery wheel throwing course where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose three of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £510 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 5DWHLC0825 for bookings made before 30 June
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (3/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Book your spot! | Course start date - Saturday 02 August
3-Day Hand Building Pottery Class (1/3)
Wednesday 20 August - Friday 22 August | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Suitable for ages 16+
Pottery hand building is a wonderful way to create your own unique clay creations using just your hands and some simple tools. In this course, you will learn how to coil, pinch, and slab clay to make a variety of beautiful pottery items.
One of the first techniques you will learn is pinching - pinching clay involves using your fingers to shape and mould the clay into different forms, such as cups or plates. You will then learn coiling, where you roll out long ropes of clay and stack them on top of each other to create shapes like bowls or vases. Slab building involves rolling out flat pieces of clay and then cutting and piecing them together to make larger objects like boxes or trays.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose two of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £180 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 3DHBLD0825 for bookings made before 30 June.
3-Day Hand Building Pottery Class (2/3)
Wednesday 20 August - Friday 22 August | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Suitable for ages 16+
Pottery hand building is a wonderful way to create your own unique clay creations using just your hands and some simple tools. In this course, you will learn how to coil, pinch, and slab clay to make a variety of beautiful pottery items.
One of the first techniques you will learn is pinching - pinching clay involves using your fingers to shape and mould the clay into different forms, such as cups or plates. You will then learn coiling, where you roll out long ropes of clay and stack them on top of each other to create shapes like bowls or vases. Slab building involves rolling out flat pieces of clay and then cutting and piecing them together to make larger objects like boxes or trays.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose two of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £180 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 3DHBLD0825 for bookings made before 30 June.
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (4/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Course start date - Thursday 31 July | SOLD OUT!
Mandy’s crochet classes are super popular but we do have a few spaces left on the Saturday course - starts Saturday 02 August!
Thursday Night Games
Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!
We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.
Whatever you’re looking for, be it fizzy pop and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!
FREE | DROP-IN
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Evening Yoga Class
Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.
Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.
To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
£10 | Book your spot!
3-Day Hand Building Pottery Class (3/3)
Wednesday 20 August - Friday 22 August | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Suitable for ages 16+
Pottery hand building is a wonderful way to create your own unique clay creations using just your hands and some simple tools. In this course, you will learn how to coil, pinch, and slab clay to make a variety of beautiful pottery items.
One of the first techniques you will learn is pinching - pinching clay involves using your fingers to shape and mould the clay into different forms, such as cups or plates. You will then learn coiling, where you roll out long ropes of clay and stack them on top of each other to create shapes like bowls or vases. Slab building involves rolling out flat pieces of clay and then cutting and piecing them together to make larger objects like boxes or trays.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose two of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £180 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 3DHBLD0825 for bookings made before 30 June.
Queer Memoir & Non-Fiction Writers Meetup
Calling all queer memoir and nonfiction writers!
Whether you're a published author or a complete beginner, this is a cosy, supportive space to write, receive honest but compassionate feedback, and find a community of fellow writers. Open to all genders and sexualities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, no publication history or formal background required, just an interest in memoir, personal essays, journalism, or any form of truth-telling.
What to expect:
A warm, inclusive environment with zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind;
Quiet, structured writing time;
Sharing and discussion (optional).
Who it’s for:
Queer-identifying writers of all levels. (18+ only, please.)
What to bring:
Your ideas;
Something to write with (notebook, laptop, etc);
An open mind.
About the facilitator:
Alessandra Fraissinet (they/she) is a relationship and sex educator, independent writer, and event facilitator. Their writing mostly focuses on relationships, gender and sexuality through a transfeminist lens, often drawing from their own lived experiences. Alessandra has led workshops on queer dating at Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London Students’ Union, and previously co-hosted Speed Painting, a social creative event with artist Chiara Formisano.
Pay what you can (suggested donation £3) | DROP-IN
Meetup held every other Saturday | @alessandra.fraissinet
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (4/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Book your spot! | Course start date - Saturday 02 August
Staked Chair-Making Class - 5 day intensive course
Have you ever wanted to make your own chair? Seems like a big ask without years of experience and a fully equipped workshop, right? Not anymore. Join our [master] craftsperson Matthew Mead for an intensive 1-week chair making course inspired by the innovative furniture maker Christopher Schwarz.
Matthew is designing a variation on Schwartz’s beautiful staked chair exclusively for The Exchange that can be made in just one week by a complete beginner (see more on the inspiration in Schwarz’s ground breaking 'The Anarchist's Design Book')
Over an intensive 5-day period you will learn to use a variety of hand tools and machines to produce a beautifully joined chair that will last for generations.
The course will run from Monday 25 August and costs £600 per person. This course is run dependent on numbers so please email matthew.m@theexchangeerith.com to express your interest.
3-Day wheel throwing pottery course (1/3)
Wednesday 27 August - Friday 29 August | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you aged between 10 and 16 and interested in pottery wheel throwing?
Join us for this new 3-day summer holiday pottery wheel throwing course where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose two of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £145 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 3DWHLC0825 for bookings made before 30 June.
3-Day wheel throwing pottery course (2/3)
Wednesday 27 August - Friday 29 August | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you aged between 10 and 16 and interested in pottery wheel throwing?
Join us for this new 3-day summer holiday pottery wheel throwing course where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose two of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £145 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 3DWHLC0825 for bookings made before 30 June.
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (5/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Course start date - Thursday 31 July | SOLD OUT!
Mandy’s crochet classes are super popular but we do have a few spaces left on the Saturday course - starts Saturday 02 August!
Become A Maker
Anyone can become an Exchange Maker and support us with our mission for community and craft. As a Maker, you will work alongside some incredibly talented craft professionals, developing your skills in ceramics, garden making, textiles or timber, whilst making or maintaining things that can be used and enjoyed by the community, or sold to raise money for our community programme.
If you are interested in getting involved, come along to a ‘Become a Maker’ session to find out more about what it means to be a Maker, and the benefits of joining one of our teams. Currently these opportunities are only available during the week.
FREE | Book your spot!
Thursday Night Games
Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!
We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.
Whatever you’re looking for, be it fizzy pop and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!
FREE | DROP-IN
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Evening Yoga Class
Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.
Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.
To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
£10 | Book your spot!
3-Day wheel throwing pottery course (3/3)
Wednesday 27 August - Friday 29 August | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you aged between 10 and 16 and interested in pottery wheel throwing?
Join us for this new 3-day summer holiday pottery wheel throwing course where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose two of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
Book your spot! | £145 or use 10% Early Bird discount code 3DWHLC0825 for bookings made before 30 June.
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (5/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Book your spot! | Course start date - Saturday 02 August
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (6/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Course start date - Thursday 31 July | SOLD OUT!
Mandy’s crochet classes are super popular but we do have a few spaces left on the Saturday course - starts Saturday 02 August!
Exploring Watercolour Painting
Join Ruth & Elly in our free monthly “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop, on the first Thursday of each month.
After the success of the Warm Spaces project where Ruth and Elly ran 12 weekly sessions to introduce you to the world of watercolours, they have agreed to continue on a monthly basis. Join in on the 1st Thursday of each month as they lead you through all aspects of this fascinating subject. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished artist, come along and give it a whirl! This is not necessarily about the finished artwork but more about absorbing the atmosphere and colourfully expressing yourself on paper.
All materials are supplied - just bring your enthusiasm!
FREE | DROP-IN
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Waste Not, Create More | Found Brush Strokes
A playful, eco-inspired workshop for Waste Not, Create More with Ruth & Mandy from What If Community Art.
Ever wondered what marks a brush made from twigs, grass, or feathers might make?
Join us for Found Brush Strokes, where we’ll craft our own unique brushes using foraged natural materials and experiment with them using eco-friendly watercolours.
This session is all about curiosity, mark-making, and joyful discovery. You’ll leave with your handmade tools and a series of abstract, expressive artworks full of character and texture.
All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring along any natural finds.
Come for the creativity, stay for the community.
£5 pay on the day | Spaces are limited so book your spot!
Queer Memoir & Non-Fiction Writers Meetup
Calling all queer memoir and nonfiction writers!
Whether you're a published author or a complete beginner, this is a cosy, supportive space to write, receive honest but compassionate feedback, and find a community of fellow writers. Open to all genders and sexualities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, no publication history or formal background required, just an interest in memoir, personal essays, journalism, or any form of truth-telling.
What to expect:
A warm, inclusive environment with zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind;
Quiet, structured writing time;
Sharing and discussion (optional).
Who it’s for:
Queer-identifying writers of all levels. (18+ only, please.)
What to bring:
Your ideas;
Something to write with (notebook, laptop, etc);
An open mind.
About the facilitator:
Alessandra Fraissinet (they/she) is a relationship and sex educator, independent writer, and event facilitator. Their writing mostly focuses on relationships, gender and sexuality through a transfeminist lens, often drawing from their own lived experiences. Alessandra has led workshops on queer dating at Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London Students’ Union, and previously co-hosted Speed Painting, a social creative event with artist Chiara Formisano.
Pay what you can (suggested donation £3) | DROP-IN
Meetup held every other Saturday | @alessandra.fraissinet
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (6/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Book your spot! | Course start date - Saturday 02 August
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Garden Lates: Evening Tour
Garden Lates: Evening Tours | Thursday 11 September | 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Come on down to The Exchange for one of our Garden Lates this summer!
On Thursday 11 September we will be offering evening tours of our stunning garden with Head Gardener, Selina, to coincide with our late bar opening in The Garden Room.
This is the perfect opportunity to see our Sarah Price-designed garden at its best outside of our usual opening hours and to come and socialise over a glass of wine in a beautiful setting.
Make the most of the evening and stay a little longer in the Garden Room bar, open until 9:30pm* for our Garden Lates.
The tour is free of charge, but spaces are limited to please book your spot!
FREE | Book your spot!
*bar last orders 9:00pm
Morning Yoga Class
Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Saturday morning yoga session, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. Natasha will guide you through blending poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.
Whether you're a complete beginner just starting your yoga journey or and experienced yogi looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.
To get booked onto the class or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
£10 | Book your spot! | Erith Made Festival 2025
Family Art Club
Join Family Art Club for this special extended session as part of Erith Made!
We will be creating a Victorian "Pleasure Garden" - a cardboard installation of puppet theatres, a bowling green, a tea room conservatory and much more!
As well as helping FAC decorate these features, there will also be the opportunity to dress up in your own handmade Victorian accessories and make your very own magical thaumatrope!
£3 per child (suggested donation) | DROP-IN | Erith Made Festival 2025
Wellbeing Journaling Workshop
Journaling for Calm and Creativity.
Take time for yourself to be present and join us for a relaxing journaling taster session while learning few journaling tips. Reflect over couple of journaling questions, learn about benefits of journaling and possibilities to make journaling more creative and fun.
This session is great for people who love the idea of journaling but don’t know where to start.
This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.
£12 | Spaces are limited so book your spot! | Erith Made Festival 2025
Erith Made - Open Studios
Have you ever wondered what we get up to at The Exchange? Well, why not pop into our "Open Studios" event, as part of ERITH MADE, where you can meet the team and hear about some of the incredible things that our Community Makers are making, the skills they are learning and the friendships that are blooming. Everything that is made here is in service of the community - we make things that we can use, like our chairs and tables; and we make things that we can sell, like woven plant pots and embroidered napkins.
The Workshops will also be offering little taster sessions so you can get an idea of what's involved and perhaps take the first step in developing a new craft skill.
FREE | DROP-IN | Erith Made Festive 2025
An Oasis | Quantum Listening
An Oasis | Quantum Listening
We’re delighted to host Twodogs (SeemanHo) back at The Exchange for an inspirational performance in the Garden focusing on deep listening and connecting to your heart through a music journey. Join us and let the healing handpan music, singing bowls, flute and other instruments welcome you into our beautiful oasis.
Twodogs has been combining art and music into her healing projects since 2020. Making her sound therapy journey after her study in the UK, Twodogs uses handpan music, tongue drum, singing bowl, frame drum, harmonium, shrutibox, voice and poetry to hold sound healing sessions & sound journey. Twodogs composes handpan music with her poems at art events, fashion shows, as well as HangoutUK handpan festival 2024, the Rumi festival 2024 and the Latitude music festival 2022 + 2023. Twodogs also created an installation art piece with handpan performance in the forest in 2022, 2023 ( London), playing handpan music and sound healing sessions in London.
IG: twodogsh | FB: Twodogs Ho
FREE | DROP-IN | Erith Made Festival 2025
Garden Workshop | Sowing Hardy Annuals
Sowing Hardy Annuals with our Head Gardener, Selina
September is the perfect time to sow Hardy Annuals. These are plants which are hardy in our winters but only last one season. Sowing them now, as opposed to Spring, means you get flowers earlier.
These include flowers such as Poppies, Calendula, Cornflowers, Nigella and Sweet Peas.
This workshop is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Selina will be talking through the best seeds to sow now, where to buy them and how to do it. You will also be able to take a pot home with you.
FREE | Spaces are limited so book your spot! | Erith Made Festival 2025
Down The Hill | Local History Talk
Join local historian Ken Chamberlain for this fascinating illustrated talk as he takes us on a short but historical virtual journey to that part of Erith High Street that remains virtually intact as a Conservation Area.
Starting at the White Hart public house, this virtual journey continues down the hill to the river, hearing of tragedies, Royal visits and skullduggery, finishing at the new Riverside Gardens.
This event is free, but spaces are limited so book a spot today!
FREE | Book your spot! | Erith Made Festival 2025
Botanical Ink Workshop
An introduction to creating a late summer palette of coloured inks and paints from foraged plants with artist Anna Hughes.
Looking at a selection of seasonal plants that can be used to make your own inks and paints, Anna will share techniques for extracting colour, adding natural binders and how to use modifiers that can change the colour.
There will be time for questions and conversation and you'll also have a chance to try your hand at painting and drawing with the inks at the end of the session.
£12 | Spaces are limited so book your spot! | Erith Made Festival 2025
Vinyl DJ
Join us in The Garden Room and terrace for some late afternoon laid back funky tunes with Vinyl DJ Nick Davey.
FREE | DROP-IN | Erith Made Festival 2025
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Queer Memoir & Non-Fiction Writers Meetup
Calling all queer memoir and nonfiction writers!
Whether you're a published author or a complete beginner, this is a cosy, supportive space to write, receive honest but compassionate feedback, and find a community of fellow writers. Open to all genders and sexualities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, no publication history or formal background required, just an interest in memoir, personal essays, journalism, or any form of truth-telling.
What to expect:
A warm, inclusive environment with zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind;
Quiet, structured writing time;
Sharing and discussion (optional).
Who it’s for:
Queer-identifying writers of all levels. (18+ only, please.)
What to bring:
Your ideas;
Something to write with (notebook, laptop, etc);
An open mind.
About the facilitator:
Alessandra Fraissinet (they/she) is a relationship and sex educator, independent writer, and event facilitator. Their writing mostly focuses on relationships, gender and sexuality through a transfeminist lens, often drawing from their own lived experiences. Alessandra has led workshops on queer dating at Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London Students’ Union, and previously co-hosted Speed Painting, a social creative event with artist Chiara Formisano.
Pay what you can (suggested donation £3) | DROP-IN
Meetup held every other Saturday | @alessandra.fraissinet
6-week Wellbeing Journaling Workshop: 1/6
Back by popular demand!
Join us on a Saturday morning to create a more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.
We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals. Each week we will explore different self-care topics.
There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.
This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.
Book full 6-week course in advance for best rate | £54 | Course start date - Saturday 20 September
or
£10 per session in advance | £12 per session drop-in on the day (subject to availability)
Become A Maker
Anyone can become an Exchange Maker and support us with our mission for community and craft. As a Maker, you will work alongside some incredibly talented craft professionals, developing your skills in ceramics, garden making, textiles or timber, whilst making or maintaining things that can be used and enjoyed by the community, or sold to raise money for our community programme.
If you are interested in getting involved, come along to a ‘Become a Maker’ session to find out more about what it means to be a Maker, and the benefits of joining one of our teams. Currently these opportunities are only available during the week.
FREE | Book your spot!
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
6-week Wellbeing Journaling Workshop: 2/6
Back by popular demand!
Join us on a Saturday morning to create a more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.
We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals. Each week we will explore different self-care topics.
There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.
This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.
Book full 6-week course in advance for best rate | £54 | Course start date - Saturday 20 September
or
£10 per session in advance | £12 per session drop-in on the day (subject to availability)
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
6-week Wellbeing Journaling Workshop: 3/6
Back by popular demand!
Join us on a Saturday morning to create a more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.
We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals. Each week we will explore different self-care topics.
There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.
This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.
Book full 6-week course in advance for best rate | £54 | Course start date - Saturday 20 September
or
£10 per session in advance | £12 per session drop-in on the day (subject to availability)£54 | Course start date - Saturday 20 September
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Waste Not, Create More | Watercolour Minatures
An inspiring workshop for our Waste Not, Create More series by Ruth & Mandy from What If Community Art.
Love watercolours but short on time or space?
Join us for Postcard from Nature, a relaxed and creative session where you’ll paint a set of miniature watercolour artworks inspired by the natural world.
Using sustainably sourced paper offcuts and eco-friendly paints, we’ll explore simple techniques for capturing light, colour, and texture in tiny formats. Perfect for sending as a heartfelt note, framing as a keepsake, or tucking into a journal.
All materials are provided — just bring your love of colour and curiosity!
Come for the creativity, stay for the community.
£5 pay on the day | Spaces are limited so book your spot!
6-week Wellbeing Journaling Workshop: 4/6
Back by popular demand!
Join us on a Saturday morning to create a more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.
We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals. Each week we will explore different self-care topics.
There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.
This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.
Book full 6-week course in advance for best rate | £54 | Course start date - Saturday 20 September
or
£10 per session in advance | £12 per session drop-in on the day (subject to availability)
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
6-week Wellbeing Journaling Workshop: 5/6
Back by popular demand!
Join us on a Saturday morning to create a more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.
We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals. Each week we will explore different self-care topics.
There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.
This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.
Book full 6-week course in advance for best rate | £54 | Course start date - Saturday 20 September
or
£10 per session in advance | £12 per session drop-in on the day (subject to availability)
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
6-week Wellbeing Journaling Workshop: 6/6
Back by popular demand!
Join us on a Saturday morning to create a more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.
We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals. Each week we will explore different self-care topics.
There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.
This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.
Book full 6-week course in advance for best rate | £54 | Course start date - Saturday 20 September
or
£10 per session in advance | £12 per session drop-in on the day (subject to availability)
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Waste Not, Create More | Watercolour Holiday Cards
A creative workshop with Ruth & Mandy from What If Community Art.
Get into the festive spirit with a joyful 2-hour session of painting, play, and handmade magic! In this warm and welcoming workshop, you’ll create your own beautiful watercolour greetings cards to celebrate the holiday season—perfect for gifting or sending a personal touch to loved ones.
Using simple and expressive watercolour techniques—like washes, brush play, and festive motifs—you’ll design a set of unique cards that capture the colour and charm of winter holidays. Think twinkling trees, wintry skies, joyful patterns, or whatever the season means to you.
No experience is needed—just a love for creativity and a dash of festive cheer. We’ll also explore eco-friendly ways to add texture and detail using recycled papers, handmade envelopes, and low-waste materials.
All materials provided – including quality watercolour supplies and everything you need to make your special cards.
Come for the creativity, stay for the community - and leave with cards full of heart.
£5 pay on the day | Spaces are limited so book your spot!
Evening Yoga Class
Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.
Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.
To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
£10 | Book your spot!
Thursday Night Games
Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!
We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.
Whatever you’re looking for, be it fizzy pop and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!
FREE | DROP-IN
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Exploring Watercolour Painting
Join Ruth & Elly in our free monthly “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop, on the first Thursday of each month.
After the success of the Warm Spaces project where Ruth and Elly ran 12 weekly sessions to introduce you to the world of watercolours, they have agreed to continue on a monthly basis. Join in on the 1st Thursday of each month as they lead you through all aspects of this fascinating subject. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished artist, come along and give it a whirl! This is not necessarily about the finished artwork but more about absorbing the atmosphere and colourfully expressing yourself on paper.
All materials are supplied - just bring your enthusiasm!
FREE | DROP-IN
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (2/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Course start date - Thursday 31 July | SOLD OUT!
Mandy’s crochet classes are super popular but we do have a few spaces left on the Saturday course - starts Saturday 02 August!
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (1/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
Select Book Now below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
£85 | Book your spot! | Course start date - Saturday 02 August
Please note this is a partner event with Mandy Textile Art. Vouchers and discounts for The Exchange do not apply to this event.
Evening Yoga Class
Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.
Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.
To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
£10 | Book your spot!
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Thursday Night Games
Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!
We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.
Whatever you’re looking for, be it fizzy pop and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!
FREE | DROP-IN
6-week course | Pick ‘n’ Mix Granny Square Tote Bag (1/6)
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for those who already know the basics. Over six weeks, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind granny square bag that reflects your personal style.
Under expert guidance, you’ll explore colour planning, square variations, joining methods, and finishing techniques—adding your squares to a jute tote bag for a stylish and practical result.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technique, build confidence, or simply enjoy creative time with others, this workshop is the perfect next step in your crochet journey.
Course fee includes 1:1 guidance; access to an extensive selection of Granny Square Patterns; all materials including DK Cotton yarn in a wide range of colours; Jute Tote Bag and 4mm crochet hook.
Open to all skill levels however a basic knowledge of crochet stitches would be an advantage to achieve the best results.
Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to reserve your place direct with Mandy Textile Art.
Complete beginners interested in this workshop should email Mandy at Mandy.textileart@gmail.com to book a 1hr pre-course 1:1 session.
£85 | Course start date - Thursday 31 July | SOLD OUT!
Mandy’s crochet classes are super popular but we do have a few spaces left on the Saturday course - starts Saturday 02 August!
Family Art Club
For a special Summer Holiday session, FAC will be exploring some printing techniques as we look at how other artists from the past created their masterpieces.
From Hokusai's Great Wave to the abstract symbols of Paul Klee, you will have lots of inspiration to help you produce a printed picture of your own!
£3 per child (suggested donation) | DROP-IN
Queer Memoir & Non-Fiction Writers Meetup
Calling all queer memoir and nonfiction writers!
Whether you're a published author or a complete beginner, this is a cosy, supportive space to write, receive honest but compassionate feedback, and find a community of fellow writers. Open to all genders and sexualities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, no publication history or formal background required, just an interest in memoir, personal essays, journalism, or any form of truth-telling.
What to expect:
A warm, inclusive environment with zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind;
Quiet, structured writing time;
Sharing and discussion (optional).
Who it’s for:
Queer-identifying writers of all levels. (18+ only, please.)
What to bring:
Your ideas;
Something to write with (notebook, laptop, etc);
An open mind.
About the facilitator:
Alessandra Fraissinet (they/she) is a relationship and sex educator, independent writer, and event facilitator. Their writing mostly focuses on relationships, gender and sexuality through a transfeminist lens, often drawing from their own lived experiences. Alessandra has led workshops on queer dating at Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London Students’ Union, and previously co-hosted Speed Painting, a social creative event with artist Chiara Formisano.
Pay what you can (suggested donation £3) | DROP-IN
Meetup held every other Saturday | @alessandra.fraissinet
Evening Yoga Class
Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.
Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.
To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
£10 | Book your spot!
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Thursday Night Games
Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!
We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.
Whatever you’re looking for, be it fizzy pop and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!
FREE | DROP-IN
Waste Not, Create More | Sketchbook Cover Art
Waste Not, Create More – A Creative Workshop Series with Ruth & Mandy from What If Community Art
Join us for the second vibrant session in our Waste Not, Create More Super Saturdays: Sketchbook Cover Art—a joyful, hands-on workshop where watercolour takes centre stage alongside beautiful, sustainable materials.
In this session, you’ll design and decorate your own sketchbook cover using expressive watercolour techniques, combined with collage, layering, and texture. We’ll play with watercolour washes, mark-making, and simple mixed media methods using fabric scraps, recycled paper, old prints, and more—giving new life to materials that might otherwise be discarded.
This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves watercolour and wants to explore it in a fresh, creative way. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out, this is a relaxed, no-pressure space to experiment, express, and enjoy the process.
All materials provided, — but you’re welcome to bring your own favourites or any personal touches you’d like to include.
Let your imagination lead the way.
Come for the creativity, stay for the community.
£5 pay on the day | Drop-in places still available - just come along on the day!
Family Art Club
Come and keep cool with FAC as we make our own beautiful, hand-painted fans! Get ready for the Summer holidays with this handy craft and stay cool in style!
£3 per child (suggested donation) | DROP-IN
6-week wheel throwing pottery course (6/6)
Back by popular demand! Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week pottery wheel throwing class where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose one of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
£220 | Course start date - Saturday 14 June
Become A Maker
Anyone can become an Exchange Maker and support us with our mission for community and craft. As a Maker, you will work alongside some incredibly talented craft professionals, developing your skills in ceramics, garden making, textiles or timber, whilst making or maintaining things that can be used and enjoyed by the community, or sold to raise money for our community programme.
If you are interested in getting involved, come along to a ‘Become a Maker’ session to find out more about what it means to be a Maker, and the benefits of joining one of our teams. Currently these opportunities are only available during the week.
FREE | Book your spot!
Evening Yoga Class
Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.
Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.
To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
£10 | Book your spot!
Garden Room Lates: Summer Supper
Garden Room Lates: Summer Supper | 17 July + 14 August | 7:30pm
Come down to The Garden Room for one of our evening specials this summer!
To coincide with the evening tours of our stunning Sarah Price-designed garden on Thursday 17 July and Thursday 14 August, our Garden Room bar will be open from 5:00pm until 9:30pm*.
With our special Summer Lates Supper offer, you can also choose from a Charcuterie or Cheese board - served at 7:30pm - and treat yourself to a drink from our curated wine & cider pairings menu.
Organic Charcuterie Board £12pp
A selection of charcuterie served with bread, crackers, antipasti and preserves.
British Cheese Board £12pp
An array of artisan cheeses (v) accompanied by bread, crackers, olives, spreads and pickles.
*bar last orders 9:00pm
£12pp | Supper reservations are limited so book early!
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Garden Lates: Evening Tour
Garden Lates: Evening Tours | 17 July + 14 August | 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Come on down to The Exchange for one of our Garden Lates this summer!
On Thursday 17 July and Thursday 14 August we will be offering evening tours of our stunning garden with Head Gardener, Selina, to coincide with our late bar opening in The Garden Room.
This is the perfect opportunity to see our Sarah Price-designed garden at its best outside of our usual opening hours and to come and socialise over a glass of wine in a beautiful setting.
The tour is free of charge, but spaces are limited to please book your spot!
**Thursday 17 July tour now sold out online but drop-in places available**
FREE | Book your spot!
Make the most of the evening and stay a little longer in the Garden Room bar, open until 9:30pm* for our Garden Lates. Perhaps add our special Summer Lates Supper for a Charcuterie or Cheese board and enjoy a drink from our curated wine & cider pairings menu too!
*bar last orders 9:00pm
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN
Thursday Night Games
Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!
We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.
Whatever you’re looking for, be it fizzy pop and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!
FREE | DROP-IN
Queer Memoir & Non-Fiction Writers Meetup
Calling all queer memoir and nonfiction writers!
Whether you're a published author or a complete beginner, this is a cosy, supportive space to write, receive honest but compassionate feedback, and find a community of fellow writers. Open to all genders and sexualities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, no publication history or formal background required, just an interest in memoir, personal essays, journalism, or any form of truth-telling.
What to expect:
A warm, inclusive environment with zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind;
Quiet, structured writing time;
Sharing and discussion (optional).
Who it’s for:
Queer-identifying writers of all levels. (18+ only, please.)
What to bring:
Your ideas;
Something to write with (notebook, laptop, etc);
An open mind.
About the facilitator:
Alessandra Fraissinet (they/she) is a relationship and sex educator, independent writer, and event facilitator. Their writing mostly focuses on relationships, gender and sexuality through a transfeminist lens, often drawing from their own lived experiences. Alessandra has led workshops on queer dating at Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London Students’ Union, and previously co-hosted Speed Painting, a social creative event with artist Chiara Formisano.
Pay what you can (suggested donation £3) | DROP-IN
Meetup held every other Saturday | @alessandra.fraissinet
6-week wheel throwing pottery course (5/6)
Back by popular demand! Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week pottery wheel throwing class where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose one of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
£220 | Course start date - Saturday 14 June
Evening Yoga Class
Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.
Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.
To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
£10 | Book your spot!
Thursday Night Games
Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!
We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.
Whatever you’re looking for, be it fizzy pop and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!
FREE | DROP-IN
6-week wheel throwing pottery course (4/6)
Back by popular demand! Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week pottery wheel throwing class where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.
At the end of the course, all participants will be able to choose one of their own pieces to have glazed and fired to take home and keep.
Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.
£220 | Course start date - Saturday 14 June
Crafters For Change
This is a call for crafters to unite! Use your crochet, knitting, and sewing skills to support our community. Led by @MandyTextileArt, an Exchange Community Maker, we design and create items for local charities and communities in need.
Our current projects include props for Rhyme Time at Woodside Academy. Bring your hooks, needles, and enthusiasm, and enjoy connecting with fellow crafters as we make a difference, one stitch at a time!
FREE | DROP-IN