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)
Family Art Club
To celebrate the changing colours of Autumn, Family Art Club will be creating gorgeous mandala hanging decorations to adorn your homes. We will look at how to make circular patterns using the shapes and tones of the natural world in this beautiful season.
FREE (or suggested donation on the day - £3 per child) | DROP-IN
Artstrain Bexley Academy
Are you a musician aged 13-17 that’s looking to improve your stage presence, musicality and confidence?
The ArtsTrain Bexley Academy song-writing programme runs throughout the year. It is a chance for young people across Bexley to develop their song-writing skills and musicianship in a unique creative and collaborative environment. The ArtsTrain Academy programmes run for 10 weeks and include exciting performance opportunities at the end of each term.
If you are interested, please sign up to the Amplified sessions programme.
Thursday Board Games Club
Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, 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. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.
Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.
FREE | DROP-IN
This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.
Thursday Crafters Club
Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:
Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere
Share tips and gain inspiration
Connect with local crafters to work on community projects
Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.
FREE | DROP-IN
This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.
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!
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)
Warm Spaces Coffee Morning
We are very pleased to provide free warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the autumn and winter months.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 11am to 1pm in The Garden Room for our volunteer-run Warm Spaces Coffee Morning with free tea/coffee and biscuits! Come solo or meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a board game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!
FREE | DROP-IN
Artstrain Bexley Academy
Are you a musician aged 13-17 that’s looking to improve your stage presence, musicality and confidence?
The ArtsTrain Bexley Academy song-writing programme runs throughout the year. It is a chance for young people across Bexley to develop their song-writing skills and musicianship in a unique creative and collaborative environment. The ArtsTrain Academy programmes run for 10 weeks and include exciting performance opportunities at the end of each term.
If you are interested, please sign up to the Amplified sessions programme.
Thursday Board Games Club
Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, 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. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.
Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.
FREE | DROP-IN
This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.
Thursday Crafters Club
Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:
Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere
Share tips and gain inspiration
Connect with local crafters to work on community projects
Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.
FREE | DROP-IN
This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.
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!
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)
Family Art Club
***Extra date added***
For a special half-term sessions, Family Art Club will be making spooktacular masks and window decorations! It will be frightfully fun!
FREE (or suggested donation on the day - £3 per child) | DROP-IN
Warm Spaces Coffee Morning
We are very pleased to provide free warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the autumn and winter months.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 11am to 1pm in The Garden Room for our volunteer-run Warm Spaces Coffee Morning with free tea/coffee and biscuits! Come solo or meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a board game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!
FREE | DROP-IN
Become A Maker
Becoming an Exchange Maker means you can learn craft skills, be part of a making community and help us to produce products that are both useful and beautiful. You will become part of a making team, supported by Exchange staff and other volunteers, and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with professional designers and craftspeople on incredible projects.
Anyone can apply to become a Maker! All you need to do is fill in a form and return it to us so we can understand what you are interested in, and whether what we do works for you. You will be added to a Mailing List so you can hear first about new Workshop projects, and any updates on ongoing activities.
Each workshop operates slightly differently, so if you aren't sure what it is we offer, or whether it is for you, you can attend a free "Become a Maker" session to find out what projects we currently have going on and to talk to a member of the team.
FREE | Book your spot!
Thursday Board Games Club
Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, 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. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.
Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.
FREE | DROP-IN
This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.
Thursday Crafters Club
Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:
Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere
Share tips and gain inspiration
Connect with local crafters to work on community projects
Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.
FREE | DROP-IN
This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.
Warm Spaces Coffee Morning
We are very pleased to provide free warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the autumn and winter months.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 11am to 1pm in The Garden Room for our volunteer-run Warm Spaces Coffee Morning with free tea/coffee and biscuits! Come solo or meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a board game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!
FREE | DROP-IN
Exploring Watercolour Painting
Join Ruth & Elly in our free monthly “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop, on the first Thursday of each month.
Join Ruth and Elly for one of their hugely popular free sessions as they introduce you to the world of watercolours and 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
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!
Family Art Club
As the nights draw in, this is the perfect time of year to enjoy the wonders of light! In this session, Family Art Club will be making colourful lanterns to add some magic to your home during these dark evenings.
FREE (or suggested donation on the day - £3 per child) | DROP-IN
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. All donations will be put towards the upkeep of the Old Library.
FREE (suggested donation £3) | DROP-IN, no need to book!
Warm Spaces Coffee Morning
We are very pleased to provide free warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the autumn and winter months.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 11am to 1pm in The Garden Room for our volunteer-run Warm Spaces Coffee Morning with free tea/coffee and biscuits! Come solo or meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a board game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!
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!
Warm Spaces Coffee Morning
We are very pleased to provide free warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the autumn and winter months.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 11am to 1pm in The Garden Room for our volunteer-run Warm Spaces Coffee Morning with free tea/coffee and biscuits! Come solo or meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a board game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!
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!
Warm Spaces Coffee Morning
We are very pleased to provide free warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the autumn and winter months.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 11am to 1pm in The Garden Room for our volunteer-run Warm Spaces Coffee Morning with free tea/coffee and biscuits! Come solo or meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a board game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!
FREE | DROP-IN
Become A Maker
Becoming an Exchange Maker means you can learn craft skills, be part of a making community and help us to produce products that are both useful and beautiful. You will become part of a making team, supported by Exchange staff and other volunteers, and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with professional designers and craftspeople on incredible projects.
Anyone can apply to become a Maker! All you need to do is fill in a form and return it to us so we can understand what you are interested in, and whether what we do works for you. You will be added to a Mailing List so you can hear first about new Workshop projects, and any updates on ongoing activities.
Each workshop operates slightly differently, so if you aren't sure what it is we offer, or whether it is for you, you can attend a free "Become a Maker" session to find out what projects we currently have going on and to talk to a member of the team.
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!
Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Saturday 29 November, 11am – 1pm | Thursday 04 December, 7pm – 9pm
We are delighted to welcome Beautiful Borders to The Exchange for the first time to host their hugely popular festive wreath-making workshops!
Join the Beautiful Borders team for a 2-hour session on either Saturday morning or Thursday evening where you’ll learn how to make your own fresh, luxury door wreath using gorgeous natural foliage and berries.
What’s included:
wreath base
fresh foliage
natural decorative ornaments
lights
a choice of luxury ribbon to finish your wreath in style
Just bring your own secateurs or strong scissors.
£38 | Book your spot using the button below - places are limited so early booking essential!
Come and get festive with us – we can’t wait to see your creations!
Warm Spaces Coffee Morning
We are very pleased to provide free warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the autumn and winter months.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 11am to 1pm in The Garden Room for our volunteer-run Warm Spaces Coffee Morning with free tea/coffee and biscuits! Come solo or meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a board game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!
FREE | DROP-IN
Exploring Watercolour Painting
Join Ruth & Elly in our free monthly “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop, on the first Thursday of each month.
Join Ruth and Elly for one of their hugely popular free sessions as they introduce you to the world of watercolours and 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
Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Saturday 29 November, 11am – 1pm | Thursday 04 December, 7pm – 9pm
We are delighted to welcome Beautiful Borders to The Exchange for the first time to host their hugely popular festive wreath-making workshops!
Join the Beautiful Borders team for a 2-hour session on either Saturday morning or Thursday evening where you’ll learn how to make your own fresh, luxury door wreath using gorgeous natural foliage and berries.
What’s included:
wreath base
fresh foliage
natural decorative ornaments
lights
a choice of luxury ribbon to finish your wreath in style
Just bring your own secateurs or strong scissors.
£38 | Book your spot using the button below - places are limited so early booking essential!
Grab a drink from the Garden Room bar and come and get festive with us – we can’t wait to see your creations!
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. All donations will be put towards the upkeep of the Old Library.
FREE (suggested donation £3) | DROP-IN, no need to book!
Family Art Club
It has been quite a year for Family Art Club and you have all made fabulous art! To help keep your pieces together, along with any other masterpieces you are doing at home, we shall be making our own decorated portfolios to take with us into 2026. There may even be time to make one more piece to pop inside!
FREE (or suggested donation on the day - £3 per child) | DROP-IN
The Carnegie Ensemble Annual Baroque Concert
We are delighted to announce the return of the Carnegie Ensemble for their annual candlelit Baroque concert at The Exchange.
The full programme, to be released in October, will include pieces by Bach, (including his Brandenburg Concerto No.4), Vivaldi and Handel, with arias performed by the talented mezzo-soprano, Louisa Stuart-Smith.
General Admission £20 | Under-16s FREE | Book your spot!
Warm Spaces Coffee Morning
We are very pleased to provide free warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the autumn and winter months.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 11am to 1pm in The Garden Room for our volunteer-run Warm Spaces Coffee Morning with free tea/coffee and biscuits! Come solo or meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a board game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!
FREE | DROP-IN
Warm Spaces Coffee Morning
We are very pleased to provide free warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the autumn and winter months.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 11am to 1pm in The Garden Room for our volunteer-run Warm Spaces Coffee Morning with free tea/coffee and biscuits! Come solo or meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a board game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!
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!
Thursday Board Games Club
Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, 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. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.
Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.
FREE | DROP-IN
This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.
Thursday Crafters Club
Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:
Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere
Share tips and gain inspiration
Connect with local crafters to work on community projects
Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.
FREE | DROP-IN
This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.
Artstrain Bexley Academy
Are you a musician aged 13-17 that’s looking to improve your stage presence, musicality and confidence?
The ArtsTrain Bexley Academy song-writing programme runs throughout the year. It is a chance for young people across Bexley to develop their song-writing skills and musicianship in a unique creative and collaborative environment. The ArtsTrain Academy programmes run for 10 weeks and include exciting performance opportunities at the end of each term.
If you are interested, please sign up to the Amplified sessions programme.
RSPCA Free Event - Cat Microchipping Day
RSPCA Free Event - Cat Microchipping Day
All cats must now be microchipped by law. If you need your cat microchipped, you live within the DA or BR8 postcodes and you receive benefit, please email wendy@rspca-kentnorthwest.org.uk to book your space at this free event run by RSPCA Kent - North West Branch.
By appointment only.
FREE | Book with RSPCA via button below
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
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!
Thursday Crafters Club
Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:
Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere
Share tips and gain inspiration
Connect with local crafters
Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.
FREE | DROP-IN
This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.
Thursday Board Games Club
Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, 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. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.
Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.
FREE | DROP-IN
This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.
Artstrain Bexley Academy
Are you a musician aged 13-17 that’s looking to improve your stage presence, musicality and confidence?
The ArtsTrain Bexley Academy song-writing programme runs throughout the year. It is a chance for young people across Bexley to develop their song-writing skills and musicianship in a unique creative and collaborative environment. The ArtsTrain Academy programmes run for 10 weeks and include exciting performance opportunities at the end of each term.
If you are interested, please sign up to the Amplified sessions programme.
Exploring Watercolour Painting
Join Ruth & Elly in our free monthly “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop, on the first Thursday of each month.
Join Ruth and Elly for one of their hugely popular free sessions as they introduce you to the world of watercolours and 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 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)
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
Artstrain Bexley Academy
Are you a musician aged 13-17 that’s looking to improve your stage presence, musicality and confidence?
The ArtsTrain Bexley Academy song-writing programme runs throughout the year. It is a chance for young people across Bexley to develop their song-writing skills and musicianship in a unique creative and collaborative environment. The ArtsTrain Academy programmes run for 10 weeks and include exciting performance opportunities at the end of each term.
If you are interested, please sign up to the Amplified sessions programme.
Become A Maker
Becoming an Exchange Maker means you can learn craft skills, be part of a making community and help us to produce products that are both useful and beautiful. You will become part of a making team, supported by Exchange staff and other volunteers, and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with professional designers and craftspeople on incredible projects.
Anyone can apply to become a Maker! All you need to do is fill in a form and return it to us so we can understand what you are interested in, and whether what we do works for you. You will be added to a Mailing List so you can hear first about new Workshop projects, and any updates on ongoing activities.
Each workshop operates slightly differently, so if you aren't sure what it is we offer, or whether it is for you, you can attend a free "Become a Maker" session to find out what projects we currently have going on and to talk to a member of the team.
FREE | Book your spot!
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)
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!
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
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
Steel Pans in the Garden
Steel Pan Drummer Kirk returns to ERITH MADE this year with a solo set held in The Exchange's beautiful garden. Come and enjoy the sounds of the Caribbean, a rhythmic repertoire of modern and traditional reggae, soul and calypso.
FREE | DROP-IN | 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 available - book in The Garden Room | 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 (or suggested donation on the day £3) | Drop-in spaces available! | 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 available - book in The Garden Room | Erith Made Festival 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
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