We have a host of top quality arts and wellness events and activities for the whole community to enjoy at Good Shepherd Studios. Scroll down to find out what's on.
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Scroll down to REGULARS to check out our weekly timetable of creative arts and wellness events. One-off events are included in the HIGHLIGHTS section.
Watch this space to keep up-to-date with what’s going on!
HIGHLIGHTS
Stimming Dance Workshops
12 Dance workshops, led by professional choreographers and supported by the Autism Spectrum Trust, celebrating the stimming behaviours of autistic children as a powerful form of expression.
Weekly on Sundays, 10.30-12.00 (excluding 22nd and 29th December)
SHORT/CUT Animated shorts and sensory workshop
Join the Social Cinema for a screening of shorts without dialogue for disabled and non-disabled children to enjoy together in a relaxed environment.
The animations will run throughout the session with the sensory art workshop alongside it for a very child-led experience.
This event has been produced in partnership with The Together Space.
Our Cultures Family Day
A welcoming and celebratory event filled with opportunities for local families of all ages and backgrounds to share and learn more about each other...
Drop in arts and crafts: Create your own family flag in your own time and with support and a selection of materials.
Piñata making workshop: Limited spaces for this guided workshop so don't forget to book your slot!
North Indian singing and sitar: Listen to some beautiful sounds and why not sing along too.
Chill & Chat: Take inspiration from cultural items designed to provoke interest, memories and conversation.
"Keeping Languages Alive" workshop: Share experiences and gain tips on how to keep your mother tongue alive at home.
Our Kitchen: Pot luck of culturally significant foods supplied by families and a meal provided by local caterers.
Family Disco: Dance to your favourite tunes and try your hand (and feet) at some Caribbean Quadrille Dancing!
JOIN WAITING LIST
Kids Kitchen
Join Kids Kitchen for a playgroup making and eating delicious food from-scratch!
2014 Forest Hills Drive - The 10th Anniversary Album Listening Party
Join us for an interactive and fun take on the album listening party hosted by thefanclub.ldn.
Featuring one of thefanclub.ldn founder's favourite albums, we will be spinning '2014 Forest Hill’s Drive', the first rap album to go platinum with no features, from beginning to end for your enjoyment.
Kids Kitchen
Join Kids Kitchen for a playgroup making and eating delicious food from-scratch!
EVENING Focus Group: Your 2025 @ Good Shepherd Studios
Find out more about Good Shepherd Studios and We Flock CIC. Share your hopes and dreams for 2025. You never know, we might just be able to help them become a reality…
Free to attend but booking required (limited spaces).
We value your opinion and time so payment of £10 is available upon request (optional).
Light refreshments will be available too!
LUNCHTIME Focus Group: Your 2025 @ Good Shepherd Studios
Find out more about Good Shepherd Studios and We Flock CIC. Share your hopes and dreams for 2025. You never know, we might just be able to help them become a reality…
Free to attend but booking required (limited spaces).
We value your opinion and time so payment of £10 is available upon request (optional).
Light refreshments will be available too!
Kids Kitchen
Join Kids Kitchen for a playgroup making and eating delicious food from-scratch!
Grotto at my Door Presents: Desperately Seeking Santa...
Desperately Seeking Santa…
Meet pirates, elves, princesses and even dinosaurs as you help Jingles & Jangles save Santa! Plus have your photo taken with Father Christmas following the show!
Featuring storytelling, puppetry, projection and songs, this one hour production is designed for children aged 3-10 and anyone with a sparkle in their eye!
Grotto at my Door Presents: Desperately Seeking Santa...
Desperately Seeking Santa…
Meet pirates, elves, princesses and even dinosaurs as you help Jingles & Jangles save Santa! Plus have your photo taken with Father Christmas following the show!
Featuring storytelling, puppetry, projection and songs, this one hour production is designed for children aged 3-10 and anyone with a sparkle in their eye!
A Christmas Carol Abridged
A quick dose of culture provided by a group of local players. No need to pre-book, just turn up and enjoy. Door open at 12.15.
Kids Craft Club | Christmas Ornaments
Come and join us for a fun, festive craft session!
Craft packs will include Christmas themed decorative stationery, haberdashery and more. Each child will get to create their own hanging for a Christmas tree to keep and treasure every year.
Winter Wonderland Drop-In Art and Creative Workshop
Step into a world of frosty fun and artistic magic. Be inspired by this season’s nature, animals and symbols and make your very own Winter wonderland 3D diorama.
This enchanting workshop is perfect for kids (over 5yo), families, and everyone who wants to unleash their creativity.
Kids Kitchen
Join Kids Kitchen for a playgroup making and eating delicious food from-scratch!
MERRY HITCH-MASS: NORTH BY NORTHWEST
A film by Alfred Hitchcock (2h 16m, 1959)
Presented by Hitchcock Talks and Tours & Good Shepherd Studios Cinema.
Standard Tickets: £10* (£12 on the door) / Concessions: £5* (Unwaged, Over 60s, Under 18)
"As well-directed as Vertigo, as tense as Rear Window and as thrilling as anything that’s ever been released." - Jacob Stolworthy
Schedule:
7:00pm Doors Open
7:30pm-9:35pm Film Screening
9:45pm Q&A with Gary Lewis & Dominic Stinton
Finish
Little Sing Song: Festive Singalongs
Mondays (2nd and 9th) and Wednesdays (4th and 11th)
Session 1 : 9.30 | Session 2: 10.30
Festive singalongs that are full of fun for both little ones and their grown ups.
Festive clothing optional but encouraged :-)
Nursery rhymes | Classical | Jazz | Folk | Reggae and more
BOOK VIA HAPPITY
Wreath Workshop: Canopy of Flowers
Canopy of Flowers are back for an afternoon of seasonal wreath making. Create your own wreath, in your own style, using a variety of lovely seasonal ingredients such as scented eucalyptus & pine to dried oranges, berries and cinnamon sticks. All materials and guidance provided.
Art Forest School: Sensory Sand Gardens
Be inspired by Japanese Zen gardens & Joseph Cornell’s “Shadow Boxes” using natural calming materials.
SEND family friendly
Kids Kitchen
Join Kids Kitchen for a playgroup making and eating delicious food from-scratch!
Slow Film Festival 2024
A yearly celebration of the creative potential of slowing down.
Open House 2024
A day filled with the people involved in bringing life to Good Shepherd Studios, Our Pastures Community Garden and the Pastures Centre.
Galactic Reiki Energy Healing, Sound & Gong Bath Experience
A 3 hour session (with 2 hours Sound/Gong Bath/Reiki Healing)
LEYTONSTONE FESTIVAL: Bruin’s Ruin
Jan & Neil will be performing a wide range of folk music from traditional songs to music hall songs and Americana performed on an array of interesting folk instruments.
Free (with retiring collection)
Part of Leytonstone Festival which runs from 7th - 15th September.
Film Screening: STALKER
Leytonstone Pop-Up Cinema & Good Shepherd Studios present: STALKER
A film by Andrei Tarkovsky (2h 42m, 1979)
"Andrei Tarkovsky’s existential masterpiece" - Little White Lies
There will be an intermission in the presentation of the film.
18:30 Doors Open
19:00 Feature film starts
20:20 Intermission (10 mins)
22:00 Post film social
22:30 Finish
Standard Tickets: £7* (£8 on the door) / Concessions: £5* (Unwaged, Over 60s, Under 18) / Student: £3
Galactic Reiki Energy Healing, Sound & Gong Bath Experience
A 3 hour session (with 2 hours Sound/Gong Bath/Reiki Healing)
Beautiful Large Javanese Temple Gong Sounds
Plus
1000w Powerful Subwoofer playing Deep Relaxation & Healing Frequencies and Soundscapes
Powerfully Healing 12000x Galactic Reiki To Help Clear Chakras
Film Screening: Sleep Has Her House
East London Experimental Film Club Presents…
Sleep Has Her House by Scott Barley
Thursday 25 July 2024 at 7:00pm
Good Shepherd Studios E11 3DR
Sleep Has Her House, Scott Barley, 2017 original / 2023 revised, 90 min.
Tickets - pay what you can (suggested £7 donation / £5 concession)
Design Workshop: People's Pavilion
Interested in design?
Design enthusiasts of all levels of experience are invited to come together to design a roof for the People’s Pavilion, a structure in the garden at Good Shepherd Studios.
Blur: To The End - Film screening and Q&A
Dreamhouse Records and SHAKE THE HIGH ROAD present a very special screening of the critically acclaimed new Blur documentary ‘To The End’, which follows the journey of the band as they come together in 2023 to record new songs ahead of their epic sold out Wembley Stadium shows.
Leytonstone Folk Summer Festival: Day 3 - Live Music & Workshops
Come along and support your local folk club and local musicians in Leytonstone Folk’s first ever weekend long folk fest. Enjoy live music, workshops and opportunities to perform and join in!
Leytonstone Arts Trail: Open Studios/ Good Shepherd Creatives
Meet some of the Good Shepherd Studios creatives in their studios as part of Leytonstone Arts Trail.
Leytonstone Folk Summer Festival: Day 2 - Live Music & Workshops
Come along and support your local folk club and local musicians in Leytonstone Folk’s first ever weekend long folk fest. Enjoy live music, workshops and opportunities to perform and join in!
Leytonstone Folk Summer Festival: Day 1 - Singaround
Come along and support your local folk club and local musicians in Leytonstone Folk’s first ever weekend long folk fest. Enjoy live music, workshops and opportunities to perform and join in!
Baby Dance
A class where caregivers can come along and dance with their babies aged 0-9 months (slings not essential).
No baby music, just fun, uplifting tunes and a chance to dance, while are babies enjoy the movement.
Subsidised places: Please note we also offer heavily subsidised places for this class, if you would benefit from this please contact Fiona on info@weemovers.co.uk
Book here!
Flying Sycamores Forest School
Welcome to Flying Sycamores forest school where families can get stuck into seasonally inspired forest school activities. These aim to increase our enjoyment of the outdoors and ultimately look to connect with nature in a profound and enjoyable way. With a different theme every week and also the super popular regular play schemes we will have a busy time together. We usually finish each session with a story and a song.
Iyengar Yoga with Disha
Weekly welcoming and accessible Iyengar yoga with Disha
To book / find out more contact Disha via email disha.sughand@gmail.com or text 07812634223
REGULARS
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Little Sing Song
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 9.30 & 10.30
Term Time (plus holiday pop‐ups)
Join Danie and start your day with a fun-filled singalong loved by little ones and their grown ups alike!
Nursery rhymes | Classical | Jazz | Folk | Reggae and more.
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Magic Box
MONDAYS, 16.00
Term Time
Join Lottie on an interactive storytelling adventure where kids help tell a story based on the odd things she finds in her Magic Box!
Expect songs, movement and silly stories - and a whole lot of imagination!
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Iygenar Yoga
MONDAYS, 19.15
Ongoing
Join Disha at her welcoming and accessible class open to all including beginners.
What is Iyengar yoga? A form of yoga which focuses on precision and alignment through poses (aka asanas).
BOOK VIA EMAIL OR TEXT
Email: disha.sughand@gmail.com
Text: 07812634223
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Flying Sycamores Forest School
TUESDAYS, 10.00
Term Time (Spring Term starts 28th Jan)
An introduction to ‘forest school’ activities and ideas, such as nature-inspired craft, to increase enjoyment of the outdoors and ultimately look to connect with nature in a profound and enjoyable way.
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Baby Dance
TUESDAYS, 10.30
Term Time
Join Fiona at this class where caregivers can come along and dance with their babies aged 0-9 months (slings not essential).
No baby music, just fun, uplifting tunes and a chance to dance, while are babies enjoy the movement.
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After School Art Club
TUESDAYS, 16.00
Term Time (Spring Term starts 14th Jan)
Led by experienced and professional artists and artist educators, join Irene at this art club aimed at 5-10 year olds where all skills levels welcome.
Expect engaging and inspiring projects, a safe and supportive environment, fun and relaxed atmosphere, creative freedom, enhanced critical thinking, affordable pricing and opportunities for showcasing and celebrating achievements.
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Sing Space: Musical Theatre Choir
TUESDAYS, 19.30
Term Time (Spring Term starts 14th Jan)
Welcome to the first East London Sing Space Show choir.
Here is the place to improve your singing technique, learn Musical Theatre numbers with great harmony and belt out your favourite showtunes!
Run by performer and composer Marissa Landy who is a Leytonstone local.
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Motherly Love
WEDNESDAYS, 13.00-14.30 (Drop in)
Term Time (Spring Term starts 15th Jan)
Motherly Love is a safe, warm, non-judgmental space open to all mothers’ who wish to discuss the feelings they’re facing in relation to motherhood, and to connect with others feeling a similar way.
Facilitated by women who have recovered from perinatal mental health conditions.
FREE drop in between 1pm and 2.30pm, Wednesdays during term time.
Babies are very welcome, although you don’t need to bring a child to attend.
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Communi-Tea
THURSDAYS, 14.00
Ongoing
FREE weekly creative, social and physical wellbeing meet-ups for over 50s. Each session includes a satisfying combination of:
- 14.00: Chair-based Yoga-inspired exercise
- 15.00: Hot drink and snacks
- 15.30: Weekly activities on rotation
No pre-booking required, just drop in and if you have any comments or questions you can contact Jessica on 07904 517465 or contact@jessicagreen.net.
Communi-tea is made possible by support from Waltham Forest’s Make It Happen fund!
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Barre and Baby
FRIDAYS, 10.20
Ongoing
A low impact fitness class specifically adapted for the postnatal body. To help build muscle strength, improve posture and restore your core. All while being with your baby, moving to good tunes and boosting those endorphins!
It is suitable for mums from six weeks post-birth (ensuring you have been cleared by your doctor), up until babies are nine months. All abilities welcome.
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Community Pilates
FRIDAYS, 14.15 ***NEW TIME***
Term Time (Spring Term starts 10th Jan)
A mat-based pilates classes for everyone!
We will work the entire body through a series of repetitive exercises, helping to improve your strength, coordination and mobility.
If you’re a complete beginner, great! We’ll start with the basics and layer from there.
If you’re working with injuries there are plenty of adaptations.
If you’re looking to build on your existing expertise then there are lots of progressions and equipment for us to use.
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga
SATURDAYS, 9.30
Ongoing
Start the weekend with some high spirited yoga, playlist and relaxation that will leave you feeling more open, aware and alive.
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Monthly Life Drawing Social
1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 18.00
Ongoing
Monthly life drawing class suited to all abilities and although untutored, advice and direction is freely given on request. Materials included.
Experienced and dynamic life models each week.
Class consists of 2 × 50min sessions with 15min social interval. The first session includes quick short poses ranging from 1min to 10mins. The second session involves 2 longer poses.
PAST EVENTS
PASTURES
We share the site (aka “Our Pastures”), with the Pastures Centre and the beautiful Pastures Community Garden.
USEFUL INFO
Getting to Good Shepherd Studios
Located within the same grounds as the Pastures Centre, surrounded by green space and with an on-site café (Back to Ours), Good Shepherd Studios is a homely space where all are welcome... you just need to find us!
Our address:
Good Shepherd Studios
15a Davies Lane
E11 3DR
We strongly encourage walking, cycling or using public transport to visit Good Shepherd Studios.
Nearest stations: Leytonstone High Road (Overground) and Leytonstone (Central line)
Nearest bus stops: Leytonstone High Road station Stop J and Stop F (257 and W13).
Parking: There is no parking onsite but restricted street parking is available nearby.
Please check the Waltham Forest Council website and street signs for up-to-date restrictions.
Vehicle restrictions at time of writing:
Controlled Parking Zone: LSE, Permit holders only, Mon-Fri, 10am – 2pm
School Street (Davies Lane east of the junction with Pastures Path): No travel into the zone during term time between 8.30am and 9.15am and 3.00pm and 3.45pm.
Accessibility
There is no lift in the building. There is, however, step-free access available to the ground floor (including toilets).
The Auditorium is located on the 1st floor and only accessible via steps.
The Annex is located on the ground floor and there is step-free access to this space.
If you have any access requirements, please feel free to contact the event organiser or us on enquiries@goodshepherdstudios.com
Short on cash?
We want all our events to be accessible to the community so each event and activity on this page offers discounted entry if the pricing would otherwise mean you wouldn’t be able to join in. No verification, no stigma, just get in touch with those running the event/activity and they’ll sort it out.