Friday 19th - Sunday 21st April 2024

Leytonstone-based ceramic artists Kasia Howlett and Melina Padrón invite you to an intimate showcase of their most recent work, which will be available for purchase.

During the Opening Studios, visitors are invited to collaborate on the making of a stoneware vase celebrating our local community. The collaborative art work will be sold, with the proceeds of the sale donated to the organisation Medical Aid for Palestinians

Opening Hours: 10:00 - 18:00

Monday 8th - Sunday 14th April 2024

We welcome Kirstie Macqueen back, this time with:

An art textile exhibition of natural dyeing, ecoprinting and stitching; and

Family-friendly workshops for the Easter holidays where children and their carers will make marks with natural dyes, inks and watercolour paint and learn to fold a simple book.

“My work grows from my play using plants and other items found in the natural environment.  I am particularly interested in exploring how cloth and paper can hold memories of places and times spent there.”

Exhibition Opening Hours

Monday 8th April - Sunday 14 April: 10:30 - 16:30

Workshop Drop-In Times

Monday 8th April: 14:00 - 16:00

Tuesday 9th - Sunday 14th April: 11:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16Description goes here

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th April 2024

Local Screen Printing and Signwriting studio Manson’s Press will be offering for sale a selection of handmade screen prints and gold gilded signs.

Over the course of a weekend they will be creating a gilded sign onsite, allowing people to drop by and see the process involved in creating gold leaf gilded signage suitable for traditional house names and numbers as well as customised gifts and commissions.

Opening Hours

Friday 5th April: 11:00 - 19:00

Saturday 6th April: 10:00 - 19:00

Sunday 7th April: 11:00 - 16:00

Friday 29th - Saturday 30th March 2024

Dive into the Easter spirit with Crafting Joy's Drop-In Egg Decorating Workshop!

Delight in a crafty adventure for all ages! All equipment supplied.

Kids: £5, Adults: £10

Let's craft unforgettable memories together this Bank Holiday weekend!

Opening Hours

Friday 29th March: 12:00-15:00

Saturday 30th March: 12:00-15:00

Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th March 2024 (Closed Fri 22nd)

Yoga and printed textile design experts Jessica and Tamasyn Gambell met at Good Shepherd Studios. Their mutual admiration made a collaboration inevitable.

The result? A selection of hand-printed upcycled props include eye pillows, bags (ripped jeans donations welcome!), bolsters and meditation cushions.

Opening Hours

Thursday 21st March: 18:00 - 20:00 (launch & preview)

Friday 22nd March: Closed

Saturday 23rd March: 11:00 - 15:00 (store open) 15:00 - 16:00 (restorative yoga)

Sunday 24th March: 10:00 - 11:00 (restorative yoga) 11:00 - 16:00 (store open)

Friday 15th - Sunday 17th March 2024

Three Leyonstone-based, female-owned businesses, ELLA POP SHOP, Brass & Bold and Kasia Howlett Ceramics join forces for a unique pop-up experience. Come along and discover beautiful vintage and pre-loved fashion, handmade and bespoke jewellery and unique pottery creations.

Opening Hours

Friday 15th March: 9:00-20:00 (launch celebration 17:00-20:00)

Saturday 16th March: 10:00-18:00

Sunday 17th March: 11:00-16:00

Thursday 7th - Sunday 10th March 2024

Locally-led arts collective NOT UR BABY will be marking International Women’s Day by hosting a pop-up with all female makers. Featuring handmade natural skincare, unique pottery, embroidered art, upcycled clothing, art prints and more - come on down to celebrate the creative power of women and meet some of the artists while you're at it.

Opening Hours

Thurs 7th March: 15:00-20.00

Friday 8th March: 11:00-19:00

Saturday 9th March: 10:00-19:00

Sunday 10th March: 11:00-17:00

Wednesday 28th Feb - Sunday 3rd March 2024

Welcome to the world of Second Archive - A Scandi Rock vintage shop for both women and men.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 28th February: 12:00-17.00

Thursday 29th February: 9:00-15:00

Friday 1st March: 9:00-19:00

Saturday 2nd March: 10:00-17:00

Sunday 3rd March: 11:00-17:00

Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th February 2024

“The Creative Side of London” is coming to town with a creative selection of local makers, specialising in homeware, fashion, art and more. Come and support your local makers.

Opening Hours

Friday 23rd February: 10:00-19:00

Saturday 24th February: 10:00-19:00

Sunday 25th February: 12:00-17:00

8th January - 26th January 2024

Local textile artist, Kirstie Macqueen, will be sharing her work which grows from a love of collecting things of nature that are not only inherently beautiful but also invoke memories of the people and stories related to them. Kirstie will be back in April exhibiting more of her works and running workshops for budding artists.

4th January 2024, 12:00-14:00 Daily

We Flock CIC will be providing FREE hot food, pantry food, hot drinks & snacks.

We are looking for volunteers and donations so please either email us on bookings@weflockcic.org.uk.

Please help us to help others at this time of year…or just pop by for a coffee & chat x

Thurs 21st - Sat 23rd December 2023

Following the success of their first pop-up at No.1, Eonce Chocolate will be back with their delicious chocolates. Made in Leytonstone.

Fri 8th - Sun 10th December 2023

Studio member, Tamasyn Gambell will be selling her bold yet timeless homewares (plus a few chocolates from her collaboration with Eonce Chocolate). Made in Leytonstone.

Fri 1st - Thurs 7th December 2023

Who better to kick off the pop-ups at No.1 Church Lane than Leytonstone locals and Good Shepherd Studios members, Eonce Chocolate and Tamasyn Gambell who have collaborated to produce the stunning (and limited edition!) Xmas Collection. Made in Leytonstone.

Thurs 23rd November, 16:30 - 18:30

Whether you’re a local maker, retailer or just interested in finding out what’s going on and how you can get involved, drop in and say hi!

Monday 22nd - Monday 29th April

An important mission will be shared by the children who attend the After School Art Club at Good Shepherd Studios run by Irene of Art Lab Bluu.

The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet Vs Plastic and calls on individuals, businesses and governments to combat plastic pollution and protect our planet.