Discover
What’s On at St Margaret’s House
There’s so much to Discover at St Margaret's House! Our programme will give you the chance to enjoy the arts and support your wellbeing. You can start something new or continue with something you have always enjoyed. Take your pick from arts workshops, wellbeing sessions, live events, opportunities to be outdoors and more!
April 2023 marked the beginning of our journey as a new Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation! We're so excited to be delivering a diverse and exciting cultural programme that will create healthier and happier communities. #LetsCreate
A joint exhibition by two printmakers celebrating their mutual love of finding the magic in nature.
26th November - 12th January
Join St Margaret’s House on Tuesday mornings in the Tramshed for our Women’s Wellbeing sessions! Led by yoga practitioner Vimalamani and supported by local volunteers, these sessions provide a welcoming and safe space to take part in gentle movement and meditation, helping to improve your mood, confidence, and feelings of wellbeing.
Tuesdays — 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
at The Tramshed Community Hub
Join St Margaret’s House on Tuesday afternoons in the Tramshed for our Men’s Exercise sessions! Led by sports coach Ryan Savage, these sessions provide a welcoming and fun space to take part in physical activities, helping to improve your mood, confidence, and feelings of wellbeing.
Tuesdays — 1:30 - 2:30 pm
at The Tramshed Community Hub
Opening Event for a print exhibition celebrating the world of natural ecosystems by Kath Leone and Natasha Searston.
4th December, 18:30-20:30pm
Tickets: FREE
This workshop will focus on deconstructing colonial narratives and reclaiming cultural identity. Using accordion zines, we will explore cultural fusion, family secrets and forgotten stories.
Wednesday 4th December
6.30-8.30pm
Tickets: £5/£10/£15
Join us for a heartwarming art showcase created by our Dalston studio community. This exhibition celebrates the transformative power of art and creativity.
Opening event: Friday 6th December, 6-8.30pm
Exhibition: Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th December, 10am–6pm
Dive into the world of Collegiate Shag - the swift footed swing dance that set the 1920s on fire! Learn to dance fast without losing your cool with our expert teaching team and friendly regulars.
Weekly: Fridays from 7pm
Tickets: from £5
Learn the art of henna and its global journey through resistance, history, medicine, and faith in a safe, inclusive space.
Tickets: £12-£15
Join the SMH Book Club! We meet once a month and welcome all, from people wanting to start reading for fun to seasoned bookworms.
Monday 18th November
6.30 - 8.30 pm
Tickets: FREE
This workshop will focus on the importance of language. Using mini journals, we will explore the power of language through poetry prompts and cutting up old text to create and express our own personal narratives.
Wednesday 8th January
6.30-8.30pm
Tickets: £5/£10/£15
Come together to learn to express your inner musician! In these sessions you'll be working closely with producer and artist Dhruv Nathwani to learn about music production, creative praxis and how to turn your ideas into sound.
Sunday 19th January — 16th February — 16th March
11am-1pm
Tickets: £10/£15/£20
WORKSHOP: Ignite London: Write like a Grrrl
If you haven’t written creatively before but always wanted to, or if you haven’t written for some time and want to kick-start your practice, then this low-cost, intensive course is for you.
Saturdays, 26th October - 23rd November
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
This workshop is a companion to Liz Atkin's solo exhibition Whitstable in Charcoal in the Gallery Cafe at St Margaret's House (13 January - 24 February 2024), offering the opportunity to explore charcoal techniques and processes in texture, mark making and movement.
Thursday 13th February - 18:00-20:00
Tickets: £10/£16/£20