There’s so much to discover and take part in 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.
Group exhibition exploring London’s buildings, people, streets and parks, using colour and mark-making to capture a sense of place.
Date: 1st April - 12th May
Time: 8.30am-5pm
Our exhibitions are free to see
Deadline for submissions 18th June 2025
We are thrilled to announce this year’s theme of St Margaret’s House Summer Open Exhibition – Light and Dark. The exhibition will be shown in the Gallery Cafe between 22nd July and 8th September.
Every other Thursday, 6.30-8.30pm
Join us for an evening of cosy and relaxed life drawing every fortnight at the Canvas, to practise your sketching and view bodies in a neutral appreciation of form and figure.
In The Canvas
Thursday 8th May, 7-9pm
Join us for a night of vibrant new writing, championing the work of early career artists looking to make risk-taking theatre.
In the Mulberry Hall
Exhibition: Saturday 10th - Monday 12th May, 10am-6pm
Opening Event: Friday 9th May, 6.30-8.30pm
This is a deeply personal exhibition that delves into the complex emotions of depression, inner turmoil, and the delicate beauty of transformation.
In the Chapel
Every Friday, from 6.45pm
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.
In the Mulberry Hall
Saturdays, 1-4pm
In this workshop series, participants will have the opportunity to transform ordinary earth into luxurious water-soluble paints.
Every other Sunday, 11am-1pm
Sundial Art Club is a regular visual arts workshop celebrating creativity, community and nature connection.
Mondays, 6-8pm
Come along to our new knitting & crochet workshop: Crafting Is Connecting! Surplus materials are provided, but please bring your own knitting/crochet project to work on.
Exhibition: Tuesday 13th May - Monday 16th June, 8.30am-5pm
Hidden Talents offers an opportunity for our team to showcase their creative sides. A wide range of work is displayed from mixed media, sculpture, collage, photography to film and video.
Second Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm
Join us for our monthly free art cafe of collaborative drawing in The Gallery Cafe.
Every other Thursday, 6.15-8pm
A community-led workshop series designed to foster creativity, presence, and meaningful connection.
Sundays, 10am-12.30pm
Whether you're completely new to cyanotype or looking to experiment with different materials, this is a chance to learn, create, and take home your own unique cyanotype.
& the Cabin
Sundays, 3.30-5.30pm
An afternoon of gentle movement, soothing yoga & deep rest to calm and nourish body & mind
In The Canvas
Every third Monday of the month, 6.30-8.30pm
Join the SMH Book Club! We meet once a month and welcome all, from people wanting to start reading for fun to seasoned bookworms.
In the Anson Room
Wednesday 21st May, 4-7pm
Join us for a monthly gardening meetup to support your wellbeing, connect with your local community and help us with the upkeep of the SMH Garden.
In the SMH Garden
Exhibition: Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May, 10am-6pm
Opening Event: Thursday 22nd May, 6.30-8.30pm
Multi-disciplinary sensory artist Renee Rilexie invites you into her personal journey with fibromyalgia.
In the Chapel
Every second month, 7-9pm
Join us for a live storytelling event inspired by Anita Bhagwandas’ groundbreaking book, Ugly: Giving Us Back Our Beauty Standards.
Saturday 24th May, 12.30-4.30pm
This open-day event invites you to slow down, listen in, and explore the gentle creative power of zine-making as a way to document your inner world and connect with others.
In the Mulberry Hall
Saturday 24th May, 1-3pm
Join Renee Rilexie in learning the benefits of sound frequency and connecting with your inner vibrations using your voice for better wellbeing.
In the Chapel
Sundays, 11am-1pm
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.
Last Thursday of the month, from 6.30pm
Join us for our friendly monthly Open Mic night in The Gallery Cafe.
Every other Saturday, 12-2pm
Join Porsha Hill for a hands-on introduction to natural dyeing—explore its history, techniques, and create your own unique design using plant dyes.
Wednesdays (five weeks), 7-9pm
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.
Saturday 27th September, 10am-1pm
Join us for our Repair Cafe where we'll help you mend and repair a range of items
In the Mulberry Hall
