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.
Vibrant portraits celebrating Nima’s women, blending tradition and modernity, showcasing cultural pride, identity, and community bonds.
Date: 25th February - 31st March
Time: 8.30am-5.00pm
Are you a writer with a new theatre piece in need of an audience? Get involved in a night of fresh new writing!
Submissions Open: Tuesday 4th March
Submissions Close: Tuesday 25th March
Film screening and discussion organised by Dr Hollie Price and Four Corners
Date: Wednesday 26th March
Time: 6.30-9.30pm
Tickets: FREE
Join us for our friendly monthly Open Mic night in The Gallery Cafe.
Last Thursday of every month
Time: from 6.30pm
Tickets: FREE
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.
Fridays
Time: from 7pm
Tickets: from £5
Fill a bag with high quality art supplies for just £2 – you don’t want to miss this!
Date: Saturday 29th March
Time: 2-5pm
Tickets: from £2
Workshops supporting women facing mental health challenges to speak out through the arts. One voice can be loud, several voices can be heard.
Weekends from 22nd February to 30th March
Time: 2-6pm
Tickets: Pay what you want
A cosy poetry, spoken word, music and discussion night on the last Saturday of every month. Open mic followed by discussion. This month’s theme: TBC
Date: Saturday 29th March
Time: 6.30-9pm
Tickets: £4
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
Film screening and discussion organised by Dr Hollie Price and Four Corners
Date: Thursday 3rd April
Time: 6.30-9.30pm
Tickets: FREE
Join Virginia Orr, Exhibitions Coordinator at St Margaret’s House and one or two of the exhibition artists as they are ‘In Conversation With’ at the Opening Event.
Date: Thursday 3rd April
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Tickets: FREE
In this workshop series, participants will have the opportunity to transform ordinary earth into luxurious water-soluble paints.
Dates: Saturday 5th April - Saturday 24th May
Time: 1-4pm
Tickets: £15/£17/£19
An afternoon of gentle movement, soothing yoga & deep rest to calm and nourish body & mind
Dates: Sundays 6th April, 18th May, 29th June 2025.
Time: 3.30-5.30pm
Tickets: £25
Join us and learn new circus skills led by professional juggler and National Centre for Circus Arts teacher, Daniel Rose.
Dates: Monday 7th April, 10am-12noon
Wednesday 9th April, 10am-12noon
Thursday 10th April, 2-4pm
Tickets: FREE
In the Crypt at St John on Bethnal Green
This exhibition features drawings, doodles, and collages inspired by East London, capturing the essence of its surroundings and Shahena’s personal memories of growing up in the East End.
Date: Friday 11th April
Time: 6-8:30pm
Tickets: FREE
Shoe Baby, awarded best children's show of Brighton Festival 2006
Date: Saturday 12th April
Times: 11am and 1.30pm
Tickets: £5/£7/£9
Celebrate London and its people through a creative workshop blending photography, drawing, and storytelling, inspired by an exhibition featuring local artists.
Date: Sunday 13th April
Times: 10:30-11:30am; 11:30am-12:30pm
Tickets: FREE
Sundial Art Club is a regular visual arts workshop celebrating creativity, community and nature connection.
Every other Sunday, 19th Jan - 11th May 2025
Time: 11:00-13:00
Tickets: £5-£8
Join us for a relaxed and fun Community Eid Party—a celebration of cultures, community, and creativity
Date: Sunday 13th April
Time: 12noon-4pm
Tickets: FREE
Join the SMH Book Club! We meet once a month and welcome all, from people wanting to start reading for fun to seasoned bookworms.
Date: Monday 17th March
Time: 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Tickets: FREE
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.
Date: Friday 21st March
Time: 4-7pm
Join us for our Repair Cafe where we'll help you mend and repair a range of items
Date: Saturday 26th April
Time: 10am-1pm
Tickets: FREE (donations welcome)
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.
Dates: Sundays 27th April, 18th May & 29th June
Time: 10am-12.30pm
Tickets: £10/£18/£25
Join us for a community collective pop-up event, featuring various vendors selling items with a give back purpose to support important causes from Palestine to Congo.
Date: Sunday 27th April
Time: 2-5pm
Tickets: £3-£5
