Creative Groups London

Wandsworth Creative Hangout (Art, Craft & Chat)

## 🎨 Creative Hangout: Make Anything (First Session) Join us for a relaxed, social creative evening at The Purple Owl in Wandsworth. This is a space to slow down, get creative, and meet new people in a friendly, no-pressure environment. There are no instructions and no need for any experience. Just bring yourself and whatever you’d like to work on creatively. You’re welcome to: * Draw or sketch (basic materials like charcoal and paper will be available) * Bring your own craft project (painting, crochet, knitting, collage, etc.) * Try something new or simply come along and see what others are making **Important:** Because the venue charges per person, all tickets must be paid in advance to secure your space. This helps us confirm numbers with the venue and make sure everything is set up properly for the session. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll be welcomed into a relaxed space to create, chat, and connect. * No experience needed * Bring your own project or use provided materials * Limited spaces available **Location:** The Purple Owl, Wandsworth Food and drink is available at the venue. **This is our first session — come be part of something new.**

The Future: Darkness & Light - Creative Writing + a FREE Book!

[YOU MAY ALSO BOOK DIRECTLY VIA OUR WEBSITE HERE: https://www.writeandpint.com/events/the-future-darkness-light-a-mid-week-writing-session] ... Hi there! For this session, we'll be venturing into the space where future, darkness, and light meet — exploring what lies ahead through the shadows and glimmers of our imagination. 🌗 The session will be hosted by Stu, a teacher, writer, and lover of everything from the classics through to contemporary literary fiction and comedy. ✍️ If you're already writing something, great! And if you're approaching the page for the very first time — that's great, too! 🌱 Whoever you are, we'd love you to come and join us. When you arrive, please feel free to buy yourself a drink at the bar, then come and join us in the upstairs function room and say hello to some new, friendly faces before we begin. 🍺 \*\*\*No experience of creative writing is necessary. \*\*\*No pressure to read your work in front of the group. All you need is a pen and pad, or your laptop, as we'll be using guided prompts, freewriting, and open discussion — inspired by art and writing exploring themes of future, darkness, and light — to explore our senses, our psychology, and what we imagine lies ahead. ✨ You're welcome to use this session to work on something you're already writing, but if you're just starting out, this will also be the perfect opportunity to see what surfaces when you step into the unknown. 🌌 We've been hosting writing workshops, social events, retreats, and courses for 10+ years now and we strive to make our events inclusive, friendly, informative, and highly creative. 🎉 If you have any questions whatsoever, you're very welcome to text 07891948039 and we'll answer as soon as possible! 📱 Otherwise, please RSVP, book the date in your diary — Tuesday 11th August, 7–9:30pm at the Sutton Arms near the Barbican — and join us for what promises to be a wonderfully reflective and playful evening. 🌗 Cheers! Write & Pint

Creative Mixer

Creative studio focusing on story telling across film, theatre and photography. Join our Creative Community Mixers to grow your network, book in with us for professional portraits & headshots, monologue reels and brand story telling content. We look forward to being a part of your network and adding you to ours! Find us on eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/filmmakers-actors-directors-writers-creatives-networking-event-london-tickets-1989919329281?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1\*zt3hnf\*_up\*MQ..\*_ga\*NTgzMDg0NTc4LjE3ODU0MTg0MDI.\*_ga_TQVES5V6SH\*czE3ODU0MTg0MDEkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU0MTg0MDEkajYwJGwwJGgw And insta: @thread_frame

ZINE MAKING with LESS STRESS PRESS: cultivate creativity

A special event to share the creative practice of zine making 💭✍️✂️🎨📖 IN A NUTSHELL, zine making creates opportunities to: * spend time exploring ideas * hone in on something you love or care about: a cause, a message, a skill, a place (the possibilities are endless) * get creative with collage, drawing, writing, printmaking (etc.) * produce compelling and unique booklets that you can print cheaply and share with friends and strangers offline After lots of creative brainstorming of their own, Bonny and Ellie have landed on zine making as the perfect way to both open up space for playful, low stakes creativity, and focus their minds on bite sized projects. You will soon be able to see some of their zines [here](https://www.instagram.com/lessstresspress). They’re excited to share with you! **IN THIS WORKSHOP, we will:** * Introduce the practice * Share some examples: brief history of zine making, LessStressPress examples * Get to know each other’s interests * Brainstorm using collage and scribbles: get into a low stakes, creative headspace * Use a template to plot our zines: 2 covers and 6 pages of content * Design our first zines (everything is possible with analogue materials, but if you love digital design, bring a laptop) * Sharing circle * **Optional finale:** * Visit the print shop visit together * Print copies of our new zines * LESS STRESS PRESS Pop Up: hand out copies of our new zines to strangers :-) **BY THE END OF THE DAY, we'll have** * learned a new practice to spark creativity and clarify thinking * met a new group of people and learned about the things they care enough to make a zine about * had some thought provoking conversations * produced our own original zines, ready to share :-) **NOTES ON THE GENERAL ATMOSPHERE:** Although we’ll be learning a new practice we'll also be aiming to have an enjoyable day, with good humour and fun. This will be less like school and more like a relaxed hang out in a café with an additional creative twist. **WHO SHOULD COME:** Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the experience. This group is not about being experts, it is about thinking creatively together and learning new ways to develop and communicate ideas. **WHERE WE'LL MEET:** We'll be meeting in a beautiful little creative studio in Stoke Newington. The exact address will be provided to attendees directly. **[SUBSTACK](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/)** \- newsletter and reflections **[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DcSICl49X509EFdGBo3hKg)** \- stay in the loop **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/lessstresspress)** \- see what we look like \(content coming soon 😅\) **[WEBSITE](http://www.alltogether.one/)** \- everything else **#creativity #inclusivity #openmindedness #creativepractices #community #newskills #zinemaking**

SATURDAY London Creative Social (artists, musicians, creators…)

A relaxed, welcoming space for artists musicians, creators to connect, share, and grow together. This creative meetup is designed for anyone who makes—whether you’re a painter, producer, songwriter, instrumentalist, designer, or just starting out. The focus is simple: meet like-minded people, exchange skills, and build confidence in talking about your work. Looking forward to seeing you all

Show and a tell + Social. Corner Corner- Canada Water station

\*Disclaimer: All are welcome. Students, professionals, non professionals, business owners, curious cats. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Come along to the Corner Corner venue, located just a few minutes walk from Canada water, for a few hours to meet friendly faces, work on your personal projects, or just come and share what passion projects you are all working on. Feel free to bring your laptop, tablet, sketchbook, and notes on the day. Whether you work in Animation, Art, Design, Film, Games development, or storytelling, you are welcome to come along. We love being around diverse creatives who want an opportunity to showcase their talents. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to socialise with like-minded people and to get friendly feedback on their work. All backgrounds are welcome to join us, even if your just curious about Animation/Art/Storytelling \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* I Look forward to seeing you there.

TFP Portfolio Builder Photoshoot + Creative Social for Models & Photographers 📸

UP - Creative Seeing

**UP** is a dynamic photography workshop designed for creatives who want to see the world differently. We’ll travel to a series of curated locations where the most compelling shots aren’t in front of you - they’re above you. From architectural lines to open sky compositions and using nature to create frames, this workshop trains your eye to look up, frame boldly, and capture the extraordinary hiding in plain sight. And then with a series of exercises we will challenge you to 'see' UP in a more creative way! THROUGH THEMED CHALLENGES YOU WILL LEARN * Strengthen creative thinking * Composition skills * Storytelling EXPERIENCE * All levels welcome EQUIPMENT * Any camera * Any lens such as 18-55, 24-70mm * Good walking shoes and a curious mind! TRAVEL & WEATHER * Check with TFL for any delays that might interrupt your journey * Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly CONTACT Alex 07956 264049 **TRAVEL WEEKENDS** **BERLIN - Oct 2026** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/315327779](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/315327779)** **VENICE - Oct 2026** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/)** **VALENCIA - Jan 2027** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100)** **MONTHLY EVENTS** **[http://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events](http://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events)** Photo ©London Photographic

R is for Richard Dadd, Beyond Bedlam at Royal Academy of Arts

★ ★ ★ ★ *“ethereal, profoundly sad beauty”* (The Guardian) ★ ★ ★ ★ *“intricate and profoundly eccentric”* (The Telegraph) **Join us at the Royal Academy of Arts for the Richard Dadd, Beyond Bedlam exhibition.** The highly original works of Victorian artist Richard Dadd, best known for his fairy paintings, draw upon literature, legend and memory to portray elaborate worlds that radiate imaginative power. The first years of Richard Dadd's life promised the conventional success of a highly talented British artist. The young Dadd was a student of the Royal Academy Schools and founding member of a group of artist-friends known as the Clique. In the early 1840s Dadd was already establishing himself as a painter of Shakespearean fairy scenes when he embarked on an ambitious trip across the Eastern Mediterranean that would inspire him for the rest of his life. On his return to Britain, Dadd began experiencing delusions, which led to him killing his father. Dadd spent the rest of his life as a patient in Bethlem and Broadmoor hospitals, where he was encouraged to continue producing oil paintings and watercolours of extraordinary delicacy and vividness. Despite Dadd's seclusion in the Victorian asylum system, he was able to draw upon his memory, imagination and abiding interest in literature and legends to render fantastical worlds replete with exquisite detail. These paintings and watercolours are among the most original and imaginative works in British art. Dadd's art was all but forgotten until it resurfaced in the 1960s and 70s. In the years since, his work has continued to inspire artists, writers and musicians, including the band Queen, who named a song after one of Dadd's most celebrated paintings, *The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke*. Bringing together more than 100 works, this exhibition tells the story of Dadd's life and art, as radical and imaginative in his time as it is today. This exhibition contains artworks that include historical language and imagery related to mental health and racism. **Read more here:** **[https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/richard-dadd](https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/richard-dadd)** **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 2PM: MEET AT RA Courtyard Cafe (optional)** Address: Royal Academy, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD Look out for the LoMAZ sign on the cafe table and the host who will be wearing a LoMAZ badge. **2.40PM: ENTER THE MUSEUM/EXHIBITION** Address: Royal Academy, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD **4.45pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** We'll head to a local pub for a social chit chat over drinks. *Location tbc 48 hours before event.* **TICKETS:** **You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.** **Please book here:** **[https://my.royalacademy.org.uk/ex-richard-dadd/51932](https://my.royalacademy.org.uk/ex-richard-dadd/51932)** and **choose the 2.40pm slot** (or thereabouts). Ticket: £15 Ticket with Art Pass: £14 Members: free, no need to book **GETTING THERE:** **[https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/plan-your-visit](https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/plan-your-visit)** **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event. *NB* *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'. Please see the **[About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/)** for more information about the group and how it works. **Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.** 📸 Follow LoMAZ on **[Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/)** Image credit: Richard Dadd, Titania Sleeping, 1841, oil on canvas. 64.8 x 77.5 cm. Paris, Musée du Louvre, Department of Paintings. © GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

Designers × Marketing Agencies Speed Networking

Meet creative professionals and agencies looking for freelance, contract and permanent talent. **Great marketing needs great design.** This event connects talented designers with agencies looking for creative professionals. **Ideal for:** * Graphic Designers * UI/UX Designers * Brand Designers

Unreal Engine Workshop: FREE Game Design Meetup | GameCamp

***Enter the live meeting room here: [https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u](https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u)*** ***Download the engine here: [https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)*** Welcome to the **Unreal Engine Workshop!** In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.

ARTSCAPE - create and enjoy art

**REGISTRATION VALID ONLY ON LINK BELOW:** https://www.living-room.club/summer-26-art After a year of learning about great art and artists together, for Art Appreciation Summer Special we’ll be visiting some galleries together (famous and not so famous!). We’ll also be trying our hand at a little art ourselves! The first two days will focus on music, with songwriting workshops both individually and in groups, practical activities, and opportunities to explore creativity through sound and performance.