Join us on weekends and weekday afternoons for the Golden Lane Estate Creative Workshops for Young Residents. Led by architects, designers and makers, these hand on sessions give young people the chance to explore design and building skills in a fun and creative way, while also introducing path-ways to further study and careers.
If you enjoy art, design, science and engineering these workshops might be of interest! All workshops are catered for Young Golden Lane Estate Residents, from 6-25 years old (6-11 year olds to be accompanied by parents).
To find out more or sign up to the Golden Lane Estate Creative Workshops mailing list, email roy@the-lsa.org
All sessions start at the Community Centre – book your spot on eventbrite.
workshops
SATURDAY 11 OCT 11:00 – 12:30 pm
Design and Fashion Glam with HomeGrown Plus
MONDAY 13 OCT 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Built Environment Literacy with Place Literacy Project
WEDNESDAY 15 OCT 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Ceramics Pt 1 with Rochester Square
Explore clay and learn new skills with Rochester Square! You will learn essential clay working skills and make your own clay pot!
THURSDAY 16 OCT 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Engineering with Simple Works
Participants will be introduced to fundamental engineering principles and work together to build bridges capable of supporting weight!
SATURDAY 18 OCT 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Sketching with Drawing Matter
Learn new ways of observing and sketching the built environment, creating your own sketches of Golden Lane Estate that reflect your personal experiences of the estate!
SUNDAY 19 OCT 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Walking Tour with Imagine Golden Lane at Net Zero
Join us for a walking tour through Golden Lane Estate, learning about the history of the estate and some interesting features that you may not have known before!
MONDAY 20 OCT 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Signage Design with DutchScot
Work with graphic designers, DutchScot, to design creative signage that tells the story of Golden Lane Estate and those that live on it!
TUESDAY 20 OCT 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Woodworking with New School of Furniture Making
Work with New School of Furniture Making founder, Emma Leslie, to create your own piece of furniture. Learning essential woodworking skills along the way!
WEDNESDAY 22 OCT 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Ceramics Pt 2 with Rochester Square
Join us to learn ceramics skills with Rochester Square and work on your own piece!
THURSDAY 23 OCT 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Collective Drawing with Peer Gallery
Participants will work together to create a collective drawing of the estate, capturing your experience of Golden Lane with guidance from artists of Peer Gallery!
SATURDAY 25 OCT 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Landscape Design with Sabina Tomalik Studio
Work with landscape designer Sabina Tomalik to learn about the biodiversity on the estate and imagine a greener Golden Lane!
SUNDAY 26 OCT 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Collective Mapping with Architecture Foundation Young Trustees
Work together to map and record your experiences of Golden Lane Estate. We will work with in-between spaces on the estate and imagine new ways that these could be used!
TUESDAY 28 OCT 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Riso Printing with Hato Press
An opportunity to learn about the print process that has become synonymous with independent publishing. Take a look through Hato Press’s extensive risograph print archive, and create your own two-colour risograph posters.
WEDNESDAY 29 OCT 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Pumpkin Carving with Store Projects
Join us for a festive, hands-on workshop just in time for Halloween! This session invites children and young people to get creative with pumpkin carving. Together we will explore fun design ideas and transform ordinary pumpkins into glowing lanterns to take home.
THURSDAY 30 OCT 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Model Making with The London School of Architecture
Join the London School of Architecture for a hands-on model making workshop. You will learn how architects use models to test ideas, explore materials and bring their designs to life. Guided by architects, you will build your own creative structures!
