Creative Groups London

Introduction to Henna Workshop

[**TICKETS HERE**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/henna-workshop-tickets-1991695817806?aff=oddtdtcreator) Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn about the beauty and tradition of henna body art. No prior skills or knowledge needed, this workshop is designed for complete beginners to henna or those who are curious to learn more about henna body art. During this interactive session, you'll learn: ✨ What natural henna is made from and its rich cultural heritage ✨ The history and significance of henna across different traditions ✨ The fundamental shapes that form the building blocks of henna design ✨ How to combine simple elements to create your own unique pattern ✨ Tips and techniques for achieving a rich, long-lasting stain ✨ How to confidently apply henna on yourself or a friend During this session, you'll have the opportunity to practise using professionally graded henna cones and work through specially designed worksheets to help build your confidence and understanding of design flow. What's Included ✔ All materials provided ✔ 2 henna cones, one to practice with and one to use on your skin ✔ Guided worksheets and design exercises ✔ Hands-on support throughout the session ✔ Take-home practice sheets and new skills to continue your henna journey! Who is this workshop for? Complete beginners Creative individuals looking to try something new Anyone interested in henna, art, culture and self-expression Friends looking for a unique activity to enjoy together No artistic experience is necessary, just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. We look forward to welcoming you to an afternoon of creativity, learning, connection and self-expression. See you soon! [BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/henna-workshop-tickets-1991695817806?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Hampstead Heath Spiritual Gathering & Walk

Our 46th Spiritual Creatives gathering - in person! Come and join us for a lovely walk and talk around Hampstead Heath. We are meeting just outside Hampstead Heath station (London Overground train) at 11.00 on Sunday the 26th of July. Please note: This is NOT Hampstead Station on the Northern Line! It is the Hampstead HEATH station. The Google link is here: [https://goo.gl/maps/AJCNoxkKNj6K9Gp77](https://goo.gl/maps/AJCNoxkKNj6K9Gp77) We will wait for people to arrive until 11.15am and then we will begin walking. If you arrive later, you will only be able to catch up with us at Kenwood House approximately between 12 and 12.30pm. You should be able to find us sitting around as a group having a drink. If the weather permits, you'll find us outside the main café, towards the back. After a short break of 20-30 minutes, we then walk back through the Heath, taking the long way round to Parliament Hill, and conclude our stroll back to Hampstead Heath overground station around 2 to 2.30pm. (Please note that you may become so involved in your conversations that you end up losing sight of the main group! Unfortunately, there is no way for you to catch up with us once we have become separated (and we do NOT check our phones for texts or messages during our walk) so please be mindful and conscious to stay with the main group if you want to keep up. Also please bear in mind that Hampstead Heath can be muddy sometimes, so please wear the appropriate shoes). After returning to Hampstead Heath Overground station, many of our (usually hungry) members like to continue the camaraderie over lunch at one of the local cafés or restaurants. As our group has grown over the years, these gatherings can be quite large, so we usually have to split into smaller parties and explore different venues. Some of our favourite spots are Dominique’s Café (dominiquescafe.co.uk) and Silverberries (silverberry.net), both of which offer a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. It’s a great way to wind down the walk and continue our conversations. Spiritual Creatives is a warm-hearted and popular meetup group, as you can see from our ratings and comments! We hope to meet you then! :-) Best wishes Cliff **Find out more about us at [https://www.spiritualarts.org.uk](https://www.spiritualarts.org.uk/).**

An Exploration of Human Expression and Its Future

What makes us human, and what do we risk losing when AI begin to mirror our most intimate forms of expression? As AI becomes woven into our everyday workflows, from vibe coding to documentation, it's easy to focus on efficiency. But what about the rest of our lives? This session invites you to slow down and turn your attention toward something deeper: the arts. Dancing, singing, drawing, making, not as hobbies, but as expressions of something fundamental about who we are and where we come from. Whether you're excited about what AI can create, cautious about what it might erode, or somewhere in between, this conversation is for you. We're not here to reach consensus. We're here to share our views and think together. **What we'll explore** Inspired by the [Centre for Humane Technology](https://www.humanetech.com/ai-and-humanity)'s report *Preserving What Makes Us Deeply Human in the Age of AI*, we'll explore questions around why we create. What role does art play in our lives, not just aesthetically, but psychologically, socially, and spiritually? And as AI enters these spaces, what questions should we be asking ourselves? **From reflection to practice** We won't leave it abstract. Towards the end of the session, we'll bring the conversation back to our work as UX Designers and Researchers, exploring how these reflections can meaningfully shape the way we design, research, and lead. *** **🎓 A moment of celebration** We'll close the evening by celebrating the nine fellows who have completed the third [Responsible Design for Change Fellowship](https://www.ux4change.org/responsible-design-for-change-fellowship/) cohort. Their dedication to advancing social impact at the East London Waterworks Park, while deepening their practice in regenerative design and leadership, is worth sharing with our UX for Change community. *** **🎟️ Free spots available** We believe access to these conversations matters. If you'd like to be considered for one of the 7 free tickets, please fill out this short form: 👉[https://forms.gle/YgPFKeSXtZDMVaVU9](https://forms.gle/YgPFKeSXtZDMVaVU9)

PINK INK WORKSHOP

Join us for Pink Ink - our LGBTQ+ creative writing support group! Pink Ink offers a safe writing space to all LGBTQ+ people to come together to write, share and discuss work. Each workshops will offer up 2-3 creatives writing exercises in a a fun sociable setting - refreshments, snacks and an opportunity to chat about writing, poetry, authors and a whole lot more! Our January workshops will also include a poetry exercise which will support any creative writers looking to enter the LGBT Swichboard [Poetry Competition ](https://switchboard.lgbt/switchboard-news-poetry-comp/) Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 7-9pm 86 Caladonian Rd

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

**Please Join the waiting list and I’ll get in touch with you shortly.** **Limited spots available** **Please note:** This meetup is intentionally limited to artists, musicians, designers, writers, performers, and other creatives 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

Revealing Writing

**A space for exploring creative writing as practice and journaling for self reflection. There will the support of the group, suggested exercises, methods and forms. Space to share your words, space to choose not to. Share your struggles and surprises with your creativity. A space in your week to connect, drop deeper and breathe some life into some familiar and strange ideas.** **Writing can be a practice of journaling to get your thoughts and feelings onto the page and have some distance and perspective. There can be a sense of finding out something new through writing that brings up unexpected thoughts, stories and emotions. This can be a therapy of taking more care of yourself, mind and heart.** **Writing slows our words down, and gives us time to taste, observe and pay attention to the flow and receiving of words and language. Did I really say that? And who said that? Can be revealing questions and open new ways of being yourself with others. We can also be with our choices to share, not to share, exploring privacy and secrets in our communications. Our words often reveal what we are not able or willing to say and so we may ask ourselves, how is this true? And stay interested in the gaps, pauses and shadows of our descriptions.** I will be writing a case study on this group, I will anonymise everyone and anything that could identify the members of the group.

UXers Nature Walk and How We Can Create Social Impact

The weather is getting absolutely gorgeous in London ☀️ It has been a long winter, and now it is time to go out and enjoy nature. Join us on this unique UXers Nature Walk and learn about the area we are focused on this year to drive social impact through our [Responsible Design for Change Fellowship](https://www.ux4change.org/responsible-design-for-change-fellowship/). Get a chance to meet our founder, Sandra Gonzalez, and some of the fellows who are currently enrolled in the third cohort of the Fellowship. This is a very lovely opportunity to connect with nature and our community. You are welcome to bring your pet and/or your children, especially if you are juggling half-term at the moment. We will end the walk at the Princess of Wales to share a drink and network a bit. We look forward to spending a lovely afternoon with you.

Café sketching session (+ Movie hangout) ☕✏️🎬

Get ready to bring your sketchbook and art supplies for a chilled café sketching session! There'll also be a movie hangout afterwards! You're free to just attend the sketching session or to meet up with us for the movie hangout. If you'd like to come to the movie hangout, scroll down for more info. No matter your skill level lets grab a coffee and unleash our creativity into our sketchbooks. There's no formal guidance, you'll be free to get on with your own drawings/personal art projects while being able to connect with other local artists. You're welcome to join in on the group conversations or quietly get on with your art studies whatever your preference. A few basic drawing supplies (pencils, colouring pencils, erasers etc) will be provided but please bring your own sketchbook / tablet / paper / something to draw on! After the sketching session at approx 4:15pm, we will make our way to Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square for 5:20pm to see the cult classic **Speed Racer**. The film starts promptly at 5:30pm - approx 8pm. *I've booked seat F14 so make sure you book a seat in or around row F!* *[Link to buy your ticket](https://princecharlescinema.com/prince-charles-cinema/booknow/31626289/)* Hope to see you there 👋 (Also please feel free to join even if RSVPs are full!)

❤️ Colour, Creativity & Portrait Play! ❤️

Join us for an afternoon to shoot a gathering of creative people who love colour and dressing up. There are no rules – they believe the more colours the better. Witness this concert of colours and meet some of the London’s most vibrant souls and creative minds & bodies! Today we can practice our portrait and posing skills. We have tips in plenty on-hand and willing subjects! Expect to have oddles and oddles of fun! **PAYMENT OPTIONS** * **PayPal via RSVP** * The Meetup transaction fee will be added. and you'll automatically be added to attend * **Send £25 via PayPal** to **creativebeansproductions@gmail.com** with no extra fee. * Send us a text or comment below and we will add you to the event attendee list. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN * Approaching people * Posing techniques * Camera settings EQUIPMENT * Any camera * A kit lens or similar * A 50mm will work well * A fun and experimental attitude! TRAVEL As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey. 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

Laundrette, Modern Cafe Shoot + Location Photography Walkabout with Models 📸

🌅Messy Is Welcome – Sunset Painting Session #3

🌅 **Messy Is Welcome – Sunset Painting Session #3** A gentle creative space with no pressure to perform. Join us on 24/07 for an evening of painting, music, sunset and quiet company in East London. This isn't an art class — there's no need to be good at drawing or painting. You can chat, stay quiet, create freely, listen to music or simply enjoy being in the space as you are. Bring: 🧺 A blanket 🍓 Food or snacks (if you'd like) 🎶 Your favourite songs or playlists to share ✨ Good vibes, relaxation and optional socialising to gently start the weekend and take a break from work pressures. **Everyone is welcome** — beginners, overthinkers, quiet people, curious people and anyone looking for a softer, more human way to connect locally. A £8 donation is kindly requested to cover materials (cash or bank transfer accepted). 📍 East London (exact location shared after booking) Messy sketches, unfinished paintings and quiet company are always welcome. Follow @**messyiswelcome** for updates and future sessions.

Feedback session in New Cross (message GRAIG for location.)

*Please ensure that you have READ THE SUBMISSIONS before attending the session. Contact Graig in advance for the submissions document and the exact location in NEW CROSS.* This session will focus on FEEDBACK for members' writing. We ask that people attend two meetings before submitting their own work. Read, read, read- and be ready to give thoughtful and detailed feedback at our meeting! We aim to finish at 10 each session, but several of us will often continue to socialise with a drink or two.