Glass Blowing London

Semi-Classical Choreography Class: Jab Saiyaan

Join me for a choreography class to Jab Saiyaan! I promise that this will be a space for learning where we'll be focusing on musicality and textures. Sunday 25th Oct 3pm to 6pm Song: Jab Saiyaa (from Gangubai Kathiawadi) Style: Kathak-inspired semi-classical Steps Studios, Shoreditch (90 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JL) Tickets: £15 Rountine: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZX4QDroJpK/?igsi=dGtiOGV4MXNweWwy Class will be capped to ensure there's enough space for everyone attending. Please message for the booking link, otherwise your space will not be guaranteed.

Sip, Chill and Craft ❤️

Whether you are new to crafting or a pro level crafter you are welcome to come ^^ Bring your own project or use stuff we prepared for the occasion, meet new people with no pressure ☺️

WOODTURNING – PEPPERMILL

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/woodturning-peppermill-5/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/woodturning-peppermill-5/) **⋆⋆⋆** This one day woodturning workshop will further your learning journey in woodturning techniques used in the pen and bowl turning workshop. During this one-day woodturning workshop you will learn the ’Headstock method’ ‘Spindle turning,’ accurate drilling, fitting two parts together and decorative tips, to make a Peppermill. Discover the parts of the lathe and understand how to safely secure your work, the methods to use with each chisel and how to sand and finish your projects. You will start by turning a practice piece before moving onto the peppermill, using spindle turning techniques, learning to drill accurately and introducing the use of a woodwork chisel and tenon saw in the process. Making the peppermill will teach you how to make and fit two parts together. By creating a ‘spigot’ on the head of the mill to fit nicely into the body of the Peppermill. Suitable for those who have attended our pen and bowl making workshop however confident beginners are also welcome. For more information, check out our website: https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/woodturning-make-a-peppermill-whistle/

Low Stakes Comedy @ The Hamlet

Low Stakes Comedy is a weekly stand-up night in Streatham Hill. Every Wednesday at The Hamlet, a mix of new and experienced comedians perform short sets in an intimate basement room. 📍 The Hamlet 10 Streatham High Road London SW16 1DB 🕖 Doors 7:00pm 🎤 Show 7:30–9:30pm 🎟 Free entry at the door — limited capacity £2 to reserve a seat 👍 Reserve here: lowstakescomedy.eventbrite.co.uk What happens at Low Stakes Comedy stays at Low Stakes Comedy. 🍅

Crafting in the Old Diorama

Amateur Drama Classes

Join me for a fun Drama class every Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm- 8:30pm at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham Common. Acting helps with confidence and awareness. In a fun and relaxed atmosphere, you will meet new people and learn all about Acting. No experience is needed. We'll do relaxation exercises, games, improvisations, storytelling, and a bit later on we'll start working on character and text. The year ends with an exciting Showcase where friends and family come and see how all your hard work has paid off :) £10 pounds for the trial class to be paid before or after class. Different payment options if you decide to join. In order to reserve a place, please contact me at catherine@thebrightdaycompany.net. For more info: https://www.thebrightdaycompany.net/about I look forward to seeing you!

LGBTQ+ Pottery Workshop

**Make Pots. Meet People. Make Friends.** Join ceramic artist **Lucas Buttchewits** for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to pottery designed for all levels. Whether you've never touched clay before or already enjoy creative work, this workshop offers a welcoming, inclusive space to try something new while meeting others through a shared experience. During the session you'll explore traditional hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling and slab building to create your own tableware or decorative pieces. You'll also experiment with decorating your work using leaves and flowers to imprint natural textures, before adding colour and personality using painted slip. Lucas will guide you through every stage of the process, from shaping and decorating your piece to understanding how it will be glazed and kiln-fired after the workshop. But like all Friend of Dorothy events, this isn't just about the activity. It's about creating spaces where **gay, bi, trans, non-binary and queer people** can meet, talk and form real connections outside of apps and bars. With a small group and a relaxed creative atmosphere, it's easy to chat, laugh and get to know the people around you. All materials, tools and firings are included, and your favourite piece will be ready for collection a few weeks later. Come get creative. Meet new people. Leave with something beautifully handmade and a few new connections. 🌈 **The details** * When: Friday 16 October, 6:30pm to 8:30pm * Where: The Ministry, Borough (3 min walk from Borough station) * Runs: 2 hours * Price: £15, subsidised by Friend of Dorothy **How to book** Spots are limited, so please book your ticket here: [https://friend-of-dorothy.com/products/pottery-class-with-lucas-buttchewits](https://friend-of-dorothy.com/products/pottery-class-with-lucas-buttchewits) RSVPing on Meetup alone doesn't reserve a place. Coming on your own? Most guys do. Tell us it's your first time and we'll introduce you at the door.

INTRO TO WOODTURNING

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodturning-123/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodturning-123/) **⋆⋆⋆** If you have ever seen wood turned on a lathe and been intrigued by the bowls and forms made on it, this one-day workshop will demystify the technique and teach you basic techniques to make a simple bowl and a hardwood barreled pen. You will be led by expert, Nathan Cardwell who is a passionate woodworker and a patient tutor. When not with us, he teaches woodwork in a London boy’s school. Nathan will introduce the parts of the lathe and explain how to safely secure your work, the methods to use with each chisel and how to sand and finish your projects. During the day you will learn the ’Headstock method’ to make a small bowl in hardwood and ‘Spindle turning’ to make a wooden tube that fits into a metal pen mechanism. We will supply everything so come with curiosity and enthusiasm and leave with satisfaction, a bowl and a ready-to-use rollerball pen. We will also advise you on how to continue this fascinating hobby with guidance on buying your own lathe, tools and timber.

🏺 Private Pottery Class ❣️ (No prior experience needed).

🏺This therapeutic Private Pottery Class is a brilliant opportunity to get your hands dirty as you learn some amazing ceramics skills! You get to come back and collect what you've made (in a few weeks) once it has been dried and fired in the kiln. One of 4 methods is covered on each session, coiling, hand-built slab, the pinch pot technique or the wheel. *This session will be on the hand-build slab method.* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ **Please add yourself to the waitlist, check how many spaces are available (below), and make the payment. Once your payment is received, you’ll be moved to the ‘Going’ list.** **🎫 SPACES LEFT:** **0** 💳 **[PayPal Here (£35)](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mubasher001/35)** ↕️ Or 💳 **Revolut**: (£35) to **@mubashermalik** *(Pay as Friends & Family. Please make sure I am not charged a free. No refunds once the session is fully booked)* ⏳ 3 hours session! Limited Spaces! 📱 **Confirmation:** Message on **[WhatsApp](https://tinyurl.com/5n68255b)** with your **Meetup Name** once paid. *ℹ️ No refunds once booked.* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚇 Nearest tube: Canning Town (Jubilee line) 📍Meet at the venue. 📌 Alternatively: Meet me opposite the Canning Town Station (Jubilee line) Exit Barriers (inside the station, next to Costa pronto), between **9:50pm - 10:10am!** **Follow us for updates:** 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)** ``` ℹ️ Hosted by a friendly and professional ceramicist. We will enjoy some lively practical demonstrations of a variety of hand-building ceramics techniques, showing you how to use the wealth of equipment and tools at your disposal to make some sensational ceramics. Once you're familiar with the studio, it'll be your turn to get involved as you get creative with clay! Don't worry if you've never set foot in a pottery studio before, as you'll have all the help, care and attention you need from your knowledgeable hosts. They'll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring you come away from the class with a head full of new skills and a clutch of handmade ceramics ready to be fired in the kiln and collected later (in a few weeks) ```

Knit, crochet, stitch and chat!

Welcome! We hope you'll join us! Please bring your current project and grab a chair! We’re an informal group, not a class, and there’s no fee to attend. If you're able, please do order a drink or snack at the bar...The Canbury Arms welcomes our group every Monday evening and we like to show our appreciation! If you are experiencing symptoms related to Covid-19, please do not attend the event. We’ll be very happy to welcome you at the next one! Find us: We meet in the restaurant side of the pub. Upon entering from the main door on Canbury Park Rd, veer to the right and make your way into the dining room; we sit at the banquette tables along the wall to the right. If in doubt, please ask at the bar! You can order drinks and snacks at the bar or use the 'Young's - On Tap' app. Christine teaches beginning knitting, intermediate/advanced knitting techniques, and beginning crochet. If you would like a private lesson for yourself or your small group, please get in touch for details. Currently, Christine is only teaching in a private capacity. Chat with us on Discord: Our group has a Discord server for staying in touch outside of our regular Monday meets! If you are a current or past member who attends in-person meet-ups, and you're interested in even more yarny chat, this is the place to join in! Contact Christine or Aisha for an invite. Accessibility: We meet in the restaurant side of The Canbury Arms, which is wheelchair accessible. If you have any questions, please do send Christine a DM!

WHITTLE A SPOON

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/whittle-a-spoon-10/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/whittle-a-spoon-10/) **⋆⋆⋆** Like spoons? You’ll love this. If the idea of carving a spoon appeals to you, but setting out into a muddy wood and starting your learning by wielding an axe seems somewhat daunting, join us for a one-day course that will bypass all that and yet give you the immense satisfaction of watching a fully-fledged spoon emerge from your handiwork. Each spoon will be carved using seasoned wood and we will use Lime – a light, silky smooth and close-grained wood- used by great master carvers in St Paul Cathedral and stately homes. In one day, you will learn how to create a spoon from Lime wood- a traditional seasoned hardwood that holds detail and is a pleasure to carve with a cutout decoration detail in the handle. This can be a straight handle or a heart, but if you have an idea for a simple design, we can try and make this possible too. Your spoon will be a gift to keep for yourself or give to your loved one. This course is taught by Jon Hall, a talented professional City and Guild trained carver who teaches our one-day ‘Intro to Woodcarving’. We supply all the tools and materials and can advise you on which simple tools to buy to carry on this fascinating hobby. Love Spoons. In folk museums and heritage craft collections throughout Europe and the UK, you can sometimes see versions of these charming ‘Lovespoons’- some with one or two hearts carved out of their handles. The traditional lovespoon was made by a man who gave it to his beloved in order to show his skills and commitment. Her father would also have been able to see the man’s craftsmanship. Some of them are full of complex symbolism. A lock denoting security, a cross for faith, horseshoes for luck, bells for marriage and some including interlinked chains. As a ‘pastime’, many hours were spent on them and sailors passed their free time embellishing them with mermaids and anchors. One-day course 10.00 – 5.00pm.

Hand-building Pottery Workshop @ cave Pimlico

**Join our relaxed and sociable hand-building pottery workshop in the heart of Pimlico!** Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, each session starts with a short introduction to hand-building techniques before tutor Emma helps you bring your ideas to life. More experienced makers are welcome to work on personal projects with guidance as needed. **All clay, tools, glazing and firing are included. Once your piece is complete, choose a glaze colour and we'll fire it for you—ready to collect in around a month.** PLEASE BOOK VIE OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT: [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hand-building-pottery-workshop-cave-pimlico-tickets-1232164229379) We'd love to see you there! If you have any **questions**, email **[cavepimlico@gmail.com](mailto:cavepimlico@gmail.com)**.