Looking forward to improving your model making techniques, while exploring alternative urban strategies for Hackney Wick in the heart of the creative community?

As part of LFA 2023, Atelier La Juntana and 4D Modelshop, with the support of the University of East London, Axalta Powder Coatings and Grow Hackney, are organizing a 1-day practical course designed for architects, model-makers, artists, designers, or anyone wishing to discover the world of creative making through silicone moulds and casting materials. The workshop will take place in the fantastic Grow Hackney venue at the heart of Hackney Wick.

Drawing from this year theme ‘In Common’, participants will be encouraged to explore collaborative making pedagogies, and to deploy alternative urban strategies for the area through model making and colour. Both beginners with little experience and those with professional ambitions are welcome to participate.

The course will be taught across a series of short exercises combining theory and practice, through which participants are challenged to solve a given brief by means of collaborative making. The exercises will be conducted through direct experimentation with the materials, and will include techniques such as carving, moulding, and casting.

Participants will be provided with a fantastic workshop package with all the necessary materials to conduct the workshop. The package will include exciting colours from our support partner Axalta Powder Coatings, including the selected colour of the year from Vibes magazine, which offers architects and designers an annual trend guide, exploring colour and texture in the built environment.

To close the session, we will be joined by representatives from the London Festival or Architecture, Axalta Powder Coatings and Grow Hackney to briefly present the workshop results through an interactive exhibition.

Tickets are £45

Learn the basic skills of Zine making & minting them into a NFT. Includes free meal. Part of the Hello Again Hackney Campaign.

WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST PETE BENNETT & MEAL

£5 PP

MONDAY 28 NOVEMBER 6.30-9.30PM

Over 2022, Grow, Hackney is hosting 10 workshops for Hackney residents to join makers, producers, musicians, artists and activists and participant in an introductory creative activity and enjoy a communal meal together.

Sign up for a Cut ‘n’ Paste Zine Making to NFT Workshop with artist Pete Bennett.

Back in the day, before the internet, armed with a pair of scissors, glue sticks and the humble photocopier, enthusiasts around the globe communicated via a world of DIY fanzines, posters and flyers. Learn the basic skills of this lost art form in a two hour workshop.

You will then learn how to create and edit your zine into a digital piece of art and turn it into an NFT for sale in the digital marketplace using basic smartphone technology. The workshop will demystify the process of minting images into the much talked about Non Fungible Token (NFT).

A healthy and nutritious vegan/veggie meal will also come as part of the evening where Pete will be joining you so you can follow up questions.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

• You need to bring your own source material, magazines, newspapers etc. and a smartphone.

• You must live in Hackney and provide a Hackney postcode on booking

• You must be over 18 years of age (please note: we operate a challenge 25 policy if you wish to buy alcohol)

• You will get a free vegan/veggie meal as part of the workshop

• You will be able to buy drinks as part of workshop

• Please check your email before leaving for this workshop in case there is a last-minute cancellation of the event

• If you are unable to make it, please do let us know as early as possible as there is a waiting list.

These events are part of the Hello Again, Hackney campaign, a Hackney Council (LBH) Initiative which aims to encourage residents and visitors to rediscover their favourite venues, businesses and public spaces and help get the local economy back on its feet after the strain of the coronavirus

About Grow

Grow is an independent and grassroots cultural space with international impact, based in Hackney Wick. Since 2014, our aim is to remove financial barriers to extend opportunities to enjoy a creative and nurturing environment whilst exploring ecological and social sustainability. Grow spans genres and celebrates diverse culture from around the globe to down the road. The venue includes a busy bar, kitchen, indoor and outdoor areas from which people enjoy good food, drinks and cultural and community events.

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF TREE PROPAGATION WITH MARCELO WHITE AND FELICITY JONES OF THE TREE MUSKETEERS, PLUS A MEAL

£5 PP

Over 2022, Grow, Hackney is hosting 10 workshops for Hackney residents to join makers, producers, musicians, artists and activists and participant in an introductory creative activity and enjoy a communal meal together.

This session is led by Arborist & Mycophile Marcelo White, and fellow Tree Musketeer Felicity Jones. In this workshop, you will:

Plant a sweet chestnut seed to take home and nurture

Be introduced to different methods of propagation

Discuss the effects of climate change on our native trees

Learn the importance of building climate resilience into our urban tree population

The workshop will last 1.5 hours followed by a vegan/veggie communal meal where you'll get a chance to to ask more questions to Marcelo and Felicity and the Grow Team. You will not need to bring anything as materials will be provided but we suggest clothes you don't mind getting dirty!

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

You must live in Hackney and provide a Hackney postcode on booking

You must be over 18 years of age (please note: we operate a challenge 25 policy if you wish to buy alcohol)

You will get a free vegan/veggie meal as part of the workshop

You will be able to buy drinks as part of meal

Please check your email before leaving for this workshop in case there is a last-minute cancellation of the event

If you are unable to make it, please do let us know as early as possible as there is a waiting list.

These events are part of the Hello Again, Hackney campaign, a Hackney Council (LBH) Initiative which aims to encourage residents and visitors to rediscover their favourite venues, businesses and public spaces and help get the local economy back on its feet after the strain of the coronavirus

About The Tree Musketeers

The Tree Musketeers are a group of volunteers who:

Grow trees at our community Tree Nursery.

Plant trees in parks and other green spaces across Hackney.

Plant and care for Hackney community orchards.

Support local groups to plant trees on estates and green spaces.

Manage forest trees in Wick Woodland.

Provide memorial and sponsored tree plantings.

Work with Hackney Council and other community organisations to promote good practices for urban tree stewardship.

About Grow

Grow is an independent and grassroots cultural space with international impact, based in Hackney Wick. Since 2014, our aim is to remove financial barriers to extend opportunities to enjoy a creative and nurturing environment whilst exploring ecological and social sustainability. Grow spans genres and celebrates diverse culture from around the globe to down the road. The venue includes a busy bar, kitchen, indoor and outdoor areas from which people enjoy good food, drinks and cultural and community events.

An introduction to community organising workshop, with Beth Foster-Ogg of the Centre for Progressive Change

This introductory workshop will begin to explore the methodology of community organising - and is part of the Hello Again Hackney campaign, funded by Hackney Council. A ticket for this event will include a veggie/vegan meal

£5 PP

MONDAY 11 APRIL 6.30-9.30PM

Over 2022, Grow, Hackney is hosting 10 workshops for Hackney residents to join makers, producers, musicians, artists and activists and participant in an introductory creative activity and enjoy a communal meal together.

This session is led by community organiser Beth Foster-Ogg who is part of the Centre of Progressive Change and will begin to explore the methodology of community organising and give you some of the skills to begin building power in your own community.

The workshop will last 1.5 hours followed by a vegan/veggie communal meal where you'll get a chance to to ask more questions to Beth and the Grow Team. You will not need to bring anything as materials will be provided.

About Beth Foster-Ogg

Beth is a community organiser and trainer who has trained thousands of activists in how to campaign within their local community.

About The Centre of Progressive Change

The Centre for Progressive Change is a not-for-profit organisation that supports individuals and organisations to build strategic organising campaigns. CPC is currently running the Cleaners United campaign - a coalition of unions working collectively to fight for the rights of cleaners in the UK.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

• You must live in Hackney and provide a Hackney postcode on booking

• You must be over 18 years of age (please note: we operate a challenge 25 policy if you wish to buy alcohol)

• You will get a free vegan/veggie meal as part of the workshop

• You will be able to buy drinks as part of meal

• Please check your email before leaving for this workshop in case there is a last-minute cancellation of the event

• If you are unable to make it, please do let us know as early as possible as there is a waiting list.

These events are part of the Hello Again, Hackney campaign, a Hackney Council (LBH) Initiative which aims to encourage residents and visitors to rediscover their favourite venues, businesses and public spaces and help get the local economy back on its feet after the strain of the coronavirus

About Grow

Grow is an independent and grassroots cultural space with international impact, based in Hackney Wick. Since 2014, our aim is to remove financial barriers to extend opportunities to enjoy a creative and nurturing environment whilst exploring ecological and social sustainability. Grow spans genres and celebrates diverse culture from around the globe to down the road. The venue includes a busy bar, kitchen, indoor and outdoor areas from which people enjoy good food, drinks and cultural and community events.