A live improvised session exploring shared creation, embracing unexpected patterns and encouraging connection through experimentation.
Following the success of our first 'Tapestry' event, Onesixfour invites you to 'Tapestry - Part 2', the second instalment of our initial 3-part live art series hosted by St. Margaret's House.
The first event was an unbelievable success, and we learned a lot through it. For this next one, we are adapting the structure to move away from singular performances that flow into one another, and are instead presenting a live, freeform, improvised session that combines different sounds and approaches. The event will be a vibrant tapestry of creative expressions weaving through one another to create a wider collective creation.
What is Tapestry? A tapestry is formed from many threads crossing, overlapping, and supporting one another to create a single artwork.
Within this context, Tapestry is:
A space that embraces openness, experimentation, and diversity.
Encouragement of unexpected patterns and connections.
A creative approach that allows new forms and moments to emerge from shared creation.
A practical way for likeminded people to follow their curiosity.
How the event works: Instead of a series of individual performances being tied together, 'Tapestry - Part 2' is framed as a live improvisation session, that will focus on a smaller group of artists - all from different backgrounds and with different approaches - creating sound live together. The artists involved will range from electronic to instrumental backgrounds, and they will provide a continuous backdrop. Vocalists, poets and even movement-based performers will be invited to join in as the session develops, adding their own unique creative expression to the performance. This overlapping structure encourages listening, responsiveness, and collaboration, shifting the focus away from individual showcase and toward collective experience.
Who is this for? Tapestry is open to all ages, and everyone is welcome. There will be a curated group of sound artists and vocal artists, however we are still open to singers, poets, dancers, and producers getting involved. As we will already have a group put together, including others can't be guaranteed, but if you get in touch with us we can discuss and try to get you involved. Audience members are invited not just to watch, but to inhabit the space — contributing to a temporary, living artwork through presence, attention, and participation.
At its core, Tapestry is about social art: prioritising shared creation over perfection, and embracing risk, play, and learning together. This is not about pushing anyone beyond their comfort zone, but about creating a space where comfort zones can gently intersect, sparking curiosity, connection, and inspiration.
If you would like to get involved, please either DM us on instagram (@onesixfour.collective) or send us an email (onesixfourcollective@proton.me), and we can speak with you directly.
Event schedule - From 6:30pm: DJs, drinks, and time to arrive, connect, and enjoy the space - 7pm–9:30pm: Continuous collaborative performance.
We’re excited to welcome you to the second Tapestry event!
Onesixfour is a multi-disciplinary arts collective, comprising of diverse artists from different backgrounds. We operate as a creative ecosystem, welcoming all forms of art, design and music with a focus on anti-capitalist community building. The core members of Onesixfour all actively practice widely varied art forms, and we have either individually or collectively ran multiple events and workshops over the past three years.
Our wider network reaches far and wide, and our goal is to continue growing this network; rather than an isolated collective, we want our focus to be on collective sharing, creating and collaborating, acting as a creative support network that grows organically.
Contact Us:
Contact: If you have any questions regarding this session, please email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk
Venue: The Gallery Cafe at St Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road — E2 9PL
Access: Step-free entry to The Gallery Café is at the rear, through the garden. It is accessible through the gate located two doors to the left of the café’s main entrance. If you require access to an accessible toilet, please get in touch with us on 020 8980 2092 or email emily@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you.
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Time: 6.30-9.30pm
Event schedule:
From 6pm: DJs, drinks, and time to arrive, connect, and enjoy the space
6:45pm–9pm: Continuous collaborative performance For performers
Tickets:
Pay Less (covers some of our costs) – I am a student, unemployed, on benefits or financially stressed - £2
Standard (covers most of our costs) – I am employed, have some expendable income, and manage to meet my basic needs - £5
Pay it Forward (covers all of our costs and supports our work at SMH) – I am employed or have enough savings to comfortably meet my basic needs - £10