There’s so much to discover and take part in at St Margaret's House! Our programme will give you the chance to enjoy the arts and support your wellbeing. You can start something new or continue with something you have always enjoyed. Take your pick from arts workshops, wellbeing sessions, exhibitions, live events and more.
Fridays, 10am-1pm
A free workshop series using the skills and techniques of Nokshi Katha, one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world.
Fridays, from 6.45pm
Dive into the world of Collegiate Shag - the swift footed swing dance that set the 1920s on fire! Learn to dance fast without losing your cool with our expert teaching team and friendly regulars.
In the Mulberry Hall
Saturdays, twice a month (6 June - 18 July), 10.30am-12.30pm
This is a four-session course set over 8 weeks for neurodivergent and queer writers, regardless of experience, who want concrete tools to expand their writing practice.
Mondays, 10am-1pm
Running for over 10 years, this community-led group meets at The Create Place every Monday morning.
Tuesdays, 4-6pm & 7-9pm
Relaxed woodwork sessions for adults, meeting weekly on Tuesdays to learn new skills.
Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm
This fun and inclusive workshop invites everyone to learn and sing Bollywood songs together before an open mic where you can share your talent or simply enjoy the performances, creating a joyful space for music, connection and community.
In the Mulberry Hall
Last Wednesday of the month, 10am-1pm
Join us for our free, monthly Meet Make Take session on the last Wednesday of the month. This drop-in morning arts and crafts activity gives members of our community a supportive space where they can relax, do some arts and crafts and connect with others.
Thursdays, 10am-1pm
Running for over 15 years, this community-led group meets at The Create Place every Thursday morning.
Monthly, on Saturdays, 12noon-2pm
Join Porsha Hill for a hands-on introduction to natural dyeing—explore its history, techniques, and create your own unique design using plant dyes.
Once a month, 4-6pm
Repair, Reuse and Repurpose: A sewing workshop encouraging repair, up-cycling and remodelling of used clothes.
Last Sunday of the month, 10am-12.30pm
Whether you're completely new to cyanotype or looking to experiment with different materials, this is a chance to learn, create, and take home your own unique cyanotype.
In the Cabin
Sunday 28th June, 2-4.30pm
A music and sound workshop - share something you're working on, enjoy listening together, and offer feedback to other music artists - whilst sharing tea, snacks and stories.
In the Mulberry Hall
Tuesday 30th June, 7-9pm
Join us for the 5th workshop in the PsychArt Workshop Series, as we discuss how the surrealists copied 19th century medical photography portraying "hysteria," followed by a life drawing session with a model.
In the Mulberry Hall
Fridays, 11am-1pm (3 July - 21 August)
Sundial Arts are excited to announce the return of Art in the Park - a 10-week series of free visual art workshops in Victoria Park.
In Victoria Park
Sundays 5th and 26th July, 11am-12.30pm
Creative textile workshops for parents and babies, combining embroidery, conversation and community-building in a supportive environment.
First Monday of the month, 6-8pm
Come along to our new knitting & crochet workshop: Crafting Is Connecting! Surplus materials are provided, but please bring your own knitting/crochet project to work on.
Every third Monday of the month, 6.30-8.30pm
Join the SMH Book Club! We meet once a month and welcome all, from people wanting to start reading for fun to seasoned bookworms.
In the Anson Room
Sunday 26th July, 1.30-4.30pm
Help complete Ahista Stories’ collective story quilt on the theme of healing practices using appliqué techniques from Kutch, Gujarat.
Last Thursday of every other month, 7-9pm
Every other month, we choose a book written by a South Asian female author and bring together our community to celebrate these and discuss the wider themes these raise within our communities.
In the Anson Room
Wednesdays, 10-11.30am (5 August - 2 September)
Join F. Zeeshan Choudhury for Writing in Nature - a 5 week series of free writing workshops in Victoria Park.
In Victoria Park
Saturday 8th August, 12.30-4pm
A mindful nature walk and creative drawing workshop for the LGBTQIA+ community in Victoria Park and St Margaret's House.
In Victoria Park and In the SMH Garden
Saturday 25th April, 10am-1pm
Join us for our Repair Cafe where we'll help you mend and repair a range of items.
In the Mulberry Hall
Saturday 26th September, 10.30am-1pm
A free workshop giving you the opportunity to make some second hand fashion for our Ayoka Fashion Show.
Fridays, 10am-1pm
Our Friday Massage is inspired by the informal massage rooms of South East Asia. They enjoy working in a shared space as it creates a safe and open atmosphere, welcoming all and providing a container that establishes community, connection, and healing.
In The Canvas
Mondays, 2-6pm / Fridays, 2-7pm
The multibed clinic allows the treatment of a number of people in the same room while protecting your privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Furthermore, it also provides the opportunity to offer treatments at an affordable rate.
In The Canvas
Saturdays, 9-10am
The perfect way to start your Saturday! Enjoy guided meditation and breath work surrounded by blissful music. Followed by dynamic movement and restorative stretching. Leave feeling connected to the body and breath! Sweating optional, smiling inevitable!
In The Canvas
Saturdays, 10.30-11.45am
The primary focus of this Pregnancy Yoga class is to support and enhance your pre-natal experience. The aim is to encourage a sense of relaxation and confidence all the way through your pregnancy up to, and including, labour.
In The Canvas
Sundays, 11am-12noon and 12.15-1.15pm
A supportive mat Pilates class connecting mind and body to build stability, mobility and ease through low-impact movement.
In The Canvas
Mondays, 11am-12.30pm
Integral Yoga addresses the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of being: gentle postures followed by breathing practices, deep relaxation and an introduction to meditation.
In The Canvas
Mondays, 6.30-7.30pm
Qayyah's yoga classes are a smooth, continuous, playful flow of different yoga postures. The class is a 'dynamic vinyasa', which means linking movement to your breath.
In The Canvas
Tuesdays, 11am-12noon
Join us for our free women’s wellbeing sessions, led by yoga practitioner Vimalamani. These sessions provide a welcoming and safe space to take part in gentle movement and meditation, helping to improve your mood, confidence and feelings of wellbeing.
In The Canvas
Tuesdays, 7-8pm
This class is for anyone who wishes to practise gently and relax deeply. We begin with calming meditation and gentle breath-led movement to release physical tension before transitioning into some restorative postures and relaxation infused with the healing energy of sound.
In The Canvas
Wednesdays, 10am-1pm
Community Acupuncture offers gentle, ethical and affordable solutions to pain, stress and illness. Acupuncture can treat a very broad range of conditions, from the physical to the mental-emotional.
In The Canvas
Wednesdays, 2-2.30pm
Join a friendly group practising Qigong movements together with Truus every Wednesday. Qigong improves health, and to calm and heal the mind, body and spirit.
In The Canvas
Thursdays, two/three times a month, 10am-1pm
We are delighted to host Wrap a Hug Sling Library. They can support you on your babywearing and parenting journey, whether you are expecting, have a new baby, toddlers or preschoolers.
In The Canvas
Last Thursday of the month, 7.30-9pm
Experience the immersive rejuvenating frequencies of a Sound Bath. Through the use of Himalayan Singing Bowls, Gong and Percussion, this session will help you feel more enriched, connected and in harmony with yourself.
In the Chapel
Lunchtimes in Summer (Thursdays and Fridays), 12-12.45pm and 1-1.45pm
This 45-minute Slow Flow class on Thursday and Friday lunchtimes throughout the summer will connect your breath and movement through a creative sequence of poses.
In Victoria Park
Thursdays, twice a month, 6-7pm
This workshop is a supportive space for women to process grief through gentle movement, breathwork, sound, meditation and a restorative sound bath to release emotions, reconnect with the body and find healing calm.
In The Canvas
Saturday 11th July, 12.30-4.30pm
This women-only retreat offers a structured, supportive space for women to process and release grief and loss through the body. Grief is not only emotional; it is stored physically and neurologically. When unexpressed, it can show up as tension, fatigue, numbness, anxiety, or a sense of being “stuck.”
In The Studio
Second Monday of the month, 2-3pm
In partnership with City and East London Bereavement Service we offer a monthly Grief Cafe for people to come together.
Thursday 16th July, 6-8pm
This women-only workshop offers a safe and supportive space to explore grief in all its forms through reflection, movement, breathwork, sound and meditation, guiding a gentle journey from loss towards healing and love.
In The Canvas
Wednesdays (5th August - 2nd September) and Fridays (7th August - 4th September)
Join Damselfly and Lotus for this 5-week journey of exploring mindfulness practices and some of the basic underlying theory of the mind and body.
In Victoria Park
Wednesday 5th August, 3-4.30pm
This 90-minute heart-led practice will guide you to reconnect with the living world around you through walking, breathing exercises and journaling in Victoria Park.
In Victoria Park
Wednesday 5th August, 6-7.15pm
In celebration of Solstice, marking the longest day of the year, this workshop will teach us about the power of plants and invites an intuitive experience with herbs, guided by your own curiosity and instinct.
In the SMH Garden
Tuesday 16th June - Monday 20th July, 8.30am-5pm
An intimate exhibition of photographs by young Saharawi refugees, exploring identity, resilience, and life in exile.
Exhibition: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 5th July, 10am-5pm
Opening Event: Friday 3rd July, 6.30-8.30pm
John’s work shows the use of diverse materials and source material gleaned from a lifetime of books, theatre, films and music as well as artefacts found on his travels and at his home base by the Thames estuary.
In the Chapel
Exhibition: Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th July, 10am-5pm
Opening Event: Friday 10th July, 6.30-8.30pm
Rhythms of London explores the city through contrasts of stillness and movement, combining nature, architecture, and human presence.
Exhibition: Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th September, 10am-5pm
Opening Event: Friday 18th September, 6.30-8.30pm
Through intuitive abstract paintings rich in colour, texture, and spontaneity, this exhibition celebrates discovery, creative freedom, and the joy of embracing life's unexpected journeys.
Last Thursday of the month, from 6.30pm
Join us for our friendly monthly Open Mic night in The Gallery Cafe.
Last Saturday of the month, from 6.30pm
A cosy poetry, spoken word, music and discussion night on the last Saturday of every month. Open mic followed by discussion.
In the Chapel
First Friday of the month, 4-7pm
We’re excited to be hosting a monthly D/deaf Cafe - an inclusive, integrated space where people can come together to have conversations using BSL, and enjoy a presentation by a D/deaf professional or someone working to support the D/deaf Community.
Second Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm
Join us for our monthly free art cafe of collaborative drawing in The Gallery Cafe.
Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July, from 6.30pm
Across three days, artists, writers, musicians, comedians and creatives of all kinds will come together to explore the idea of home in all its forms. As a place, a memory, a feeling, and the people we find along the way.
In the Chapel
Saturday 12th September, 11am-3.45pm
Join us to go behind the scenes at St Margaret’s House and experience a small exhibition about our history and our work.
In the Anson Room
Saturday 26th September, 2-4pm
We know how much you all love our charity boutique, Ayoka. This is your opportunity to see the clothes from Ayoka as you have never seen them before: on the catwalk!
In the Mulberry Hall
Saturdays, 9.45-10.45am and 11am-12noon
Saturday morning sessions for children to learn circus skills, developing communication and creative thinking.
9.45am: Children in School Years 1-3 (younger children can attend, accompanied by an adult)
11am: Children in School Years 4-6
In the Mulberry Hall
Mondays, 3.45-5pm and 5-6.15pm
Afterschool sessions exploring making people laugh, including creating sketches and stand up material and clowning.
3.45pm: Children in School Years 3-6
5pm: Young people in School Years 7-9
In the Chapel & the Mulberry Hall
Tuesdays, 3.30-4.30pm
Afterschool sessions for children to take part in a variety of games, from active drama, to board and card games.
Children in School Years 1-5
In The Canvas
Wednesdays, 3.45-5.15pm
Afterschool arts and crafting sessions for children to have fun, learn skills and be mindful.
Children in Reception to School Year 4
Saturday 3rd October, 11am-4pm
Join us for a day of free activities for all the family. There’ll be crafting, games, gardening, circus and drama - a little bit of everything children can get involved in every week at SMH.
In the Mulberry Hall
Thursday 23rd June, 4-7pm
Join us for a monthly gardening meetup to support your wellbeing, connect with your local community and help us with the upkeep of the SMH Garden.
In the SMH Garden
Whenever works for you!
We are a Cleanup UK Cleanup Hub! This means we have litter picking equipment that you can borrow to be a Green Hero and clean up your community.
In the local Bethnal Green area
Saturdays, 3-5pm
St Margaret’s House have hosted Bender Defenders for many years for their weekly martial arts sessions. Join them at SMH for Muay Thai beginner and intermediate level sessions.
In the Mulberry Hall
Various times and dates
St Margaret’s House have hosted the Tower Hamlets u3a for many years. The u3a is a friendly group for people in their ‘Third Age’, no longer in full time work who love to learn, have fun and meet others.
Throughout St Margaret’s House
Third Thursday of the month, 7-9pm
St Margaret’s House have hosted the East End WI for many years for their monthly lively and friendly talks. The EEWI welcomes women of all ages, from all communities and all walks of life.
In the Mulberry Hall
Second Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9pm
St Margaret’s House have hosted Tower Hamlets Wheelers for many years. They are a local cycling campaign group bringing issues to the attention of the local council and other authorities.
In the Cabin
