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An Invitation to Gather: Grenfell Anniversary 2026

Join us at ACAVA's Community Makerspace on Sunday 14 June, 1–5pm, for an afternoon of reflection, remembrance and care before the Silent Walk. Free, all welcome.

Refugee Week 2026 in London and Stoke-on-Trent

ACAVA marks Refugee Week 2026 with exhibitions in London and Stoke-on-Trent celebrating the creativity and stories of young people from refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant backgrounds.

Spode Works summer open studios

Visit ACAVA Spode Works Studios in Stoke-on-Trent for our summer open studios on Saturday 4 July, 11am–5pm. Free entry, all welcome.

Blechynden Street Open Studios 2026

Join us for a day of open studios at ACAVA Blechynden Street Studios on Saturday 27 June, 12–6pm. Free entry, all welcome.

Community makerspace timetable: July

Join us for free weekly Tinkering Sessions. Drop in to work on creative projects, learn new skills, and connect with your community.

Community makerspace timetable: June

Free weekly Tinkering Sessions at ACAVA's Makerspace in North Kensington. Drop in to work on creative projects, learn new skills, and connect with your community.

Cultivate Create spring/summer 2026

Cultivate Create is back for spring and summer 2026. Join free family gardening sessions at Maxilla Walk Gardens, with artist-in-residence Martin Osman this June and July.

Creative workshops for away days and group events

Hands-on creative workshops for teams and groups in North Kensington. Boost wellbeing, spark creativity, and support local communities. Led by professional artists - no experience needed.

Could you help ACAVA bring creativity to more people?

As a charity, we need your support to deliver creative programmes with transformational outcomes. Can you help?