Autumn family and community programmes in London
Flourish at ACAVA Barham Park Studios. Photo by ACAVA Shoots

This autumn, ACAVA invites you to explore creativity, nature, and hands-on learning across London.

From family art and gardening to adult-focused and inclusive community sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Flourish: Half-term art workshops for families
Barham Park Studios, Wembley
Three days of hands-on workshops with artist Natalie Mitchell. Families will make ‘memory maps’ using sound, collage, film, and objects.
When: Mon 27 – Wed 29 Oct, 10.30–12.30pm
Where: Barham Park Community Studio, HA0 2HB
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Cultivate Create: Family gardening and nature sessions
Maxilla Walk Studios, North Kensington
Free outdoor sessions with seasonal activities like planting, bonfires, pond dipping, and crafts. Priority for families with SEND or local school links.
When: Sat 4, 18 Oct; Tue 29 Oct (Halloween); Sat 15, 29 Nov; Sat 13 Dec
Where: Maxilla Walk Gardens, W10 6NQ
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Tinkering Sessions for adults
Maxilla Men’s Shed, North Kensington
Weekly drop-in sessions offering tools, space, and support for DIY, craft, and repair projects. Open to all genders and experience levels.
When: Tue & Wed (weekly)
Where: Maxilla Walk Studios, W10 6NQ
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Garden Tinkering Mondays – open to all
Maxilla Walk Studios Garden
Relaxed monthly drop-in sessions for adults and families to garden, mend, and connect outdoors. Tools and support provided.
When: Mon 13 Oct, 10 Nov, 8 Dec | 11am–3pm
Where: Maxilla Walk Studios, W10 6NQ
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Our community programmes this autumn:

Winter holiday family art in Wembley

Join us at Barham Park Studios this winter for hands-on family art sessions exploring textiles, storytelling, and creative play.

Community makerspace timetable: December

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.

Tinkering Sessions Timetable: November

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 half-term halloween special

This October half-term, join our Cultivate Create programme in North Kensington for free family gardening, crafts, and a Halloween trip to Greenwich Park.

Gardening for families: Autumn

Join ACAVA’s Cultivate Create team this autumn for free family gardening, nature-inspired arts and crafts, and trips to green spaces in North Kensington.

October family art in Wembley

Join ACAVA’s Flourish programme this October half-term in Wembley for free, creative family workshops exploring memory, play and making together.
Various carving and other small carpentry tools fixed to a yellow wall in a community makerspace, indoors.

Tinkering Sessions Timetable: October

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.

Gardening for all: Autumn

Join Garden Tinkering Mondays, monthly gardening sessions at Maxilla Walk Studios to grow, mend and connect with others in a relaxed, welcoming space.