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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.
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Past events
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.
Maxilla Studios Open Art Weekend 2026
Explore artist studios, an exhibition and live programme under the Westway, part of Kensington and Chelsea Art Week Fringe, 27–28 June 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Natasha McHugh: WASTE at Spode Works Studios
ACAVA artist Natasha McHugh presents WASTE, a solo exhibition at Spode Works Studios exploring sustainability, resistance and material waste through print, textiles and photography.
May half-term family art in Wembley
Join free family art workshops in Wembley this May half term. Explore nature, nest-building and creativity together with artist Josh Bilton at Barham Park Studio.
Community makerspace timetable: May
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.
Community makerspace timetable: April
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.
Spring family art in Wembley
Free spring holiday creative workshops in Wembley for Brent families with primary-aged children, led by Andreea Tudose at ACAVA Barham Park Studios.
Community makerspace timetable: March
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.
Group exhibition: Anarchy Is Her Birthright
A group exhibition curated by April Star Davis, bringing together women and non-binary artists exploring resistance, care and survival through lived experience and place.
Flourish Arts Action Group & free community lunch
A playful family Arts Action Group and free community lunch in Wembley, open to Brent and North Kensington families this February half-term.
February half-term family art in Wembley
Free February half-term Flourish workshops in Wembley for Brent families with primary-aged children. Three afternoons of creative family art at Barham Park.
Community makerspace timetable: February
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.
Autumn/Winter gardening for all
Join us in the forest garden at Maxilla Walk Studios for regular gardening sessions for families, adults, and our local community of Shedders. Enjoy planting, creative activities and seasonal outdoor trips. All sessions are free.
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.
The Undercraft winter market and open studios
Join us at The Undercraft on 6 December for open studios, handmade gifts, local artists, and festive treats from Mother Canteen.
Spode winter market and open studios
Discover unique handmade gifts at Spode Works Studios’ winter market and open studios, meet local artists, and connect with creatives in your Stoke-on-Trent 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.