Community workshop designed to lift spirits, build connections, and combat the winter blues.

Held on Monday evenings from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM at The Create Place, St. Margaret’s House, this program combines movement, creativity, and meaningful conversation, offering a space for participants to connect, share stories, and feel energized for the week ahead.

These Monday sessions are intentionally crafted to act as a foundation for starting the week with more purpose and routine, encouraging participants to build a more intentional and fulfilling lifestyle. Each session starts with a relaxed 30-minute walk around the local area, providing an opportunity to unwind, get active, and connect with nature.

Participants can leave their belongings at The Create Place before the walk for comfort and convenience. Some walks include prompts, such as gathering leaves or observing the changing landscape, which serve as inspiration for the creative session that follows. After the walk, we’ll gather indoors to enjoy a hot herbal drink inspired by qi practices, using ingredients like turmeric, clove, and honey to uplift energy and mood. This helps transition from the busy workday to a peaceful, creative environment.

The creative portion of each session includes two parts: the first focuses on basic elements like shape, colour, and texture, often inspired by items from the walk. The second half encourages deeper personal expression and reflection, where participants can add their own unique touch to their creations. This approach fosters a spirit of collaboration and creativity, where participants focus on the joy of the process rather than perfection.

Dates:

• Monday 20th January
• Monday 10th February
• Monday 3rd March
• Monday 24th March

Time:
6:15 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:
The Create Place, St. Margaret’s House, 29 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PJ

Ticket Price:
£5 / £7.50 / £10 (pay what you can)

Who is it for?
This event is open to anyone looking for connection, creativity, and a way to uplift their week. No prior experience is necessary.

How To Apply

How to Book

Tickets can be booked online at WORKSHOP: Bare: Origins of the Path | St. Margaret's House | Creating healthier and happier communities in East London

I’m Hayleth, the creator of this project. As a freelance graphic designer, all-round creative, and lover of visual storytelling, I bring a passion for combining art and community connection. My background in Design Technology and volunteering in community gardens has shown me how creativity can foster meaningful relationships. I’m excited to share this unique experience of walking, making, and connecting with a wider community.

Through Bare: Origins of the Path, my goal is to create a space where we can share our stories, spark new ideas, and find renewal in each other’s company. Together, let’s build a welcoming environment that celebrates connection, routine, and the strength we draw from one another.

“Walking is movement, the heart beats more strongly, the blood circulates faster and more powerfully... The earth’s rhythms draw that along, they echo and respond to each other.” — Fredric Gros, Philosophy of Walking