Tuesday mornings with The Arts Factory: Still Life Table Tops (Copy)
Whether you're new to drawing or looking to sharpen your skills, 'Seeing Clearly' is a relaxed and supportive course that focuses on the joy of observational drawing. Over four weeks, we’ll dive into essential techniques like proportion, scale, and tonal shading—helping you see objects (and your drawings!) in a whole new light.
Each session includes warm-ups, playful drawing exercises, and a main project that builds your confidence and ability. You'll learn how to measure accurately, capture scale, and create depth with tone—using pencil and charcoal to bring everyday objects to life.
Peony hand-tied bouquet workshop
It’s peony season, Chelsea Flower show is underway and London is in bloom! What better way to celebrate by creating a beautiful bouquet of gorgeous peonies.
Join Jo of @WildsideLondon in the studio at West 16th SE21 where you will learn the art of building a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of the best seasonal flowers. Mix a gorgeous selection of flowers, fillers and foliage using the 'spiralling' technique used by the pros. We will be chatting through peony varieties, how to get the most out of them and sharing lots of flower hacks, tips and tricks along the way.
Bare Life Drawing (May)
Celebrate the Female Form!
After a fabulous first session, join us for our second life drawing session at West 16th with Jana from @barelifedrawing.
Jana is an experienced instructor and will guide you through a fun and creative evening. Expect good tunes, delicious drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for artists of all levels. Absolutely no experience necessary!
Make Up Bag SOS
Makeup is about having fun and not taking yourself too seriously. A lot can be achieved with only a few products!
Professional makeup artist Victoria Poland invites you to bring your current makeup bag for a delightful evening in the chic West 16th studio on Half Moon Lane. We will have a look inside, tell you what to keep, what to get rid of, and what to invest in!
Flower Crown workshop
Join us on Wednesday 11th June to learn how to make a fabulous flower crown from fresh seasonal flowers and foliage. We will teach you step by step to select the flowers to fit your vibe - be it wedding, festival, disco or garden party. We then learn how to tape and wire your stems and finally to build them into a gorgeous crown. You'll pick up plently of florist tips and tricks along the way and leave with your gorgeous crown creation to take home.
Gluten Free Bread Masterclass
Ever tried your hand at gluten free baking? Then you’ll know that omitting gluten can prove tricky. But fear not - in this interactive workshop, you’ll learn all about the different flours and options you have, as well as learn some wonderfully versatile recipes.
Bare Life Drawing (Sep)
Celebrate the Female Form!
After a fabulous first session, join us for our second life drawing session at West 16th with Jana from @barelifedrawing.
Jana is an experienced instructor and will guide you through a fun and creative evening. Expect good tunes, delicious drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for artists of all levels. Absolutely no experience necessary!
Bare Life Drawing (Nov)
Celebrate the Female Form!
After a fabulous first session, join us for our second life drawing session at West 16th with Jana from @barelifedrawing.
Jana is an experienced instructor and will guide you through a fun and creative evening. Expect good tunes, delicious drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for artists of all levels. Absolutely no experience necessary!
Tea Blending Workshop
Give your mum the gift of time! Spend two delightful hours with her and the team from Bird & Blend (our fabulous tea suppliers!) to:
Learn all about different teas, blending herbs and how they are made
Discover how different teas are best enjoyed & their potential health benefits
Gain insight into the Bird & Blend brand, how we started and scaled, our sustainability initiatives and our charity programmes
Try an exciting selection of tea blends as you learn about the art of tea blending
Create your own custom tea blends x 3 to take away with you - each designed, named and packed by you! (with guidance from our expert tea mixologists)
IONA Dinner and Wine Pairing
Join us at West 16th in Herne Hill on the 27th of March, where we will transport you to sunny South Africa for an evening tasting delicious wines from the Elgin district of the Cape Winelands. The evening aims to delight sensations of the palate with an incredible menu paired with world class wines.
Built on Beans: the joy of cooking from dry - a Brindisa x West 16th collaboration
Join Monika Linton, founder of Spanish food company and restaurant chain Brindisa, and Zita Steyn, nutritional chef and founder of West 16th, for a an interactive and informative evening learning all about the wonderfully versatile food group, pulses.
You will learn more about heritage bean varieties, where and how they are grown, and how best to cook with them for optimal taste and nutrition.
After the hands-on cookery lesson, you will enjoy a delicious communal dinner, feasting on your creations, and complemented with some seasonal dishes from the kitchen.
Make Up Bag SOS
Makeup is about having fun and not taking yourself too seriously. A lot can be achieved with only a few products!
Professional makeup artist Victoria Poland invites you to bring your current makeup bag for a delightful evening in the chic West 16th studio on Half Moon Lane. We will have a look inside, tell you what to keep, what to get rid of, and what to invest in!
International Women’s Day: BREAKING through MINDSET BARRIERS - a workshop and dinner
We are celebrating International Women’s Day with a very exciting event: join Mindset Coach and Business Strategist Nicola Charlotte for a workshop all about female empowerment, followed by a delicious West 16th dinner, where you will have the chance to connect with (and support) like-minded women.
Tuesday mornings with The Arts Factory: Still Life Table Tops
Contemporary Table Tops is a fun and relaxed still-life course designed for beginners and those looking to loosen up their creative approach. We’ll explore everyday table-top objects—ceramics, glassware, food, and plants—while learning how to bring them to life with simple drawing techniques. Through playful exercises, we’ll cover proportion, perspective, and how to create depth and form using charcoal, pastels, and inks.
You’ll also experiment with monoprinting to add exciting textures and layers to your work. Each week builds confidence in observation and mark-making, leading to a final mixed-media piece that reflects your unique style. No pressure, just creativity and exploration!
Spring Bulb Planter Workshop
Join @wildsidelondon in the Studio at West 16th for a Spring Bulb Planter workshop.
Create a long lasting indoor container garden of fragrant spring narcissus, hyacinth and muscari bulbs, alongside lush living moss and supportive branches. Learn how to build your display, refresh it and reuse on repeat. Bring on Spring! And it will make a fabulous centre piece on your Easter table!
Bare Life Drawing
Celebrate the Female Form!
After a fabulous first session, join us for our second life drawing session at West 16th with Jana from @barelifedrawing.
Jana is an experienced instructor and will guide you through a fun and creative evening. Expect good tunes, delicious drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for artists of all levels. Absolutely no experience necessary!
Valentine’s Dinner
Join us on Friday the 14th of February for delicious food, great wine, and live tunes from the amazing singer-songwriter @tyla_jay.
It’s the ultimate night out, right on your doorstep!
Tuesday mornings with The Arts Factory: Winter Wildlife Scenes
Explore the enchanting beauty of British wildlife in winter through painting and mixed media techniques. This January, immerse yourself in the creation of atmospheric woodland scenes featuring foxes, deer, owls, and other native animals.
Learn to layer textures, use a winter-inspired colour palette, and experiment with different materials to bring your artwork to life.
Perfect for beginner or those building on new found skills, this course offers a creative escape into the serene charm of the season.
Christmas Wreath Workshop - 12/12/24
Join Wildside London in the creative studio at West 16th for a Christmas Wreath workshop on Thursday 12th December at 7pm.
Kick off the festive season by learning to create a gorgeous wreath with an array of seasonal florals. Our workshops are fun, immersive and relaxed and we provide all the materials and instruction to enable you to design and build a fabulous wreath.
Christmas Wreath Workshop 10/12/24
Join Wildside London in the creative studio at West 16th for a Christmas Wreath workshop on Thursday 10th December at 7pm.
Kick off the festive season by learning to create a gorgeous wreath with an array of seasonal florals. Our workshops are fun, immersive and relaxed and we provide all the materials and instruction to enable you to design and build a fabulous wreath.
Kids’ Christmas Cookie Workshop 8/12/24
Christmas is around the the corner... and what better way to get in the Spirit of the Season, than by creating some beautiful festive cookies?! Join us for one of our Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshops in the Studio at West 16th. We will start off by rolling and cutting gingerbread cookies, followed by icing and decorating the baked goods. The best bit? Your adult gets to have a quiet cuppa in the café whilst you create some cookie magic.
Kids’ Christmas Cookie Workshop - 7/12/24
Christmas is around the the corner... and what better way to get in the Spirit of the Season, than by creating some beautiful festive cookies?! Join us for one of our Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshops in the Studio at West 16th. We will start off by rolling and cutting gingerbread cookies, followed by icing and decorating the baked goods. The best bit? Your adult gets to have a quiet cuppa in the café whilst you create some cookie magic.
Festive Kimchi Workshop
Join Lorraine from @SouthLondonFerments in the Studio at West 16th for a hands-on Kimchi Fermentation Workshop where you will learn to make this fabulously punchy fermented side dish and condiment and at the end of which you have your own jar of kimchi to take home. The recipe is vegan, packed with probiotics and no experience of fermentation is required.
Bare Life Drawing
Celebrate the Female Form!
Join us for our first ever life drawing session in our cozy space. In partnership with @barelifedrawing, we'll be hosting a class tutored by Jana, founder of Bare and a professional Life Model.
Learn from an experienced instructor and enjoy a fun, creative evening. Expect funky tunes, delicious drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for artists of all levels. Absolutely no experience necessary!
Tuesday mornings with The Arts Factory: Landscape Series
Designed specifically for beginners, this course will guide you through the process of painting stunning traditional and contemporary landscapes in acrylics. With a straightforward and easy-to-follow approach, you'll master the essential techniques needed to bring your artistic vision to life.
Yoga & Brekkie
End the week on a high with an early morning yoga session followed by a delicious & healthy breakfast at West 16th. Join Barbora in waking up the mind, body, and spirit with a gentle vinyasa flow class.
Following the yoga class, you will have time to relax over a cup of tea or coffee and a healthy West 16th breakfast that will nourish your body and soul.
Scaaary Treats Half Term Fun - multiple sessions
At West 16th we love any excuse to create fun and delicious treats! Join us on the 31st of October and you can make some apple hand pies, mummy cookies, and monster bars too :)
Three time slots available
Pumpkin Vase workshop
Join Wildside London in the creative studio at West 16th for a Pumpkin Vase workshop on Tuesday 29th October at 7pm.
Get into the spirit of the spooky season and learn a few floral tricks and treats while creating a fabulous pumpkin vase with an array of autumn florals. These displays will last a few weeks and make a fantastic halloween edition to your doorstep, dinner table or kitchen counter.
Diwali Arts & Crafts
Come join a fun-filled day of creativity at West 16th making beautiful Diwali-themed crafts with your loved ones. This Diwali Arts & Crafts Workshop is perfect for families looking to celebrate the festival of lights in a hands-on way.
Single Malt Whisky Tasting
Join us for a Single Malt Whisky Tasting at West 16th on the 4th of October.
Local whisky specialist and manager of The Whisky Exchange on Great Portland Street, Jamie Connor, will guide guests through an exclusive Scottish Single Malt Whisky tasting. You will enjoy a selection of the finest whiskies Scotland has to offer and explore the history, production processes and the subtle nuances that make each whisky distinct.
From a rich and fruity Speyside to the peaty warmth of Islay, embark on a sensory journey through Scotland's diverse whisky regions and walk away with a greater understanding of all things Scotch.
Vision Board Evening
Join this powerful workshop session complete with meditation, crafting and cocktails to bring your goals to life! Enjoy an evening of guided visualisation with inspiration collage practice to help you manifest what you most desire - as well as give you the confidence to enact it. Your efforts will be fuelled by a themed cocktail, as well as delicious canapés. Bring your girlfriends, bring your positive vibes and all your questions on manifestation! ***EARLY BIRD TICKETS until 25 Sep***
Magic Show
Join us for a magical evening of Puzzlements, Curiosities, and Parlour, Street and Cabaret Magic from The Illusioneer and Guests in a fun and relaxed setting. This entertaining adult, theatre style seated show is back by popular demand. Enjoy a delicious dinner or some fabulous cocktails and snacks beforehand!
Pre-loved Pop Up
Come enjoy a spot of sustainable shopping with Rebound Runway in the Studio at West 16th! Rebound Runway offers an array of luxury and premium designer items with an ever changing stock and size range.
Linocut Workshop
Develop your linocut skills with The Arts Factory over the course of four Tuesday mornings. Linocut is one of the most accessible forms of printmaking, used by many famous artists including Degas and Picasso. In this course you will quickly be able to create bold, expressive images using linocut techniques.
Father’s Day Afternoon Tea
Celebrate Father’s Day in style this year by joining us at West 16th in North Dulwich/Herne Hill for for a special afternoon tea with delectable treats, delicious coffee, and wonderful teas.
Clothes Swap with Verte Mini
Come and join us between 2-5pm on Tuesday 16th January and swap your kids clothes. Bring along clothing that no longer fit your children and swap them for something that does! Clothing will be for children ages between 0-10.
Peony hand-tied bouquet workshop
It’s peony season, Chelsea Flower show is underway and London is in bloom! What better way to celebrate by creating a beautiful bouquet of gorgeous peonies.
Join Jo of @WildsideLondon in the studio at West 16th SE21 where you will learn the art of building a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of the best seasonal flowers. Mix a gorgeous selection of flowers, fillers and foliage using the 'spiralling' technique used by the pros. We will be chatting through peony varieties, how to get the most out of them and sharing lots of flower hacks, tips and tricks along the way.
Dulwich Festival - Artists' Open House
We are excited to host Edie Medley and The Arts Factory during the Dulwich Festival as part of the amazing Artists' Open House initiative - back this year with nearly 400 exhibiting local artists.