We have a host of top quality arts and wellness events and activities for the whole community to enjoy at Good Shepherd Studios. Scroll down to find out what's on.
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Scroll down to REGULARS to check out our weekly timetable of creative arts and wellness events. One-off events are included in the HIGHLIGHTS section.
Watch this space to keep up-to-date with what’s going on!
HIGHLIGHTS
Little Sing Song: Festive Singalongs
Mondays (2nd and 9th) and Wednesdays (4th and 11th)
Session 1 : 9.30 | Session 2: 10.30
Festive singalongs that are full of fun for both little ones and their grown ups.
Festive clothing optional but encouraged :-)
Nursery rhymes | Classical | Jazz | Folk | Reggae and more
BOOK VIA HAPPITY
REGULARS
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Little Sing Song
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 9.30 & 10.30
Term Time (From 3 September)
Join Danie and start your day with a fun-filled singalong loved by little ones and their grown ups alike!
Nursery rhymes | Classical | Jazz | Folk | Reggae and more.
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Magic Box
MONDAYS, 16.00
Term Time (From 8 September)
Join Lottie on an interactive storytelling adventure where kids help tell a story based on the odd things she finds in her Magic Box!
Expect songs, movement and silly stories - and a whole lot of imagination!
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Iyengar Yoga
MONDAYS, 19.15
Ongoing
Join Disha at her welcoming and accessible class open to all including beginners.
What is Iyengar yoga? A form of yoga which focuses on precision and alignment through poses (aka asanas).
BOOK VIA EMAIL OR TEXT
Email: disha.sughand@gmail.com
Text: 07812634223
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Flying Sycamores Forest School
TUESDAYS, 10.00
Term Time (From 9 September)
An introduction to ‘forest school’ activities and ideas, such as nature-inspired craft, to increase enjoyment of the outdoors and ultimately look to connect with nature in a profound and enjoyable way.
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Wellbeing Cafe
TUESDAYS, 10.30
FREE, DROP IN (No session on Tues 9th due to tube strike)
The Wellbeing Café hosted by Mind offers 10 weekly face-to-face sessions for residents of Waltham Forest aged 18 years or older and are particularly well-suited to those who experience low mood, anxiety, loneliness, or social isolation.
The café offers social time, wellbeing sessions, activities, advice and learning sessions.
August - October programme (may be subject to minor changes)
26 Aug: Pop up cards with Cynthia
2 Sep: Nature clay prints with Cynthia
9 Sep: Boxing and Mindfulness with Sam
16 Sep: Aromatherapy with Suze from Soothe Me Skincare
23 Sep: Music making with Jack
30 Sep: Self defence with The Power Project
7 Oct: Short films and discussion with Nuala from Women Over 50 Film Festival
14 Oct: Yoga with Jessica
21 Oct: Growing with Jessica
28 Oct: Information about local groups and talking therapies with Joanna & Meghan
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Baby Dance
TUESDAYS, 10.30
Term Time (From 2 September)
Join Fiona at this class where caregivers can come along and dance with their babies aged 0-9 months (slings not essential).
No baby music, just fun, uplifting tunes and a chance to dance, while are babies enjoy the movement.
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After School Art Club
TUESDAYS, 16.00
Term Time (From 16 September)
Led by experienced and professional artists and artist educators, join Irene at this art club aimed at 5-10 year olds where all skills levels welcome.
Expect engaging and inspiring projects, a safe and supportive environment, fun and relaxed atmosphere, creative freedom, enhanced critical thinking, affordable pricing and opportunities for showcasing and celebrating achievements.
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Musical Theatre Choir*NEW(ish)
They’re back after a stint at the Red Lion!
Welcome to the first East London Sing Space Show choir. Here is the place to improve your singing technique, learn Musical Theatre numbers with great harmony and belt out your favourite showtunes! Run by performer and composer Marissa Landy who is a Leytonstone local.
No auditions, all welcome.
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The Mindful Parent Hub: Parental Wellbeing Workshops*NEW(ish)
WEDNESDAYS, 11.45
10 Workshop series (From 17 September)
The Parental Wellbeing Workshops are back!
Parenting is a beautiful journey, but let's face it it can be challenging! That's why Life Coach Gemma Dean and Artist Sima Rahman-Huang, have joined forces to bring you an 10-week series designed to support, inspire and uplift.
These 90-minute workshops are a mix of insightful discussions, creative activities, and practical techniques to help you thrive.
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Animal Flow*NEW
WEDNESDAYS, 19.00
Ongoing (From 24 September)
Join Emerald Strength for this ground based movement programme designed to improve flexibility, power, strength, balance and coordination. All levels welcome (including beginners).
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Womens' Wellbeing Cafe
THURSDAYS, 10.30
FREE, DROP IN
The Wellbeing Café hosted by Mind offers 10 weekly face-to-face sessions for women of Waltham Forest and are particularly well-suited to those who experience low mood, anxiety, loneliness, or social isolation.
The café offers social time, wellbeing sessions, activities, advice and learning sessions.
September - October programme coming soon!
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Communi-Tea
THURSDAYS, 14.00
Ongoing
FREE weekly creative, social and physical wellbeing meet-ups for over 50s. Each session includes a satisfying combination of:
- 14.00: Chair-based Yoga-inspired exercise
- 15.00: Hot drink and snacks
- 15.30: Weekly activities on rotation
No pre-booking required, just drop in and if you have any comments or questions you can contact Jessica on 07904 517465 or contact@jessicagreen.net.
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Barre and Baby
FRIDAYS, 10.20
Ongoing (No class on 5 or 19 September)
A low impact fitness class specifically adapted for the postnatal body. To help build muscle strength, improve posture and restore your core. All while being with your baby, moving to good tunes and boosting those endorphins!
It is suitable for mums from six weeks post-birth (ensuring you have been cleared by your doctor), up until babies are nine months. All abilities welcome.
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Community Pilates
FRIDAYS, 12.15
Term Time (From 5 September)
A mat-based pilates classes for everyone!
Not only will this class help your fitness, it will help the community too...Thanks to the generosity of the instructors, your payment goes towards community projects taking place at Good Shepherd Studios!
Back to your fitness...
We will work the entire body through a series of repetitive exercises, helping to improve your strength, coordination and mobility.
If you’re a complete beginner, great! We’ll start with the basics and layer from there.
If you’re working with injuries there are plenty of adaptations.
If you’re looking to build on your existing expertise then there are lots of progressions and equipment for us to use.
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga
SATURDAYS, 9.30
Ongoing
Start the weekend with some high spirited yoga, playlist and relaxation that will leave you feeling more open, aware and alive.
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Eco-Fashion Kids Workshops
SATURDAYS, 10.30
Term Time (From 6 September)
A space where children get to make their own clothes!
These eco-fashion workshops are aimed at 5-11 year olds to turn their old clothes into something new!
Led by Aurelie, who studied fashion design, children will learn practical skills like sewing, painting on fabric and embellishing in an accessible way.
Make it, wear it!
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Monthly Life Drawing Social
1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 18.00
Ongoing
Monthly life drawing class suited to all abilities and although untutored, advice and direction is freely given on request. Materials included.
Experienced and dynamic life models each week.
Class consists of 2 × 50min sessions with 15min social interval. The first session includes quick short poses ranging from 1min to 10mins. The second session involves 2 longer poses.
PAST EVENTS
PASTURES
We share the site with the Pastures Centre and the beautiful Our Pastures Community Garden.
USEFUL INFO
Getting to Good Shepherd Studios
Located within the same grounds as the Pastures Centre, surrounded by green space and with an on-site café (Back to Ours), Good Shepherd Studios is a homely space where all are welcome... you just need to find us!
Our address:
Good Shepherd Studios
15a Davies Lane
E11 3DR
We strongly encourage walking, cycling or using public transport to visit Good Shepherd Studios.
Nearest stations: Leytonstone High Road (Overground) and Leytonstone (Central line)
Nearest bus stops: Leytonstone High Road station Stop J and Stop F (257 and W13).
Parking: There is no parking onsite but restricted street parking is available nearby.
Please check the Waltham Forest Council website and street signs for up-to-date restrictions.
Vehicle restrictions at time of writing:
Controlled Parking Zone: LSE, Permit holders only, Mon-Fri, 10am – 2pm
School Street (Davies Lane east of the junction with Pastures Path): No travel into the zone during term time between 8.30am and 9.15am and 3.00pm and 3.45pm.
Accessibility
There is no lift in the building. There is, however, step-free access available to the ground floor (including toilets).
The Auditorium is located on the 1st floor and only accessible via steps.
The Annex is located on the ground floor and there is step-free access to this space.
If you have any access requirements, please feel free to contact the event organiser or us on enquiries@goodshepherdstudios.com
Short on cash?
We want all our events to be accessible to the community so each event and activity on this page offers discounted entry if the pricing would otherwise mean you wouldn’t be able to join in. No verification, no stigma, just get in touch with those running the event/activity and they’ll sort it out.