What's On

Here's where you'll find all our events, activities and more for you to get involved in!

If you see something you like, click on the event for more information and to book your tickets/places.

Check back regularly throughout the year, as we're adding more events all the time!

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Upcoming Events

  • Cyanotype printing taster

    Cyanotype printing taster

    Introduction to cyanotype printing.

    Date
    Sun September 14, 2025 11:00AM
    Location
    Forest Hill School, Dacres Rd, Se23 2XN
    Category
    Workshop
  • Make a Glass Tile

    Make a Glass Tile

    This is a very mindful technique for all ages!

    Date
    Sun September 14, 2025 12:00PM
    Location
    Venue 18 - 30 Kingsthorpe Road, SE26 4PG
    Category
    Workshop
  • Artist Trail Film: Flow

    Artist Trail Film: Flow

    Follow the little black cat...

    In September we celebrate the 17th Sydenham Arts Artists Trail with the 2024 Best Animated Feature Film Oscar winner.

    Date
    Thu September 18, 2025 7:30PM
    Location
    Upstairs, The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Film
  • The Mindfulness of Chinese Calligraphy Art

    The Mindfulness of Chinese Calligraphy Art

    Dive into the world of mindful Chinese Calligraphy!

    Date
    Sat September 20, 2025 11:00AM
    Location
    Venue 5 - Forest Hill Library - Dartmouth Rd, London SE23 3HZ
    Category
    Workshop
  • The Mindfulness of Chinese Calligraphy Art

    The Mindfulness of Chinese Calligraphy Art

    Dive into the world of mindful Chinese Calligraphy!

    Date
    Sun September 21, 2025 11:00AM
    Location
    Venue 5 - Forest Hill Library - Dartmouth Rd, London SE23 3HZ
    Category
    Workshop
  • Make a Glass Tile

    Make a Glass Tile

    This is a very mindful technique for all ages!

    Date
    Sun September 21, 2025 12:00PM
    Location
    Venue 18 - 30 Kingsthorpe Road, SE26 4PG
    Category
    Workshop
  • Shibori: exploring new patterns in indigo

    Shibori: exploring new patterns in indigo

    The workshop is suitable for beginners and for those who have previously dipped into shibori.

    Date
    Sun September 21, 2025 12:00PM
    Location
    Venue 21 - Forest Hill School, London SE23
    Category
    Workshop
  • Upcycling and recycling with indigo

    Upcycling and recycling with indigo

    Give your garments a new life with this workshop

    Date
    Sun September 21, 2025 2:30PM
    Location
    Venue 21 - Forest Hill School, London SE23
    Category
    Workshop

Past Events

  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon June 19, 2023 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness
  • Downpour

    Downpour

    Join us for an immersive installation, devised and designed by artist Alya Kautsaranti.

    Date
    Fri June 23, 2023 6:30PM
    Location
    Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Visual Arts
  • Downpour

    Downpour

    Join us for an immersive installation, devised and designed by artist Alya Kautsaranti.

    Date
    Sat June 24, 2023 6:00PM
    Location
    Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Visual Arts
  • Film: Marcel The Shell With Shoes On

    Film: Marcel The Shell With Shoes On

    Get ready to experience a heartwarming adventure with the most adorable character you've ever seen!

    Date
    Thu June 29, 2023 7:30PM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Film
  • Moving with Parkinson's

    Moving with Parkinson's

    Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

    Date
    Mon July 3, 2023 10:30AM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Wellness
  • Mapping Sydenham Workshop

    Mapping Sydenham Workshop

    In this workshop, we'd love local people to come along and join us in a creative mapping session. Together, we will create a giant map of Sydenham, which will highlight local opinions about various areas, and what we can do to make them safer for women and girls.

    Date
    Wed July 19, 2023 6:30PM
    Location
    Ignition Brewery Tap Room, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Street SmART
  • Film: Our Little Sister

    Film: Our Little Sister

    Our Little Sister (2015) is the Palme d'Or nominated and multi-award winning family drama from acclaimed director Kore-eda Hirokazu.

    Date
    Thu July 27, 2023 7:30PM
    Location
    The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX
    Category
    Film
  • Live Painting Demonstration

    Live Painting Demonstration

    A Live Painting demonstration by Maria and John.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 2:30AM
    Location
    Venue 28: Hidden House Gallery
    Category
    Workshop
  • Aerial Life Drawing

    Aerial Life Drawing

    We are opening our studio at My Aerial Home and inviting artists to come and draw aerialists from life at our adult classes for FREE.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 10:30AM
    Location
    Venue 30: My Aerial Home
    Category
    Workshop
  • Throwing porcelain – Mini taster

    Throwing porcelain – Mini taster

    15-minute taster session on the potter's wheel with the option of having your pot fired.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 11:00AM
    Location
    Venue 27: Whirled Art Studios
    Category
    Workshop
  • Common Cloth - Communal Weaving

    Common Cloth - Communal Weaving

    Learn to weave on our giant 3 sided loom at this communal weaving workshop.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 11:00AM
    Location
    Venue 7: Leo Cafe
    Category
    Workshop
  • Walk-In Portrait

    Walk-In Portrait

    Come and have your portrait photograph taken, including 1 medium film image and 1 polaroid for you to take home.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 12:00PM
    Location
    Venue 29: Whirled Arts Studios
    Category
    Workshop
  • The Dolphin Preview Exhibition

    The Dolphin Preview Exhibition

    A curated taster of what to expect on this years trail, featuring artists taking part.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 12:00PM
    Location
    Venue 33: The Dolphin
    Category
    Artists Trail
  • Community Marks the Spot

    Community Marks the Spot

    Come and join the fun by adding your own authentic marks to our community art piece.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 12:00PM
    Location
    Venue 7: Leo Cafe
    Category
    Workshop
  • Flower Painting Masterclass

    Flower Painting Masterclass

    Learn how to paint seasonal blooms using watercolour inks and gouache paint.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 12:00PM
    Location
    Max Made ME, 16 Dartmouth road, SE23 3XU
    Category
    Workshop
  • Pinhole Camera Portraits

    Pinhole Camera Portraits

    Explore the art of pinhole photography with artist Molly Behagg.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 1:00PM
    Location
    29. Whirled Art Studios
    Category
  • Toy-making in Action

    Toy-making in Action

    Alice will be in her studio during opening hours.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 1:00PM
    Location
    Venue 27: Whirled Arts Studios
    Category
    Workshop
  • Make your own Silver Beaded Earrings

    Make your own Silver Beaded Earrings

    Learn to make pretty silver and beaded drop earrings with Jayne.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 2:00PM
    Location
    Venue 8: Sydenham Centre
    Category
    Workshop
  • Movement Workshop

    Movement Workshop

    This is an introduction workshop to Masumi's movement practice.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 3:00PM
    Location
    Venue 16: Forest Hill School
    Category
    Workshop
  • Gurkhas Preview Exhibition

    Gurkhas Preview Exhibition

    A preview exhibition of what to expect to see on this years Artists Trail.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 3:00PM
    Location
    Venue 9: Gurkha's Restaurant
    Category
    Artists Trail
  • Performance Art Shows

    Performance Art Shows

    Dynamic live aerial performance art.

    Date
    Sat September 9, 2023 3:30PM
    Location
    Venue 30: My Aerial Home
    Category
    Workshop
  • Throwing porcelain – Mini taster

    Throwing porcelain – Mini taster

    15-minute taster session on the potter's wheel with the option of having your pot fired.

    Date
    Sun September 10, 2023 11:00AM
    Location
    Venue 27: Whirled Art Studios
    Category
    Workshop
  • Walk-In Portrait

    Walk-In Portrait

    Come and have your portrait photograph taken, including 1 medium film image and 1 polaroid for you to take home.

    Date
    Sun September 10, 2023 12:00PM
    Location
    Venue 29: Whirled Arts Studios
    Category
    Workshop
  • Community Marks the Spot

    Community Marks the Spot

    Come and join the fun by adding your own authentic marks to our community art piece.

    Date
    Sun September 10, 2023 12:00PM
    Location
    Venue 7: Leo Cafe
    Category
    Workshop
  • Make a Glass Tile or Suncatcher

    Make a Glass Tile or Suncatcher

    Using small shapes of coloured glass, create a pattern or picture onto a clear glass square to use as a coaster or hanging.

    Date
    Sun September 10, 2023 12:00PM
    Location
    Venue 12: 30 Kingsthorpe
    Category
    Workshop
  • Pinhole Camera Portraits

    Pinhole Camera Portraits

    Explore the art of pinhole photography with artist Molly Behagg.

    Date
    Sun September 10, 2023 1:00PM
    Location
    29. Whirled Art Studios
    Category
  • Toy-making in Action

    Toy-making in Action

    Alice will be in her studio during opening hours.

    Date
    Sun September 10, 2023 1:00PM
    Location
    Venue 27: Whirled Arts Studios
    Category
    Workshop