Open House Festival

Arbeit - Trowbridge Gardens

community/cultural

Trowbridge Gardens, 1 Trowbridge Road, E9 5LD

On Saturday 9th September, from 12 noon to 5pm, Arbeit will be opening Trowbridge Gardens to the public, with access to gardens and creative workspaces, and a free to attend exhibition and workshops.

Getting there

Train

Hackney Wick

Bus

26

Additional travel info

Nearest bus stop is St Mary's Church. Bike racks available on site.

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

Most activities will be on the ground floor, however there may be some studios on the first floor via stairs.

South Garden leading to the cafe, Trowbridge Gardens
South Garden seating area, Trowbridge Gardens

About

Exhibition Opening

We will be hosting an exhibition opening for the upcoming exhibition entitled, ‘What makes you feel at Home?’ An exhibition designed for Open House showcasing how local people feel most at home.

Wild Clay Workshop

There will be a Wild Clay Workshop where participants can learn how to create pieces using hand building techniques.

Open Spaces

Visitors will have access to gardens managed by Hackney Herbal and creative studios that would not usually be accessible to the public, open 12 to 5pm on Saturday 9th September. Come meet creatives in their spaces and learn about their practice.

Online presence

www.arbeit.org.uk

www.instagram.com/arbeitstudios

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walk/tour

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Archmongers, 1978

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