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Blechynden Street Open Studios 2026
Join us for a day of open studios at ACAVA Blechynden Street Studios on Saturday 27 June, 12–6pm. Free entry, all welcome.
Maxilla Studios Open Art Weekend 2026
Explore artist studios, an exhibition and live programme under the Westway, part of Kensington and Chelsea Art Week Fringe, 27–28 June 2026.
Spode Works summer open studios
Visit ACAVA Spode Works Studios in Stoke-on-Trent for our summer open studios on Saturday 4 July, 11am–5pm. Free entry, all welcome.
Community makerspace timetable: July
Join us for free weekly Tinkering Sessions. Drop in to work on creative projects, learn new skills, and connect with your community.
Refugee Week 2026 in London and Stoke-on-Trent
ACAVA marks Refugee Week 2026 with exhibitions in London and Stoke-on-Trent celebrating the creativity and stories of young people from refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant backgrounds.
Hetley Road Open Studios 2026
Join us for ACAVA Hetley Road Open Studios on 26 September 2026, celebrating 50 years of the building as a home for artists in Shepherd's Bush.
Community makerspace timetable: June
Free weekly Tinkering Sessions at ACAVA's Makerspace in North Kensington. Drop in to work on creative projects, learn new skills, and connect with your community.
Cultivate Create spring/summer 2026
Cultivate Create is back for spring and summer 2026. Join free family gardening sessions at Maxilla Walk Gardens, with artist-in-residence Martin Osman this June and July.
Creative workshops for away days and group events
Hands-on creative workshops for teams and groups in North Kensington. Boost wellbeing, spark creativity, and support local communities. Led by professional artists - no experience needed.