Our community events
At Gorst studios we understand the needs of creatives and our creative studios are suitable for various creative disciplines. We organise events and host workshops so everyone can come together and learn another skill.
It's the perfect opportunity to engage and expand your creative network.
The Japanese Art of Kokedama
A mindful plant design workshop in collaboration with Tranquil Plants
When: Saturday, 16 Nov 2024 11:30 - 13:00
Kokedama is a form of Japanese plant design in which a plant is wrapped in moss, resulting in a sculptural art form. "Koke" means moss, and "dama" means ball in Japanese.
In a relaxing and collaborative environment and under Stefan's expert guidance, we invite you to slow down and uncover the secrets of the ancient Japanese art of Kokedama. The workshop will also teach you how to care for the plant and will conclude with a brief meditation that will bring you closer to nature.
You will leave the workshop with a stunning living sculpture, an inspiring experience to remember.
What’s included in the ticket price?
Brief history of the Japanese Kokedama
The Kokedama sculpture
Meditation and reflection
Water, tea and coffee.
Short tour of 42 Gorst Studios
We also have plant accessories and care kit available for sale during the workshop.
Brought to you in collaboration with @tranquil_plants
Film Club - The Fantastic Mr Fox
Gorst Studios Park Royal & Georgie Beattie are delighted to invite you to our inaugural film club event!
We aim for regular club viewings & the first in our inaugural series will feature:
The Fantastic Mr Fox
When: Wednesday 26th April 2023
At: 7:00 pm
Popcorn, lounge chairs & drinks
Tickets on a first-come/first-served basis!
Florence Spurling Tubular Knit Workshop​
Florence Spurling is a textile designer, specialising in knitting, crochet, and embellishment. She is passionate about creating detailed fabrications that celebrate traditional techniques and contemporary craftsmanship.
During her workshop back in July 2022, Florence shared a unique method of creating a tubular structure using a crochet hook, yarn and beads. Attendees learnt a simple crochet stitch and worked on a 4-colour beaded design.
Gorst Studios BBQ
42 Gorst Studios Heatpress Workshop
Our heat-press workshop (28 May 2022) taught our guests different approaches and techniques when using a heat-press. From sublimation designs to painting with heat transfer inks we encouraged our creative community to explore different skills!
Textile designers @dela.afia & @nmmela.designs
Sustainability Dye Workshop
Our first workshop here at Gorst Studios.
The samples were dyed using beetroot, logwood, cabbage and saffron alongside a technique called Shibori & tie dyeing.
The workshop was taught by three textile designers who came together to showcase their different approaches to fabric dyeing.
Samantha Mensah: @dela.afia
Naima Elbouihi @nmmela.designs
Sissell Gustavsen @sissellgustavsen
Photo credits: @gretastpnyn©
