Explore knitting, collage, photography and more while discovering air quality, the places we live and the communities we share. No experience necessary, just bring your curiosity.
All workshops are free to join and take place at:
Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ.
Workshop: Photography walk with Sylvie Belbouab
Take to the streets of Bow with documentary photographer Sylvie Belbouab, exploring how spaces and places connect with the air we breathe, all through the lens of your camera phone.
Sunday 6 September / 2pm-4pm *family friendly session
Wednesday 9 September / 4.30pm-6.30pm
Wednesday 16 September / 11am-1pm
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Exhibition tours: With lead artist Caroline Murray
Join Caroline for a guided tour of the exhibition exploring the data, the role of knitting as a medium of communication, and the remarkable community effort that unfolded over three years resulting in the work exhibited.
Friday 4 September / 1pm-2pm
Saturday 12 September / 11am-12pm
Wednesday 16 September / 3pm-4pm
Knitting meet-up: Knit air quality data with us
Join the knitters and try your hand at knitting air quality data from Poplar. We’ll be knitting new data gathered by Breathe London Community sensors to explore how air pollution has changed over time. All abilities welcome, including complete beginners. All materials provided.
Saturday 5 September / 2pm-4pm
Tuesday 8 September / 4pm-7pm
Thursday 17 September / 4pm-7pm
Workshop: Collage with Matt Ponting
Discover nature, plants, and the air we share through collage. Led by Matt Ponting, on a short walk leaves will be drawn and gathered, exploring their shapes, colours, and stories. Bright collaged artworks will be made from these which reflect the impact of the air and sound pollution on the plants around us and what that means for our health. Suitable for all the family.
Sunday 13 September / 2pm-4pm
Workshop: Drawing nature with Matt Ponting
Investigate the natural ecosystems and histories of two local green spaces, and the impact on them of air and sound pollution through observational art making with Matt Ponting. From initial sketching, you’ll create watercolour and text artworks reflecting on the impact of the local urban environment on nature.
Saturday 12 September / 2pm-4pm
More information:
Opening hours: Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm
Address: Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
Nearest station(s): Bow Road (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is a 6-minute walk away, and Bow Church (DLR) is a 3-minute walk away.
Bus: 205, 25, 425, A8, D8, 108, 276, 488 and 8 all service the surrounding area.
Bike: Bicycle parking is located at Bow Church Station. The nearest Santander Cycles docking station is at Bow Church Station.
Access:
The Nunnery Gallery has step-free access throughout from street level, including to the accessible toilet, and is service animal friendly. This venue does not have a hearing loop system. Accessible parking is not available on-site but blue badge parking can be found 500m away on Fairfield Road.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility at this event or would like to make us aware of any access requirements that you have in advance of attending, please email nunnery@bowarts.com