FREE drop-in workshops
Make a Home Worm Farm
Did you know you can keep a worm farm in your flat to process waste food? In this workshop the Urban Worm gang will give you all the knowledge you need to create your own DIY worm farm, how to use the results for organic gardening and explain how the humble earthworm can help us save the planet.
Step free access
All ages - accompanied by an adult
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Location: Station Square
Kindly supported by Arcus
It's time to get upcycling! Join our craft experts as they guide you through the steps to create your very own sustainable, festive decorations from leftover fabrics and materials.
Step free access
Times:
Workshop 1 - 11:00 - 12:00
Workshop 2 - 12:30 - 13:30
Workshop 3 - 14:00 - 15:00
Location: Meeting room 2 - Project Office
Kindly supported by Envac.
DIY Deck the Halls - upcycled festive decorations
A tree-mendous potting session
Pick a tree and pot it up! Acre Landscapes will be running Christmas tree potting workshops all day long at Emerge East. We'll have 200 small trees available for free! All you have to do is pick your favourite, pot it up with the team and take it home to decorate.
Step free access
Time: drop-in 11:00 - 17:00
Location: Station Square
Kindly supported by Acre Landscape.
Festive Wreath Making
Start the festive season with a bit of creativity at our wreath making workshops. You will be provided with all the materials you need to craft your wreath from scratch, before taking it home and hanging it up for all to see!
Step free access
Times: Drop in - 11:00 - 17:00
Location: Station Square
Kindly supported by Acre Landscape.
Get Growing with Plantastic
Local gardening group, Plantastic, are bringing surplus seeds from Barking and Dagenham allotments to Emerge East, so come and get planting and take home a green treasure! Soil, pots and seasonal plant seeds provided.
Step free access
Times: Drop in - 11:00 - 15:00
Location: Station Square
Fold Your Town
Join us at this free family event where we will create our wonderful town in a day. Using handy templates, you can craft favourite landmarks or invent your own, and together we will build a large origami model inspired by our local area and community. It’s all about having fun so come along and get creative!
It’s free and fun for all the family. Just drop in from 11.30 am; we recommend last entry at 4pm.
Step free access
Times: 11.30 - 16.30 (last entry 16.00)
Location: Project Office - Experience Suite
Kindly supported by WestonWilliamson+Partners
Homes for Mini Beasts
The urban environment is rapidly becoming a safe haven for insects as the use of pesticides and monocultures increase in rural areas. Using waste materials from London' art and design studios, Homes for Mini Beasts asks participants to welcome a new army of insects by designing and making them homes to stay in.
Step free access
All ages - accompanied by an adult
Times: Drop in -11:00-16:00
Location: Station Square
Kindly supported by Bellway Homes Limited (London Partnerships)