A look into whats happening at Rosetta Arts this May and how you can get…
Introduction to pottery
Dates: Saturday 3rd May
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost : £35.00
Location: Rosetta Arts, 1 Hamilton Road , West Ham , E15 3AE
Join us for a relaxed Introduction to Pottery workshop, where you’ll learn the basics of hand-building, shaping, and working with clay in a friendly, welcoming space.
Community Mural
Dates: Saturday 3rd May
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost : Free
Location: Rosetta Arts, 1 Hamilton Road , West Ham , E15 3AE
Join us at the Togetherness Arts Café for a hands-on, collaborative mural-making experience. Draw, paint, cut, and create alongside others as we build a beautiful artwork together.
Newham Heritage Centre Roadshow
Join this workshop to find out more about the Newham Heritage Centre project, share your ideas and shape the heritage centre’s future! You’ll learn about Newham’s rich history, showcasing some highlights from the borough’s archive and collections. You’ll then engage in some creative activities to explore your feelings about Newham, which stories you think best represent the borough and what you would want from the centre.
Ages : 18+
Time : 11.30am – 12.30pm/ 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Price : FREE
Darkroom Explorers
Dates: Saturday 3rd May
Session 1: 11.30 AM to 12.30 PM
Session 2: 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
Cost : £20.00
Location: Rosetta Arts, 1 Hamilton Road , West Ham , E15 3AE
Curious about the magic of the darkroom? This is the perfect opportunity for beginners who have been experimenting with film and want to take a deeper dive into the analogue world
ART STARS
Dates: Saturday 3rd May
When: 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Age: 7-12
Cost : £6.00
Location: Rosetta Arts, 1 Hamilton Road , West Ham , E15 3AE
Could your child be a creative star? Whether they are shy with a paintbrush or you just can’t stop them scribbling, Art Stars offers a welcoming and inspiring space for children to explore their creativity through different materials and mediums.
Gardener Callout
Are you an experienced gardener who loves sharing your knowledge and inspiring others? We’re looking for a skilled facilitator to lead our Urban Gardening Project, working with primary school children and elderly participants to teach them the joys of gardening.
For more information email solmaz@rosettaarts.org
News from our friends & partners
Tile Making Workshop
Dates: Saturday 17 May 2025
When: 10:30 am – 14:30 pm
Location: Alice Billing House, 2-12, West Ham Lane, E15 4SF
Price: £5.00
Join to make and decorate ceramic porcelain wall tiles, some to take home and some to form part of the soon-to-be-renovated North Block of Alice Billing House!
Paid Residency: Newham Heritage Month
Deadline: 5pm, 11th May 2025
Location: Alice Billing House, 2-12, West Ham Lane, E15 4SF
Inviting artists and creative practitioners to apply to be part of an artist-in-residency programme this Spring/Summer.
This will be part of a Newham Heritage Month project, which focuses on the history of Alice Billing House. The artist will facilitate artistic responses to this theme, with a focus on the last 60 years.
For more information and how to apply
Heritage Centre Space Hire Survey
The Canning Town Old Library is becoming a vibrant Heritage Centre, celebrating Newham’s rich history. Local planners are also exploring how this space can support local businesses. Entrepreneurs, SMEs, and non-profits are invited to share their thoughts on how they might use the flexible spaces and facilities. Participate in a quick survey and help shape this incredible community asset.
Beer & Bats
Discover the secret world of bats at Cody Dock! An exciting evening awaits, featuring a talk on local bat species and how to use detectors. Join in the Bat Conservation Trust’s NBMP Sunset Survey and enjoy drinks at the open bar. A unique opportunity to learn and explore!
Click here for more information
Goodnight Maharajah
Śūnya Company is seeking adult participants to join the chorus and contribute to the show through creative songwriting workshops. Underrepresented groups in the theatre and creative industry are particularly encouraged to apply. No prior experience is required; all are welcome.
