London Gatherings
In 2022 we built a small eco-house in North London, designing the simple living space so that it was adaptable for us to run small gatherings and activities. This ‘Gathering Space’ is being launched in November 2025 with a one day workshop to celebrate the end of Autumn and the turn to winter. Rachel will be hosting regular one day workshops in the Gathering Space throughout 2026, each of these will involve taking part in creative and thought provoking activities that explore our personal and collective relationships to seasonality and the natural environment, the impacts of climate and environmental change on our everyday lives, and finding positive ways to face future uncertainty.
The aim of these gatherings is to work together to find deeper meanings in our increasingly technological driven lives, connect more deeply to nature in an urban environment and build our resilience for the future.
Each gathering will include some time spent outdoors, some writing and sketching, and an arts and craft making session (using the artist’s mixed media material collection, including clay and textiles). There will be opportunities to share ideas, stories and thinking in response to the themes, and a celebratory seasonal meal together.
Please note that we have two small cats who might come in and out of the Gathering Space. If you are allergic or concerned about this please contact us.
This page will be updated with the dates for the next gatherings as they are released.
Launch of the Gathering Space – Autumn 2025
A one day workshop to celebrate the Autumn, prepare for winter and think together about being positive about the future. Autumn is a time of change in colour, light and temperature, when the trees drop their leaves and other animals and plants go into hibernation. So, this workshop will focus on letting go, relaxing, telling stories and making things together. The aim of the workshop is to build resilience for the winter months, and beyond. Dress for autumnal weather!
Date: Saturday 29th November
Time: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Location: At the artist’s eco-home and gathering space in North London (N8)
Cost: £65 (including a homemade vegetarian lunch with seasonal and local food where possible)
Book your place using the form below and we will send you options for payment and more information about the day.
Places: There is a maximum of 10 places available for the workshop
Schedule for the Day:
9.30am – Introductions and Refreshments
10.00am – Grounding meditation and a quick stretch
10.15am – Human sensing, sketching & writing – this will take place outdoors (weather permitting), assistance will be available if anyone needs support
11.15am – Tea Break
11.45am – Being Autumnal (using what was found outdoors to help us find ways to celebrate the Autumn and prepare for winter)
1.00pm – Seasonal Celebration Lunch
2.00pm – Creating the Future (using the artist’s materials to explore through making together how we can participate in creating the future we want)
3.30pm – Tea Break
4.00pm – Finishing off, sharing what we have made and concluding the day
5.30pm – 6.30pm Chill Out & Soup (optional)
Menu:
Refreshments:
Home and locally made biscuits, seasonal fruit and a selection of teas, coffee and juice will be available throughout the day.
Lunch:
Homemade seasonal vegetarian pie with potatoes and salads
Seasonal cake, fruit & vegan ice cream
Vegan & gluten free options can be made available, and any of the menu can be adapted by request for different dietary requirements .
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