The prints in this exhibition were made by students who attend printmaking classes at the Shadwell Centre provided by Tower Hamlets Idea Store Learning Service. A variety of visual arts courses are held at the Shadwell Centre including: Pottery and Ceramics, Photography, Painting and Drawing, Fashion and Textiles, alongside other subjects such as Dance, Music, Technical Skills, DIY Skills and Cookery.

The prints on show in the Yurt Café and Community Hub are mostly small in scale, created in the medium of monotype, woodcut, linocut and block print, and they feature subject matter ranging from urban landscapes to portraits, figuration to abstraction.

The printmaking studio at the Shadwell Centre is a professionally equipped workspace with facilities for relief and intaglio printing, textile and screen printing, offering courses for complete beginners as well as more experienced printmakers. The tutors are all practicing artists and they aim to encourage and inspire everyone with an interest in art and printmaking.

If you are interested in purchasing one of the prints, please enquire at the café where a list of artworks and prices is available. Our warmest thanks to St Katharine’s Precinct for generously hosting this exhibition.

Photo Credit- Olena Gorbatiuk

For more information about joining the courses please visit: www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ideastore

Join us today for gardening at the Precinct from 10-4pm. The volunteer gardening group is lead by community gardener Stephen Shiell who oversees each session. The garden has several planters for growing flowers and vegetables. There is also a poly tunnel for seed cultivation and year round growing. No previous experience needed, all materials and equipment will be provided.

Marulin & Yurt Café invite you to a special one-day afternoon tea experience as the Yurt transforms into a secret garden to celebrate Spring.

For one afternoon, unlock the doors of the Reflective Space, follow a redbreasted robin, and find yourself in a garden full of life.

Enjoy sweet treats and savoury delights made by Head Chef Richard. From the delightful Devon crab sandwiches to the delicious salted caramel profiteroles and matcha tea macarons, you will be happy to have found your way to the comfort of the secret garden.

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secret-garden-afternoon-tea-in-a-yurt-tickets-44914467381

While there, fill your senses with a cup of award-winning Marulin specialty teas, such as Empirical Oolong, Rose Lady Orient or Lavender Emperor Grey. Marulin’s teas come from their family tea gardens and farming friends.

Finish, if you wish, with a bit of proscesso or a Marulin tea-inspired cocktail.

Our secret afternoon tea is a special one-day event. Children are welcome. We ask that you choose the time of your reservation in advance due to limited seating.

For reservations, please:

(1) Choose the time for your seating: 14:00, 16:00, or 18:00

(2) Our afternoon tea menu is £19.95. Add a tea cocktail/processco to the menu for an extra £5.00 (total price £24.95). Additional Eventbrite fees apply.

Secret Garden Afternoon Tea Menu

Selection of Marulin teas

Finger Sandwiches:
Scottish smoked salmon with cream cheese
Locally sourced chicken & avocado
Devon crab
Free range egg & baby watercress

Mini Cakes:
Marulin Your Earl Grey & lemon cake
Mocha gateaux
Salted caramel profiteroles
Marulin matcha tea macarons

* For any dietary restrictions or allergies, please make a note on your reservation.

About Marulin
Marulin is a London-based startup that sources tea from our family farms in Taiwan and our friends from
around the world. Our featured selection of teas have exotic Taiwanese tea bases and are especially
blended with a British twist. With our directly sourced teas and variety of flavours, you get a freshly
brewed cup with every serving.

Find out more about Marulin UK – you may have seen their teas sold at the Yurt!

Join us this evening for an hour of communal singing. The group is self-led, more a sing along than a choir.  Whatever your singing experience you are welcome. There is no need to book just come along and take part. The group meet in the Community Hub.

More information can be found on the groups Project Page email [email protected] | 07585 333 361

Join us today for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting for all levels, beginners welcome. The Knitting Circle is not a class, instead the group learn collectively and from each other. You can bring your own work in progress or join one of the groups on going projects. If you are new to knitter we have materials you can use.

There is no need to book, just show up. The group meet in the Community Hub.

More information can be found on the groups Project Page or email [email protected] | 07585 333 361

Growing Together is your opportunity to get green fingered with your child(ren). Led by gardener Stephen, you will learn: how to grow vegetables, herbs and fruits, identify a variety of wildlife and try your new skills at home. All equipment will be provided. Children must bring an adult with the them who is willing and wanting to take part. Please wear sensible clothes and shoes, no flip flops!

Get green fingered with your child, participating and growing together, contributing to the Precinct community garden.

 For more information please email  [email protected]  | 07585 333361