Woolwich Open Studios 2026
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th June, 11-5pm

Thames-Side Studios Woolwich has been supporting London's creativity since 2016. With hundreds of studios at our Woolwich location, we are able to accomodate many creatives. From film to fashion and weaving to woodwork, there are spaces and facilities here for all.

Open Studios is your chance to explore the site and discover how our vibrnat and talented studio holders work across a variety of practices.

Things to do:

• Visit our exhibition spaces that celebrate and showcase the creativity here
  
• Explore working studios
  
• Chat with makers and artists about their practice, process and inspiration
  
• Buy directly from our community and take a one-of-a-kind piece home today
  
• Get creative with hands-on activities and family-friendly workshops
  
  Over the weekend we had four exhibitions, street food, free workshops and kids’ activities - something for everyone to enjoy.
  
  Studio Holder Show 2026
  Gallery (Unit 4)
  For the past five years we have invited all studio holders to exhibit a piece of recent work in the gallery. As all submissions are accepted, it's a naturally eclectic show. The aim is to provide visitors with a focus before starting to explore the site. Find your favourite work on display and then head to the studio to meet the creator. See instal shots here
  
  Hand Crafted: Material, Form and Thread
  Photography Studio (Unit 8)
  A new exhibition for 2026, bringing together furniture, textiles, ceramics and decorative works by Thames-Side's community of designers, makers and craftspeople.
  Curated by Sian Zeng (TW-124), founder of an award-winning wallpaper design studio. The exhibition brings together pieces selected for their texture, materiality and quiet presence, creating a thoughtful dialogue between surface, form and their home. See instal shots here. For more of Sian's work visit sianzeng.com
  
  Printed, Stitched, Rooted: Lounge (Unit 0)
  Ania Pawlik | studio 7-229
  Inspired by nature, this exhibition of Ania’s textile fabric works utilises her mix of screenprint and sewing processes. The works explore the relationship between the human body and the natural world. The practice continues to evolve through a growing focus on working with fabrics rather than paper, often using recycled and found cloth. See instal shots here. For more on Ania's work visit aniapawlik.com
  
  Partial Presences: The Viewing Room (Unit 8)
  Dien Berziga | studio 7-226
  An exhibition of new paintings on canvas and 3-D printed objects exploring individuality and the intimate stories found within urban landscapes. Blending traditional forms with contemporary techniques, Dien’s work bridges the past and present, crafting a dialogue between the handcrafted and the digital. See instal shots here. For more on Dien's work visit dienberziga.com
  
  
  Free Family-Friendly Workshops
  
  Kethi Copeland - Happy Hat Making
  Saturday, 12-1.30pm
  Lounge
  Create a hat from a paper template and bring it to life with fabrics, sequins and fun embellishments. A relaxed, drop-in workshop for all ages—perfect for getting creative and making something truly unique.
  
  Mo Morrell - Creative River Collage
  Saturday, 12.30-2pm
  Education Space
  Join this interactive collage workshop inspired by the River Thames. Create individual pieces or help build a collaborative river collage. With materials provided and friendly guidance, everyone is welcome to join.
  
  Andrea Coltman - Starry Night Oil Pastels Workshop
  Saturday, 2.30-4pm
  Lounge
  Create your own vibrant version of Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night using oil pastels. Discover how simple lines and shapes can create swirling colour and movement on paper in this hands-on workshop.
  
  Tania Paige Designs - Print a Personalised Mug
  Saturday, 3-4.30pm
  Education Space
  Create your very own personalised mug using the heat transfer method. Build your unique design with special paints, pens and papers then transfer your artwork into a one-of-a-kind mug to take home.
  
  Ania Pawlik - Make a Mini Banner
  Sunday, 12-1.30pm & 2.30-4pm
  Lounge
  A creative session where you’ll decorate your own mini banner. Paint, stamp or write a special message on your unique creation then take home to display. No experience needed, just bring your imagination.
  
  Miyuki Kasahara - Orizome Dye Workshop
  Sunday, 12.30-2pm
  Education Space
  Explore Orizome, a Japanese dyeing technique combined with paper folding. Form origami geometric shapes then dip-dye into ink to create kaleidoscopic patterns. Once dry turn your design into playful flags or mini tapestries to take home.
  
  Yukako Shibata - Sea Creatures Origami
  Sunday, 3-4.30pm
  Education Space
  In this workshop, the whole family can fold, crease, and create origami sea creatures. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn a series of beginner-friendly folds to create your own collection of characters from the sea.