We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents throughout the winter months.

Join us on Wednesday 15 January from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, for our Warm Spaces afternoon tea with free tea/coffee and cakes! Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

Discover the calming art of slow stitching with Mandy Johnson - perfect for anyone looking to unwind and explore their creative side.

In this free weekly workshop, you’ll design and craft a unique fabric cover for a notebook or journal. Using mindful, meditative stitching techniques, you’ll learn to combine hand-stitching with embellishments such as embroidery, buttons, beads, and small appliqué details.

Whether you’re new to sewing or an experienced stitcher, this workshop is your chance to slow down, connect with your creativity, and leave with a beautiful handmade creation.

No booking necessary and all materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own special buttons, beads, or fabric scraps to incorporate into your design!

FREE | WARM SPACES | DROP-IN

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Join Ruth Howard in a new “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop.

In this new weekly workshop, Ruth will help you with guidance on what could be a new and fascinating hobby for you!

You can use paints to create work that you want to share with others i.e. greetings cards, or maybe create a watercolour journal for your own use. Either way, Ruth will help you on a creative path and give you the benefit of over 20 years of teaching beginners to paint.

All materials are supplied - just bring your enthusiasm!

FREE | WARM SPACES | Book your spot!

Join us for our new Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 16 January!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

Back after the Christmas break, this is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Have you got an idea for a community activity, event or project? Are you interested in kickstarting it at The Exchange and need some support? Well, why not become an event partner? Many of our events are devised and delivered by passionate members of the community, and our programme has included culture days, dog shows, classical concerts, craft markets and much more.

At this event, Co-Director Sarah Batten will work with you on your event proposal. When ready, you can then submit your idea to our Board of Trustees who will make a decision on what ideas we can support, and on what support we can offer.

FREE | Book your spot!

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents during the winter months.

Join us every Wednesday morning for our Warm Spaces coffee morning - free tea/coffee and cakes! Come and stay warm, meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

Discover the calming art of slow stitching with Mandy Johnson - perfect for anyone looking to unwind and explore their creative side.

In this free weekly workshop, you’ll design and craft a unique fabric cover for a notebook or journal. Using mindful, meditative stitching techniques, you’ll learn to combine hand-stitching with embellishments such as embroidery, buttons, beads, and small appliqué details.

Whether you’re new to sewing or an experienced stitcher, this workshop is your chance to slow down, connect with your creativity, and leave with a beautiful handmade creation.

No booking necessary and all materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own special buttons, beads, or fabric scraps to incorporate into your design!

FREE | WARM SPACES | DROP-IN

@MandyTextileArt

Anyone can become an Exchange Maker and support us with our mission for community and craft. As a Maker, you will work alongside some incredibly talented craft professionals, developing your skills in ceramics, garden making, textiles or timber, whilst making or maintaining things that can be used and enjoyed by the community, or sold to raise money for our community programme.

If you are interested in getting involved, come along to a ‘Become a Maker’ session to find out more about what it means to be a Maker, and the benefits of joining one of our teams. Currently these opportunities are only available during the week.

FREE | Book your spot!

Join Ruth Howard in a new “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop.

In this new weekly workshop, Ruth will help you with guidance on what could be a new and fascinating hobby for you!

You can use paints to create work that you want to share with others i.e. greetings cards, or maybe create a watercolour journal for your own use. Either way, Ruth will help you on a creative path and give you the benefit of over 20 years of teaching beginners to paint.

All materials are supplied - just bring your enthusiasm!

FREE | WARM SPACES | Book your spot!

This is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Join us for our new Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 15 January!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Discover the calming art of slow stitching with Mandy Johnson - perfect for anyone looking to unwind and explore their creative side.

In this free weekly workshop, you’ll design and craft a unique fabric cover for a notebook or journal. Using mindful, meditative stitching techniques, you’ll learn to combine hand-stitching with embellishments such as embroidery, buttons, beads, and small appliqué details.

Whether you’re new to sewing or an experienced stitcher, this workshop is your chance to slow down, connect with your creativity, and leave with a beautiful handmade creation.

No booking necessary and all materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own special buttons, beads, or fabric scraps to incorporate into your design!

FREE | WARM SPACES | DROP-IN

@MandyTextileArt

We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents during the winter months.

Join us every Wednesday morning for our Warm Spaces coffee morning - free tea/coffee and cakes! Come and stay warm, meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

Join Ruth Howard in a new “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop.

In this new weekly workshop, Ruth will help you with guidance on what could be a new and fascinating hobby for you!

You can use paints to create work that you want to share with others i.e. greetings cards, or maybe create a watercolour journal for your own use. Either way, Ruth will help you on a creative path and give you the benefit of over 20 years of teaching beginners to paint.

All materials are supplied - just bring your enthusiasm!

FREE | WARM SPACES | Book your spot!

This is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Join us for our new Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 15 January!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week pottery throwing class where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

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£220 | Course start date - Saturday 01 February | Book your spot!

Descubrí la importancia de este edificio histórico y los personajes que participaron en la creación y el funcionamiento de la antigua biblioteca y el museo. Personas de todas las edades son bienvenidas. Nos vemos en The Garden Room para comenzar la visita. La visita guiada es gratuita, se sugiere una donación de £5. Su donación se destinará al mantenimiento de The Old Library.

Find out about the significance of this historic building to the local area, and the characters involved in making and running the old library and museum. All ages are welcome. Please meet in The Garden Room. Your donation will be put towards the upkeep of the Old Library.

£5 suggested donation on the door | Book your spot!

Join local resident and jewellery maker, Charlotte Blades, for an introductory session to beading craft. Participants will learn some basics that will set them up for future beading projects, and you will make a piece of jewellery to take home.

FREE | Book your spot!

Help us celebrate National Storytelling Week by creating some beautiful watercolour bookmarks to keep inside your favourite book. Also bring along a book or two for a Family Art club book swap!

Family Art Club is a regular activity for families - come join the creative fun!

£3 per child (suggested donation) | DROP-IN

One of our most popular workshops is back!

Create your own bespoke home fragrance blend and natural perfume with Marie-Clair, our Retail Manager and founder of natural fragrance brand, Folium. You will learn the origins and history of botanical fragrance, discuss different fragrance families and notes, and demonstrate how to create, use, and store essential oil blends safely. All materials, samples, equipment, and notes are included.

£28 | Book your spot!

Back by popular demand! Meet with the Bexley Brewery Team and taste a range of their brews from light to dark beers and those in between. You’ll learn about the brewery process from start to finish and all the extra things that make a brewery work!

Use the ‘Book Now’ button below to book your ticket on Bexley Brewery’s own website.

£14 | Book your spot!

Back by popular demand!

Get mindful and creative, and experience the meditative power of neurographic art in this immersive workshop. Through making spontaneous lines and shapes, your doodling will become beautiful, abstract artworks.

No experience is required, the session will be guided by Mandy Johnson, Exchange Community Maker and dedicated doodler.

£10 | Book your spot!

Have you got an idea for a community activity, event or project? Are you interested in kickstarting it at The Exchange and need some support? Well, why not become an event partner? Many of our events are devised and delivered by passionate members of the community, and our programme has included culture days, dog shows, classical concerts, craft markets and much more.

At this event, Co-Director Sarah Batten will work with you on your event proposal. When ready, you can then submit your idea to our Board of Trustees who will make a decision on what ideas we can support, and on what support we can offer.

FREE | Book your spot!

We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents during the winter months.

Join us every Wednesday morning for our Warm Spaces coffee morning - free tea/coffee and cakes! Come and stay warm, meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

Discover the calming art of slow stitching with Mandy Johnson - perfect for anyone looking to unwind and explore their creative side.

In this free weekly workshop, you’ll design and craft a unique fabric cover for a notebook or journal. Using mindful, meditative stitching techniques, you’ll learn to combine hand-stitching with embellishments such as embroidery, buttons, beads, and small appliqué details.

Whether you’re new to sewing or an experienced stitcher, this workshop is your chance to slow down, connect with your creativity, and leave with a beautiful handmade creation.

No booking necessary and all materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own special buttons, beads, or fabric scraps to incorporate into your design!

FREE | WARM SPACES | DROP-IN

@MandyTextileArt

Join Ruth Howard in a new “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop.

In this new weekly workshop, Ruth will help you with guidance on what could be a new and fascinating hobby for you!

You can use paints to create work that you want to share with others i.e. greetings cards, or maybe create a watercolour journal for your own use. Either way, Ruth will help you on a creative path and give you the benefit of over 20 years of teaching beginners to paint.

All materials are supplied - just bring your enthusiasm!

FREE | WARM SPACES | Book your spot!

Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

This is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week pottery throwing class where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

View course content

£220 | Course start date - Saturday 01 February

We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents during the winter months.

Join us every Wednesday morning for our Warm Spaces coffee morning - free tea/coffee and cakes! Come and stay warm, meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

Discover the calming art of slow stitching with Mandy Johnson - perfect for anyone looking to unwind and explore their creative side.

In this free weekly workshop, you’ll design and craft a unique fabric cover for a notebook or journal. Using mindful, meditative stitching techniques, you’ll learn to combine hand-stitching with embellishments such as embroidery, buttons, beads, and small appliqué details.

Whether you’re new to sewing or an experienced stitcher, this workshop is your chance to slow down, connect with your creativity, and leave with a beautiful handmade creation.

No booking necessary and all materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own special buttons, beads, or fabric scraps to incorporate into your design!

FREE | WARM SPACES | DROP-IN

@MandyTextileArt

On 03 September 1878, there was a collision between a passenger paddle steamer, the Princess Alice and a collier, the Bywell Castle, that resulted in the drowning of 640 people. Join ex-Chair of the Erith and Belvedere Local History Society, Ken Chamberlain, for an illustrated talk about this forgotten local tragedy.

£6 | Book your spot!

Join Ruth Howard in a new “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop.

In this new weekly workshop, Ruth will help you with guidance on what could be a new and fascinating hobby for you!

You can use paints to create work that you want to share with others i.e. greetings cards, or maybe create a watercolour journal for your own use. Either way, Ruth will help you on a creative path and give you the benefit of over 20 years of teaching beginners to paint.

All materials are supplied - just bring your enthusiasm!

FREE | WARM SPACES | Book your spot!

Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

This is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week pottery throwing class where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

View course content

£220 | Course start date - Saturday 01 February

Discover the calming art of slow stitching with Mandy Johnson - perfect for anyone looking to unwind and explore their creative side.

In this free weekly workshop, you’ll design and craft a unique fabric cover for a notebook or journal. Using mindful, meditative stitching techniques, you’ll learn to combine hand-stitching with embellishments such as embroidery, buttons, beads, and small appliqué details.

Whether you’re new to sewing or an experienced stitcher, this workshop is your chance to slow down, connect with your creativity, and leave with a beautiful handmade creation.

No booking necessary and all materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own special buttons, beads, or fabric scraps to incorporate into your design!

FREE | WARM SPACES | DROP-IN

@MandyTextileArt

We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents during the winter months.

Join us every Wednesday morning for our Warm Spaces coffee morning - free tea/coffee and cakes! Come and stay warm, meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

Join Ruth Howard in a new “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop.

In this new weekly workshop, Ruth will help you with guidance on what could be a new and fascinating hobby for you!

You can use paints to create work that you want to share with others i.e. greetings cards, or maybe create a watercolour journal for your own use. Either way, Ruth will help you on a creative path and give you the benefit of over 20 years of teaching beginners to paint.

All materials are supplied - just bring your enthusiasm!

FREE | WARM SPACES | Book your spot!

Anyone can become an Exchange Maker and support us with our mission for community and craft. As a Maker, you will work alongside some incredibly talented craft professionals, developing your skills in ceramics, garden making, textiles or timber, whilst making or maintaining things that can be used and enjoyed by the community, or sold to raise money for our community programme.

If you are interested in getting involved, come along to a ‘Become a Maker’ session to find out more about what it means to be a Maker, and the benefits of joining one of our teams. Currently these opportunities are only available during the week.

FREE | Book your spot!

Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

This is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week pottery throwing class where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

View course content

£220 | Course start date - Saturday 01 February

We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents during the winter months.

Join us every Wednesday morning for our Warm Spaces coffee morning - free tea/coffee and cakes! Come and stay warm, meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

This is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week pottery throwing class where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

View course content

£220 | Course start date - Saturday 01 February

We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents during the winter months.

Join us every Wednesday morning for our Warm Spaces coffee morning - free tea/coffee and cakes! Come and stay warm, meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

This is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week pottery throwing class where you will learn the basics of throwing, including centering the clay on the wheel, throwing cylinders and bowls, and trimming the bases of your work. This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who are more confident on the wheel and would like to improve their skills.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

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£220 | Course start date - Saturday 01 February

Discover The Exchange and the history of Erith's Old Library with a special guided tour of the building and garden, led by The Exchange’s founder-directors, Sarah & Peter. 

Find out how our heritage story, of craft, community and empowerment, is inspiring a new chapter in Erith's history. All ages are welcome. Please meet in The Garden Room. Your donation will be put towards the upkeep of the Old Library.

£5 suggested donation on the door | Book your spot!

Join our drop-in session at the Timber Workshop, to learn some of the skills involved in restoring, sharpening, and fine tuning hand tools.

Workshop manager, Matthew Mead, will be on hand to help turn well-loved and rust-pitted chisels and planes into polished, sharp-edged tools that are a real pleasure to use.

No need to bring anything with you as this session will continue the work of restoring tools donated by local residents to give them a productive second life at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

Learn some key repair skills in our wonderful weaving Workshop! Paper, fabric, yarn...we'll have it all!

Family Art Club is a regular activity for families - come join the creative fun!

£3 per child (suggested donation) | DROP-IN

Create more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.

We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals.  Each week we will explore different self-care topics.

There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.

This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.

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£36 | Course start date - Saturday 08 March | Book your spot!

Are you aged between 14 and 18 and interested in radio? Journalism? Podcasts? YouTube?

In An Introduction to Radio Journalism, you’ll learn all about media production by getting to grips with equipment and creating a radio news segment.

This is a free course that lets young people get more hands-on experience with creating the content they read, listen to and watch. It is designed to teach young people the full extent of what goes into creating the media around them; be it serious new programmes, investigative podcasts or even celebrity TikToks.

You will have access to training with recording equipment and editing software, meaning you can get really stuck in! Over the 3 sessions, members will create a full local radio news segment, taking ideas from planning, through recording and editing, and into post-production. You will learn new technical skills, work with recording equipment and get insights into how the media industry works. This course will also develop teamwork skills as members will collaborate together on making their final product.

This course is designed and led by Robert Gammon-Ross, a local freelance content writer, audio producer and video editor.

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FREE | Book your spot!

Are you ready to dive into the world of crochet but don’t know where to start? Join Mandy Johnson, an experienced crochet tutor, for a 3-hour beginners’ workshop designed to teach you the basics of this timeless craft. Whether you’re looking to create beautiful gifts, relaxing projects, or stylish accessories, this is the perfect way to get started!

No prior experience needed. In keeping with our support of re-use/recycle initiatives, all materials are included and come from generous donations made to The Exchange, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm!

£10 | No need to book, just drop in on the day and pay in The Garden Room

We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents during the winter months.

Join us every Wednesday morning for our Warm Spaces coffee morning - free tea/coffee and cakes! Come and stay warm, meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

This is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week hand building pottery class.

Pottery hand building is a wonderful way to create your own unique clay creations using just your hands and some simple tools. In this course, you will learn how to coil, pinch, and slab clay to make a variety of beautiful pottery items.

One of the first techniques you will learn is pinching - pinching clay involves using your fingers to shape and mould the clay into different forms, such as cups or plates. You will then learn coiling, where you roll out long ropes of clay and stack them on top of each other to create shapes like bowls or vases. Slab building involves rolling out flat pieces of clay and then cutting and piecing them together to make larger objects like boxes or trays.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

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£220 | Course start date - Saturday 15 March | Book your spot!

Are you aged between 14 and 18 and interested in radio? Journalism? Podcasts? YouTube?

In An Introduction to Radio Journalism, you’ll learn all about media production by getting to grips with equipment and creating a radio news segment.

This is a free course that lets young people get more hands-on experience with creating the content they read, listen to and watch. It is designed to teach young people the full extent of what goes into creating the media around them; be it serious new programmes, investigative podcasts or even celebrity TikToks.

You will have access to training with recording equipment and editing software, meaning you can get really stuck in! Over the 3 sessions, members will create a full local radio news segment, taking ideas from planning, through recording and editing, and into post-production. You will learn new technical skills, work with recording equipment and get insights into how the media industry works. This course will also develop teamwork skills as members will collaborate together on making their final product.

This course is designed and led by Robert Gammon-Ross, a local freelance content writer, audio producer and video editor.

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FREE | Course start date - Saturday 08 March

Create more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.

We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals.  Each week we will explore different self-care topics.

There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.

This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.

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£36 | Course start date - Saturday 08 March

We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents during the winter months.

Join us every Wednesday morning for our Warm Spaces coffee morning - free tea/coffee and cakes! Come and stay warm, meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

This is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week hand building pottery class.

Pottery hand building is a wonderful way to create your own unique clay creations using just your hands and some simple tools. In this course, you will learn how to coil, pinch, and slab clay to make a variety of beautiful pottery items.

One of the first techniques you will learn is pinching - pinching clay involves using your fingers to shape and mould the clay into different forms, such as cups or plates. You will then learn coiling, where you roll out long ropes of clay and stack them on top of each other to create shapes like bowls or vases. Slab building involves rolling out flat pieces of clay and then cutting and piecing them together to make larger objects like boxes or trays.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

View course content

£220 | Course start date - Saturday 15 March

Are you aged between 14 and 18 and interested in radio? Journalism? Podcasts? YouTube?

In An Introduction to Radio Journalism, you’ll learn all about media production by getting to grips with equipment and creating a radio news segment.

This is a free course that lets young people get more hands-on experience with creating the content they read, listen to and watch. It is designed to teach young people the full extent of what goes into creating the media around them; be it serious new programmes, investigative podcasts or even celebrity TikToks.

You will have access to training with recording equipment and editing software, meaning you can get really stuck in! Over the 3 sessions, members will create a full local radio news segment, taking ideas from planning, through recording and editing, and into post-production. You will learn new technical skills, work with recording equipment and get insights into how the media industry works. This course will also develop teamwork skills as members will collaborate together on making their final product.

This course is designed and led by Robert Gammon-Ross, a local freelance content writer, audio producer and video editor.

View course information

FREE | Course start date - Saturday 08 March

Create more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.

We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals.  Each week we will explore different self-care topics.

There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.

This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.

View course content

£36 | Course start date - Saturday 08 March

We are very pleased to be part of Bexley Council’s initiative to provide free and welcoming warm spaces for local residents during the winter months.

Join us every Wednesday morning for our Warm Spaces coffee morning - free tea/coffee and cakes! Come and stay warm, meet with friends - old and new - maybe even play a game or try your hand at a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone welcome!

FREE | DROP-IN & JOIN US IN THE NORTH ROOM

This is a call to all knitters and crocheters to unite and work together to craft some amazing change. Together we create a variety of items, all of which are donated to local charities and communities in need. If you are interested in sharing your skills, giving back and working towards a positive common goal, then join us to help stitch a brighter future for everyone. This activity is led by Mandy, Exchange Community Maker and textile enthusiast.

We receive donations of yarn and have patterns available but please bring hooks, needles and enthusiasm.

FREE | DROP-IN

Join us for our Thursday Night Games sessions, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try.

Whatever you’re looking for, be it warm drinks and a puzzle or a beer and Exploding Kittens, come cut a deck, roll some dice or just make some friends at The Exchange!

FREE | DROP-IN

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our new weekly yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To get booked onto one of the classes or find out more, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | Book your spot!

Anyone can become an Exchange Maker and support us with our mission for community and craft. As a Maker, you will work alongside some incredibly talented craft professionals, developing your skills in ceramics, garden making, textiles or timber, whilst making or maintaining things that can be used and enjoyed by the community, or sold to raise money for our community programme.

If you are interested in getting involved, come along to a ‘Become a Maker’ session to find out more about what it means to be a Maker, and the benefits of joining one of our teams. Currently these opportunities are only available during the week.

FREE | Book your spot!

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week hand building pottery class.

Pottery hand building is a wonderful way to create your own unique clay creations using just your hands and some simple tools. In this course, you will learn how to coil, pinch, and slab clay to make a variety of beautiful pottery items.

One of the first techniques you will learn is pinching - pinching clay involves using your fingers to shape and mould the clay into different forms, such as cups or plates. You will then learn coiling, where you roll out long ropes of clay and stack them on top of each other to create shapes like bowls or vases. Slab building involves rolling out flat pieces of clay and then cutting and piecing them together to make larger objects like boxes or trays.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

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£220 | Course start date - Saturday 15 March

Create more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.

We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals.  Each week we will explore different self-care topics.

There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.

This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.

View course content

£36 | Course start date - Saturday 08 March

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week hand building pottery class.

Pottery hand building is a wonderful way to create your own unique clay creations using just your hands and some simple tools. In this course, you will learn how to coil, pinch, and slab clay to make a variety of beautiful pottery items.

One of the first techniques you will learn is pinching - pinching clay involves using your fingers to shape and mould the clay into different forms, such as cups or plates. You will then learn coiling, where you roll out long ropes of clay and stack them on top of each other to create shapes like bowls or vases. Slab building involves rolling out flat pieces of clay and then cutting and piecing them together to make larger objects like boxes or trays.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

View course content

£220 | Course start date - Saturday 15 March

Create more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.

We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals.  Each week we will explore different self-care topics.

There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.

This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.

View course content

£36 | Course start date - Saturday 08 March

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week hand building pottery class.

Pottery hand building is a wonderful way to create your own unique clay creations using just your hands and some simple tools. In this course, you will learn how to coil, pinch, and slab clay to make a variety of beautiful pottery items.

One of the first techniques you will learn is pinching - pinching clay involves using your fingers to shape and mould the clay into different forms, such as cups or plates. You will then learn coiling, where you roll out long ropes of clay and stack them on top of each other to create shapes like bowls or vases. Slab building involves rolling out flat pieces of clay and then cutting and piecing them together to make larger objects like boxes or trays.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

View course content

£220 | Course start date - Saturday 15 March

Create more positive, calmer you and increase your sense of gratitude & happiness with Wellbeing Journaling. Rediscover your inner artist and love for creativity and over the 6 weeks build a journaling habit which helps you with sleep and focus.

We will be creating journaling pages from scratch using scrapbooking and art materials, we will doodle and hand-letter in our journals.  Each week we will explore different self-care topics.

There is a power in sharing the space and journaling together.

This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.

View course content

£36 | Course start date - Saturday 08 March

Join us on a Saturday morning for a 6-week hand building pottery class.

Pottery hand building is a wonderful way to create your own unique clay creations using just your hands and some simple tools. In this course, you will learn how to coil, pinch, and slab clay to make a variety of beautiful pottery items.

One of the first techniques you will learn is pinching - pinching clay involves using your fingers to shape and mould the clay into different forms, such as cups or plates. You will then learn coiling, where you roll out long ropes of clay and stack them on top of each other to create shapes like bowls or vases. Slab building involves rolling out flat pieces of clay and then cutting and piecing them together to make larger objects like boxes or trays.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

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£220 | Course start date - Saturday 15 March