About this Event
What Will You Be Able to Take Part In?
Join us for a fun and creative day of hands-on workshops, where you can learn new skills, meet other young people, and take something you’ve made home with you!
🎨 Workshops
👨🍳 Cooking with Chef Christian
Young people will work together to make two different bakes: cupcakes and chocolate-chip cookies. They will learn basic baking skills including weighing and measuring ingredients, mixing, portioning, following a recipe and using kitchen equipment safely.
While the cupcakes are cooling, we will make and colour buttercream icing. Participants can then decorate their cupcakes with Halloween-themed sweets, sprinkles and designs.
Everyone will be able to eat or take home something they have made themselves.
The workshop will be planned without nuts
🎨 Graffiti
Get creative and learn graffiti techniques while designing and creating your own artwork. Explore colour, shapes and different styles with an experienced South East London graffiti artist.
💇🏾♀️ Hair Braiding
Learn how to style and decorate your hair with fun, creative and Halloween-themed accessories. Pick up new braiding techniques and create a look that is uniquely yours.
🚲 Bike Servicing & Repair
Learn the basics of bike maintenance and how to carry out simple repairs. Bring your own bike and learn how to fix it, or practise your skills on the bike provided by us.
🧩 Mosaic Coaster Workshop
Create your own colourful and unique Halloween-themed mosaic coaster to take home. Learn how to work with different colours, shapes and materials while making something completely your own.
🎒 What’s Included?
- All workshop materials will be provided.
- You’ll have regular breaks throughout the sessions.
- No previous experience is needed , our experienced tutors will guide you through each activity.
- You’ll have the opportunity to learn practical and creative skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
👩🏾🏫 Meet Our Workshop Tutors
Our tutors are highly experienced and passionate about sharing their skills with young people.
Christiana Ellie – Hair Braiding
Christiana has years of experience working with young people and will be leading our hair-braiding workshop. She is also a tutor at Young Lewisham Project, where her lessons are very popular with students.
Sebastian Achaïbou – Bike Servicing & Repair
Sebastian is an experienced bike mechanic who is patient, knowledgeable and passionate about sharing his skills. He will lead an engaging session where you’ll learn essential bike maintenance skills and how to carry out simple repairs.
James – Graffiti
James is a South East London graffiti artist who has created incredible, colourful murals across London, often inspired by nature. He has extensive knowledge of graffiti and a real talent for helping others develop their creativity.
Christian – Cooking
Christian is a passionate art curator and chef. Through his art gallery, he combines his love of art and food by hosting community meals surrounded by inspiring artwork. He’ll be bringing his passion for food and creativity to our cooking workshop.
Jusna – Mosaic Coasters
Jusna is an experienced workshop leader who will guide you through the process of creating beautiful, colourful Halloween-themed mosaic coasters. You’ll learn the techniques needed to create a unique piece to take home.
❤️ About Young Lewisham Project
Find out more about us here: and the work we do to support young people in our community.
Thanks so much to our sponsors for making possible the delivery of these workshops:
Elkins Construction and Grout Electrical
Event venue & nearby stays
Young Lewisham Project, 124 Kilmorie Road, London, United Kingdom