Creative Groups London

Break the Pattern: Safe idea is taking a break

**What if the fastest way to a better idea is to stop trying to have one?** **Come and stretch your thinking at Disruptive Creativity.** We see creativity as a potential within everyone, not something mysterious or rare. You don't need to think of yourself as "creative" to find it — it's already there, waiting to be nurtured, if we only find the right conditions for it to grow. Education and the demands of work can sometimes channel our thinking down narrow corridors. In these workshops, practical exercises give us a chance to step outside them: to make unusual connections, trust our intuition and give ourselves permission to follow an idea even when it first seems strange. **For example, what does a penguin have to do with your next big idea?** Probably nothing. Which is exactly why we’re interested. In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll take your thinking down the rabbit hole using surprise, random associations, strange constraints and unexpected prompts. We’ll start with ordinary problems, then deliberately make them stranger — following connections that seem irrelevant, or improbable. You might find yourself enthusiastically defending an idea that, five minutes earlier, you would have dismissed as far-fetched — good, you’re doing it right. Surprise captures the attention by breaking mind predictions. We’ll use it deliberately — alongside collaboration and a little productive absurdity — to loosen up habitual thinking and see what appears when the obvious route is blocked. **Bring your curiosity, leave your sensible shoes and your judgement at the door. Meet interesting people. Have some fun. Leave with techniques to disrupt the predictable.**

Hampstead Heath Spiritual Gathering & Walk

Our 48th Spiritual Creatives gathering - in person! Come and join us for a lovely walk and talk around Hampstead Heath. We are meeting just outside Hampstead Heath station (London Overground train) at 11.00 on Sunday the 25th of October. Please note: This is NOT Hampstead Station on the Northern Line! It is the Hampstead HEATH station. The Google link is here: [https://goo.gl/maps/AJCNoxkKNj6K9Gp77](https://goo.gl/maps/AJCNoxkKNj6K9Gp77) We will wait for people to arrive until 11.15am and then we will begin walking. If you arrive later, you will only be able to catch up with us at Kenwood House approximately between 12 and 12.30pm. You should be able to find us sitting around as a group having a drink. If the weather permits, you'll find us outside the main café, towards the back. After a short break of 20-30 minutes, we then walk back through the Heath, taking the long way round to Parliament Hill, and conclude our stroll back to Hampstead Heath overground station around 2 to 2.30pm. (Please note that you may become so involved in your conversations that you end up losing sight of the main group! Unfortunately, there is no way for you to catch up with us once we have become separated (and we do NOT check our phones for texts or messages during our walk) so please be mindful and conscious to stay with the main group if you want to keep up. Also please bear in mind that Hampstead Heath can be muddy sometimes, so please wear the appropriate shoes). After returning to Hampstead Heath Overground station, many of our (usually hungry) members like to continue the camaraderie over lunch at one of the local cafés or restaurants. As our group has grown over the years, these gatherings can be quite large, so we usually have to split into smaller parties and explore different venues. Some of our favourite spots are Dominique’s Café (dominiquescafe.co.uk) and Silverberries (silverberry.net), both of which offer a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. It’s a great way to wind down the walk and continue our conversations. Spiritual Creatives is a warm-hearted and popular meetup group, as you can see from our ratings and comments! We hope to meet you then! :-) Best wishes Cliff **Find out more about us at [https://www.spiritualarts.org.uk](https://www.spiritualarts.org.uk/).**

30-Day Writing Challenge (*PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, RE: DATES)

**[FOR ACCESS TO OTHER "TIERS", BOOK DIRECTLY VIA OUR WEBSITE HERE: https://www.writeandpint.com/events/30-day-writing-challenge-2026** ... **30-Day Writing Challenge 2026** *Hosted by A Write & a Pint* Do you miss NaNoWriMo? We do too! 💭 This is our second year hosting A Write & a Pint’s 30-Day Writing Challenge, an exciting alternative to NaNoWriMo but in the same tradition! Last year, we had just over 30 people join us to make progress on their writing. This year, well, we're ready for however many want to be part of the challenge! If you’d like to join us throughout November 🍂, you’ll build momentum on your writing project in community with others 🤝. We’ll have live weekly online workshops 💻, workshop recordings 🎥, online accountability 📲, and social events 🎉 with other writers to help hone your skills and focus on your writing. ### **Who is this for?** 🤔 If you’re a writer or would-be writer working on a book of prose, poetry, or just any writing project, this is for you! It might be fiction ✨, memoir 📝, biography 👤, autofiction 🔄, autoethnography 🌍, a collection of short stories or poems 📚, or anything in between. You just need something to work on that you want to make tangible progress on over 30 days 📆, with support and in community 🌟. ### **What is the challenge?** 🎯 The challenge – if you choose to accept it – is just like NaNoWriMo, and to write a full, 50,000+ word manuscript 🖊️ in 30 days (wild, we know! 😅). And for anybody who makes it to **at least 10,000 words**, we invite you to submit your favourite 500-word excerpt ✨ to our competition. The author of our favourite piece will win a **Penguin Mini Classics Box Set** 🎁 🐧 (RRP £100). *Note: organisers Sean and Shimrit + 2 × guest judges will be reading each piece and whittling them down to a short list before choosing a winner.* That said, if you just want to join to be able to make meaningful progress on your writing in community, without needing to track wordcount, you are still very much welcome to join us! This is for anyone who wants to spend November committed to their writing, alongside others doing the same, and with support.  ### **How it works** ⚙️ Through November, you’ll join **8 live, online sessions** (1.5 hours each, twice a week) 🗓️. In the first half hour, we’ll work through practical exercises to hone your writing skills. We’ll then have an hour of shared, quiet writing time, where you can actively focus on your work. The sessions will cover topics such as **arc, plot, style, tone, character, dialogue, pace, and perspective** 🎭, and give you practical techniques and inspiration you can put to work straight away. Depending on the tier you sign up for, you might also participate in: * An all-day kick-off workshop at a London location 🍵 🥐 (with brunch + tea/coffee included) * An online midway-point check-in 💬 * A final “Read & Pint” social at a London location 🍷 📖 (with a drink included) * A 1.5-hour, one-to-one coaching session 🎓 to dive deeper into your writing * Editorial feedback on up to 1,500 words ✍️ 📝 You’ll also have the option of joining a dedicated **WhatsApp group** of fellow writers who are participating in the challenge 📲, for daily inspiration and accountability. Once you’re part of the WhatsApp community, there may also be people who want to commit to additional shared quiet writing time, or to self-organise writing meet-ups with others. The adventure is yours to craft! 🌟 ### **Total Value at a Glance 📌** * **12 hours** of live online workshops and focused writing time (All Tiers) * **Midway online “check-in”** gathering, to share challenges and progress (All Tiers) * **Designed journal** to accompany you through the month, including word tracker, worksheets, and daily pages (All Tiers) * **Facilitated WhatsApp group**, for daily support (All Tiers) * **1 full-day** in-person kick-off workshop in London, including brunch and a drink (Tiers 2 and 3) * **Final “Read & Pint”** in-person social with a drink, in London (Tiers 2 and 3) * **1.5-hour 1:1 coaching session** + feedback on up to 1,500 words (Tier 3) All participants will also be given a \*\*50% discount code to join our [Wake Up, Write membership ](https://www.writeandpint.com/pricing-plans/list)\*\*for the month, giving you access to our Morning Sessions up to three times a week, as an additional quite space to focus on your writing (All Tiers) ### **Pricing & Tiers** 💷 **Tier 1 – Weekly Online Workshops (£85)** * 8 x 1.5-hour live online sessions (twice a week) led by our facilitators, including skill-building exercises and focused writing time * Mid-point online check-in: gather with others and our facilitators to share and work through your challenges, progress, and successes so far * Dedicated journal to accompany you through the month * Accountability and community with fellow book writers * Membership of the WhatsApp group **Tier 2 – Weekly Workshops + Kick-Off and Finale (£130)** Everything in Tier 1, plus: * Kick-off (London venue): an all-day, in-person deep-dive to launch your month with momentum. Includes tea/coffee and brunch. * Final “Read & Pint” (London venue): a celebratory day of reflection, connection, and (if you’d like) the opportunity to share your words. Includes a drink of your choice (beer, wine, or soft) 🍻 **Tier 3 – Weekly Workshops, Kick-Off, and Finale, + Coaching (£205)** Everything in Tiers 1 and 2, plus: * **1.5-hour one-to-one creativity coaching** with Sean 🎓 * **Editorial feedback** on up to 1,500 words of your project ✍️ ### **Why is there a fee?** 💡 While NaNoWriMo was largely self-led, this challenge is built around **live, expertly designed workshops**, and (if you choose) a **day-long, in-person kick-off** (with food and drink included), a **community celebration**, and **personal coaching with editorial feedback**. So, unlike the self-governed NaNoWriMo, you’re investing in **teaching, handouts, structure, feedback, a month-long stable community, and peer support** that will help you move forward with your book. ### **Which tier is right for me? 🧭** * **Tier 1** – Best value if you simply want structured weekly workshops with focused writing time, and accountability. * **Tier 2** – Best value if you want the full community experience with the London kick-off and finale. * **Tier 3** – Great value if you want deeper, more personalised coaching from a professional editor (Sean) with hands-on feedback and lots of clarity around the direction you're taking. ### **Dates for your diary** 🗓️ **All tiers (online):** * **Saturday 1st November:** The challenge begins! * **Tuesday 3rd:** Workshop 1, on Arc * **Thursday 5th:** Workshop 2 on Plot * **Tuesday 10th:** Workshop 3 on Style * **Thursday 12th:** Workshop 4 on Tone * **Saturday 14th (2pm to 3:30pm):** Midpoint check-in circle * **Tuesday 17th November:** Workshop 5 on Character * **Thursday 19th November:** Workshop 6 on Dialogue * **Tuesday 24th November:** Workshop 7 on Pace * **Thursday 26th November:** Workshop 8 on Perspective * **Tuesday 1st December:** The challenge ends! Celebrate the month just passed together in our WhatsApp group, the milestone reached, and share your ongoing plans ✅ *All weekly workshops are from 6:30 to 8pm (UK), with themes subject to change. Each weekly workshop includes up to an hour of focused quiet writing time.* **Tiers 2 and 3:** * **Saturday 24th October, 11:00 am–5:00 pm (London venue):** Kick-off all-day workshop, to help you prepare for the challenge starting 🍵 🥐 * **Saturday 5th December, 11:00am to 5:00 pm (London venue):** A celebratory “Read & Pint” social to reflect, connect, plan forward, and (if you’d like) share your writing 🎉*Note: This final in-person session is where we will announce our competition winner and award the prize, a full box set of Penguin Mini Classics (and don’t worry, no speech required unless you want to!).* 🐧 🎁 **Tier 3:** * Your **1.5-hour one-to-one coaching session** can be booked with Sean at any point during November. You’re welcome to share up to **1,500 words** for editorial consideration and feedback ✍️ ### **Meet your hosts! 👋** **About Sean:** Sean is the founder of A Write & a Pint and is a huge fan of fiction, screenwriting, poetry, memoir, and all manner of other literary forms. He works occasionally as a copywriter for Oxford University Press and a copy editor for ETH Zurich in Switzerland. Over the years, he’s studied with Curtis Brown, Scriptwriters & Co., and MetFilm, and regularly coaches novelists, poets, screenwriters, and memoirists. Sean’s favourite genres are modern, postmodern, existential, and literary fiction – but he’s a big fan of everything from sci-fi and fantasy to thriller and comedy as well. 👨‍🏫 **About Shimrit:** Shimrit is a writer, poet, facilitator and researcher, and member of the A Write & a Pint team, co-hosting Wake Up, Write and writing retreats with Sean. She is co-author of *Nature of Work: The new story of work for a living age* (2021), which blends storytelling and research to explore what we can learn from nature to create healthier working environments. Since then, she’s taken her love of literature, poetry, and nature deeper into her own creative practice, and is currently working on a verse novel exploring what it means to remember ourselves as of nature. **Ready to commit a month to writing?** **🚀** Pick your tier and join us for **The A Write & a Pint 30-Day Writing Challenge**! 🎉 **Testimonials from the 30-Day Writing Challenge 2025** *"I loved participating in this 30 day writing challenge. I discovered so many unexpected and lovely things about how I like to write and what I would like to explore. I loved the learning aspect of the sessions as well as time to experiment and write together. All in all a wonderful experience, thank you!”* *"I’ve really enjoyed the 30 days challenge. It’s been incredibly nice to meet different people and listen to their brilliant ideas, including what they might be working on. I especially liked the varying workshops, which were delivered twice weekly – nothing like an extra arrow in one’s quiver. One of the main benefits for me, I felt, was that it almost forced me to make time to write so I’d have something to share with all. I would certainly recommend anyone to join the challenge, as its open to all people, no matter what standard you are. Sean and Shimrit are excellent and easy going hosts, who love what they do.”* *"Thank you for bringing me into this lovely, supportive community of writers brought together by the fantastic Sean and Shimrit. My creativity has been nurtured and my thinking stimulated - taking part in this challenge has genuinely accelerated and levelled up my writing and I’m so excited to see where I go with it next!”* *“The month nourished my creativity and was super helpful to get me writing again. We had lovely sessions (I took part online and in person) and I am already missing the community and gentle encouraging support to keep going!”* *“I've really loved this challenge and can't thank you both enough for reaching out and encouraging me to take the plunge on things. Even though I wasn't able to be as involved with sessions or the group because of my work (I could have done so much more writing); I've really benefited from having the group education, support and community. I've been going through a really hard time recently, I was even feeling dejected by writing which has always been my safe space. This challenge and community has helped me regain my confidence tenfold and has really encouraged me to keep doing what I love. The relaxed and down to earth nature of how you have run the challenge has been a breath of fresh air. I've been put off so many times by high costs and pretentiousness making me lesser because of being from a working class background. W&P has changed that for me and I am incredibly grateful.”* *“It was an amazing experience and would love to do it again.”* *“The W&P community is a precious pearl, holding in care so many diverse writers and creative thinkers. Sean and Shimrit gently, kindly inspire and support all of us to do the same for one another. It is, by far, filled with the best people I have had the privilege to know, and has had a genuine and lasting impact on my ability to move my writing forward thanks to the support of everyone.”* *“The challenge was perfect for me this month. Rather than the big, unachievable goal I had of 'finish the book', I have achieved the challenge of writing 10,000 words of my book in a month. It's a digestible, achievable goal which helped me recommit to my writing rather than it just feel like a huge unachievable burden. And I could start enjoying it again. The workshops were great and I enjoyed the different styles. I especially like the quiet writing opportunities in community, which really helps me get things done and in the zone. It was a pleasure to meet so many fellow writers and I loved hearing other people's contributions and what they are passionate about. I learnt so much from the community and they have inspired me. This month has been important for me to slow down, reengage with my passions and cosy up in my writing blanket. I've really appreciated the challenge and space."* 

Creativity

Show and a tell + Social. Corner Corner- Canada Water station

\*Disclaimer: All are welcome. Students, professionals, non professionals, business owners, curious cats. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Come along to the Corner Corner venue, located just a few minutes walk from Canada water, for a few hours to meet friendly faces, work on your personal projects, or just come and share what passion projects you are all working on. Feel free to bring your laptop, tablet, sketchbook, and notes on the day. Whether you work in Animation, Art, Design, Film, Games development, or storytelling, you are welcome to come along. We love being around diverse creatives who want an opportunity to showcase their talents. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to socialise with like-minded people and to get friendly feedback on their work. All backgrounds are welcome to join us, even if your just curious about Animation/Art/Storytelling \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* I Look forward to seeing you there.

Creative Coffee & Mingle ☕️ | Help Shape Our New Look

3D London | 3D Networking Community

3D London, Wednesday 7th October @ Truckles Hosted by **[Nadia Monte](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-monte-57436571/)** & **[Ewan Couper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewancouper/).** **Headliners** Nathan Su & Bethany Edgoose from Inferstudio will be headlining. Inferstudio is a digital design studio offering services in worldbuilding, editing, videography, VFX, and data visualisation. **First-time presenters** If you would like to introduce yourself and share some of your work in our first-timer 5-minute slot, please bring your work on a flash drive. Online content is ok, but ensure your talk is under 5 min. **Sponsors** Thanks to our sponsors for supporting our monthly meetups. **[Sinilab](https://sinilab.ai/) , [Chaos](https://www.chaos.com/) , [SiNi Software](https://www.sinisoftware.com/) , [NTI](https://www.nti-group.com/uk/) , [Itoosoft](https://www.itoosoft.com/)** #3dlondon #monthlymeetup

FREE SONGWRITING CLUB - CAMDEN VERSES (under 30s only)

**FREE FOR MEMBERS OR SIGN UP WHEN YOU ARRIVE** Hello music enthusiast, We're excited to invite you to our Songwriting Class held right here in the heart of musical Camden every Saturday at 2 p.m! Whether you're a budding songwriter or just looking to explore your creative side, this class is designed **for people under 30s and all skill levels.** Come be a part of our community!!! No matter your background or experience, all are welcome. Let's turn your musical ideas into real songs! If you want to know more information, text or call Thomas: 07310801741

Queer Creatives @ Four Quarters Elephant Park

🎨🌈 **LGBTQ+ LONDON PRESENTS: QUEER CREATIVES🌈🎮** A new LGBTQ+ creative social in London Queer Creatives is a social night built around making things, playing creative games and meeting new people. This isn’t an art class, and you definitely don’t need to think of yourself as “creative” to join. The activities are simply there to make meeting people easier — create something, laugh about it, swap ideas and get chatting. Come on your own or bring friends. Jump between activities throughout the evening, spend ages making something, join a game, or just grab a drink and socialise. **✨ WHAT TO EXPECT** 🧱 **LEGO Icebreaker** — build something, get chatting and meet people 👕 **Jackbox T-Shirt TKO** — create ridiculous T-shirts and slogans together ✂️ **Arts & Crafts** — relaxed activities to make, customise and experiment with 🎮 **Creative Videogames** — games focused on imagination, design and creating 🎲 **Creative Games** — drawing, storytelling and visual boardgames 🎵 **Great music** throughout the evening 🤝 A **welcoming** LGBTQIA+ community 💜 **Free to attend** No artistic talent required. Make something brilliant. Make something questionable. Both are equally welcome. 😂 👋 **COMING FOR THE FIRST TIME?** Lots of people come to our events on their own, so arriving solo is completely normal. Grab a name tag when you arrive, and if you’d like help meeting people, just find one of the hosts. We’ll happily introduce you around or help you get started with an activity. **WHATSAPP LINK —** Will be added to the comments for you to join. 💜 **OUR COMMUNITY** The night is about creating alongside people, not competing with them. If you see someone on their own, invite them into your activity or simply say hello. Small gestures can completely change someone’s night. 🌈 **HELP KEEP LGBTQ+ LONDON GROWING** LGBTQ+ London is run entirely by volunteers. Our events are free to attend, but there are ongoing costs including Meetup fees, creative materials and event equipment. If you enjoy what we do and would like to support the community, donations are always appreciated. Every contribution helps us keep events free, welcoming and accessible. Name: Mark Geer Account number: 03450947 Sort code: 04-00-04

Feedback session in New Cross (message GRAIG for location.)

*Please ensure that you have READ THE SUBMISSIONS before attending the session. Contact Graig in advance for the submissions document and the exact location in NEW CROSS.* This session will focus on FEEDBACK for members' writing. We ask that people attend two meetings before submitting their own work. Read, read, read- and be ready to give thoughtful and detailed feedback at our meeting! We aim to finish at 10 each session, but several of us will often continue to socialise with a drink or two.

Draw & Drink, meet up, Sutton

Draw & Drink, meet new people, delicious food. Basic art materials are provided. Friendly group Previous experience is not necessary. Every time there is different art topic. 12 pounds payment in advance 15 in walk the same day

Unreal Engine Workshop: FREE Game Design Meetup | GameCamp

***Enter the live meeting room here: [https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u](https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u)*** ***Download the engine here: [https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)*** Welcome to the **Unreal Engine Workshop!** In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.