Workshop 44 is excited to announce E8 Community Newsmagazine, a collaboration between resident Richard Hunt, and members of Workshop 44. The magazine was founded eight months ago by Richard with the help of Small Works, and now enjoys modest success as a news source with a local touch. Outside of […] more »
This summer on Regent Estate
Lots of new activities have started or are planned this summer at Small Works Hackney! This month, Rich Hearn, founder of GenerationHackney, joined Small Works Hackney and set up free workshops for residents seeking employment. By partnering up with local businesses to offer at-risk teenagers work experience, the organisation aims […] more »
Pressing fresh Apple Juice in Workshop 44
The London Orchard Project held 2 ‘Juicing Day’ events on Oct. 26th and Oct. 31st, offering samples to passers-by and showing Regent Estate residents the benefits of having their own community orchard. This winter, the London Orchard Project will be facilitating the planting of several small community orchards around the […] more »
November 2013
PROJECT NEWS PLACEMAKING AWARDS 2013 SHORTLISTED x2 We’re delighted to say that two of our projects have been shortlisted for the Placemaking Awards 2013, which “recognise and publicise projects, plans, people and organisations that are making places better”. Our Alley Links project was shortlisted for “public participation in planning”, while […] more »
Marlborough Square ..or what residents want
This Saturday we were catching the last beams of sunshine as Small Works Hackney presented the research and community feedback on Marlborough Square. Over afternoon tea, residents from Regent Estate gathered to discuss their ideas for the space, be it activities, structural changes or decoration. Some of the children took […] more »
AUGUST 2013 NEWSLETTER
PROJECT NEWS SMALLWORKS VICTORIA SUCH A LOVELY CO-WORKING SPACE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF VICTORIA! More than 7 organisations are based full- time in the space together with community members from Vauxhall estate. Loads of activities are taking place in Small Works Victoria; from Wednesday’s film night, computer classes for […] more »
Small Works Victoria Opening
Mirela, ‘To me, Community is having neighbours that look out for you‘. James; ‘To me, Community is socially close and supportive‘. Hello I’m Small Works and to me, Community is opening my doors as a welcoming communal space. Small Works is a collaborative project between CLEAR VILLAGE and CIVA working […] more »
Make your square
On a beautiful, clear and crisp Saturday morning in Hackney, CLEAR VILLAGE and CIVA joined the community of Regent Estate and members of the Tenants and Residents Association for a day of design and making at Workshop 44. The plan for the day was simple; get together to share, exchange […] more »
Art Exhibition: Family and Community Life
[AFG_gallery id=’14’] Children are taking out their utensils to show us how it’s done. Expecting a rainbow of color on the theme ‘Family and Community Life’ to brighten up our workshop. They have just another week to finish up their masterpieces and hand them over to a critical jury, the […] more »