The Lab E20

Creative Hub in East London

Located at 3-4 East Park Walk, The Lab E20 is East Village’s new flagship for experiential retail, cultural exhibition and creative workspace, with a focus on positive fashion and sustainable living.

Designed by Christopher Raeburn, founder of RÆBURN, the 3,500sq ft and double-heighted space in Stratford plays host to events and experiences with various cultural partners for residents and wider community.

‘Regenerative by Design’ is a cultural programme produced by RAEBURN and supported by Get Living celebrating London’s cultural innovation across Climate Action, Low Carbon Living and the Circular Economy.

For special appointments and private tours, please contact Yasmin Jones-Henry, Curator of The Lab E20: [email protected]

Image credit: RÆBURN (Ben Broomfield)

CURRENT PROGRAMME

THE FUTURE OF FASHION: IMAGINING POSSIBILITES
The Lab E20’s latest exhibition The Future of Fashion: Imagining Possibilities has been curated by RÆBURN in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion, London College of Fashion, UAL to document the local and global impact of regenerative design – from the garments we wear, to the ways in which we shape our cities and our communities. This rolling exhibition is open to the public.

Cultural partners: Crafts Council – Young Craft Citizens, Rosetta Arts, The Sustainable Angle and Grimshaw Foundation
Higher education partners: London College of Fashion, UAL
Programme partners: Project Re/Go-UAL, D Lab Studios, Fashion Revolution, Colechi, Fashion Revolution, Living Song, MD Brunch, Stratford East Singers

Our artists in residence: Haija Dahiru, Harriet Reardon (Starling), Cassie Quinn, Bella Gonshorovitz, Katy Mason, Aurelie Fontan, Christina Brown, Hannah Wild.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SAT 31 MAY | 18:00
YOU CAN KNIT WITH US UNRAVELLED – NATURAL DYES
The Colechi team behind your regular YKWU workshops brings a new workshop on natural dyes. Learn about the effects of synthetic dyes and how to use materials more naturally.

Start off by knitting your own scrunchie and then join a talk delivered by panelists on their natural dye journey. The workshop ends with a hands-on demo on how to use food waste as dye.

Find out more and book your free space.

TUES 17 JUNE | 18:00-21:00
LONDON FESTIVAL OF ARCHITECTURE: WHAT’S IN MY HOME?
A MATERIAL JOURNEY WITH RÆBURN
In celebration of London Festival of Architecture 2025, enjoy this free evening event and programme curated and styled as “The Deconstructed Dinner Party”. Developed by RÆBURN, in partnership with The Lab E20’s artists in residence, we explore the relationship between food, materials, community and place, tackled through immersive experiences.

Split into three courses, two with workshops and a third, final course with a Q&A hosted by Yasmin Jones-Henry, co-founder of The Lab E20 and Financial Times writer, where guests will be able to learn more about both artists’ work and journey into the built environment.

Reserve your free space and find out more about an evening to remember.

RECURRING MONTHLY EVENTS

EVERY MON | 16:30 – 18:30
ARTISTS APPROACH PROJECT
Funded by the Arts Council, this project brings together young music mentees with professional artists over an eight-month period to develop their creativity, compose new music together and prepare for regular performances. For more information email: [email protected].

EVERY WED | 17:30 – 21:00
STRATFORD EAST SINGERS
Join this community choir for weekly rehearsals.  Apply to join the choir by emailing: [email protected]. All abilities are welcome, must be aged over 18.

EVERY LAST SAT | 10:30-11:30
PAINT MISBEHAVIN’ ECO ART CLUB
A monthly process art club for kids, inspired by nature and sustainably. Join artist Christina Rose Brown to create, make and play with a range of natural, recycled and art materials with a different project each session. Suitable for children aged 3+. Adults must accompany children at all times. £12 per child, book your eco art club tickets.