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 26 JULY | 12:00-17:00
YOU CAN KNIT WITH US – SUMMER FETE EDITION
Head to Victory Park to find Colechi’s knitting lounge in a gazebo at the Summer Fete. Create accessories in the sunshine including a phone pouch! Yarn and equipment provided.

SAT 26 JULY | 12:00-17:00
MAKE/ SHARE/ PLAY! – KNITTING WORKSHOP
Try your hand at crochet, knitting, macrame and more with this playful making workshop by Alice Beloved. This workshop will be co-facilitated by Central St Martins tutors, alumni, and students. Yarns and tools will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own projects. All experience levels welcome.

SAT 26 JULY | 12:00-14:00
REBLOOM: A FLORAL JEWELLERY WORKSHOP
Pop into The Lab E20 at the East Village Summer Fete for a hands-on jewellery workshop. Rebloom is an immersive session that gives discarded textiles a new life, transforming them into handcrafted floral accessories. Inspired by the poetry of pressed flowers, symbols of memory, sentiment, and timeless beauty, the workshop aims to reimagine the bond between what we wear and what we hold dear.

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SAT 26 JULY | 18:00-20:30
REGENERATIVE BY DESIGN: LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE
Celebrate The Lab E20’s 4th birthday by seeing our ‘Regenerative by Design: Culture & Place’ exhibition and enjoy an evening of music from Starling’s World, Stratford East Singers and Bonnie Freechild.

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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.