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.

New for 2023, ‘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.

To get involved in the 2023’s programme and for all venue enquiries, get in touch via [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 (October 2023 to October 2024) 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

WEDS 26 JUNE | 18.30-20.30
THE FUTURE OF FASHION
Join an engaging panel discussion with the pioneers, influencers and founders of the secondhand fashion movement. Your host, Gemma Metheringham (The Elephant in My Wardrobe) will be joined by a panel as they discuss its influences, the communities that surround the industry and what the future of fashion looks like in a secondhand world. This is a free panel discussion brought to you by RÆBURN and The Lab E20 as part of ‘The Future of Fashion: Imagining Possibilities’ programme. For more information and to sign up for your free ticket, check out this fashion panel discussion.

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.

EVERY LAST SUN | 12:00 – 16:00
YOU CAN KNIT WITH US
A monthly knitting club to help you to pick up the basics and follow the knit pattern provided. Already know what you’re doing? Feel free to bring your existing projects. All materials provided but please bring your own needles if you want to take your creation home. Secure your space for the free knitting class.