Wednesday 11th September

We look forward to welcoming you to our eclectic mix of in person and zoom sessions. 

On Wednesday 11th September MFC brings you the Dragon Café in the City project in collaboration with Shoe Lane Library and the City of London.  

Finding our way: Walk, Maps, Imagination…

12:15pm (30 mins): Standing Stretch

Reenergise your day and stretch with Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes.

In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom.

1pm (75mins): London Tube Walk 

Street level walk, exploring historic and unusual London Underground engineering near Shoe Lane and how Harry Beck’s iconic 1933 tube map has extended since then. With City of London Guide Lester Hillman.

In person at Shoe Lane Library.

2:30pm (60mins): Relax & Create: Drop in

Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon, with origami, collage & Lego. Materials provided.

5pm (60mins): Mini Map Books

Make a handmade book with upcycled maps & stamps. Using the unique pop-up ‘Turkish Map Fold’ technique. Create your own bespoke book to keep or gift to a friend. With paper artist Tracey Bush.

In person at Shoe Lane Library.

6:15pm (60mins): Creative Writing: Finding Our Way

Join Wordsmiths for this pressure-free workshop inspired by finding our way. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment.

In person at Shoe Lane Library.

Fancy a Cuppa?

Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions.

Next time: Lunchtime DIY Massage & Mending. Plus, two new mini-series: Qi Gong & Drawing Breath on Wed 25 Sept.