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Men In Mind: Animation Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f24c7ce1-b829-4f10-9d63-e04da60d765f/IMG_0375.jpg Our Creative Programme - Men In Mind: Animation Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1639496661542-RHDH8INVUY9I0XCUQI1R/IMG_0027.jpg Our Creative Programme - Men In Mind: Animation Workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1639496739567-7PSNCQZXY5U16U7DBL3Y/IMG_0071.jpg Our Creative Programme - Men In Mind: Animation Workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1639496676171-SCEU0KZU4C613H50CAQO/IMG_0043.jpg Our Creative Programme - Men In Mind: Animation Workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1639496684786-QZ0D0VXXFFYF5A0NI5G7/IMG_0030.jpg Our Creative Programme - 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The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/cb71906e-196c-482a-b63a-f774534fdee1/aaron-burden-y02jEX_B0O0-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm – 4:30pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will explore unusual and accessible poetry forms and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder of Creativity Unleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dedb1b90-af77-457e-95c7-0b6806730417/vitaly-gariev-qhDk6wJBt2A-unsplash+%283%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5pm – 6pm: Yoga inspired Stretch with Anja Nikodem Stretch away some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise you. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-13april-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj-gza32-95dl6-3zwrc-kdnhg-e2w52-m28bt-szg2r monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d2e1d594-0241-4000-9238-82be5f6ef2d6/mrika-selimi-6oQczCqp85w-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma McGordon to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/02afee51-dd96-4e98-a224-6d76e0dda38b/howard-wang-YFJecGLgo24-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4pm: Acting Up @ The Dragon Café Acting Up @ Dragon Cafe is a creative, fun and relaxing way to unwind on a Monday afternoon. No experience necessary for this inclusive theatre skills workshop that involves games and drama activities. This is a safe and welcoming space. A great way to meet people and develop confidence! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dedb1b90-af77-457e-95c7-0b6806730417/vitaly-gariev-qhDk6wJBt2A-unsplash+%283%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5pm Gentle Stretch with Anja Nikodem Stretch way some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise you. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/18d559f8-5cbe-44cf-a792-88f18ac21cf3/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-6april-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj-gza32-95dl6-3zwrc-kdnhg-e2w52-m28bt monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d45ca0b1-0d51-47c4-897a-7b1c2bdb254f/mrika-selimi-1ZO0QLfGe0g-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/51f519a1-9893-4069-a94e-be14cd0b723c/pavel-egorov-AQl9j1bOAJM-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4:30pm: Poems and Sketches - A Creative Stroll with Artist Samuel Mead Join visual artist Samuel Mead as we take a creative stroll around the local streets and wild spaces, gathering found arts materials and inspiration to create free flowing poems and sketches. Samuel will guide us through the exploration of a range of styles and materials. With a focus on the embodied sensory and emotional experience of mark making, communal creativity and the environment itself, this session is less about creating masterpieces and more about mastering our ability to enter the creative flow state whenever we choose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e9aa025f-8b2a-4bd7-b658-7fbeedef43c0/vitaly-gariev-qhDk6wJBt2A-unsplash+%282%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:45pm – 5:30pm: Gentle stretch with Anja Nikodem Stretch way some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise you. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57fa2894-eacd-470f-a2a7-0ee3ed562c20/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash+%282%29+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:40pm - 6:40pm: Singing Group Join us for a vibrant vocal session led by Vivien Ellis, celebrating the joy of singing. We'll explore various musical styles including sea shanties, old English chants, choral pieces created by our group, and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There's something for everyone! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city4feb-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-yt7gg monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/11aecc05-7ad7-43d1-8780-1d5de28efacc/Meditation+Autumn+Rocks+ed.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): Breathing Space Meditation Pause your day with Meditation. Learn techniques to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Everyone welcome. In person at Shoe lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f4df65af-6391-43de-ac5d-6c67577f538f/%C2%A9%EF%B8%8FVanessaLawrence2026+%283%29.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Experimental Drawing Join artist Vanessa Lawrence for experimental drawing with inks, watercolours and wax resist. Inspired by mythology, classical references and our imagination, we will create wild and wonderous works on paper. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dcfd4fd3-563f-4eee-9510-560d8a6e16b3/67358f0f-73de-4824-85ef-310d607eca74%7E1+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (60 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on to finish your drawings; or drop by for this self-led sociable session with Drawing, Lego, Chess, Origami & Newspapers. Bring your own handcrafts or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/736a333c-b1e2-4e7c-a58b-23cf25d567b7/mike-tinnion-3ym6i13Y9LU-unsplash.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (60 mins): Creative Writing Join James from Wordsmiths for this pressure-free supportive workshop. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/354056b1-06da-40f8-b602-619849b89172/Yoga+Anya.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:15pm (45 mins): Yoga Chillout with this relaxed session. Anya Nikodem will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-30th-mar-hbsjb-5gc7s-kzzg9-far66 monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6782c191-dbec-4a5f-bb39-37449263771b/samuel-yongbo-kwon-PjM-FuUB9Jg-unsplash+%281%29+%281%29.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 12:30pm (60 min) The Sound of the Character with Lee Hart– Part One Lee will lead us through a creative process of embodying sounds and music as physical theatrical characters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/500bf914-bd40-48c5-9b9b-983964183228/kyle-head-p6rNTdAPbuk-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 1:50pm (60min) The Sound of the Character with Lee Hart– Part Two In the second half of this special Theatre making workshop, we will discover how these characters interact and move together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a6c9c60e-3472-4388-b7d8-c33ddb8997cb/image.png All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - Get to know Lee Hart Lee grew up in North Wales, moving to London in 1994 to study acting at Rose Bruford College where he was the winner of the Lawrence Olivier Award. Upon finishing his training, he began to explore more physical styles of performance, working both nationally and internationally to explore movement direction and choreography. In 2008 Lee formed Salt Factory with playwright Nell Leyshon with the ambition of creating bold, ambitious performance, through the grass roots engagement of the community. This continues to drive his work. Lee Hart was the recipient of the Arts Foundation Theatre Maker Of The Year 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a97c14a1-4c9d-4b22-bec9-242bb14451f8/Banner+Blue+sky+%282%29.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 3:20pm (30min) “Conversation Piece” with Rita Jones – An improvised choral piece led by participants Loosely based around Paragraph 7 of Cornelius Cardew’s The Great Learning. The musical content is made by multiple voices harmonising (or not) and the sounds made by movement in the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/77f8a5d0-213b-4efb-bee0-df5d8164db02/DSC_0548.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 4pm (60min) Singing Group with Vivien Ellis This session will be an energy-filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live23mar-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj-gza32-95dl6-3zwrc-7sssy-whzea monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/90ce32bb-7025-421d-8b6e-1bf8fb797bcc/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash+%282%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fa528b4b-6b4c-4580-9ce9-abd4c0c8e780/aaron-burden-y02jEX_B0O0-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm – 4:30pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. Angie Smith is the Founder of Creativity Unleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b7cbcc75-0d89-46eb-88bc-7bd562dd25f3/vitaly-gariev-qhDk6wJBt2A-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5pm – 6pm: Yoga inspired Stretch with Anja Nikodem Stretch way some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise you. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-16mar-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj-gza32-95dl6-3zwrc-kdnhg-e2w52 monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ca1379d1-5191-4776-8a3c-fedc261c2c3b/mrika-selimi-1ZO0QLfGe0g-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a44509f5-067c-48ae-a8d5-bc30dfcedcc9/igor-rodrigues-sRLT5XwOqro-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4pm: Stress Reduction Techniques and Laughter Yoga with Patricia Byrne A wellbeing session to help you reset your brain and your body. Exploring well-being tools such as breathwork, laughter & emotional freedom technique. You will learn simple, quick ways that you can help yourself feel better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b7cbcc75-0d89-46eb-88bc-7bd562dd25f3/vitaly-gariev-qhDk6wJBt2A-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5pm: Yoga inspired Stretch with Anja Nikodem Stretch away some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise you. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e220990d-36ba-4071-9cf3-859570d10fa5/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash+%282%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:15pm – 6:15pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-9mar-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj-gza32-95dl6-3zwrc-kdnhg monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c7277cff-61a6-411f-8c95-bd2fe810acc6/mrika-selimi-6oQczCqp85w-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma McGordon to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c531459b-6437-437e-81ba-1f4203a3519b/howard-wang-YFJecGLgo24-unsplash+%282%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 3:45pm: Acting Up @ The Dragon Café Acting Up @ Dragon Café is a creative, fun and relaxing way to unwind on a Monday afternoon. No experience necessary for this inclusive theatre skills workshop that involves games and drama activities. This is a safe and welcoming space. A great way to meet people and develop confidence! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aae5b237-ce6e-4c71-ba8f-e5d85a162b8d/dynamic-wang-p0IHSp2MeEw-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:55pm – 5:20pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Tune into your body and breath, and just follow whatever movements feel good, there’s no right or wrong way to dance, and you don’t need any experience. Julia Franks, our facilitator, brings the energy with fresh playlists and invites everyone into a relaxed, joyful space where you can switch off your inner critic and just have fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e1579e01-9697-4b10-903e-f087422db655/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash+%282%29+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live2mar-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj-gza32-95dl6-3zwrc-jn7gx monthly 0.5 2026-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5b00272f-3b4b-4ec7-8d7a-66f2d8cb7ec4/mrika-selimi-1ZO0QLfGe0g-unsplash+%284%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths A playful group workshop using structured writing games to spark true and fictional stories from personal experience. Participants build confidence by sharing new work and develop empathy by hearing others’ voices. Together, they explore creative ways to communicate, understand different perspectives, and connect with their community while having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/98670afd-bdd9-455c-a030-e3edabe7385d/igor-rodrigues-sRLT5XwOqro-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45pm – 4:15: Stress Reduction and Laughter Workshop with Patricia Byrne Well-being session to help you reset your brain and your body. Exploring well-being tools such as breathwork, laughter & emotional freedom technique. You will learn simple, quick ways that can help you feel better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a817e04e-94d3-4b26-a65c-bc29b2b05bf3/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash+%282%29+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-23rd-feb-hbsjb-5gc7s-kzzg9 monthly 0.5 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/01f38d3f-b80d-4c84-ae6e-d17dd9dcfd7f/image.png All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Finding the Voice and Giving It Form In this hands-on session, you won’t just build a puppet - you’ll find its voice. Using the voice as a stimulus, participants will craft a character’s head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2c40aed9-2a5c-40e7-8212-9eb4deee3658/image+%281%29.png All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Masks, Puppets and the Inner Caveman A captivating and entertaining interactive lecture and demonstration. Russell Dean dives into the "hands-on" science of how our brains make meaning. Discover the "perceptual rules of thumb" (heuristics) that govern how we see the world and why becoming aware of these shortcuts is vital for narrative creation. About Russell Dean: Russell Dean is Artistic Director of Strangeface. He makes masks, puppets and theatre. Recent show work includes The Hit, (a Welcome Trust funded exploration of cognitive dissonance), Eli and the Golem, and creating puppets forThe Sex Life of Puppets with Blind Summit. Aside from making masks and puppets for schools and colleges, he is currrently creating a full mask show Turf for the National Puppet Theatre of Latvia. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-16feb-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj-gza32-95dl6-3zwrc-7sssy monthly 0.5 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c4a8e238-977e-4559-aef3-9667eadba539/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash+%282%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Mixed-Delivery - 1:30pm – 3pm: The Dragon Café Singers at Una Marson Library We are thrilled to announce that The Dragon Cafe Singing Group has been invited to help celebrate the newly opened Una Marson Library. In a tribute to the library’s namesake—the pioneering activist, poet, and broadcaster Una Marson—the group will be performing their original, self-composed anthem, "Southwark Rebel Women." This powerful song honours the bold, defiant, and brilliant women who have shaped our borough’s history. We have two ways for you to join us. Choose the option that suits you best: 1:15 PM | The Scenic Route: Meet us at the muster point outside Walworth Living Rooms. We will be walking over to the library together as a group. 1:30 PM | The Direct Arrival: Meet the group directly at the Una Marson Library entrance. 2:00 PM | Relaxed Performance: We take the "stage" to perform "Southwark Rebel Women" and two other choir highlights. After the Performance Once the final note has been sung, the celebration continues! All participants are invited to: Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful new library space. Relax with refreshments provided for the performers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8ab5a3b7-9b14-4749-9aeb-457199803fad/mrika-selimi-1ZO0QLfGe0g-unsplash+%282%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Mixed-Delivery - 3pm – 4:30pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3ca53224-ca9c-40ac-8d5c-456aaa1cb738/vitaly-gariev-qhDk6wJBt2A-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Mixed-Delivery - 5pm – 6pm: Yoga inspired Stretch with Anja Nikodem Stretch way some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise you. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-9feb-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj-gza32-95dl6-3zwrc monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/afda7715-ac8d-41ac-a49e-735ba1aada4c/mrika-selimi-6oQczCqp85w-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma McGordon to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/578c115e-cded-474e-b4e5-77ff0d9df278/igor-rodrigues-sRLT5XwOqro-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: Stress Reduction and Laughter Workshop with Patricia Byrne Well-being session to help you reset your brain and your body. Exploring well-being tools such as breathwork, laughter & emotional freedom technique. You will learn simple, quick ways that you can help yourself feel better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4d489f8c-37cb-4330-bfa1-057fdbc4697d/dynamic-wang-p0IHSp2MeEw-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:45pm – 5:15pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Tune into your body and breath, and just follow whatever movements feel good, there’s no right or wrong way to dance, and you don’t need any experience. Julia Franks, our facilitator, brings the energy with fresh playlists and invites everyone into a relaxed, joyful space where you can switch off your inner critic and just have fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/24a45e5e-02d3-4e47-aab3-8e252fca2411/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash+%282%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-2feb-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj-gza32-95dl6 monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f7dbc45d-f1c5-4baa-8dde-fd8953a509c2/mrika-selimi-1ZO0QLfGe0g-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths A playful group workshop using structured writing games to spark true and fictional stories from personal experience. Together, with other participants, you can explore creative ways to communicate, understand different perspectives and connect with the community while having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/43386269-436d-44be-ab68-92bbc231d210/howard-wang-YFJecGLgo24-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 3:55pm: Acting Up @ The Dragon Café. Acting Up @ Dragon Cafe is a creative, fun and relaxing way to unwind on a Monday afternoon. No experience necessary for this inclusive theatre skills workshop that involves games and drama activities. This is a safe and welcoming space. A great way to meet people and develop confidence! Facilitated by Jen Camillin who has been running Acting Up in different settings since 2011. Come along and try it out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/54921c3f-c728-4bb1-8ee3-04a141ceda04/markus-sandhofer-taYN7jC-92Q-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4pm – 5:55pm: Art Making with Jonny Dixon – “Affirmation Wheels” Join friend of The Dragon Café, Artist and Maker Jonny Dixon as we make a piece of art which changes every day with a positive message to see you through the long months of February. Jonny’s sessions are always the height of creativity and fun. You will definitely leave with a piece of art and a smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8e035810-a758-4f23-a3ef-4052dfddcdde/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 6pm – 7pm: Singing Group Join us for a vibrant vocal session led by Vivien Ellis, celebrating the joy of singing. We'll explore various musical styles including sea shanties, old English chants, choral pieces created by our group, and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There's something for everyone! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city22jul-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-m49wd-ylmr3-h6xwp-mak9l-f3l-fxd25-z9cbm-5dcz8-lpbxr monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-8jul-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-m49wd-ylmr3-h6xwp-mak9l-f3l-fxd25-z9cbm-5dcz8-4ab monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-24june-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-m49wd-ylmr3-h6xwp-mak9l-f3l-fxd25-z9cbm-5dcz8 monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-10june-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-m49wd-ylmr3-h6xwp-mak9l-f3l-fxd25-z9cbm monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-27may-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-m49wd-ylmr3-h6xwp-mak9l-f3l-fxd25 monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-13may-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-m49wd-ylmr3-h6xwp-mak9l-f3l monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-29april-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-m49wd-ylmr3-h6xwp-mak9l monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-15april-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-m49wd-ylmr3-h6xwp monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a0020af3-8602-42e3-a79e-a8fa54b80967/Untitled+design+%281%29.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.30pm (60 mins): Sketch & Stroll Experimental Sketching on a gentle stroll with artist Vanessa Lawrence. We’ll take inspiration from Matisse’s Red Studio, looking at how he liberated colour and pattern. Let’s bring a splash of colour and fresh air to our sketching. Start & end at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/97676a0b-4723-43bd-b5c0-b55638e8ff1d/Untitled+%28Post+na+Instagram+%2845%29%29+%281%29.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2pm (120 mins): Sculpture in the City: Explore and Interpret Stay on to join Urban Learners for a creative workshop inspired by the City's architecture and key artworks from Sculpture in the City, a free open-air art exhibition. We will explore a range of creative techniques to respond to the artworks and architecture around us. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d9c7262c-1e08-4746-9bc3-55ebd43fc60e/wander-fleur-B5D0mQDz37U-unsplash+%282%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (120 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Alternatively drop by for this self-led sociable session with Drawing, Lego, Chess, Origami & Newspapers. Bring your own handcrafts or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/81e66a02-6dc5-4ee1-a940-24e3d612526f/Yoga+Anya+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5.15pm (45 mins): Yoga Chillout with this relaxed session. Anya from Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9478bf60-b862-47ec-81fd-24df25c9622b/nathan-mullet-7bRNqEVb6Zg-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60 mins): Finding your Voice Relaxed, non-judgmental voice workshop including voice exercises and singing. No experience needed. With opera singer Ellie Popham. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-1april-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-m49wd-ylmr3 monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a44509f5-067c-48ae-a8d5-bc30dfcedcc9/igor-rodrigues-sRLT5XwOqro-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (30 mins): Lunchtime Laughter Energising laughter therapy with Sally Dixey. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. Perfect for April Fool’s Day. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/34bca67c-2bd6-46cf-a048-685e9f499353/SITC_Workshop+1_Rectangle.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2pm (150mins): Architecture and Sculpture Tour Join Urban Learners for a guided walking tour in the City of London. We will explore iconic architecture and key artworks from Sculpture in the City, a free open-air art exhibition, with opportunities to sketch and take part in simple creative activities along the way. Starts and finishes at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f0c63950-b98a-43c2-8d33-aef7bcf272ea/wander-fleur-B5D0mQDz37U-unsplash.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (120 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop by for this self-led sociable session with Drawing, Lego, Chess, Origami & Newspapers. Bring your own handcrafts or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6884a7cd-80b7-48c1-b4cf-34f07c938130/Projekt+bez+nazwy+%281%29.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (60 mins): Printing Spring Inspired by Springtime, join artist Wendy Scott to make simple prints on paper. Perfect for using as wrapping paper. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/50197cf7-b2b6-4422-a86d-2e729e8b3b00/Meditation+Autumn+Rocks+ed.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (30 mins): Breathing Space Meditation Pause your day with Meditation. Learn techniques to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Everyone welcome. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-18mar-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-m49wd monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/43cae831-3ccd-4b4d-b1d7-a96376ac4b86/DIY+massage+woman.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/70ee55cb-8439-414d-bed9-9610e4f58700/10962.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (90 mins): Painting with Wool Make your own colourful felt picture from wool. Using the ‘wet felting’ method, roll your wool inside a wet towel to create your felt sheet. No experience needed. With Sue Kimber, farmer, who spins, weaves and makes felt from her own sheep and goats. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/12dd91ce-3bc1-403e-bb44-9dc8ab53b16a/67358f0f-73de-4824-85ef-310d607eca74%7E1.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (75mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop by for this self-led sociable session with Drawing, Lego, Chess, Origami & Newspapers. Bring your own handcrafts or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1993fd12-f6a3-4e4c-960d-f80ed4195de8/alexander-van-steenberge-gWjJsIGNnbY-unsplash+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (60 mins): Creative Writing Join Wordsmiths for this pressure-free supportive workshop. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9a072626-6082-4c9d-8571-af82eb54d142/Yoga+Anya.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5.15pm (45 mins): Yoga Chillout with this relaxed session. Anya from Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-4mar-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb-tpnjk monthly 0.5 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/97532aa6-7f21-433a-b4ce-d110c2410d94/igor-rodrigues-sRLT5XwOqro-unsplash.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Energising laughter therapy with Sally Dixey. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e9709209-4196-4421-9e82-e8c5e4a25430/Skin+Balms+%281%29+%281%29.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Herbs for the Skin Learn how to use herbs to support skin health. We'll explore the benefits of infused herbal oils, natural ingredients and essential oils. As part of the session, you will make an herbal lip balm to take home. With Nat from Hackney Herbal. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0115855d-6353-4fd4-a13c-c717ee285a46/ahmet-ayar-3mK_1GyqPQs-unsplash.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop by for this self-led sociable session with Drawing, Lego, Chess, Origami & Newspapers. Bring your own handcrafts or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/50197cf7-b2b6-4422-a86d-2e729e8b3b00/Meditation+Autumn+Rocks+ed.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (45 mins): Breathing Space Meditation Pause your day with Meditation. Learn techniques to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Everyone welcome. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4faf8a1d-cc53-4a6d-a36e-33f461af546e/Projekt+bez+nazwy.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60 mins): Gong Sound Bath Soak in the relaxing, sonorous sounds of large gongs, singing bowls & soft percussion to soothe away tensions of the day and calm the mind. Led by Cathy Eastburn, Sound Therapist & Gong Player. Wear warm, comfy clothes to lie down or sit to bathe in sonorous sound. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-cityst18feb-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh-hgsdp4-jblbb monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4c980570-98a0-4e2a-8ce8-9fd6d59be2e9/Meditation+Autumn+Rocks+ed+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Breathing Space Meditation Pause your day with Meditation. Learn techniques to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Everyone welcome. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b2849808-1a03-460e-8973-2bf2b4df99b7/alexander-van-steenberge-gWjJsIGNnbY-unsplash.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Practical Poetry Explore new and exciting ways to write poetry at lunch time. For the beginner and the experienced. With poet Timothy Fox. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3b77d7a8-a6dc-4f10-b7ff-14691ba4c1e2/5511f81d-ef9f-4d5b-b480-22de096fef88%7E1.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on to continue writing; or drop by for this self-led sociable session with Drawing, Lego, Chess, Origami & Newspapers. Bring your own handcrafts or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/916c7ee7-e230-4dd7-bb0b-adbdc59e29b8/Foil+embossed+card+1+CH.JPG All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4.30pm (60 mins): Foil Embossed Greeting Cards Make embossed designs on metal foil sheets, then turn into greeting cards. With artist Wendy Scott. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2017901a-ee24-4754-8a7e-971ec93817ce/Yoga+Anya.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5.15pm (45 mins): Yoga Chillout with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-26th-jan-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj-gza32 monthly 0.5 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f8cca077-0601-428f-bc82-0bd5c185e68f/mrika-selimi-1ZO0QLfGe0g-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2pm: Creative writing at The Dragon Café. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games that help them create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. Our group setting allows each person to first build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and then to build empathy towards others in their community by hearing their stories in their own words. The goal is to provide a creative way to communicate and understand thoughts and ideas, while having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/428e8f2e-f885-447b-9b7d-0ec62416fac5/howard-wang-YFJecGLgo24-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 4pm: Acting Up @ The Dragon Café. Acting Up @ Dragon Café is a creative, fun and relaxing way to unwind on a Monday afternoon. No experience necessary for this inclusive theatre skills workshop that involves games and drama activities. We will work with different creative stimuluses and themes to fire up our imaginations and try out new things. This is a safe and welcoming space where people say they feel very welcome and supported. A great way to meet people and develop confidence! Facilitated by Jen Camillin who has been running Acting Up in different settings since 2011. Come along and try it out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2e2e3d9-60ce-487c-a08c-e198fc521627/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:30pm - 5:30pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city21st-jan-sepfh-3dy8z-ncwlh monthly 0.5 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bdfd0a75-86e2-4a7c-b31e-d1aebef34d9a/alexander-london-nk7V_ef_iKA-unsplash.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:30pm (60 mins): Paint the Night Sky: Oil Pastels Use oil pastels on canvas boards to create pictures inspired by the Winter Night Sky. Chat with City of London Air Team to find out about ‘Clean Air Night’ highlighting the importance of reducing air pollution, especially during colder months. Materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/887acc63-f50f-42db-8020-46203b8b6f67/DCC+21+Jan+Draft+excluder+Christine+1.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2pm (60 mins): Draught Excluders Keep out chilly winter air by making your own draught excluder. Using upcycled clothes, stuff, then decorate with fabric scraps. Good for the planet and great to keep cosy. With designer Ana Westhead. Materials provided. Feel free to bring your own bits & bobs to decorate it. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5deddc5e-f3c0-4c02-a695-b4b79856209d/DCC+21+Jan+Relax+%26+Create+Playing+Chess.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 3pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on to finish your draught excluder; or drop by for this self-led sociable session with Drawing, Lego, Chess. Newspapers. Bring your own handcrafts or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/78102028-6c1c-4ff8-9918-5d83a2b854fd/Meditation+Autumn+Rocks+ed.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (45 mins): Breathing Space Meditation Pause your day with Meditation. Learn techniques to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Beginners and those with experience all welcome. In person at Shoe lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f7e01f00-62ed-45cb-afcc-62f79b84e566/4.21.1+%281%29.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60 mins): Gong Sound Bath Soak in the relaxing, sonorous sounds of large gongs, singing bowls & soft percussion to soothe away tensions of the day and calm the mind. Led by Cathy Eastburn, Sound Therapist & Gong Player. Wear warm, comfy clothes to lie down or sit to bathe in sonorous sound. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-6th-oct-nfm8s-gbtea monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/608988d3-370c-439c-a79a-0ea2c64dc680/983A7376.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm - 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1fd9808e-f3e0-4148-a93a-6c4bef8d4954/6e68d2c9-10a7-3cc9-7638-cc9c0dd25fd3.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm - 4:30pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games that help them create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. Our group setting allows each person to first build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and then to build empathy towards others in their community by hearing their stories in their own words. The goal is to provide a creative way to communicate and understand thoughts and ideas, while having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b2eade97-027b-4202-850a-8821e7ea933c/shayna-douglas-fZJoPDoanIM-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5pm - 5:45pm: Yoga inspired Stretch with Anja Nikodem Stretch away some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise you. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-29th-sep-hbsjb-5gc7s monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/593fb3e8-4e26-49b6-88f1-920fea5300cb/aaron-burden-y02jEX_B0O0-unsplash.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 12:15 (90mins) - Creative Writing with Lisa from Wordsmiths Lisa brings with her the Wordsmiths ethos along with her own lived experience to facilitate truly engaging and non-judgmental Creative Writing groups. The group setting allows each person to build confidence by sharing work they have created, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories told in the words and voices of others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29d67c56-39c0-4c86-b7d5-568680b415f3/fons-heijnsbroek-adt81xMuicA-unsplash.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 2:15 (90mins) - The Creative Flow, a visual art session with Artist Samuel Mead Artist and Creative Guide Samuel Mead presents: Enter the Flow State, a 90 minute experience where participants will be gently guided into a state of creative flow. With a focus on the embodied sensory and emotional experience of mark making, communal creativity and the environment itself, this session is less about creating masterpieces and more about mastering our ability to enter the creative flow state whenever we choose. Welcoming to all people of any ability, Enter the Flow State aims above all to help participants feel confident as creators, be inspired and have fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d0642d7b-8ce1-4090-afff-3fb59c045044/pexels-cottonbro-4708913+%281%29.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 4pm (80mins): Songwriting with Ije Amaechi Ije will be delivering a songwriting workshop that will focus on lyrics and melodies. In reflection of the St Johns programming later in the week, participants will be reflecting “Overcoming Obstacles” and write a co-created song. No experience in music is necessary, just an openness to trying something new. You can bring an instrument if you’d like and your voice! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-29th-sep-9l6xx-lm875-b9wdj monthly 0.5 2025-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b79abcf7-7f3f-452b-9ff6-da6cfd7ff171/aaron-burden-CKlHKtCJZKk-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30am – 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths A playful group workshop using structured writing games to spark true and fictional stories from personal experience. Participants build confidence by sharing new work and develop empathy by hearing others’ voices. Together, they explore creative ways to communicate, understand different perspectives, and connect with their community while having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/608988d3-370c-439c-a79a-0ea2c64dc680/983A7376.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: Stress Reduction and Laughter Workshop with Patricia Byrne Well-being session to help you reset your brain and your body. Exploring well-being tools such as breathwork, laughter & emotional freedom technique. You will learn simple, quick ways that you can help yourself feel better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3ba7a6ef-8d05-4907-b56c-96d82a5a1465/sarah-dao-hzN1F01XqMs-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:40pm - 5:10pm: Patchwork Pincushions Learn the art of patchwork by stitching together colourful fabric scraps to create your own pincushion. This session is relaxed and social, using simple techniques. No previous sewing skills needed – just come and enjoy creating with fabric scraps and take home a unique, sustainable pincushion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2e2e3d9-60ce-487c-a08c-e198fc521627/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:20pm - 6:20pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-10th-sep-sepfh-3dy8z-ezllr monthly 0.5 2025-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/32d49241-4614-4ab3-ba61-a63ed83b495f/igor-rodrigues-sRLT5XwOqro-unsplash.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Energising laughter therapy with Sally Dixey. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind as we begin 2026. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/56cd46a8-6572-4be5-9c72-d1e53491ea93/reza+2.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Silhouettes Animation Cut out simple silhouettes, then bring them to life on a lightbox with stop-motion animation. No tech know-how needed. A creative way to start the year. With artist Reza Ben Gajra. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b43bc05c-06a5-4e20-8ad8-2dbe7cf11476/Relax+%26+Create+2pm+pens+in+pots.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.15pm (60 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session, including mindful drawing, Chess, Lego, Newspapers. Bring your own puzzles or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/479c23dd-504f-4a82-9388-a847565ce394/IMG_0589+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 3.30pm (60 mins): Hand Warmers Keep out January chills with a cosy hand warmer. Make from old clothes, fill with rice. Heat in the microwave, then hold in your hands. Materials provided. With designer Ana Westhead. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d99879ef-cfcc-49eb-93a3-257b064f2ef1/Timothy+Fox+Photo.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5.00pm (60 mins): A Fresh Start: Creative Writing and the New Year Celebrate the new year with author Timothy Fox. Using popular poems and short stories for inspiration, find surprising ways to express your aspirations and thoughts about the year ahead. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-6th-oct-nfm8s monthly 0.5 2025-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/608988d3-370c-439c-a79a-0ea2c64dc680/983A7376.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm - 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1fd9808e-f3e0-4148-a93a-6c4bef8d4954/6e68d2c9-10a7-3cc9-7638-cc9c0dd25fd3.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm – 4:30pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will explore unusual and accessible poetry forms and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder of Creativity Unleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-29th-sep-9l6xx-lm875 monthly 0.5 2025-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1764772634886-9SRHC2OIZSKOOI3K3KVJ/unsplash-image-ckOSZL-tsqI.jpg All Events - The Dragon Cafe live - 12:30am – 2pm: Sock Puppets workshop. Dragon Cafe Patron Kimber Wright would love you to join her in a sock puppet workshop that will guarantee a friend for life (literally) The only thing Kim can't guarantee will be the colourful characteristics your new friend will have. All materials will be provided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/608988d3-370c-439c-a79a-0ea2c64dc680/983A7376.jpg All Events - The Dragon Cafe live - 3pm - 4pm: Festive Cheer - Singing Group with Vivien Ellis From sea shanties to old English chants and traditional carols, along with choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something for everyone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1764773587683-ZB41UOYC4ZIOQ2Q1J4Z9/unsplash-image-OKLqGsCT8qs.jpg All Events - The Dragon Cafe live - 4:15pm (45mins): Open Floor - A Space to Share As part of our celebrations we are opening up the floor to our participants to share creative work. If you have a song, a poem, a picture, a story, a piece of music, or anything creative you want to share with the group, this space is for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1764774002857-10JYTV4CHPD9T28C0Q2N/unsplash-image-hzgs56Ze49s.jpg All Events - The Dragon Cafe live - 5:15pm (90mins): Dragon Cafe Holiday Celebration There will be music, festive snacks, and an opportunity to relax and spend time in good company. (And dancing, definitely dancing) https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-23rd-june-my8bm monthly 0.5 2025-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bc1e8d30-a686-4f8b-a4af-7296cff57aae/Screenshot_7-5-2025_102511_img.evbuc.com.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30am - 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths A playful group workshop using structured writing games to spark true and fictional stories from personal experience. Participants build confidence by sharing new work and develop empathy by hearing others’ voices. Together, they explore creative ways to communicate, understand different perspectives, and connect with their community while having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1764694348306-HVWMV2LIIQ5RNUP65Q17/unsplash-image-6zz5nDuGEk8.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live 2:30pm - 4pm: Seasonal Crafting with Artist and Maker Jonny Dixon. Join friend of the Dragon Café, Artist Jonny Dixon to celebrate the arrival of the Festive Season by making seasonally themed decorations to take away and and bring some additional cheer to the darker, damper months! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dfbf764b-b1ab-4d21-b19e-76b649d56c65/unsplash-image-JLCa6PNGkBI.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5:45pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Tune into your body and breath, and just follow whatever movements feel good, there’s no right or wrong way to dance, and you don’t need any experience. Julia Franks, our facilitator, brings the energy with fresh playlists and invites everyone into a relaxed, joyful space where you can switch off your inner critic and just have fun https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-10th-sep-sepfh-3dy8z monthly 0.5 2025-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a55c71d7-787d-4901-81a2-86e5ff7a704b/Laughter+Therapy+12.15pm++Festive+laughter.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Energising laughter therapy with laughter leader, Sally Dixey. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/efdef2fd-456c-4c25-b64f-1e1aedeccd1e/Guided+Walk+with+David+Laird.avif.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:50pm (75 mins): Winter Tales of the City: guided walk Join Historian and tour guide David Laird for a festive walk focussed on stories, customs and people. Explore Christmas past, from pagan traditions to sending greeting cards. Enjoy the sites of famous landmarks on the way. Stay for a mince pie afterwards. Start & finish at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b43bc05c-06a5-4e20-8ad8-2dbe7cf11476/Relax+%26+Create+2pm+pens+in+pots.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2pm (60 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session, including mindful drawing, Chess, Lego, Newspapers. Bring your own puzzles or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4c7564cb-7421-4abd-83cd-521d8e24d014/Paper+Baubles+use+this+image.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 3:30pm (60 mins): Paper Baubles Make decorative paper baubles to display this winter. Artist Tracey Bush will show you how to turn paper sheets into decorations to be proud of. Materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d6f9221a-7fd9-4362-b6af-1e0b78a2afd3/Zoe+SO+Singing+Bowls.JPG All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (45 mins): Singing Bowls Sound Bath Himalayan Singing bowls produce unique low-frequency sonorous sounds. A sense of deep relaxation is produced which can help relieve fatigue and stress. The aroma of essential oils will enhance this calming experience. Wear warm clothes to lie down or sit comfortably. With Zoe SO, singing bowls & aromatherapy practitioner. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-17th-february-77hkf-fhphb monthly 0.5 2025-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/cf151245-ef4d-4e26-9316-0c93e670891a/pexels-monstera-3363111.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths A playful group workshop using structured writing games to spark true and fictional stories from personal experience. Participants build confidence by sharing new work and develop empathy by hearing others’ voices. Together, they explore creative ways to communicate, understand different perspectives, and connect with their community while having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1691061649343-EZMY1VDDVP34Z5OPJ8BS/PHOTO-2023-05-31-13-41-01%2B2.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4pm: Acting Up @ The Dragon Café Acting Up @ Dragon Cafe is a fun, inclusive Monday afternoon theatre workshop using games and drama to relax, build confidence and meet new people. Participants explore different themes and creative prompts, trying out new things in a safe, supportive space. Facilitated by Jen Camillin, who has led Acting Up since 2011. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1763548742204-UOMDDOX6P3UDIJD3C6W4/unsplash-image-2Q0oMf2crnE.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5:45pm: Singing Group with Vivien Ellis and Guests Electric Voice theatre. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. We will also be rehearsing along with The Electric Voice Theatre for the Dragon Cafes upcoming performance at Conway Hall as part of the Carols By Candlelight Concert. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-15th-sep-42mfh-pjgba monthly 0.5 2025-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1764157795404-WX96XMXNM2TPMJAR3WYK/unsplash-image-02Itix7utTY.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi-award-winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5cc3d6a3-b935-4f0b-9896-ae2ab38dc6b6/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live 2:45pm – 4:15pm: HeartTouch @ The Dragon Café HeartTouch @ Dragon Café is a gentle, calming and revitalising workshop that blends mindful movement, breathing practices, and compassionate touch. No experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to relax and connect. Through simple Tai Chi–inspired exercises, energy awareness practices, and supportive partner work, we explore how to soften stress, ground the body, and restore ease in both body and mind. This is a safe and welcoming space where everyone is invited to move at their own pace and feel supported. Facilitated by Anthony Fiddler who has been sharing mindfulness and embodied practices in community settings for over 20 years. Come along and feel the difference! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/50757651-188b-4e72-a7a3-fdd755d1e336/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:30pm – 5:45pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-17th-february-77hkf monthly 0.5 2025-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1763548742204-UOMDDOX6P3UDIJD3C6W4/unsplash-image-2Q0oMf2crnE.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45pm – 4:15pm: Singing Group with Vivien Ellis and Guests Electric Voice theatre. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. We will also be rehearsing along with The Electric Voice Theatre for the Dragon Cafes upcoming performance at Conway Hall as part of the Carols By Candlelight Concert. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1763548960280-ELBF2QKNNGLM0SSJZD6O/unsplash-image-JLCa6PNGkBI.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:30pm – 6pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Move how you want in this Flomotion dance session. You’ll tune into your body and breath, and just follow whatever movements feel good, there’s no right or wrong way to dance, and you don’t need any experience. The whole vibe is about letting go of self-judgement and just enjoying the freedom of moving in your own way. Julia Franks, our facilitator, brings the energy with fresh playlists and invites everyone into a relaxed, joyful space where you can switch off your inner critic and just have fun https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-10th-sep-sepfh-fly99 monthly 0.5 2025-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8865d0ec-9bf3-4b0a-9c0a-ed21f04651ae/DIY+Massage+12.15pm+Image+of+person+smoothing+neck.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2419d0d4-0a0c-4029-ba38-73599a415fe8/Painted+Card+for+1pm+workshop.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Painted Cards Celebrate warmth and light in this watercolour painting workshop with artist Vanessa Lawrence. Be inspired by watercolour paintings of landscapes & liminal light. Create your own painted card to send this season. Materials provided. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a6cba9e3-2a11-4760-b628-754b8500f9da/Relax+%26+Create+2.30pm+Image+of+pencils+%26+pens+in+pots.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (60 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session, including mindful drawing, Chess, Lego, Newspapers. Bring your own puzzles or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e4185854-8598-4d27-b166-22756b71a1d0/Festive+Herbal+Drinks+4pm+Image+of+jar+with+herbs+%26+spices.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (60 mins): Festive Herbal Drinks An introduction to a variety of herbs and spices that help support our bodies in colder weather. With opportunity to make a few of your own warming blends, plus a festive herbal mulling mix to take home. With Nat, Hackney Herbal. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1764173514535-1RH2KYV8V98DFBO42VHA/unsplash-image-bu-6kNWQj6U.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:15pm (60 mins): Finding your Voice Relaxed, non-judgmental voice workshop including songs inspired by fire, air and water. With opera singer Ellie Popham. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-2nd-october-axpbb-kyflm monthly 0.5 2025-11-12 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-29th-sep-9l6xx monthly 0.5 2025-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bc1e8d30-a686-4f8b-a4af-7296cff57aae/Screenshot_7-5-2025_102511_img.evbuc.com.jpg All Events - The Dragon Cafe live - 12:30am – 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a78c5b4b-f7f9-4383-9d57-b49dcd488487/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_888762163_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - The Dragon Cafe live 2:45pm - 3:45pm - Stress Reduction and Laughter Workshop with Patricia Byrne Well-being session to help you reset your brain and your body. Exploring well-being tools such as breathwork, laughter & emotional freedom technique. You will learn simple, quick ways that you can help yourself feel better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ec1de4ff-814a-4d23-b862-59a40f65d7c7/IMG-20251112-WA0004.jpg.png All Events - The Dragon Cafe live - 4pm – 5:30pm: Visual Art Workshop with Artist Constança Saturnino In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the creative potential of nature by crafting their own drawing and mark-making tools from foraged organic materials such as plants, seeds, and natural fibers. Together, we will reflect on how these tools influence the marks and lines we create, reframing the act of drawing as a collaboration with the natural world. This session encourages experimentation, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the materials around us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b87e3b6a-7d2e-4e10-b2e5-9780e4939e3b/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - The Dragon Cafe live - 5:45pm – 6:30pm: Gentle yoga session with Anja Nikodem. Join Anja where we will be celebrating the change of the season with a gentle Yoga session focusing on the gathering the breath into the body and sharing sounds and breath as we release. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-14th-may-dn3fs monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95b3d5c6-6d38-4064-9246-df9612824ea2/IMG_20250709_181217779_HDR.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Paper Shoes Make a paper pointe shoe, then fill with pot puree. It makes a special gift for a friend or keep for yourself to decorate your home. Materials provided. With artist Reza Ben Gajra. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/70ceab52-b4de-4f30-bad9-07d2b44ccf33/IMG_20240417_144321379.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (70 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Mindful drawing. Read a newspaper or have a game of chess. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac3b8025-040b-4cc9-a6de-d29fa39c1b77/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (60 mins): Creative Writing Join Naomi, Wordsmiths for this pressure-free supportive workshop. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/59cfc0ec-f945-4bac-b761-2208fb3ede2b/Screenshot+2025-03-11+093656.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5.15pm (30 mins): Breathing Space Meditation Pause your day with Meditation. Learn techniques to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Beginners and those with experience all welcome. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/88265aa8-345d-4bba-8783-fb4f3688dc1e/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60 mins): Gong Sound Bath Soak in the relaxing, sonorous sounds of large gongs, singing bowls & soft percussion to soothe away tensions of the day and calm the mind. Led by Cathy Eastburn, Sound Therapist & Gong Player. Wear warm, comfy clothes to lie down or sit to bathe in sonorous sound. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-9th-dec-gehlm monthly 0.5 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b63caa97-df3e-4059-a8ea-9664316896a5/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.49.png All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c5fe0709-97e5-4b30-b6d0-ca1daa8a4b4c/pexels-ena-marinkovic-1814213-3713689+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm - 4:30pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b87e3b6a-7d2e-4e10-b2e5-9780e4939e3b/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online 5pm - 6pm: Yoga inspired Stretch with Anja Nikodem: Stretch way some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise you. No experience necessary. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-3rd-march-pl6b8 monthly 0.5 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi-award-winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1761734364915-49SUTF7IT3SPPXRNQMW3/unsplash-image-YFJecGLgo24.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4pm: Acting Up @ The Dragon Café Acting Up @ Dragon Cafe is a creative, fun and relaxing way to unwind on a Monday afternoon. No experience necessary for this inclusive theatre skills workshop that involves games and drama activities. We will work with different creative stimuluses and themes to fire up our imaginations and try out new things. This is a safe and welcoming space where people say they feel very welcome and supported. A great way to meet people and develop confidence! Facilitated by Jen Camillin who has been running Acting Up in different settings since 2011. Come along and try it out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9b0bb678-edb5-4dc5-8a69-7aeac88385df/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Gong Bath with Cathy Eastburn Welcome in the first buds of spring with a Gong Bath. The vibrations and sound of a gong bath are an immediate and effective way to achieve deep relaxation and enhance well-being. They are particularly recommended for anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, anger issues or chronic pain... but can be enjoyed by and helpful for everyone. Lie back and enjoy the healing sounds of magnificent large gongs, played alongside Himalayan singing bowls, quartz crystal singing bowls and Javanese bronze percussion. Sessions are led by experienced gong-player and trained sound therapist Cathy Eastburn. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-27th-october-2025-ngr9k monthly 0.5 2025-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this online session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm – 4:30pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-29th-sep-hbsjb monthly 0.5 2025-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e3d715a9-75f5-4809-9f0b-4441772859ba/art-supplies-brushes-rulers-scissors-159644.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 12pm (90mins): Illuminated Halloween Lanterns - with artist and Maker Wendy Scott. Talented artist Wendy Scott will guide participants through the process of making seasonally themed and illuminated lanterns. You will then use different techniques for decorating, from collage to watercolours let your Halloween creativity light the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95639afa-42dc-4cc3-9247-a080f00a8dfb/copy+of+writing+image.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 1:45pm (120mins): Celebrate HallowZine - A Zine workshop with Richy K Chandler Join us for a fun and creative afternoon of spooky seasonal Zines with artist and illustrator Richy K Chandler. Learn how to make your own zines and express yourself through art and writing. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination and enthusiasm - this hands-on workshop will provide all the materials you need to create your own unique zine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1755780592967-V4Y8R453W3AESP80VAV9/DSCF4046.JPG All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 4pm (90mins): Spooky Grooves with Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this special Halloween themed Flomotion dance session. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-10th-sep-sepfh monthly 0.5 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b56612d8-bea0-4e07-8660-54db2c1d04fc/pexels-helenalopes-708440.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Energising laughter therapy with laughter leader, Sally Dixey. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/79ea99d5-a428-4264-bbd5-75e7b1cb62e4/IMG_Van1.jpg.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Autumnal Watercolours Enjoy the flow of watercolour painting with artist Vanessa Lawrence. Be inspired by this autumn’s fiery colours of leaves, seedheads & landscapes; and learning about watercolour paintings you can see for free in art galleries. Materials provided. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ce256223-ece9-4af7-9b89-02b98dd1990f/IMG_1126.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (70 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session, including mindful drawing, Chess, Lego, Newspapers. Bring your own puzzles or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bc1e8d30-a686-4f8b-a4af-7296cff57aae/Screenshot_7-5-2025_102511_img.evbuc.com.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (60 mins): Keep it Short: Writing as a Daily Excercise A practical workshop to engage with your innate creativity. Using the short-short story (also known as flash fiction) for inspiration, participants will be given simple prompts and exercises to create new stories daily. With author Timothy Fox. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/66c94d55-c60c-47e4-98a7-b353e4af622f/istockphoto-1133753143-612x612.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:15pm (60 mins): Finding your Voice Relaxed, non-judgmental voice workshop including songs inspired by fire, air and water. With opera singer Ellie Popham. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-15th-sep-42mfh monthly 0.5 2025-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:15pm – 1:45pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi-award-winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a78c5b4b-f7f9-4383-9d57-b49dcd488487/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_888762163_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live 2:30pm – 3:15pm: Laughter Yoga with Patricia Byrne Laughter yoga is amazing stress relief, getting you out of your head and into your body in an incredibly effective way. This workshop is designed to chase away your blues, boost your immune system and increase your resilience. Sessions are fun & relaxed, combining movement, breathing and laughter exercises. No downward dogs in this yoga, it's all about having a good laugh and releasing endorphins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0d89a9da-6cc6-4946-aba3-868436f74b56/Picture1.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live 3:30pm – 5pm: Song Writing with Ije Amaechi Ije will be delivering a songwriting workshop that will focus on lyrics and melodies, because most of our favourite songs have the best of both. Ever had a line from a song stuck in your head and wondered how to write it? Ije will show you how to write your own (and it’s easier than you think). No experience in music is necessary, just an openness to trying something new. You can bring an instrument if you’d like and your voice! Get to know Ije: Ije Amaechi is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who fronts a Neo-soul band, releasing music and gigging in and around London. Ije is passionate about mental health and often incorporates this into her own songwriting and workshops, delivering singing and songwriting workshops to a wide range of people, from young musicians to adults who have never written a song before. Ije believes that everyone deserves to find their voice through music and develop their own relationship to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:15pm – 6:15pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-8th-october-96e77 monthly 0.5 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1989e3c0-e781-4799-beaa-efe596966347/Screenshot+2025-03-11+093656.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm - 1:15pm: Breathing Space Meditation Pause your day with Meditation. Learn techniques to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Beginners and those with experience all welcome. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c46ee0a7-239c-4b34-ac4c-f02ffa63ef9c/clay1.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm - 2:30pm: Claymation Try something new - Claymation. No tech knowhow needed. Enjoy getting creative with coloured clay, then as a group, animate into a film clip. With artist Reza Ben Gajra. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e9486c15-8c69-4b2b-8a45-9a09c92ab381/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8441845+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (75mins): Relax & Create Drop in for this self-led sociable session, including mindful drawing. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d0642d7b-8ce1-4090-afff-3fb59c045044/pexels-cottonbro-4708913+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Song Writing The workshop focusses on music for wellbeing and self-expression. Learn the basics of writing a song, with opportunity to sing it as a group. No experience needed, just a willingness to learn something new and to share creative ideas. With singer-songwriter Ije Amaechi. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2c3676ae-3d67-4b99-a3f7-d4e5b329534a/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:30pm - 7:30pm: Gong Sound Bath Soak in the relaxing, sonorous sounds of large gongs, singing bowls & soft percussion to soothe away tensions of the day and calm the mind. Led by Cathy Eastburn, Sound Therapist & Gong Player. Wear warm, comfy clothes to lie down or sit and bathe in sonorous sound. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-6th-oct monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 1pm – 2:30pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1755778988688-HXE65PYH0GNUECNARVRE/DSCF3903.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm – 4:30pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will explore unusual and accessible poetry forms and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder of Creativity Unleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b87e3b6a-7d2e-4e10-b2e5-9780e4939e3b/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - Yoga inspired Stretch with Anja Nikodem: 5pm – 5:45pm Stretch way some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise you. No experience necessary. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-29th-sep-mzhsm monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f9bf7e88-b4e1-4ef8-9fbd-5f1ccb70e204/BHM+post.png All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e71689b5-396d-4852-92c4-c4dc27a9de74/Mental+Flight+Club+-+Chrissie.png All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-2nd-october-axpbb monthly 0.5 2025-10-01 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-28th-july-5jx4s-hec4w-hwzne-65x4g-b53wk monthly 0.5 2025-09-23 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-4th-october monthly 0.5 2025-09-23 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-8th-october monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1b2e4c00-838f-4f90-8d68-947ed36b398c/20230705_112740.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Autumnal kusadama flowers & fold-up pumpkins Make folded paper flowers and simple pumpkins to fold flat and reuse every year. Using decorative origami and recycled papers; fold and cut shapes to be glued together to make your own autumnal display. With Artist Tracey Bush. Materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/873dfe5c-2e34-44bb-9aa2-fcd6cb686845/pexels-eugenia-remark-5767088-18977913.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.15pm (90mins): Silver Vaults Guided Walk Join historian & guide Lester Hillman on a guided visit to the underground Silver Vaults. Learn about one or two historic sites enroute, including 12th Century Templar Priory. Spaces are strictly limited due to small underground vaults capacity. Pre booking essential. Meet at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1e8ae7ca-cafc-44ff-b06f-9a5354a804e8/3c04c9f6-9f2b-4825-ac76-428e987e4fcf.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (90mins): Relax & Create Drop in for this self-led sociable session, including mindful drawing. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4d3f7e98-e351-45f6-9f53-be741fdc473e/qq.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.45pm (60 mins): Fabric Apron Art: Breathe Green, Be Greener Decorate an apron with nature inspired designs, to celebrate clean air, green living and environmental care. With the Air Quality Team City of London. An opportunity to reflect on how we care for the planet and share through your own creative expression. Materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b87e3b6a-7d2e-4e10-b2e5-9780e4939e3b/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (50 mins): Yoga Chillout with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library & on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d0642d7b-8ce1-4090-afff-3fb59c045044/pexels-cottonbro-4708913+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60mins): Song Writing The workshop focusses on music for wellbeing and self-expression. Learn the basics of writing a song, with opportunity to sing it as a group. No experience needed, just a willingness to learn something new and to share creative ideas. With singer-songwriter Ije Amaechi. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-24th-sep monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ea29a712-8d96-4cf9-8887-79c491ca064c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_887462413_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f00c71e2-e7ed-454c-a5c6-ad04a435cc82/sketch+%26+stroll+Apr+24+with+Shelly++%28CH+photo%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.50pm (60 mins): Stroll & Sketch Join artist Wendy Scott for a creative stroll, sketching along the way. Art materials provided. Bring your own sketch book if you have one. Dress for the weather. In person. Meet at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a366ac13-2f0b-4489-817a-a071a608ce62/ae484c5f-cc15-4bbd-b1b4-7890711bb9f6.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on to continue drawing, or drop in for this self-led sociable session, including mindful drawing, Chess, Lego. Bring your own puzzles or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bc1e8d30-a686-4f8b-a4af-7296cff57aae/Screenshot_7-5-2025_102511_img.evbuc.com.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4.30pm (60 mins): Creative Writing Join Lisa, Wordsmiths for this pressure-free supportive workshop. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d0642d7b-8ce1-4090-afff-3fb59c045044/pexels-cottonbro-4708913+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60mins): Song Writing Join singer-songwriter Ije Amaechi for the first of this series. The workshops will focus on music for wellbeing and self-expression. Learn the basics of writing a song, with opportunity to sing it as a group. No experience needed, just a willingness to learn something new and to share creative ideas. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-10th-sep monthly 0.5 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b56612d8-bea0-4e07-8660-54db2c1d04fc/pexels-helenalopes-708440.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Energising laughter therapy with laughter leader, Patricia Byrne. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2c64386b-2554-490e-8ec3-f84da5a0acd8/DSCF4712.JPG All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Patchwork Pincushions Learn the art of patchwork by stitching together colourful fabric scraps to create your own pincushion. Discover simple techniques, enjoy a relaxing hands-on session, and take home a unique, sustainable sewing accessory. With the DCC Team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ce256223-ece9-4af7-9b89-02b98dd1990f/IMG_1126.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session, including mindful drawing, Chess, Lego, Newspapers. Bring your own puzzles or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/329b5b48-5206-4db2-b405-b55aa61c9123/IMG-20230506-WA0048+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (45 mins): Yoga Chillout with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/108885dc-f6d7-49a3-ada9-51afe80392a2/pexels-magicbowls-3544138.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60 mins): Singing Bowls Sound Bath Himalayan Singing bowls produce unique low-frequency sonorous sounds. A sense of deep relaxation is produced which can help relieve fatigue and stress. The aroma of essential oils will enhance this calming experience. Wear warm clothes to lie down or sit comfortably. With Zoe Zo, singing bowls & aromatherapy practitioner. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-2nd-october monthly 0.5 2025-10-02 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-29th-sep monthly 0.5 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5bb6c16e-656a-4425-9d0d-34fd8406ec0b/DSC_0732.JPG All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 3pm – 4:30pm: Dragon Cafe Singers with Vivien Ellies Accompanied by Martina Schwarz on accordion. You are invited to this extended singing session in which we will revisit some beloved Dragon Café songs in preparation for the upcoming Bloomsbury festival workshops and performances. This is also an opportunity to get to again meet the extremely talented accordionist Martina Schwarz who is accompanying us at the Bloomsbury Festival. https://martinaschwarz.net/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96c3892b-3fcb-494c-a1d5-b80b21adca44/Screenshot+2025-09-23+173005.png All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 4:45pm – 6:15pm: Painting with Natural Ink with Artist Constança Saturnino Discover the colours of nature with artist Constança Saturnino, who transforms foraged plants, berries, and everyday kitchen ingredients into beautiful handmade inks. Using leaves, stems, and other natural materials, she also crafts unique painting tools that open up new ways of mark-making. In this workshop, Constança invites you to step into a playful collaboration with the natural world, experimenting, exploring, and allowing creativity to grow from what surrounds us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b87e3b6a-7d2e-4e10-b2e5-9780e4939e3b/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 6:20pm – 6:50pm: Gentle yoga session with Anja Nikodem. Join Anja where we will be celebrating the change of the season with a gentle Yoga session focusing on the gathering the breath into the body and sharing sounds and breath as we release. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9b0bb678-edb5-4dc5-8a69-7aeac88385df/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents - 7pm – 8pm: Gong Bath with Cathy Eastburn. Welcome in your week with a Gong Bath. The vibrations and sound of a gong bath are an immediate and effective way to achieve deep relaxation and enhance well-being. They are particularly recommended for anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, anger issues or chronic pain... but can be enjoyed by and helpful for everyone. Lie back and enjoy the healing sounds of magnificent large gongs, played alongside Himalayan singing bowls, quartz crystal singing bowls and Javanese bronze percussion. Sessions are led by experienced gong-player and trained sound therapist Cathy Eastburn. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-22nd-sep monthly 0.5 2025-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0f701485-daa7-4213-80bc-85d73b2fcf7d/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_797328179_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12am – 1:45pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/30fab524-6bb6-4229-bf3f-d17e01c0b39b/pexels-designecologist-1389460.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4:15pm: Seasonal Crafting with Artist and Maker Jonny Dixon. Join friend of the Dragon Café, Artist Jonny Dixon to celebrate the arrival of autumn by making seasonally themed desktop decorations to try and bring some cheer to the darker, damper months! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/faafc6bb-f45c-4f53-b506-1055de0c36f0/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_864740399_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4pm – 5pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/97c4b5ad-f022-4aa2-9c7e-205503796301/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:15pm – 6pm: Yoga inspired Stretch with Anja Nikodem Stretch way some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise you. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-15th-sep monthly 0.5 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:15pm – 1:45pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi-award-winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2342d4f6-1d2c-4562-95a7-668671a3934f/BW+shadows.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4:30pm: A creative stroll and workshop making moulds and then plaster casting sculptures and natural objects with artist Wendy Scott. Join artist Wendy Scott for a creative stroll around some of the streets and green spaces surrounding the venue. We will be collecting materials along the way and then returning to the venue to turn our found object into moulds and then into plaster cast sculptures for decoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/69446eec-a33e-4756-8f71-fb26a176bd68/Flomotion+insta+post.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:45pm – 7:15pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this liberating Flomotion dance session. We are invited to bring our awareness very deliberately to our bodies, our breath and to follow our own movement. The facilitation encourages us to move spontaneously and follow movement impulses; that there are no right or wrong movements, that we don’t need to know what we are doing. It is a ticket to bypass judgement, self-criticism and inertia. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-8th-sep monthly 0.5 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bc1e8d30-a686-4f8b-a4af-7296cff57aae/Screenshot_7-5-2025_102511_img.evbuc.com.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12am – 1:45pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a78c5b4b-f7f9-4383-9d57-b49dcd488487/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_888762163_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 3:15pm: Laughter Yoga with Patricia Byrne Laughter yoga is amazing stress relief, getting you out of your head and into your body in an incredibly effective way. This workshop is designed to chase away your blues, boost your immune system and increase your resilience. Sessions are fun & relaxed, combining movement, breathing and laughter exercises. No downward dogs in this yoga, it's all about having a good laugh and releasing endorphins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b2a9754f-f91f-4848-b928-25f5233cfaf2/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_1111505653_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:30pm – 5pm: Fabric Collage Fabric collage is a wonderfully creative way to play with colour, pattern and texture using recycled textiles. This workshop is designed to spark your imagination, reduce stress and encourage mindful making.Sessions are relaxed and social, combining simple cutting, arranging and gluing techniques. No sewing skills needed – just come and enjoy creating with fabric scraps. With the Dragon Café team! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:45pm – 5:45pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-21st-july monthly 0.5 2025-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15am – 12:45pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to continue our series of sessions being facilitated by The Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/53c6f006-f74f-418b-8b86-e03551da7563/pexels-rkphotography-11105147.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 4:30pm: Sculpting Small Creatures: A Clay Workshop with Vivi Gao Join artist Vivi Gao for a playful and grounding workshop where we’ll create small animal-shaped holders using air-dry clay. These whimsical yet functional pieces invite both imagination and care. The theme centres around crafting small companions that can hold your everyday treasures, but you’re equally welcome to follow your own ideas and sculpt freely! This workshop is open to all, whether you’re completely new to clay or have worked with it before. You’ll have the chance to bring your creation to life with acrylic paint. We encourage sensory connection and self-reflection through touch, texture, and play. Each dent, press, or fingerprint becomes part of your piece — a quiet reminder of your presence and a reflection of your creative process. You are welcome to bring any small personal item to press into the clay: a piece of jewellery, a key, a coin, and leave your own mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:45pm – 5:45pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-14th-july-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this online session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm – 4:30pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-12th-july monthly 0.5 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fb23f4ca-6258-46f3-90ac-bb720e6ef941/Untitled+design.png All Events - DEEP. Listening. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-23rd-july monthly 0.5 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5cc3d6a3-b935-4f0b-9896-ae2ab38dc6b6/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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 on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fd2f6196-e43d-4c9d-9594-2482d0c63443/Garden+-+credit+Shaun+Le+Gassick.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:50PM (20 MIN walk) - Walk to Museum of the order of St John Garden We have exclusive use of their beautiful herbal garden today. Bring a picnic. Hot & cold drinks provided. Relax & Sketch in the herbal garden. With the DCC team. In person. Walk with us from Shoe Lane Library or meet us there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/06422dd0-c3fc-429e-9b52-b983d1ce1d1c/Hollar+complete+views+H450mm+x+L500mm+x+D20mm.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1:30PM (45 MINS) - 900 years of stories Talk with historian Lester Hillman about the fascinating history of the order of St John & St John Ambulance. In person at Museum of Order of St John, outside in herbal garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0c86f0fc-4bab-40c3-ad4b-5e3f850adeb5/Making+fresh+herbal+vinegar+tonics.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 3PM (60 MINS) - Herbal tonics earn the healing properties of herbs with a focus on plants at their seasonal best. Make your own herbal-infused vinegar with fresh herbs from the garden. Take as a daily tonic or in cooking. Please bring a small clean jam jar. With Nat, Hackney Herbal. Booking is essential. Limited number of spaces. In person at Museum of Order of St John, in learning centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bc1e8d30-a686-4f8b-a4af-7296cff57aae/Screenshot_7-5-2025_102511_img.evbuc.com.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:15PM (60 MINS) - Creative Writing Join Lisa, Wordsmiths for this pressure-free supportive workshop. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-28th-july monthly 0.5 2025-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b79ce4c7-d419-428f-877b-07a2b6b6fb87/Meeting+point.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-7th-july monthly 0.5 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15am – 12:45pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to continue our series of sessions being facilitated by The Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac3b8025-040b-4cc9-a6de-d29fa39c1b77/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 4:30pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi-award-winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:45pm – 5:45pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-16th-junemccid4964e88167mceide10e65a6ec monthly 0.5 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15am – 12:45pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi-award-winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:20pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for another in our series of sessions they will be delivering at The Dragon Café in 2025. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0d89a9da-6cc6-4946-aba3-868436f74b56/Picture1.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45pm – 4:30pm: Song Writing with Ije Amaechi Ije will be delivering a songwriting workshop that will focus on lyrics and melodies, because most of our favourite songs have the best of both. Ever had a line from a song stuck in your head and wondered how to write it? Ije will show you how to write your own (and it’s easier than you think). No experience in music is necessary, just an openness to trying something new. You can bring an instrument if you’d like and your voice! Get to know Ije: Ije Amaechi is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who fronts a Neo-soul band, releasing music and gigging in and around London. Ije is passionate about mental health and often incorporates this into her own songwriting and workshops, delivering singing and songwriting workshops to a wide range of people, from young musicians to adults who have never written a song before. Ije believes that everyone deserves to find their voice through music and develop their own relationship to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:45pm – 5:45pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-9th-june monthly 0.5 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this online session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm – 4:30pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will explore unusual and accessible poetry forms and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder of Creativity Unleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-30th-june monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Big London Song Share - 2pm – 3:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to once more welcome Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon Café. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/97c4b5ad-f022-4aa2-9c7e-205503796301/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - The Big London Song Share - 4pm – 4:45pm: Gentle Yoga with Anja Nikodem Join Anja for another of her rejuvenating gentle Yoga session. This session has been devised so that it caters for all comers from those who have never done yoga to those who are more practiced. You can learn the full sun salute, a gentle stretch version and even a seated version for those with limited mobility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Big London Song Share - 5pm – 5:45pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aa39cd03-0d65-4d26-aeed-0bda40d7ff5c/The+Big+Song+Share.png All Events - The Big London Song Share - Make it stand out Join us for The Big London Song Share! Calling all community choirs! Big and small! Old and new! You're invited to "The Big London Song Share" on the evening of Monday, June 30th at the historic St John’s Waterloo. This special event offers a unique opportunity for choirs from across London to unite in one vibrant venue. Come and share your songs, learn new repertoires from fellow choirs, and enjoy the power of singing together. It's a fantastic chance to forge new musical collaborations and build lasting social connections within London's diverse singing community. Don't miss out on this uplifting gathering of harmony and fellowship! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-23rd-june monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15am – 12:45pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to continue our series of sessions being facilitated by The Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/97c4b5ad-f022-4aa2-9c7e-205503796301/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 3:45pm: Gentle Yoga and Sun Salutes with Anja Nikodem Join Anja where we will be celebrating the Summer with a gentle Yoga session focusing on the Sun Salute. This session has been devised so that it caters for all comers from those who have never done yoga to those who are more practiced. You can learn the full sun salute, a gentle stretch version and even a seated version for those with limited mobility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a8f4d2c0-04f1-4f44-9353-f2c528b4547c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_888772093_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5:45pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this liberating Flomotion dance session. We are invited to bring our awareness very deliberately to our bodies, our breath and to follow our own movement. The facilitation encourages us to move spontaneously and follow movement impulses; that there are no right or wrong movements, that we don’t need to know what we are doing. It is a ticket to bypass judgement, self-criticism and inertia. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-2nd-june monthly 0.5 2025-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15am – 12:45pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to announce a series of extra sessions with Southwark Playhouse. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:15pm – 4:15pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/07fdce99-77ce-44fb-ad06-4d77e30502b3/Screenshot+2025-05-28+163611.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Open Floor We have made space in our schedule today for any participant who has something they might like to share with the rest of the group. A poem or piece of writing, a song, a skill, a piece of music or a painting or an experience. Just let a member of staff know if you have something you would like to share when you arrive at the venue. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-26th-may monthly 0.5 2025-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95639afa-42dc-4cc3-9247-a080f00a8dfb/copy+of+writing+image.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi-award-winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/18c3358e-b8f7-458c-bc9a-73ba7a1ddd9d/img_8030-788x473.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4:30pm: THE ART OF COB with Constança Saturnino Join us for a unique, hands-on experience with talented artist and friend of Mental Fight Club, Constança Saturnino, as we delve into the ancient art of cob making! Together, we'll mix the simple, natural ingredients of Clay, water, sand, and straw to create this wonderfully malleable and earthy material. Then, drawing inspiration from cob's rich history of creating organic, hand-shaped forms, we'll use it to sculpt pieces that speak directly to our individual and collective relationship with the natural world. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with an ancient craft, express your creativity, and explore nature's artistry through a truly sustainable medium. Traditionally “Cob” would be made by mixing the materials communally with bare feet, this is a great and visceral way to experience this material. However, if you still want to join in this stage of the process but don’t want dirty feet, then please bring a pair of boots you don’t mind getting dirty to the session. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/69446eec-a33e-4756-8f71-fb26a176bd68/Flomotion+insta+post.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:45pm – 6:15pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this liberating Flomotion dance session. We are invited to bring our awareness very deliberately to our bodies, our breath and to follow our own movement. The facilitation encourages us to move spontaneously and follow movement impulses; that there are no right or wrong movements, that we don’t need to know what we are doing. It is a ticket to bypass judgement, self-criticism and inertia. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-live-28th-april-9x3dg monthly 0.5 2025-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for another in our series of sessions they will be delivering at The Dragon Café in 2025. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/97f7b6e3-3a46-4242-a76e-c6cab5c5fb27/IMG_0309+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 4:15pm: Crafting with Ana Weave a plant pot or basket with upcycled containers and twine. Keep for yourself or gift to a loved one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:25pm – 5:55pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-9th-july monthly 0.5 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1a1e78df-8eb5-45f0-b2f6-c10f824c51ba/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_746614969_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Energising laughter therapy with laughter leader, Sally Dixie. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. In person & on zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e1cae7fd-f718-4c4b-8165-73fd05c45c33/IMG_20240710_135756595_HDR%7E2+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Inspired by Turner: Stroll & Sketch J.M.W. Turner was born 250 years ago. He has inspired generations of artists. Come for a creative stroll with artist Vanessa Lawrence, finding out about Turner’s sketches of nature and making our own sketches along the way. Art materials provided. Bring your own sketch book if you have one. Dress for the weather. In person. Start & end at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b2d10785-02d1-4439-82ef-936341900d20/IMG_1130.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.15pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on to do more drawing or drop in for this self-led sociable session, including, Chess, Lego, Newspapers. Bring your own puzzles or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/adf18eda-f7ac-489e-a7cb-910e4b3e5b56/Screenshot+2025-07-01+125115.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (60 mins): Paper Shoes Make a paper pointe shoe, then fill with pot puree. It makes a lovely summer gift for a friend or keep for yourself to hang up at home. Materials provided. With artist Reza Ben Gajra. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5328f50b-1f22-458b-a89b-a64afefa2f64/Screenshot+2025-06-03+142330.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6.15pm (60 mins): Finding your Voice: Summer Songs Relaxed, non-judgmental voice workshop including simple summer songs. With opera singer Ellie Popham. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-25th-june monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1a1e78df-8eb5-45f0-b2f6-c10f824c51ba/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_746614969_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15PM (30 MINS): Laughter Therapy Energising laughter therapy with laughter leader, Patricia Byrne. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/66686372-663f-4e79-8ef9-a55903c6e113/GF3.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:50PM (60 MINS): City of London: People and Places guided walk Join Historian and tour guide David Laird for a journey into the history of London. From tucked away corners to major events, we’ll explore the people who made the City of London and visit some off-track locations which have witnessed its growth over the last one thousand years. Stay for a cuppa afterwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e28c82fc-c296-47fa-87b4-1be00e69c24c/IMG_1130.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:15PM (90 MINS) - Relax & Create Drop in for this self-led sociable session, including mindful drawing, Chess, Lego, Newspapers. Bring your own puzzles or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/329b5b48-5206-4db2-b405-b55aa61c9123/IMG-20230506-WA0048+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5PM (45 MINS) - Yoga Chillout with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/87fe7077-2b61-4ec5-8b2b-8cf1e4b2de5a/phosp.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Make it stand out Who are we? British? I don’t feel British. Home is so far away now, I don’t feel like I belong there either. My family say I speak with an English accent. I am a traveller. A migrant. A citizen of the world. And a refugee. “Life in the UK (T&Cs apply)” is the new community theatre show by Phosphoros Theatre. It’s full of the conversations we struggle to have- about identity, belonging and home. Funny, bold and grounded in refugee lived experience, this show is an invitation to get talking about one of the most pressing issues of our time. All shows are free to attend. Age guidance 12+. Other showings include: Sunday 15 June, 2pm and 4pm: Theatre Deli, 107 Leadenhall St, EC3A 4AF Book free tickets here Wednesday 18th June, 4pm: Artizan Street Library and Community Centre, 1 Artizan St, London E1 7AF Thursday 19th June, 4pm: Barbican Library, Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-11th-june monthly 0.5 2025-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9cf4f8d8-e6d4-42b6-858b-29ccf42b13d1/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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 & on zoom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/68e5b798-212e-4b52-8d60-f225cce3dfbf/pexels-nimitclix-32394190.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Relax & Create: Drop In: 1pm (90 mins) Drop in for this self-led sociable session, including mindful drawing, Chess, Lego, Newspapers. Bring your own puzzles or board games. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6bf2c892-02b8-4fca-8b65-78842c88243e/Screenshot+2025-06-03+141935.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 3pm (90mins): Zine Making Join artist Lu Williams to make Zines (small magazines), exploring how you feel about the City of London. The Corporation of London is developing a new cultural strategy and wants to hear how YOU feel about culture, heritage and things you would like to do in the Square Mile. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac3b8025-040b-4cc9-a6de-d29fa39c1b77/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (60 mins): Creative Writing Join Naomi, Wordsmiths for this pressure-free supportive workshop. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5328f50b-1f22-458b-a89b-a64afefa2f64/Screenshot+2025-06-03+142330.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6.15pm (60 mins): Finding your Voice Relaxed, non-judgmental voice workshop including simple summer songs. With opera singer Ellie Popham. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-14th-may monthly 0.5 2025-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ea29a712-8d96-4cf9-8887-79c491ca064c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_887462413_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5bacf332-935c-4936-ad15-4b1048705cd0/IMG_6191.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Animate Paper Make cut out characters from paper, then bring them to life with stop motion animation. No tech knowhow needed. With artist Reza Ben Gajra. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/70ceab52-b4de-4f30-bad9-07d2b44ccf33/IMG_20240417_144321379.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (75 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Mindful drawing. Read a newspaper or have a game of chess. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e511caab-b4e4-444d-a023-38c7da5f159a/untitled_1+%2828%29.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (90 mins): Word Walk In this creative stroll we will look, listen, and note down words. Then with prompts and support, write our own poems. With playwright and poet Timothy Fox. Start and finish at Shoe Lane Library. Part of Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac3b8025-040b-4cc9-a6de-d29fa39c1b77/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5.45pm (75 mins): Creative Writing Join Naomi, Wordsmiths for this pressure-free supportive workshop. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. Part of Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-24th-april monthly 0.5 2025-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5d167abc-c36e-4cf1-ada3-ad3c8fffb40f/zine+insta.png All Events - MFC Presents - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-live-28th-april monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95639afa-42dc-4cc3-9247-a080f00a8dfb/copy+of+writing+image.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15am – 12:45pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi award winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for a series of sessions they will be delivering at The Dragon Café in 2025. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 4pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a8f4d2c0-04f1-4f44-9353-f2c528b4547c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_888772093_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5:45pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this liberating Flomotion dance session. We are invited to bring our awareness very deliberately to our bodies, our breath and to follow our own movement. The facilitation encourages us to move spontaneously and follow movement impulses; that there are no right or wrong movements, that we don’t need to know what we are doing. It is a ticket to bypass judgement, self-criticism and inertia. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-19th-march monthly 0.5 2025-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/00f57bad-0cc9-4a97-b078-e328b40895d1/pexels-savannah-dematteo-1235087-2346701.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Leisurely, energising laughter therapy with laughter leader, Patricia Byrne. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. In person at Shoe Lane Library & on zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/070ec9a9-6b10-4d05-8061-757c1bd88f4e/Great+Fire+tour+4.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm & 2pm (45 mins): Guided Walk: Fire of London Explore significant locations and stories inspired by the Fire of London, with heritage guide David Laird. Pausing at Paternoster Square, St Pauls Cathedral, Golden Boy at Pye Corner, & Greyfrairs Church garden. Stay on for a cuppa & creative workshop in the library. Two time slots available. Please only book one slot. In person start & finish at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4449dd02-baf8-4332-8c41-e7c9a29bc880/IMG_5925.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2pm & 3pm (45mins): Illuminated Tea Lights Make illuminated tea lights inspired by the Fire of London walk with artist Wendy Scott. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e511caab-b4e4-444d-a023-38c7da5f159a/untitled_1+%2828%29.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5.30pm (60 mins): Starting With Nothing, Working With Everything A practical poetry writing workshop for the beginner and the experienced, where participants will be given simple prompts to create new, exciting and surprising poems. With playwright & poet Timothy Fox. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1989e3c0-e781-4799-beaa-efe596966347/Screenshot+2025-03-11+093656.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6.30pm (45 mins): Breathing Space: Introduction to Meditation Learn techniques & tools to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Beginners and those with experience all welcome. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-10th-march monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/55e2d1f8-54bf-4b55-906b-c1d84d48531b/singing.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm – 4:30pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will explore unusual and accessible poetry forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. All are welcome. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-28th-may monthly 0.5 2025-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1a1e78df-8eb5-45f0-b2f6-c10f824c51ba/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_746614969_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Leisurely, energising laughter therapy with laughter leader, Sally Dixey. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e0c80db9-f6b6-4944-b760-96388740b4cf/Summer+Books+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Hand Made Books Make your own simple book for summer travels (actual of imagined). Paper artist Tracey Bush will show you how, using paper folding techniques and decorative stamps. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dc348ca5-fc7b-4fce-903e-0a35ea5b64a3/PHOTO-2025-05-19-15-33-31.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Mindful drawing. Read a newspaper. Lego. Bring your own board game or puzzle book. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/cf17cda2-2f4d-45fe-b9ae-7cd0093ff59e/IMG-20230506-WA0048+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (45 mins): Yoga Chillout at the end of your day with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/88265aa8-345d-4bba-8783-fb4f3688dc1e/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60 mins): Gong Sound Bath Soak in the relaxing, sonorous sounds of large gongs, singing bowls & soft percussion to soothe away tensions of the day and calm the mind. Led by Cathy Eastburn, Sound Therapist & Gong Player. Wear warm, comfy clothes to lie down or sit and bathe in sonorous sound. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-30th-april monthly 0.5 2025-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9cf4f8d8-e6d4-42b6-858b-29ccf42b13d1/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15PM (30 MINS) - Standing Stretch Reenergise your day and stretch with Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a1e09105-11ef-4a61-a663-a4ac2a7ad25c/IMG_20240710_135756595_HDR%7E2+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1PM (60 MINS) - Inspired by Turner: Stroll & Sketch In April 250 years ago, J.M.W. Turner was born. He has inspired generations of artists. Come for a creative stroll with artist Vanessa Lawrence, finding out about Turner’s sketches of nature and making our own sketches along the way. Art materials provided. Bring your own sketch book if you have one. Dress for the weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a3f45f0b-fd48-4538-b055-c5879c90d873/DSCF2602.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30PM (90 MINS) - Relax & Create Stay on to continue sketching in the library or drop by for this self-led sociable session. Lego, Chess, Mindful drawing. Newspapers. In person at Shoe Lane Library. Drop-in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/cf17cda2-2f4d-45fe-b9ae-7cd0093ff59e/IMG-20230506-WA0048+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5PM (45 MINS) - Yoga Chillout at the end of your day with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac7ba2ec-0cd2-4b6d-ac3d-d44d4aca0aab/pexels-thirdman-6193771.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6PM (60 MINS) - Finding your Voice Relaxed, non-judgmental voice workshop including clapping rhythms & simple group singing. With opera singer Ellie Popham. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-16th-april monthly 0.5 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ea29a712-8d96-4cf9-8887-79c491ca064c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_887462413_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac3b8025-040b-4cc9-a6de-d29fa39c1b77/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Starting With Nothing, Working With Everything Practical poetry writing workshop for the beginner and the experienced, where participants will be given simple prompts to create new, exciting and surprising poems. With playwright & poet Timothy Fox. Rescheduled workshop. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/70ceab52-b4de-4f30-bad9-07d2b44ccf33/IMG_20240417_144321379.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Mindful drawing. Bring a ukulele or acoustic guitar to jam. Read a newspaper or have a game of chess. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/59cfc0ec-f945-4bac-b761-2208fb3ede2b/Screenshot+2025-03-11+093656.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (45 mins): Breathing Space: Introduction to Meditation Learn techniques & tools to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Beginners and those with experience all welcome. In person at Shoe lane Library & via zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9b0bb678-edb5-4dc5-8a69-7aeac88385df/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60 mins): Gong Sound Bath Soak in the relaxing, sonorous sounds of large gongs, singing bowls & soft percussion to soothe away tensions of the day and calm the mind. Led by Cathy Eastburn, Sound Therapist & Gong Player. Wear warm, comfy clothes to lie down or sit and bathe in sonorous sound. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-3rd-march monthly 0.5 2025-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15am – 12:45pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e9f3f631-373e-4cf3-a41c-1096bdb7e0e4/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for the first of a series of sessions they will be delivering at The Dragon Café in 2025. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4f22f422-5249-480a-b042-78efe8bb4b1d/Architecture+Stroll+with+Wendy+July+24+%28CH+photo%29+%28002%29.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 4pm: Found Nature, A creative stroll and workshop with artist Wendy Scott. 4pm – 5pm: A drawing and collage workshop with Artist Wendy Scott. Join artist Wendy Scott for a creative stroll around some of the streets and green spaces surrounding the venue. We will be collecting materials and taking rubbings along the way. Plus, a follow-on drawing and collage workshop inspired by your sketches, rubbings and found materials once we return to the venue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9b0bb678-edb5-4dc5-8a69-7aeac88385df/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:15pm – 6:15pm: Gong Bath with Cathy Eastburn Welcome in the first buds of spring with a Gong Bath. The vibrations and sound of a gong bath are an immediate and effective way to achieve deep relaxation and enhance well-being. They are particularly recommended for anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, anger issues or chronic pain... but can be enjoyed by and helpful for everyone. Lie back and enjoy the healing sounds of magnificent large gongs, played alongside Himalayan singing bowls, quartz crystal singing bowls and Javanese bronze percussion. Sessions are led by experienced gong-player and trained sound therapist Cathy Eastburn. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-19th-may monthly 0.5 2025-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15pm – 12:45pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi-award-winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for the first of a series of sessions they will be delivering at The Dragon Café in 2025. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5e7ab487-85e0-4408-9377-a74363604830/IMG_20240710_135756595_HDR%7E2+%28002%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 5:15pm: Capturing Nature With Light: A creative stroll and Cyanotype workshop with artist Wendy Scott. Join artist Wendy Scott for a creative stroll around some of the streets and green spaces surrounding the venue. We will be collecting materials along the way and then returning to St Peters for a Cyanotype Workshop. This early form of photography will enable us to create photographic art pieces inspired by our sketches, rubbings and found materials. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-5th-may monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this online session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm – 4:30pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-21st-april monthly 0.5 2025-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this Easter Monday online session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-14th-april monthly 0.5 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95639afa-42dc-4cc3-9247-a080f00a8dfb/copy+of+writing+image.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15pm – 12:45pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi award winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for another in our series of sessions they will be delivering at The Dragon Café in 2025. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 4pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/73d462c7-b9fc-47ac-83b3-781a9e870061/IMG_4283+%28002%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5pm: Open Floor We have made space in our schedule today for any participant who has something they might like to share with the rest of the group. A poem or piece of writing, a song, a skill, a piece of music or a painting. Just let a member of staff know if you have something you would like to share when you arrive at the venue. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-7th-april monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for the for another of their popular theatre making workshops. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3eaf6765-a6e3-4cdb-8070-6a23ebc773c2/Picture1.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45pm – 4:45pm: Spring Awakening, A creative stroll and workshop with artist Jonny Dixon. Join artist Jonny Dixon for a creative stroll around some of the streets and green spaces surrounding the venue. We will be collecting materials along the way which will be added to our hand illustrated and decorated hanging “tokens of gratitude” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5pm – 6pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-31st-march monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for the for another of their popular theatre making workshops. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 4pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/cf17cda2-2f4d-45fe-b9ae-7cd0093ff59e/IMG-20230506-WA0048+%28002%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:20pm – 5:10pm: Yoga inspired Stretch with Anja Nikodem Stretch way some of the stresses and tension we may feel at the start of another week. Put the week ahead out of mind as we stretch our backs, necks and shoulders with Anja Nikodem. This session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise your day. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9b0bb678-edb5-4dc5-8a69-7aeac88385df/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Gong Bath with Cathy Eastburn Welcome in your week with a Gong Bath. The vibrations and sound of a gong bath are an immediate and effective way to achieve deep relaxation and enhance well-being. They are particularly recommended for anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, anger issues or chronic pain... but can be enjoyed by and helpful for everyone. Lie back and enjoy the healing sounds of magnificent large gongs, played alongside Himalayan singing bowls, quartz crystal singing bowls and Javanese bronze percussion. Sessions are led by experienced gong-player and trained sound therapist Cathy Eastburn. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-17th-march monthly 0.5 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95639afa-42dc-4cc3-9247-a080f00a8dfb/copy+of+writing+image.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15am – 12:45pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi award winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for a series of sessions they will be delivering at The Dragon Café in 2025. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 4pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a8f4d2c0-04f1-4f44-9353-f2c528b4547c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_888772093_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5:45pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this liberating Flomotion dance session. We are invited to bring our awareness very deliberately to our bodies, our breath and to follow our own movement. The facilitation encourages us to move spontaneously and follow movement impulses; that there are no right or wrong movements, that we don’t need to know what we are doing. It is a ticket to bypass judgement, self-criticism and inertia. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-17th-february monthly 0.5 2025-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15pm - 12:45pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/21e1b86b-7370-4dfa-89ae-195350acfcdc/Screenshot+2025-01-09+155203.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:30pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for the first of a series of sessions they will be delivering at The Dragon Café in 2025. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/55e2d1f8-54bf-4b55-906b-c1d84d48531b/singing.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 4pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/69446eec-a33e-4756-8f71-fb26a176bd68/Flomotion+insta+post.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5:45pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this liberating Flomotion dance session. We are invited to bring our awareness very deliberately to our bodies, our breath and to follow our own movement. The facilitation encourages us to move spontaneously and follow movement impulses; that there are no right or wrong movements, that we don’t need to know what we are doing. It is a ticket to bypass judgement, self-criticism and inertia. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-24th-march monthly 0.5 2025-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8a85861d-ca15-438b-b336-a77c8ae70339/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_797328179_453770708758_1_original+%281%29.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 11:15am – 12:45pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f3255fb8-765f-4ff0-b53a-de4b60f59bd3/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1pm – 2:10pm: Southwark Playhouse at The Dragon Café. We are very pleased to welcome The Southwark Playhouse to the Dragon café for a series of sessions they will be delivering at The Dragon Café in 2025. If you are interested in any area of theatre from writing, improvisation, acting, voice work, theatre devising, and performance then these sessions are definitely for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0af4b396-1b1e-4995-9219-e97e06406fbf/sound-minds+logo+%28002%29.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4pm: Song Writing with Sound Minds Sound Minds taster workshop focussed on music for wellbeing and self-expression. Learn the basics of writing a song, with opportunity to sing it as a group. No experience needed, just a willingness to learn something new and share creative ideas. With singer-songwriter Ije Amaechi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5:15pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-24th-january-z8xmh monthly 0.5 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b52fa63a-10ee-499b-a7aa-83ead7925e3e/Screenshot+2025-02-11+125310.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Make it stand out Kin Before Me , Constança Saturnino https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e9f3f631-373e-4cf3-a41c-1096bdb7e0e4/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_920401273_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Southwark Playhouse We are pleased to announce an upcoming partnership with Southwark Playhouse to provide a season of upcoming Theatre sessions at the Dragon Café. Established in 1993, Southwark Playhouse has become London’s leading fringe theatre presenting work by the best new and emerging theatre practitioners based in, or visiting, the capital. We curate and produce a diverse programme of productions throughout the year, telling entertaining and thought-provoking stories from an array of voices. With two venues in Elephant & Castle (Southwark Playhouse Borough and Southwark Playhouse Elephant), everything we do as an organisation is driven by our belief that theatre exists to inspire, to empower, to challenge and to entertain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/918a508f-d089-4209-b8b3-bcfb29e95436/Screenshot+2025-02-11+135757.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Gawain Hewitt Gawain Hewitt is an artist and composer, particularly known for combining technology with more traditional musical and artistic practices. He is prolific in his output, much of which is composed or made in the community. Gawain’s work has been shown at Spitalfields Festival, the V&A and the Tate Modern and he is an active member of the London based Hackoustic group. Gawain has made music in diverse settings, from compositions for Soprano, Recorder and Oboe, to UK hip hop, to making music with with code and hydrophones on and in a frozen fjord with Terje Isungset and Arve Hendriksen in the headline concert at Ice Music Festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/83e566d9-5520-4a49-82ca-4a41c66664a8/Screenshot+2025-02-11+140257.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Constança Saturnino Constança is an interdisciplinary artist, choreographer, dancer, and handpoke tattooist born in Lisbon and currently based in London. She graduated from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Contemporary Dance in 2020, where her passion for visual arts and movement led her to develop a methodology that unites these mediums. By weaving her drawing and movement practices with explorations of earthen and organic materials, Constança creates deeply personal and tactile works that reflect her complex relationship with nature and self. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6648e90f-fb93-4c04-a56a-b3cef25f4749/Picture3.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Vivien Ellis Vivien is a singer and early English music practitioner who combines a passion for performing early music and folk song with a desire to share this with everyone, and a belief that singing is our birthright, bringing benefits to health and general wellbeing. Since 2014 Vivien has led a weekly drop-in Singing Group for wellbeing at The Dragon Café. The Singing Group is there for anyone who wants to come along, it truly is a meeting of raised voices and open hearts, a place to recharge and connect with others. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-2nd-april monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9bed135f-2c3b-403e-9c6a-3a6adde0660a/pexels-rethaferguson-3621954+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Standing Stretch Reenergise your day and stretch with Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/97f7b6e3-3a46-4242-a76e-c6cab5c5fb27/IMG_0309+%286%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1:15PM (60 mins): Weaving Spring Now the clocks have turned, weave a plant pot or basket with upcycled containers and twine. Keep for yourself or gift to a loved one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/70ceab52-b4de-4f30-bad9-07d2b44ccf33/IMG_20240417_144321379.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Self-led sociable session. Mindful drawing of Spring blossom & flowers. Read the papers. Play chess. No need to book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c4e78c98-3771-4cd2-9cef-3df38d27cddb/IMG-20230506-WA0048+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (45 mins): Yoga Chillout at the end of your day with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1989e3c0-e781-4799-beaa-efe596966347/Screenshot+2025-03-11+093656.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (45 mins): Breathing Space: Introduction to Meditation Learn techniques & tools to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Beginners and those with experience all welcome. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-10th-february monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/55e2d1f8-54bf-4b55-906b-c1d84d48531b/singing.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9cf4f8d8-e6d4-42b6-858b-29ccf42b13d1/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm - 4pm: Tai Chi with Anthony Fidler Recharge and de-stress with a rejuvenating with an online Tai Chi session! This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation, boost energy, and bring inner peace. No experience necessary – perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxing addition to their routine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5pm – 6:30pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-19th-december monthly 0.5 2025-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/72b59904-fdd0-4179-83cf-e3b5b3ea906d/pexels-savannah-dematteo-1235087-2346701.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1.30pm (45 mins): Laughter Therapy Leisurely, energising laughter therapy with laughter leader, Patricia Byrne. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/42b39539-8731-4642-9b4f-3c566f0ffafb/pexels-nurseryart-346709.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.15pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Bring a ukulele or acoustic guitar to jam. Mindful drawing. Read a newspaper or have a game of chess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a886ce1a-a849-46e1-884f-e0e5ed918390/comic+strip+2.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (60 mins): Comic Strip: Strips and Zines new Whether you want to create a one-off strip or a whole mini-comic, Richy will help you finesse your work in its final stages. With Illustrator & writer Richy K. Chandler. Drawing materials provided or bring your own. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a9d8fb48-82ab-48f1-ad49-482cbda91683/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (50 mins): Yoga new series Chillout at the end of your day with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-5th-march monthly 0.5 2025-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ea29a712-8d96-4cf9-8887-79c491ca064c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_887462413_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15PM (30 MINS) - DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/157d8ea8-bf72-47e4-8a3a-2a054234e1b5/Hackney+Herbal+_+Lip+balms+workshop+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1PM (60 MINS) - Herbs for the Skin Learn how to use herbs to support skin health with Nat, Hackney Herbal. As part of the session, you can make an herb-infused lip balm to take home. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b786ef5c-d000-44d3-9c8c-fd2c6bc096ee/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6693352.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:15PM (90 MINS) - Relax & Create Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Bring a ukulele or acoustic guitar to jam. Mindful drawing. Read a newspaper or have a game of chess. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a9d8fb48-82ab-48f1-ad49-482cbda91683/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5PM (50 MINS) - Yoga Chillout at the end of your day with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/07de9c61-572d-449b-b0ff-6588409454eb/Screenshot+2025-02-26+150112.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6PM (45 MINS) - Breathing Space: Introduction to Meditation Learn techniques & tools to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea. Beginners and those with experience all welcome. 1st of new mini-series. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-3rd-february monthly 0.5 2025-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths We are extremely happy to welcome back Naomi from Wordsmiths to the Dragon Café for the first Wordsmiths session of 2025. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1a65869c-efd1-444e-be1b-7d7b793612f3/Screenshot+2025-01-29+115735.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4:30pm: The face we choose – A mask making workshop and feedback session with Jonny Dixon and Ope Atanda. Artist Jonny Dixon invites you to explore your inner world through mask-making. In this workshop, you are invited to explore the question: "What face do I show to the world, and what face do I truly want to reveal?" Drawing inspiration from archetypes from the natural world such as the tiger, a weathered tree, or a mountain range you'll create a mask that embodies the strength, hope, courage, and joy you wish to embody. Unleash your creativity and discover the face you choose to show the world! We will also be joined during this session by Ope Atanda from London Southbank University for a special feedback session. MFC and LSBU are collaborating to improve The Dragon Cafe based on member experiences. This feedback session which happens alongside the mask making workshop and will help us to enhance MFC's delivery of mental health accessible arts activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b63caa97-df3e-4059-a8ea-9664316896a5/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.49.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:45pm – 5:45pm: Singing Group Join us for a vibrant vocal session led by Vivien Ellis, celebrating the joy of singing. We'll explore various musical styles including sea shanties, old English chants, choral pieces created by our group, and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There's something for everyone! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-30th-december monthly 0.5 2024-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-5th-february monthly 0.5 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/01bdb5ca-06e8-4eca-8391-7712d19ee39d/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Standing Stretch Reenergise your day and stretch with Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/51cebeb8-7966-4b14-9003-3458e6be9341/Creative+Stroll+June+24+with+Vanessa+%28Photos+CH%29+%28002%29.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:50 (95 mins): Stroll, Sketch, Collage NEW (50 mins Sketch & Stroll & 45 mins workshop) Join artist Wendy Scott for a creative stroll, sketching along the way. Plus, a follow-on paper collage workshop inspired by your sketches. Dress for the weather. Art materials provided. Bring your own sketch book if you have one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/18918d3d-fd25-4dfb-b9d0-244276366362/pexels-nurseryart-346709.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Bring a ukulele or acoustic guitar to jam. Read the papers. Play chess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9e4c55f9-e978-4593-b137-647ba9b3c83f/comic+strip+2.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (60 mins): Comic Strip: Words & Pictures NEW Layout your own comic strip or page, with tips on adding lettering to your art. With Illustrator & writer Richy K. Chandler. Drawing materials provided or bring your own. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/19b8830e-d311-47ba-a162-7483e644b496/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (50 mins): Yoga NEW Chillout at the end of your day with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-22nd-january monthly 0.5 2025-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ea29a712-8d96-4cf9-8887-79c491ca064c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_887462413_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library & on zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/87fa9b96-0aaa-44de-ab21-c78227430335/sound-minds+logo+%28002%29.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.45pm (60 mins): Song Writing New Sound Minds taster workshop focussed on music for wellbeing and self-expression. Learn the basics of writing a song, with opportunity to sing it as a group. No experience needed, just a willingness to learn something new and share creative ideas. With singer-songwriter Ije Amaechi. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e9486c15-8c69-4b2b-8a45-9a09c92ab381/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8441845+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.15pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Mindful drawing, Chess & Newspapers. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3c63faca-5bdb-4ea1-aa29-1f513452ada1/comic+strip+2.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (60 mins): Comic Strip: Characters & Ideas New Want to create your own comic page or strip? Develop fun and interesting characters plus strong story ideas. With Illustrator & writer Richy K. Chandler. Drawing materials provided or bring your own. No experience needed; all levels welcome. 1st of new mini-series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/196d9600-120a-499d-aedd-4b65185d65ec/IMG-20230506-WA0048+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (50 mins): Yoga Chillout at the end of your day with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movements, postures and breathwork. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-8th-january monthly 0.5 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/abc89bd4-dac8-42ef-a7f9-96529ae6fc38/pexels-savannah-dematteo-1235087-2346701.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30mins): Laughter Therapy Start the year with energising laughter therapy. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. With laughter leader, Sally Dixey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aa9c5c6f-1b6f-4743-a3ba-5eaf93930eca/PHOTO-2024-12-30-13-39-01.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Animate Paper Make cut out characters from paper, then bring them to life with stop motion animation. A positive way to start 2025. No tech knowhow needed. With artist Reza Ben Gajra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/536de4fa-391b-420f-a725-9873715a393d/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8441845+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create Stay on or drop by for this self-led sociable session. Enjoy New Year snacks, mindful drawing, newspapers & Lego. Materials provided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/494123f3-69bf-4b9f-9e8c-f8e8d7d29e7e/Screenshot_20241230_141322.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (90mins): Pom-Pom Garland The Festive Season’s decorations are packed away. So, brighten your home with New Year pom poms to brighten your home. With the DCC team. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-18th-december monthly 0.5 2024-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/133786bf-e20c-44a8-9a74-02b396b3d8cd/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-5957113.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15 (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Laughter therapy session designed to lift the mood. With laughter leader, Sally Dixey. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0044066a-77be-4b1f-8369-7b3d492c082e/2.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Festive Foil Embossed Greeting Cards Make seasonal designs by embossing metal foil, then making into greeting cards. With artist Wendy Scott. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e3d715a9-75f5-4809-9f0b-4441772859ba/art-supplies-brushes-rulers-scissors-159644.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:15pm (90 mins): Seasonal Pick n Mix Stay on, or drop by for this self-led sociable session. Enjoy seasonal snacks & hot fruit punch. Make greeting cards, read the papers, mindful drawing. Materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/099c61ba-d53a-4318-a78e-8f19d0b700df/DSCF1950+%28002%29.JPG All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (60 mins): Winter Weaving: Decorations Weave circular decorations with colourful yarn and card. Create them as unique gifts or home décor, and leave with something special. With the DCC team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/33fbf4e7-1358-4510-bb5e-3a5c06347111/pexels-taryn-elliott-6259452.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-24th-january monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fec6a667-92e3-40a8-9800-48bd4759377c/Screenshot+2025-01-15+163820.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Meet Paula Catalina Fajardo Riofrío: Paula is an Ecuadorian movement practitioner based in London. Paula recently finished her MA in Dance Philosophy and History at the University of Roehampton, and has pursued her dance career within contemporary dance, at Espacio Vazio, Siobhan Davies Studios, National Company of Dance (Ecuador) and independent dance masters in Ecuador. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-20th-january monthly 0.5 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac3b8025-040b-4cc9-a6de-d29fa39c1b77/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi award winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1cf4ffa3-e837-4c85-90b6-762a1e406c22/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.35.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45pm – 3:45pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/69446eec-a33e-4756-8f71-fb26a176bd68/Flomotion+insta+post.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5:45pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this liberating Flomotion dance session. We are invited to bring our awareness very deliberately to our bodies, our breath and to follow our own movement. The facilitation encourages us to move spontaneously and follow movement impulses; that there are no right or wrong movements, that we don’t need to know what we are doing. It is a ticket to bypass judgement, self-criticism and inertia. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-13th-january monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/621793b6-823b-4e7b-a6a5-e97559ea81f8/DSC_0538.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95639afa-42dc-4cc3-9247-a080f00a8dfb/copy+of+writing+image.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm – 4:30pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will explore unusual and accessible poetry forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bea41582-e5b8-4890-944e-c07ab510742e/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_801597679_453770708758_1_original+%281%29.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5pm - 6pm: Tai Chi with Anthony Fidler Recharge and de-stress with a rejuvenating with an online Tai Chi session! This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation, boost energy, and bring inner peace. No experience necessary – perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxing addition to their routine. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-6th-january monthly 0.5 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9172a67e-bbd1-4e6c-bcb8-5075b458b6a9/Screenshot_20241230_121218.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 3:45pm: Crafting with Ana: Pom-Pom Garlands In this fun and relaxing workshop, you’ll learn how to create vibrant pom-poms using simple techniques and colourful yarn. You will be guided through the process of crafting your garland, perfect for brightening up any room or celebrating special occasions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:15 – 4:15pm: Singing Group In this first Singing session of 2025 participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2c3676ae-3d67-4b99-a3f7-d4e5b329534a/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:45pm – 5:45pm: Gong Bath Recover from the festive season and ease your way into the new year with a Gong Bath. The vibrations and sound of a gong bath are an immediate and effective way to achieve deep relaxation and enhance well-being. They are particularly recommended for anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, anger issues or chronic pain... but can be enjoyed by and helpful for everyone. Lie back and enjoy the healing sounds of magnificent large gongs, played alongside Himalayan singing bowls, quartz crystal singing bowls and Javanese bronze percussion. Sessions are led by experienced gong-player and trained sound therapist Cathy Eastburn. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-23rd-december monthly 0.5 2024-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5447affb-970a-49d6-8bc5-5917506028e2/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-5957113.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-16th-december monthly 0.5 2024-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/efcdec27-8fb2-4599-a0aa-72d1b2a05ee2/Winter+Gong+Bath.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-9th-dec monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b63caa97-df3e-4059-a8ea-9664316896a5/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.49.png All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c5fe0709-97e5-4b30-b6d0-ca1daa8a4b4c/pexels-ena-marinkovic-1814213-3713689+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm - 4:30pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a76eaa6f-6317-494c-8025-91559321db55/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_801597679_453770708758_1_original+%281%29.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5pm - 6pm: Tai Chi with Anthony Fidler Recharge and de-stress with a rejuvenating with an online Tai Chi session! This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation, boost energy, and bring inner peace. No experience necessary – perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxing addition to their routine. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-2nd-december monthly 0.5 2024-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8a85861d-ca15-438b-b336-a77c8ae70339/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_797328179_453770708758_1_original+%281%29.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her Poetry session. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma a multi award winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8967ba9b-1d91-4f3b-97c8-a1759ba8aed6/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_888762163_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm– 3:15pm: Laughter Yoga with Patricia Byrne Laughter yoga is amazing stress relief, getting you out of your head and into your body in an incredibly effective way. This workshop is designed to chase away your blues, boost your immune system and increase your resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716fe3f2-ab62-4ac6-842d-87bf3ee42ef5/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_907648623_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:20pm– 4:20pm: Stuck Sentences with Hannah Chamberlin You are invited to join us for this special session with mental health artist Hannah Chamberlin as she facilitates a shared space to explore obstacles and the sense of “feeling stuck”. Working as a group, we’ll develop sentences that can be shared with the group that summarise something you want shifting or want to view from a changed perspective. This is circle work, and we will be using peer support to help each other in a supportive setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a8f4d2c0-04f1-4f44-9353-f2c528b4547c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_888772093_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:30pm – 5:50pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this liberating Flomotion dance session. We are invited to bring our awareness very deliberately to our bodies, our breath and to follow our own movement. The facilitation encourages us to move spontaneously and follow movement impulses; that there are no right or wrong movements, that we don’t need to know what we are doing. It is a ticket to bypass judgement, self-criticism and inertia. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-4th-december monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0faf670c-de85-4956-a54b-aaaa8bd49d0d/pexels-kindel-media-7298881.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom & on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4793f377-4d99-40e4-bbb7-f2dab0b4f1d2/IMG_2077+%28002%29.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Winter Warmer Roll-on Using aromatherapy oils, make a roll-on to apply to your hands or chest to fend off winter chills and colds, with Nat, Hackney Herbal. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/91010dd1-d9ef-4155-b8ef-c7b8dd86c504/art-supplies-brushes-rulers-scissors-159644.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop-in Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Chess, Newspapers & Mindful colouring materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac3b8025-040b-4cc9-a6de-d29fa39c1b77/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (75mins): Creative Writing Join Wordsmiths for this pressure-free workshop inspired by Winter. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c773cbcc-e50f-4d0a-a4d8-ace06a42c889/pexels-cottonbro-7520369.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (45mins): Merge our voices, breathe deep, hum and sing seasonal songs together. A relaxed, non-judgmental workshop with opera singer Ellie Popham. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/18e84a05-5920-4b9e-9a7b-4059104ee0ea/pexels-fallon-michael-1928485-3551717.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-25th-november monthly 0.5 2024-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0095174e-ec93-41bd-b14b-cb337cd5388f/O+Mundo+Lus%C3%B3fono.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/bloomsbury-festival-b4dfr monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-18th-november monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95639afa-42dc-4cc3-9247-a080f00a8dfb/copy+of+writing+image.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon. We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her Poetry session. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma a multi award winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3e43689c-8aba-49ea-a55d-157f5b5db91c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_746614969_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 3:15pm: Laughter Yoga Laughter yoga is amazing stress relief, getting you out of your head and into your body in an incredibly effective way. This workshop is designed to chase away your blues, boost your immune system and increase your resilience. Sessions are fun & relaxed, combining movement, breathing and laughter exercises. No downward dogs in this yoga, it's all about having a good laugh and releasing endorphins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/001c601d-92d9-43b6-b7da-ba71ba6f7780/DSC_0726.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:30pm – 4:40pm: Singing Group Shared film viewing and singalong. The Dragon Café singers invite you to enjoy and participate in a live ‘premiere’ sing-along replay of the edited video of the Sing Ballads of Bloomsbury event at the Dragon Café. This is an opportunity for anyone who wasn’t able to make it to the Bloomsbury performance to get involved and sing along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0dcea1b3-58dc-4cb2-b797-a856ca67e1f6/pexels-matheusnatan-3340319.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:50pm – 5:50pm: Tai Chi with Anthony Fidler Recharge and de-stress with a rejuvenating Tai Chi session! This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation, boost energy, and bring inner peace. No experience necessary – perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxing addition to their routine. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-11th-november monthly 0.5 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57a3601a-9fab-4a58-8293-258dcfb79550/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 4:30pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will explore unusual and accessible poetry forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0dcea1b3-58dc-4cb2-b797-a856ca67e1f6/pexels-matheusnatan-3340319.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5pm – 6pm: Tai Chi with Anthony Fidler Recharge and de-stress with a rejuvenating online Tai Chi session! This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation, boost energy, and bring inner peace. No experience necessary – perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxing addition to their routine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7e9948d4-bb9c-4ec8-8d3f-2784a38f6e26/pexels-pixabay-38568.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 6:30pm – 7:30pm: How to get more from your computer with Abdulghani Leily. This online session is for anyone looking to take their first steps into the digital world! Learn essential computer skills like navigating the internet, internet safety and security, using search engines and apps and how to integrate this knowledge with smartphone. We will look at creating documents on Word and Excel. Ani will guide you through easy-to-follow steps, making it perfect for beginners or people wanting to brush up on their computer skills. No prior experience is needed, just a desire to learn and unlock digital possibilities in a friendly environment. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-20th-november monthly 0.5 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9bed135f-2c3b-403e-9c6a-3a6adde0660a/pexels-rethaferguson-3621954+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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 on Zoom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/69c1817a-d19f-4feb-9c42-8387a498b66d/20200825+StBrideFoundation-157.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:45pm (100mins): Print: Walk to Bridewell Foundation Walk from Shoe Lane Library with the DCC team to Bridewell Foundation (just off Fleet Street). Our bespoke visit to their printing workshop includes seeing printing artifacts, learning about their historical presses, and printing our own postcards to take home. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/91010dd1-d9ef-4155-b8ef-c7b8dd86c504/art-supplies-brushes-rulers-scissors-159644.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop-in Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Chess, Newspapers & Mindful colouring materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/497552aa-1eb5-4e1c-aba3-4ba8f2de42a2/pexels-pixabay-235990.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:15pm (30mins): Breathing Space: Introduction to Meditation A taster session to learn tools & techniques to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With Shweta O’Shea. Beginners and those with experience all welcome. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9b0bb678-edb5-4dc5-8a69-7aeac88385df/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60mins): Gong Bath Soak in the relaxing, sonorous sounds of large gongs, singing bowls & soft percussion to soothe away tensions of the day and calm the mind. Led by Cathy Eastburn, Sound Therapist & Gong Player. Wear warm, comfy clothes to lie or sit down. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/18e84a05-5920-4b9e-9a7b-4059104ee0ea/pexels-fallon-michael-1928485-3551717.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-4th-november monthly 0.5 2024-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57a3601a-9fab-4a58-8293-258dcfb79550/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing We are extremely happy to welcome back Naomi from Wordsmiths to the Dragon Café for another of her Creative Writing sessions. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3e43689c-8aba-49ea-a55d-157f5b5db91c/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_746614969_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 3:15pm: Laughter Yoga Laughter yoga is amazing stress relief, getting you out of your head and into your body in an incredibly effective way. This workshop is designed to chase away your blues, boost your immune system and increase your resilience. Sessions are fun & relaxed, combining movement, breathing and laughter exercises. No downward dogs in this yoga, it's all about having a good laugh and releasing endorphins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/45239e85-424a-4ad7-8806-f6b4e27ab886/unnamed+%286%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:20pm – 4:10pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/69446eec-a33e-4756-8f71-fb26a176bd68/Flomotion+insta+post.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:20pm – 5:50pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this liberating Flomotion dance session. We are invited to bring our awareness very deliberately to our bodies, our breath and to follow our own movement. The facilitation encourages us to move spontaneously and follow movement impulses; that there are no right or wrong movements, that we don’t need to know what we are doing. It is a ticket to bypass judgement, self-criticism and inertia. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-6th-november monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0faf670c-de85-4956-a54b-aaaa8bd49d0d/pexels-kindel-media-7298881.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e9a93b9d-bbdb-4a6f-9159-2a5542253115/Poppies.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Remembrance Day Poppies As we mark Remembrance Day, make paper poppies, with artist Tracey Bush. Using upcycled red, white, or green papers to make your poppy to take home. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0dae53f8-9d8a-46dd-aa22-bdd4c2541dbb/pexels-recal-media-65169.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop-in Drop in for this self-led sociable session. Chess, Newspapers & Mindful colouring materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac3b8025-040b-4cc9-a6de-d29fa39c1b77/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (60mins): Creative Writing Join Wordsmiths for this pressure-free workshop inspired by memories. Focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5dc92206-ec45-4b11-8d78-42f3faab405b/gong+bath.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:15pm (60mins): Singing Bowls Himalayan Singing bowls produce unique low-frequency sonorous sounds. A sense of deep relaxation is produced which can help relieve fatigue and stress. The aroma of essential oils will enhance this calming experience. Wear warm clothes to lie down or sit comfortably. With Zoe So, singing bowls & aromatherapy practitioner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/18e84a05-5920-4b9e-9a7b-4059104ee0ea/pexels-fallon-michael-1928485-3551717.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-28th-october monthly 0.5 2024-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57a3601a-9fab-4a58-8293-258dcfb79550/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing We are extremely happy to welcome back Lisa from Wordsmiths to the Dragon Café for another of her Creative Writing sessions. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fb500774-cdc0-4ad2-8e20-4093e955d8c5/pexels-cottonbro-10617267.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4pm: Hands of Expression: Collaborative Banner Workshop In this session, participants are invited to create a banner using their hands, minds and words. Throughout the session, we will talk about what creativity means to each of us and transfer our discussions onto fabric! All materials provided. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-25th-october monthly 0.5 2024-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aa9b2587-fb74-42f4-b06f-fe5df0d48cbd/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.35.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - More info: From the 1500s up to the 1800s, broadside ballads were how people found out what was going on. They were printed on one side of paper, with lyrics and often a woodcut image. Millions were sold cheaply on the streets. Seven Dials was the major centre for ballad production In Britain, just 4 minutes walk from St Giles-in-the-fields. In this workshop we'll learn five songs celebrating the history of Bloomsbury, including two broadside ballads printed in Seven Dials: 'The Workhouse Cruelty' a ballad from 1731, tells the story of Mary Whistle, an unfortunate woman subject to mistreatment in the workhouse of St Giles. This and other scandals told in ballads and pamphlets, helped to lift the lid on terrible conditions in workhouses. 'St Giles's Bowl’ a ballad from the 1800s tells the story of criminals condemned to die on the gallows at Tyburn, making their way from Newgate Prison to stop for a bowl of strong ale at St Giles - particularly Jack Sheppard, a notorious young thief, prison escapee and hero of the poor, who inspired the character of Macheath in John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera' (1728). We'll also sing two songs celebrating Black British music history: 'London Is the Place For Me', a calypso written by Aldwyn Roberts, AKA Lord Kitchener, and 'The Honeysuckle and the Bee' a song made famous by Belle Davis, an African-American star who toured British music halls, and was reputedly the first black woman to make a recording. We'll sing 'Consider Yourself' from Lionel Bart's hit musical Oliver!, to celebrate Charles Dickens who lived in Bloomsbury and drew inspiration from the slums around St Giles, and Bart, who started his career in Denmark Street, the famous music street running from Charing Cross Road to St Giles High Street, and was known as 'The King of Denmark Street'. On Friday 25th October from 6:30-8pm at the church of St Giles-in-the-fields Vivien and the Dragon Cafe Singers will be joined by local choirs, including the choir of St Giles-in-the-fields, with the Dickens Museum, to perform 'Sing Ballads of Bloomsbury' as part of the Bloomsbury Festival. With readings from Dickens, Peyps, and other local favourites, Sing Ballads of Bloomsbury will take audiences on a time-travel tour through the area's rich history, uncovering stories about extraordinary local people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/711da101-c4bc-49fa-93ce-9d4daeb5eb94/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.49.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - A bit about Vivien… Vivien Ellis is a singer, community choir-leader, early music specialist and arts & health researcher. She is undertaking an MA by research in Music at the University of York. Vivien leads the Dragon Cafe Singers, a group which is free, open to all, and meets every Monday at the Dragon Cafe in the Borough of Southwark in South London - under the auspices of Mental Fight Club, a charity supporting wellbeing through creative events and projects. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-19th-october monthly 0.5 2024-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aa9b2587-fb74-42f4-b06f-fe5df0d48cbd/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.35.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live 12:40pm: Singers assemble on steps of Holy Cross Church Cromer Street. (Inside if wet) 1pm -1:30pm: Dragon Café Singers performance. Come and join the Dragon Café Singers as they perform a small selection of favorite songs from the groups repertoire on the steps of The Holy Cross Church on Cromer Street. The DC singers will be led by Vivien Ellis and accompanied by accordionist Martina Schwarz. 1:30- 2pm: Refreshments Break. 2pm – 3:30pm: Singing workshop with Vivien Ellis inside Holy Cross Church, Cromer Street. An open rehearsal/workshop for our SING BALLADS OF BLOOMSBURY event on Friday 25 October, suitable for all adult ages and 12+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult). No specific singing level is required to join in. All of the songs you learn will be part of an event which is looking back at the history of the streets in Bloomsbury and around the St Giles area. There will also be short readings and some choirs with their own additional song performances. 3:45pm: Collective viewing of exhibitions. A Group Walk to some of the fantastic exhibitions open to the public on this festival day. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-23rd-october monthly 0.5 2024-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f9d68246-3040-4623-a937-0edfd71f46e5/candle+making.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Night Lights Make a sculptural tea light holder with wire. Just right to illuminate a relaxing evening. Materials provided. With artist Reza Ben Gajra. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e61c9527-c3bc-4378-9177-8a0c6a807c75/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (45mins): Qi Gong Restorative, relaxing session with therapist & teacher Aitan Gardoni. This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation & boost energy. No experience needed. 3rd of 3 sessions. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom/. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0bdff7a6-8f49-4ddf-8954-37ec9d7440ea/Untitled+design.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60mins): Drawing Breath Join artist Vanessa Lawrence for this relaxed life drawing workshop. Make swift sketches & longer drawings of a clothed model. No experience needed. Top tips and art materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bb301465-4390-439f-9d9f-5ccc753b65b9/pexels-cottonbro-7519066.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 7:15pm (60mins): Songs for Sleeping Merge our voices together, breathe deep to hum and sing lullabies and simple songs. A relaxed, non-judgmental workshop with opera singer Ellie Popham. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5c5dfce4-880a-4c69-9f31-5c241d1f574e/pexels-jill-burrow-6858606.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-14th-october monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/32f84733-9862-4aaf-a391-6ace5d40740e/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_797328179_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her Poetry session. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma a multi award winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9d6d3b-1006-4ccd-9934-f100881b5b64/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_797333469_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 3:20pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/954ecf70-5197-4a7c-903f-1f760d57c099/DSC_0727.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:30pm – 4:30pm: Open Floor We have made space in our schedule today for any participant who has something they might like to share with the rest of the group. A poem or piece of writing, a song, a skill, a piece of music or a painting. Just let a member of staff know if you have something you would like to share when you arrive at the venue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f1535c37-27e6-4a6f-b720-d8ddab991a0d/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_801597679_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:45pm – 5:45pm: Tai Chi Recharge and de-stress with a rejuvenating Tai Chi session! This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation, boost energy, and bring inner peace. With Anthony Fidler. No experience necessary – perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxing addition to their routine. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-7th-october monthly 0.5 2024-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57a3601a-9fab-4a58-8293-258dcfb79550/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aa9b2587-fb74-42f4-b06f-fe5df0d48cbd/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.35.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 3:20pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1e9ae998-988a-4370-9995-13b0cd14df73/black-history-masthead.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:40pm – 4:50pm: Uncovered Histories – the real story of multi-ethnic music hall. Join author and heritage consultant S.I. (Steve) Martin for a journey through the bizarre beginnings of British minstrelsy in mid 1800s Vauxhall to the appearance of the world's most popular artists in Camberwell and Peckham in the early 1900s. Find out how Southwark and South London were at the centre of multi-ethnic music hall and theatre heritage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/cacbe713-805e-4c8e-9f19-43a874997914/Helen+Macdonald%2C+2021.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:pm – 5:45pm: Music Hall Days – A performance by Helen McDonald Join us for a live performance featuring the soulful vocals of Helen McDonald, accompanied by the talented pianist Yul. Immerse yourself in the rich history of music hall, a beloved British entertainment tradition that owes much to the contributions of the Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities. Discover the vibrant energy and cultural fusion that shaped this iconic art form. Let the music transport you back in time and pay tribute to the legacy of those who paved the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e5fe5c94-7ff5-4c00-86b9-df909dcddae2/Picture2.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Make it stand out S.I. Martin: “Specialising in the fields of Black British history and literature, I work with museums, archives and the education sector to bring diverse histories to wider audiences. I have published five books of historical fiction and non-fiction for adult and teenage readers. I founded the 500 Years of Black London walks nearly 20 years ago in response to the low profile given to the Black historical presence on the capital's streets. I have consistently encouraged and championed the provision of plaques, street names and street furniture to this end. I have worked with and for the Black Cultural Archives, National Maritime Museum, the V&A, Tate Britain, London Metropolitan Archives, National Portrait Gallery, Horniman Museum, The National Archives, RAF Museum, Welcome Trust and many others”. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-10th-oct monthly 0.5 2024-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b10048d1-8b34-4306-9eca-3a98b024cb5d/IMG_5316.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2pm (60 mins): Drawing Breath Join artist Vanessa Lawrence for this relaxed life drawing workshop. Make swift sketches & longer drawings of our clothed Stretch tutor Anya. No experience needed. Top tips and art materials provided. In person at Barbican Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5340007e-430c-49c6-889b-2742efe59969/PHOTO-2024-09-24-21-17-50+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 3pm (150 mins): Games Club Drop in to play Scrabble, Chess, or your own games. In person at Barbican Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9bed135f-2c3b-403e-9c6a-3a6adde0660a/pexels-rethaferguson-3621954+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 3:15pm (20mins): Stretch Reenergise your day and stretch with Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes. In person at Barbican Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fcb01ab3-1a46-4bb5-92cb-8e577c4d3216/dried+herbs+in+jars+2+%28004%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 3:45pm (60mins): Herbal Teas A restorative workshop with Nat, Hackney Herbal. Learn about herbs to help unwind, de-stress & switch off. Blend herbs together to make your own herbal teabags to take home. In person at Barbican Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d8e1179f-bbc8-4a70-8e33-27e1a743af8f/IMG_8E1B1773F4DD-1+%28002%29.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (60mins): Stop Motion Animation Make colourful cut outs then bring them to life with animation. Artist Wendy Scott will bring her equipment and we’ll provide the scissors. No tech know-how needed. In person at Barbican Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f0020651-5297-4033-89ba-8520e2fe8bce/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_792434909_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:15pm - 7:15pm: Finding Your Voice Introduction to pitch, aligning voice & body, clapping rhythms & simple group singing. With opera singer Ellie Popham. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5c5dfce4-880a-4c69-9f31-5c241d1f574e/pexels-jill-burrow-6858606.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-9th-october monthly 0.5 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9bed135f-2c3b-403e-9c6a-3a6adde0660a/pexels-rethaferguson-3621954+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/53c92068-6439-43fa-84bf-fb2f3ebbf8fc/print.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Harvest Printing Use vegetables & fruit as decorative stamps to create patterns on a tote bag to keep or give to a friend. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c7ea1e96-83bd-4f2f-8842-00d76373378a/pexels-photo-7869442.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (60mins): Relax & Create: Drop in Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon, with origami & Lego. Materials provided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e61c9527-c3bc-4378-9177-8a0c6a807c75/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (45mins): Qi Gong Restorative, relaxing session with therapist & teacher Aitan Gardoni. This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation & boost energy. No experience needed. 2nd of 3 sessions. Next session: 23rd October, Shoe Lane Library. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0bdff7a6-8f49-4ddf-8954-37ec9d7440ea/Untitled+design.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60mins): Drawing Breath Join artist Vanessa Lawrence for this relaxed life drawing workshop. Make swift sketches & longer drawings of a clothed model. No experience needed. Top tips and art materials provided. Other dates: Thursday 10th October, Barbican Library. Wednesday 23rd October, Shoe Lane Library. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5c5dfce4-880a-4c69-9f31-5c241d1f574e/pexels-jill-burrow-6858606.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-30th-sep monthly 0.5 2024-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8039265d-7d28-473f-81b5-1edfa50a30fe/Aitan+Gardoni+image+session+2024.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - 12:45pm – 1:15pm: Qi Gong Warm-Up We begin our day with a gentle and invigorating Qi Gong warm-up. This ancient Chinese practice will cultivate mindfulness, balance, and energy flow, preparing us for the creative exploration ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0dcea1b3-58dc-4cb2-b797-a856ca67e1f6/pexels-matheusnatan-3340319.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - 1:30pm - 2:30pm: Discovering Capoeira: In this dynamic session, we will begin to explore Capoeira, learning the fundamental rhythms and movements that form the foundation of this expressive martial art. Together we will discover the joy of movement as we learn to flow with the rhythm and connect with others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/48f6046d-3595-4be3-8f60-2ebe96dc82b9/DSC_0637.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café - 3pm – 4:45pm: Embodying Rhythm: Creating Collaborative Landscapes Building on the rhythmic exploration of the previous session, this session invites you to translate the Capoeira movements into expressive gestures and marks on paper. As you embody the rhythms and energy of Capoeira, let your body guide your hand, creating unique and dynamic marks. Collaborate with your fellow participants to create a collective landscape, weaving together your individual expressions into a harmonious and vibrant composition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57a3601a-9fab-4a58-8293-258dcfb79550/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - 4:15pm – 5:15pm: Collaborative Narrative Drawing inspiration from the landscapes you've created, engage in a collective writing session. Explore the stories that emerge from your artistic explorations, sharing your thoughts and feelings in a supportive and nurturing environment. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-23rd-sep monthly 0.5 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9bed135f-2c3b-403e-9c6a-3a6adde0660a/pexels-rethaferguson-3621954+%281%29.jpg All Events - MFC Presents - 3:15pm - 3:45pm: A Standing Stretch Workshop Begin warming up for the day with a gentle exploration of your body through mindful movement. Expert yoga practitioner Anya Nikodem will guide you through learning to connect with your breath and bringing awareness to your physical sensations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57df19f2-ecd7-4cf8-83f1-011cc2eea226/processed-D780D2B9-DE6D-4EF1-BAAB-806FC52FAFE8.jpeg All Events - MFC Presents - 4pm – 5:15pm: Not Quite a Still Life Drawing Workshop Unleash your creativity through a unique drawing experience where, guided by artist Shelly Wain, you will capture the dynamics of the human body in motion. Produced through a series of rapid not-so-still life sketches, your drawn materials will form the base for an exploration of the work of the artist Matisse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/75409dc2-e29d-4258-9b6b-dcae1a3f717a/Flomotion+insta+post.png All Events - MFC Presents - 5:30pm – 7pm: An Ecstatic and Open Floor Dance Session led by Flomotion Dance Let your body lead the way in this liberating Flomotion dance session. We are invited to bring our awareness very deliberately to our bodies, our breath and to follow our own movement. The facilitation encourages us to move spontaneously and follow movement impulses; that there are no right or wrong movements, that we don’t need to know what we are doing. It is a ticket to bypass judgement, self-criticism and inertia. Flomotion is a heady mix of relaxation, joy and physical freedom. Practitioner Julia Franks offers us an invitation to immerse ourselves in the free dance ‘space’ with a unique, funky and liberating play list. We’ll then gently warm down in preparation for our next session. Find out more about Flomotion Dance here https://www.flomotion.dance/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2c3676ae-3d67-4b99-a3f7-d4e5b329534a/IMG_3362.jpg All Events - MFC Presents - 7:30pm – 8:30pm: A Healing Gong Bath You are invited to warm down at the end of the day’s activities with the soothing vibrations of a gong bath. Allow the sounds of magnificent large gongs, played alongside Himalayan singing bowls, quartz crystal singing bowls and Javanese bronze percussion relax your body and mind, and gently guide you back to a state of deep relaxation. This session will be led by experienced gong-player and trained sound therapist Cathy Eastburn who will teach us how sound can play a role in relaxing the body in the aftermath of movement. Find out more about Cathy’s work here: https://www.sarasasound.com/ Please bring a yoga mat or something comfortable to lie on if possible. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-16th-sep monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57a3601a-9fab-4a58-8293-258dcfb79550/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her Poetry session. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma a multi award winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f6f2898a-9a11-438b-b274-658379dbd2d7/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_746614969_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 3:30pm: Laughter Yoga with Patricia Byrne Laughter yoga is amazing stress relief, getting you out of your head and into your body in an incredibly effective way. This workshop is designed to chase away your blues, boost your immune system and increase your resilience. Sessions are fun & relaxed, combining movement, breathing and laughter exercises. No downward dogs in this yoga, it's all about having a good laugh and releasing endorphins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b63caa97-df3e-4059-a8ea-9664316896a5/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.49.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:45pm – 5:15pm: Dragon Cafe Singers with Vivien Ellies Accompanied by Martina Schwarz on accordion. You are invited to this extended singing session in which we will revisit some beloved Dragon Café songs in preparation for the upcoming Bloomsbury festival workshops and performances. This is also an opportunity to get to meet the extremely talented accordionist Martina Schwarz who is accompanying us at the Bloomsbury Festival. https://martinaschwarz.net/ https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-25th-sep monthly 0.5 2024-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/cee49654-95f5-4ce3-a587-7432ada2bea5/DEDC5CC4-4F3E-4FB3-B370-4DFED2545CAD_L0_001-25_03_2024%2C+16_53_06.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dc98e015-a64c-4ba4-a72b-3f54785e6aa2/Darningsock-GettyImages-923405748-bc92a70d1a4649cda4fff68eccd191c8.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (75mins): Visible Darning Learn how to give new life to tattered knitwear with traditional visible darning techniques. Bring your own damaged out socks, jumper or other knitwear. Suitable for beginners. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c7ea1e96-83bd-4f2f-8842-00d76373378a/pexels-photo-7869442.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (60mins): Relax & Create: Drop in Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon, with origami & Lego. Materials provided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e61c9527-c3bc-4378-9177-8a0c6a807c75/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (45mins): Qi Gong Restorative, relaxing sessions with therapist & teacher Aitan Gardoni. This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation & boost energy. No experience needed. 1st of 3 sessions. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0bdff7a6-8f49-4ddf-8954-37ec9d7440ea/Untitled+design.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60mins): Drawing Breath Join artist Vanessa Lawrence to make swift sketches & longer drawings of a clothed model. No experience needed for this relaxed session. Top tips and art materials provided. 1st of 3 workshops. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5c5dfce4-880a-4c69-9f31-5c241d1f574e/pexels-jill-burrow-6858606.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-9th-sep monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b63caa97-df3e-4059-a8ea-9664316896a5/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.49.png All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c5fe0709-97e5-4b30-b6d0-ca1daa8a4b4c/pexels-ena-marinkovic-1814213-3713689+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm - 4:30pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will explore unusual and accessible poetry forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ce850b0a-639e-456f-b666-e354aa6929e7/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_792395839_399987832667_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5pm - 6pm: Danceworks with Ariella & Renzo Danceworks invites everyone back to dance online in the company of friends near and far. Together we'll explore new and easy dances inspired by rhythms, styles and beats from around the world, no dance experience necessary, just an invitation to move and feel great and fit for days afterwards! – following this session we invite you to stay on this zoom link for our next hour of Tai Chi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b66459a1-678c-4846-8521-3548b7d2c65d/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 6pm - 7pm: Tai Chi with Anthony Fidler Recharge and de-stress with a rejuvenating online Tai Chi session! This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation, boost energy, and bring inner peace. No experience necessary – perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxing addition to their routine. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-2nd-sep monthly 0.5 2024-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d2413aa7-232b-4696-91bb-170dd35dbd8d/paper+embroidery.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4pm: Paper Embroidery In this session, we will learn how to create simple floral embroidery on paper. Make bookmarks, birthday cards & art to take home or give to a friend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9d6d3b-1006-4ccd-9934-f100881b5b64/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_797333469_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:40pm – 4:40pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b0b698b2-8846-444e-a47f-49aed90d26ce/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_797335689_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:55pm – 5:55pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-11th-sep monthly 0.5 2024-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9bed135f-2c3b-403e-9c6a-3a6adde0660a/pexels-rethaferguson-3621954+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/05ae16f9-7b0b-4b67-b3af-e901d9a20bc0/Screenshot_20240828_103523.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c7ea1e96-83bd-4f2f-8842-00d76373378a/pexels-photo-7869442.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (60mins): Relax & Create: Drop in Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon, with origami, collage & Lego. Materials provided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0e46b381-ee04-408f-af4e-e732e54f0ad7/20240813_142021.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57a3601a-9fab-4a58-8293-258dcfb79550/pexels-photo-606541.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/be7e8489-0d33-4805-9b96-3b8d8fb2bd21/Screenshot_20240717_122327.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-29th-july monthly 0.5 2024-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/30a839df-47b3-4586-aee1-f17930e6699e/picnic.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Make it stand out Timetable: 1.15pm: A member of the Mental Fight Club team will be waiting outside Green Park Tube station from 1pm and will be there to meet patrons and walk into the park together. We will be leaving the station at 1:15pm. The assembly point in the park is the entrance opposite Green Park Tube Station. 1.30pm: This time is set aside for Patrons to connect, chat, and catch up. 2.30pm: The Dragon Café singing Group: Vivien will lead the group in songs and rounds of celebration and summer. You don’t need to have attended the singing group previously to join in, everybody is welcome. 4.00pm: Danceworks with Ariella and Renzo. Join us for a special outdoor Monday dance session. and we have prepared some lovely moves and shakes that will make us all feel connected, strong, and fit for the rest of the week! 5.00pm: More time for Dragon Café Patrons to spend time together and bring this event to a close. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-22nd-july monthly 0.5 2024-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c2619771-d814-4eed-ae1c-b32fb4353673/a+spectum+instagram+post.png All Events - MFC Presents - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38ee73e1-8db3-43df-bf27-b525057519bc/Picture1.png All Events - MFC Presents - King Frankie Sinatra One of London’s Legends. They produced and hosted London’s largest drag king night - Kings of Clubs- from 2017-2024. Their velvety voice is immediately captivating and the content of their songs both political and hilarious. Smart jokes, riveting crowd work plus exquisite hosting means the searing satirist Frankie offers the audience a fun filled show to remember. Frankie is now being accompanied by the toweringly talented Al Dente on piano. Like his name, Al is not too soft, not too hard, still a good mouthful. He’s been playing piano since he could twirl spaghetti round a fork. He recently entered the drag world when King Frankie Sinatra noticed his exquisite fingering. Welcome to the stage: Frankie and Al. They smashed their West End Debut at Crazy Coqs and are delighted to be bringing their magic to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7ce60040-0006-4170-ba0a-838083b19559/Picture2.jpg All Events - MFC Presents - Aitan Gardoni Aitan, a highly qualified Shiatsu and JSD® body-mind acupressure Therapist and Teacher, adopts a person-focused approach in their practice, incorporating techniques such as mindfulness, self-hypnosis, and trance. With over 15 years of experience, this QiGONG practitioner is deeply passionate about aiding individuals in preventing and recovering from high anxiety levels, stress & depression, aiming to restore immediate benefits to their mental and emotional well-being, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of “Qi” and balance in the body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9553e5a0-aebf-4bb1-ac92-de7047816ea9/Picture4.jpg All Events - MFC Presents - Samuel Alverez Sam is one of the first musicians in the world to have a Conservatoire Level Masters Course specially created for him, a ‘Piano Masters in Interpretation and Improvisation’ at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, bringing together his skills in jazz, composition and classical. Graduating with Distinction in 2019, he spent the following year as a Fellow with the Composition Department. Sam is the resident pianist for DEBUT at Shoreditch Treehouse in London (No. 1 Airbnb Music Experience Globally in 2018 – Forbes) where he was featured by Steinway & Sons, and he was also part of Yamaha’s ‘Live From Home’ Europe wide Live Stream series. During lockdown Sam composed a musical one show of each colour all about his journey as a transgender person. Championed by GSMD as a musical having all the ingredients to be the next hit, the piece is garnering much interest from the world of musical theatre and is due to be released in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/279fd4fa-ddd2-49c9-b927-82d48170eaea/Picture3.png All Events - MFC Presents - Emma McGordon Emma McGordon is a multi-award-winning writer and performer originally from the North of England. She is a previous winner of the Julia Darling Fellowship and has been nominated for a Jerwood Compton Fellowship. She has been longlisted for a University Women in the Arts award and highly commended for the Rosamund Prize. She has worked as a Creative facilitator for over 15 years in diverse settings with many different groups. She is currently one of three Catalyst Award holders in association with Art Gene Barrow, CACN and University of Cumbrua where she is an Honorary Visiting Fellow . She also runs workshops for the National Theatre's Speak Up Project, The Poetry Society and Mental Fight Club. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-24th-july monthly 0.5 2024-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f6f2898a-9a11-438b-b274-658379dbd2d7/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_746614969_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy This energising laughter therapy session is designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. Laughter can help relieve stress, release endorphins (our happy hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone). With laughter leader, Patricia Byrne. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8968e27c-1483-4943-8d78-f40a8ab5af2f/-1x-1.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (75mins): Smellology: history of smells in the City Walk with Lester Hillman, City of London guide, to explore the history of smells in the City including Roman perfume bottles, street names, St Bartholomew Fair, 12th century horse races, Smithfield market, Fleet River of Wells, London’s first guide book and more. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94cc97c4-a100-498e-8166-0eb014b2d011/essential+oils+bottles+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (60mins): Perfume Roll-ons Learn how scent can affect our mood and wellbeing, with this simple way of dispelling nasty niffs in the City. Combine your own choice of essential oils to make a perfume roll-on to apply on your skin. With Nat, Hackney Herbal. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d45dbc93-7c8e-4138-9119-5f509c55922e/pexels-capped-x-9965689.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop in Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon, with origami, collage & Lego. Materials provided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d4c1b07d-4b3a-4a75-a700-4a3469906a07/processed-5841D261-A3F9-4E4A-85B5-13FFAF63BCB2.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (60mins): Drawing From Life Join artist Shelly Wain to make swift sketches & paper collages inspired by Matisse of our yoga tutor model. No experience needed. Top tips and art materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7cb62877-35f1-491c-8565-4088f8a8b2c8/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_792434909_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:15pm (60mins): Finding Your Voice: My Voice Why do we sing together? Let’s join our voices together to explore call & response songs, empathy in singing, and hum a well-known opera chorus together. Relaxed, non-judgmental session with opera singer Ellie Popham. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/be7e8489-0d33-4805-9b96-3b8d8fb2bd21/Screenshot_20240717_122327.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-13th-july monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bdb13792-945c-4bcb-a1f9-9f4b14fdefb5/A2+Sound+Flows+poster.png All Events - MFC Presents - Sound Flows Through Us: a sound fayre There may be harmony There may be cacophony There may be complete quiet We may be analog We may be electronic There may be a solo There may be many We may play together We will be together None of it will be prescribed. None rehearsed we won’t know, until you come along Bring your instruments … A special Mental Fight Club event at Waterloo Festival in partnership with St John’s Waterloo and The Bridge At Waterloo. Register your attendance here! About the event: ‘Sound Flows Through Us’ is an improvised evening where instrumentalists come to improvise. It is an evening where those of us who do not play an instrument of our own (as yet) can let sound flow through us. A time to explore different ways of experiencing instruments, not from a distance on a far removed stage but by speaking to instrumentalists, seeing them practise up-close. Partners: The Waterloo Festival is annual celebration of arts, heritage and community run by St John’s Waterloo with the local community. St John’s Waterloo, the church-venue on the roundabout at Waterloo and rebuilt for the Festival of Britain in 1951, is committed to being here for you. Today, its known as one of the most inclusive churches in London, champions of social justice and climate action. Through a year-round arts and culture programme produced by its sister-charity, The Bridge At Waterloo, St John’s Waterloo runs creative, community and therapeutic gardening projects for people with experiences of homelessness, isolation as well as local people in need. The magnificent Grade II* building is also one of the best venues for hire on the South Bank. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-8th-july monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e2bb5689-bcd1-432a-bccc-2a7ec3cf946a/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_797333469_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c90a666a-8b70-4b54-bbb0-2fa3229b2843/6e68d2c9-10a7-3cc9-7638-cc9c0dd25fd3.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm - 4:30pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will explore unusual and accessible poetry forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/20df6fb2-0533-4cb9-aef3-eb3f85b17fd7/anyone-Tai-Chi-classes.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5pm - 6pm: Tai Chi with Anthony Fidler Recharge and de-stress with a rejuvenating online Tai Chi session! This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation, boost energy, and bring inner peace. No experience necessary – perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxing addition to their routine. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-10th-july monthly 0.5 2024-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/27a65e99-9f62-4a09-aa32-a23d3447030b/pexels-rethaferguson-3621954+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6f542e9c-6885-45fd-82f0-04a54598437a/Screenshot_20240702_141810.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Creative Stroll Join artist Wendy Scott for a creative stroll. Pause to make sketches along the way. Starting & ending at Shoe Lane Library. Art materials provided. Bring your own sketch book if you have one. Dress for the weather. (Or stay at the library & do your own drawings). In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9d4e2dcd-84ec-4f9f-b6f1-0f02e0e35671/Screenshot_20240702_151126.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop-In Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon, with origami, collage & Lego. Materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No need to register. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d4c1b07d-4b3a-4a75-a700-4a3469906a07/processed-5841D261-A3F9-4E4A-85B5-13FFAF63BCB2.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (60mins): Drawing From Life Join artist Shelly Wain to make swift sketches & longer drawings of our yoga tutor model. No experience needed for this relaxed session. Top tips and art materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7cb62877-35f1-491c-8565-4088f8a8b2c8/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_792434909_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:15pm (60mins): Finding Your Voice: My Voice Chill out at the end of the day with an introduction to pitch, aligning our voice & body, clapping rhythms & simple group singing. With opera singer Ellie Popham. (Follow on session ‘Our Voices,’ 24 July). In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a42c137b-6be7-4554-b2d3-9f58b5232536/pexels-elina-sazonova-2705644.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-1st-july monthly 0.5 2024-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9c47d442-752f-4f42-9085-4c07d90cf997/pexels-suzyhazelwood-1526049.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her Poetry session. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma a multi award winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9d6d3b-1006-4ccd-9934-f100881b5b64/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_797333469_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45pm – 3:45pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b0b698b2-8846-444e-a47f-49aed90d26ce/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_797335689_453770708758_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5:15pm: Singing Group For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-24th-june monthly 0.5 2024-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e5c5fd31-34eb-4a79-be12-de53d9924782/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_792395839_399987832667_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2pm - 2:45pm: Letting Go Movement We start our day with a movement session facilitated by our movement leads Ariella and Renzo, in which we will explores moving from stillness to motion and the physical gesture of letting go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2839231d-33ca-4623-b4a3-b0bb3661d711/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_792403899_399987832667_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 5pm: Soaring Kites Led by kite maker Ahmadzia, who discovered the joy of kites as a child in Afghanistan, this workshop will demonstrate traditional techniques and guide us in making a whole cornucopia of beautiful kites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/13f3efbd-ebfd-4e91-bcfa-d12770418897/pexels-photo-9924363.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3pm – 5pm: Letting it be Animate In a collaborative animation session, bring your ideas to life. Together, we'll create a short animation exploring the gesture of letting go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fb46b7c1-38a3-4dce-8cbe-20f123b7bdc4/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_792410429_399987832667_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:20pm – 6:20pm: Letting Go Sound Join Vivien to improvise a soundscape which will accompany the animation. Let your creativity flow and express yourself through noise. * If you play an instrument you are invited to bring it with you to and add it to the mix. * https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7be26ac0-6d45-407c-a671-8cbb4296d444/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_792403899_399987832667_1_original.jfif All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 6:30pm – 7:15pm: Letting Go Join us as the kites soar and the day culminates. We will lift our hand-crafted kites high, preview the animation accompanied by the soundscape we created together. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-26th-june monthly 0.5 2024-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2289fb57-051e-4bb9-ae4b-bced9eb89010/pexels-kindel-media-7298881.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8c9f03c4-4c9e-4816-b754-03d06560cd46/6e68d2c9-10a7-3cc9-7638-cc9c0dd25fd3.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Creative Writing: Climate & the Future We’ll spark our creativity by writing about climate action and the future, with short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is pressure free enjoyment, whatever your experience of writing maybe. With Wordsmiths. This workshop coincides with Fleet Street Quarter Climate Festival. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e9376318-5e29-4699-98e0-b10faccd9728/pexels-capped-x-9965689.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop-In Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon, with origami, collage & Lego. Materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No need to register. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96a409d3-f6b2-494f-ad24-46d44340d217/IMG_20240612_180217234+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (60mins): Drawing From Life Join artist Shelly Wain to make swift sketches and longer drawings of a clothed model and each other. No experience needed. Top tips and art materials provided. (Next workshop on 10th July). In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7cb62877-35f1-491c-8565-4088f8a8b2c8/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_792434909_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:15pm (60mins): Finding Your Voice: Breath & Body In this first of three workshops, we’ll explore deep and free breathing & making simple sounds with our voices. Relaxed, non-judgmental session with opera singer Ellie Popham. (Next workshops on 10th & 24th July). In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a0141514-9cde-4eb8-8913-35b87ff031bc/pexels-jane-trang-doan-1132040.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-17th-june monthly 0.5 2024-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e09b629d-ff5c-4c89-82a0-97b59155f3d6/6e68d2c9-10a7-3cc9-7638-cc9c0dd25fd3.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7b4938e3-5950-43b0-b1e0-ec0e5e2a5dca/Screenshot_20240611_150024.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 3:50pm: Patchwork Sewing In this session, participants are invited to make fabric patches for a Dragon Café kite. Using multicoloured thread & fabric scraps, we will learn simple embroidery inspired by traditional Japanese techniques to fix letters onto denim patches. Led by The Dragon Café team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1f50a34b-9390-4109-9bb2-1c0dd8708be1/DSC_0188.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4pm – 5pm: Singing Group In this Session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6f583e2d-fef6-41e9-b432-0d29a9135adb/17a73fd7-536b-2556-9ea8-7e47efe82859.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:10pm – 6:10pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-10th-june monthly 0.5 2024-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/58a90d03-e1be-49b7-9e3b-3efcac9d80fe/Picture1.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c5fe0709-97e5-4b30-b6d0-ca1daa8a4b4c/pexels-ena-marinkovic-1814213-3713689+%281%29.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3pm - 4:30pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are very happy to welcome back Professor Angie Smith who will be delivering this special extended 90-minute session dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will explore unusual and accessible poetry forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b66459a1-678c-4846-8521-3548b7d2c65d/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5pm - 5:45pm: Qi Gong with Aitan Gardoni Recharge and de-stress with a rejuvenating 45-minute online Qi Gong session! This ancient practice combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation to improve your circulation, boost energy, and bring inner peace. No experience necessary – perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxing addition to their routine. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-12th-june monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/27a65e99-9f62-4a09-aa32-a23d3447030b/pexels-rethaferguson-3621954+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9d027d1b-5cef-449d-8b70-53dab9da954c/IMG_20220518_133317881+%28002%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Creative Stroll Join artist Vanessa Lawrence for a creative stroll. Pause to make sketches along the way. Starting & ending at Shoe Lane Library. Bring your own sketchbook, or use our paper. Dress for the weather. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/920cf8b5-f26d-4cae-8c56-ab87f5eee3b3/art-supplies-brushes-rulers-scissors-159644.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop-In Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon, with collage, origami & drawing. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No need to register. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b6fe80e7-c36e-42a4-a58f-92b175d5ef61/pexels-eray-394878625-14809019.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5pm (60mins): Drawing From Life Join artist Shelly Wain to make drawings of a clothed model & each other. No experience needed for this relaxed session. Top tips and art materials provided. (First of 3-part series). In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/06f5fb05-6762-46c3-974a-f36671f70a73/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (40mins): Yoga Stretch out with this end of the day session. With Anya, Balance Garden. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. Bring your own mat or borrow ours (limited supply). In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b2e76655-7df7-44fb-bf23-dd6674c88400/Screenshot_20240604_152414.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-27th-may monthly 0.5 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/89d49ad2-c90d-4a35-9ea5-ce64f4beb49e/Screenshot_20240522_153240.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4pm – 4:45pm: Creative Express with MFC Join Mental Fight Club and singer/music maker Lucia Vernon-Long for this first relaxed uplifting workshop, Lucia will exploring some of the activities and the metaphorical ‘toolkit’ used in Streetwise Opera sessions with us. The workshop will give an overview of techniques and activities explored in Streetwise Opera sessions. We will cover breath work, look at body language, and culminate in a rousing sing of something operatic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/cba7ebbe-4f0a-44e6-8def-e738e8a2f991/Screenshot_20240522_154803.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:30pm – 4:45pm: Streetwise Opera: Pop-up Recital A pop-up performance by participants in Streetwise Opera weekly workshops at the Southbank Centre, alongside guest artists. This event will feature songs by Ignatius Sancho, George Bridgetower, Joseph Bologne, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds and Dr. Shirley J Thompson OBE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/71b3ff01-0aac-461f-907f-b21faaa8997f/Screenshot_20240522_153459.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5pm – 6:30pm: Creative Express(ion) with MFC The second session will be more in depth and will have more of an emphasis on creation. After some gentle warm ups, we’ll look at another operatic tune and will use it as a starting point to create our own response. We’ll begin delving into what opera is –- essentially telling stories –- as well as creating our own response to some opera. The sessions will be free flowing, light hearted and fun. No previous experience is required, everyone is welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/49925eb6-564e-4e8a-983b-54b3dce6c10d/Screenshot_20240522_155736.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 7pm – 7:30pm: Abigail Kelly: Pop-up Recital A pop-up performance by soprano Abigail Kelly, exploring folk and classical music of African and Caribbean origin. Abigail is an opera singer, vocal coach, workshop leader and director born and raised in Birmingham. She graduated from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire with a first class honours degree finishing her studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (PGDipOpera). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/207bc2ee-d7de-4a47-bdb5-a563c13fe143/Screenshot_20240522_161153.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 7:30pm – 9:30pm: Opera Performance: Women of Windrush An electrifying performance by soprano Abigail Kelly of Shirley J. Thompson’s celebratory opera Women of the Windrush, portraying inspirational narratives from the lives of women who travelled to the UK from the West Indies between the 1940s and the 1960s. Experience the vibrant fusion of Caribbean rhythms and opera, in this uplifting show that celebrates the courage and resilience of the women of the Windrush generation. Thompson's music, interwoven with extraordinary documentary film footage, will leave you feeling inspired, moved and utterly spellbound. Following the opera we will hear from some of the artists involved in the creative process. There are a limited number of free tickets for this event. Email: info@mentalfightclub.art to register your interest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e1bcc7cf-8a0e-47a7-8ce1-8e935fadbd30/Event-listing-image-template-for-website-169-29-1536x864.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Re:Discover Festival Re:Discover in London is a a two-day festival of events, including performances, interactive workshops, pop-up recitals and an exhibition to explore and celebrate African and Caribbean heritage. If you want to find out more about what else is on at the Re:Discover Festival, check out their website below. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-20th-may monthly 0.5 2024-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d6f75d42-bfef-4969-baf8-5d6c0e778893/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3808904.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths We are extremely happy to welcome back Naomi from Wordsmiths to the Dragon Café for another of her Creative Writing sessions. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1f50a34b-9390-4109-9bb2-1c0dd8708be1/DSC_0188.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45pm – 3:45pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f36c64ad-e593-4647-afb2-662c61a4806e/pexels-rdne-7503466.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:00pm – 4:45pm: Open Floor We have made space in our schedule today for any participant who has something they might like to share with the rest of the group. A poem or piece of writing, a song, a skill, a piece of music or a painting. Just let a member of staff know if you have something you would like to share when you arrive at the venue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/14ef6c93-a429-43f6-bac8-e9c5202014e2/pexels-leofallflat-1637108.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5pm – 6:30pm: Samba Rhythms with Mestre Mags from The London School of Samba We end the day with an uplifting burst of energy curtesy of a special workshop from The London School of Samba. You are invited to pick up a drum and dive into the carefree world of Brazilian Samba music. No experience is necessary. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-29th-may monthly 0.5 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f6f2898a-9a11-438b-b274-658379dbd2d7/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_746614969_453770708758_1_original.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Boost your day with this laughter therapy session, designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. Laughter can help relieve stress, release endorphins (our happy hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone). With Sally Dixey. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d67656aa-b082-4c4c-984d-13a51c4501fe/reza.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Claymation: Express Yourself Model a colourful clay face, then bring it to life with Claymation stop motion filming. Materials provided. See the resulting film clip & record it on your phone. No technical knowhow needed. With artist Reza Ben Gajra In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/35230594-4617-4de8-a0cb-83f68e6b1278/Screenshot_20240516_100902.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop-In Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon, with drawing, collage & origami. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No need to register. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9b179d48-f3c6-44f3-8975-23899933282c/make-art-life-boro-sashiko-jeans-patch-5.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 4pm (60mins): Visible Mending: Sashiko & Boro Learn how to mend your denims. Repair, reinforce & decorate with the traditional Japanese techniques of Sashiko & Boro stitching. Bring your own worn-out denims to repair, or practise on a denim patch to take home. Sewing kit provided. With the DCC team. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9a970fdb-4904-457d-9649-9369bdfb3a6a/Screenshot_20240516_101634.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (40mins): Yoga Stretch out with this relaxed session. Laura, Balance Garden, will guide with gentle movements and yogic postures. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. Bring your own mat or borrow ours (limited supply). In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3c2d17a1-93be-42e1-a7fa-1abb58ecbd94/Screenshot_20240516_101901.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-3rd-june monthly 0.5 2024-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/586f9035-d34f-4469-82b6-ccb67f969bd3/447caf49-96f5-57a6-40e4-d38c4d50ee21.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths We are extremely happy to welcome back Naomi from Wordsmiths to the Dragon Café for another of her Creative Writing sessions. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/14dce9ea-0e0e-410f-acab-45946438f76f/260540c5-425a-9398-46ac-3544ef7e242e.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45pm – 3:45pm: Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a16b242d-ad3a-403d-a261-7705d14078c7/17a73fd7-536b-2556-9ea8-7e47efe82859.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4pm – 5pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-15th-may monthly 0.5 2024-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3f5838b8-4761-4d7f-8471-e6da8fdb56f0/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4720259.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3d7af4fc-fef6-40ba-8b95-062a2ad07f6f/pexels-pixabay-50996.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12pm (60mins): Drop-in Drawing Chill out in your lunchtime and draw. With artist Wendy Scott. Drawing materials provided or bring your own. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2d0bed63-75ba-4129-a017-ef08390fc996/pexels-photo-4468088.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Sleep Talk Let’s talk about sleep. Need some top tips and strategies for getting into good habits for sleeping better? From brain dumping and square breathing, to bedtime routines and even cherry juice…come join Najah Ismael & Darren Nullatamby, SECCTA to explore sleep together. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a6a4d71b-ba40-426e-ada5-66e3c3dd95c7/pexels-cottonbro-10598782.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop-In Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon, with drawing, collage & origami… In person at Shoe Lane Library. No need to register. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bdffa0ad-7270-4604-bb16-7dc68c9275f6/pexels-magicbowls-3544138.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (60mins): Singing Bowls Sound Bath Himalayan Singing bowls produce unique low-frequency sonorous sounds. A sense of deep relaxation is produced which can help relieve fatigue and stress. The aroma of essential oils will enhance this calming experience. Wear warm clothes to lie down or sit comfortably. With Zoe So, singing bowls & aromatherapy practitioner. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f94a4163-18ec-4a01-a1f3-a17236383c84/pexels-juliasakelli-905485.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-6th-may monthly 0.5 2024-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 2:30pm - 4pm: The Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b4fd2816-f4c0-41cb-896b-bc89df36ded8/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4720259.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 4:30pm – 5:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Stretchworks We are holding a Springtime Special Zoom Stretchworks and everyone is invited to this gentle warm-up, stretch and self-massage short session. Let's get ready for the bright new season and enjoy the extra hours of light and sunshine together while moving to some calming and relaxing music. No experience needed and musica maestro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/39b0713e-b206-4920-8036-86e6d1dfc514/SELF-POTRAIT+IN+A+VELVET+DRESS+FRIDA+KAHLO+%28002%29.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Shareworks Not to be missed: Zoom Sharing is returning to our online programme for a special one-off Bank Holiday cultural exchange this coming Monday, and all are invited to attend and enjoy! This is a community session inviting participants to share their creative work or highlight the creative work of others which has inspired them. One of the themes of the day will be women artists, including Frida Kahlo. As always, this is a safe, supportive, and friendly space for everyone, and all are welcome to Dragon Café’s online Bank Holiday Monday! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-29th-april monthly 0.5 2024-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6f6ba6a1-fa42-45b3-892f-c687ce3b8fdc/pexels-thepaintedsquare-606539.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:pm – 3:30pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths We are extremely happy to welcome back Naomi from Wordsmiths to the Dragon Café for another of her Creative Writing sessions. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5781ace1-118a-46fe-a358-2726e179e234/bda87ab3-714d-8ac4-44cc-f7c9fef18867.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:45pm – 4:45pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bec015a7-4d11-4336-b742-e7f45d95520b/image1.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5pm – 6:15pm: Draw More, Think Less! A breath at the end of the day to just exist before ploughing on. A live art session with Vanessa Lawrence! We invite you to unlock your artistic potential and join this energising and playful session of drawing swift portraits, (real and imagined), from observation and our imaginations. Try New techniques with a range of arts materials. Artist Vanessa Lawrence will lead a session where we learn draw first and think later. This session is for everyone. A perfect after work activity and a great way to finish your day. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-1st-may monthly 0.5 2024-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fa01e85e-0c15-4237-8157-1c64fdcdfc70/pexels-reafon-gates-1498338.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Boost your day with this laughter therapy session, designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. Laughter can help relieve stress, release endorphins (our happy hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone). With Sally Dixey. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b8685a9a-dded-405d-86cc-57012c3856ca/IMG_0352.JPG All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Blooming Marvellous Join paper artist Tracey Bush to transform upcycled papers into your own May Day blooms. Brighten your home, or gift to a friend. Art materials provided or bring your own. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/34aeabbd-3b2d-4799-a415-7838dda82a34/pexels-pixabay-159644.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self-led sociable afternoon. With art materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d6e80d77-0e40-4b43-b923-8475090058de/pexels-pixabay-236111.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:00pm (60mins): Creative Writing Join Wordsmiths for this pressure-free workshop. Whether you have only written a shopping list or are an experienced writer, join us for an hour to focus on short writing tasks and imaginative free writing. The goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57e8d3c0-fd58-4831-9071-e111d450613b/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (40mins): Yoga Stretch out with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden, will guide with gentle movements and yogic postures. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. Bring your own mat or borrow ours (limited supply). In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ed467b87-6720-4553-ace3-6c2b63e6e198/pexels-jill-burrow-6858606+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-22nd-april monthly 0.5 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/40beb26d-6376-4fc2-9052-4e8aeb1f2ea6/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3808904.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths. We are extremely happy to welcome back Naomi from Wordsmiths to the Dragon Café for another of her Creative Writing sessions. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0a4bb1ba-219b-4b71-96b7-26bb36ce63c6/IMG_2718.JPEG All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm – 4pm: Stencil Printing with Wendy Scott We are extremely happy to welcome back multi-talented artist Wendy Scott who is inviting us to join her in a Stencil print workshop. We will be making our own gift cards and wrapping paper using repeated patterns stamped by stencils we will make during the session. Wendy’s sessions are always lively, creative, and a lot of fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4c33691e-2836-4748-9dd7-505fc0460a44/pexels-luis-quintero-2774575.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5:15pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5781ace1-118a-46fe-a358-2726e179e234/bda87ab3-714d-8ac4-44cc-f7c9fef18867.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-15th-april monthly 0.5 2024-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c96bc4dc-1819-423c-9e21-918ddd517e98/b1e9559f-5e5c-dea4-e4c7-f7c6a18b189d.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon. We are extremely happy to welcome Emma back to the Dragon Café for another of her Poetry session. Emma’s sessions provide a fun, engaging and accessible way of writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma a multi award winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8aad7736-ab28-4416-a215-6661d42173be/012602bb-8340-2189-76cb-bc7313435990.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45pm – 3:45pm: Singing Group In this Session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5781ace1-118a-46fe-a358-2726e179e234/bda87ab3-714d-8ac4-44cc-f7c9fef18867.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4pm – 5pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dc86e2dd-5398-4687-8eec-07e9a17a9551/21eddcd3-e56c-7791-b6f2-d3ee6e9a70c3.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:20pm – 6:20pm: Gong Bath Gong baths are an immediate and effective way to achieve deep relaxation and enhance well-being. They are particularly recommended for anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, anger issues or chronic pain... but can be enjoyed by and be helpful for everyone. Lie back and enjoy the healing sounds of magnificent large gongs, played alongside Himalayan singing bowls, quartz crystal singing bowls and Javanese bronze percussion. Sessions are led by experienced gong-player and trained sound therapist Cathy Eastburn. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-17th-april monthly 0.5 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b4fd2816-f4c0-41cb-896b-bc89df36ded8/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4720259.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bda962d9-bdbf-428e-a32e-247160e7954a/IMG_2847.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Line & Wash Be inspired by spring flowers to make line and wash drawings from observation. With artist Wendy Scott. Fine liner pens, watercolour paint & Fabriano paper provided In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ea0806bb-c4da-4bfd-b371-edd2f423e9bf/pexels-recal-media-65169.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self-led creative afternoon. Materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9524ff45-c681-4b21-a5fb-db2fe2411600/IMG_4937.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:00pm (60mins): Spring Wreaths Make your own cheerful wreath with paper folding techniques. Just right to hang up as a conversation starter. With artist Shelly Wain. Cane ring & papers provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57e8d3c0-fd58-4831-9071-e111d450613b/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (40mins): Yoga Stretch out with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden, will guide with gentle movements and yogic postures. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5d49aeb0-df7c-4244-900d-e6843a2efbb6/pexels-archie-binamira-1187317.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-25th-march-4htw6 monthly 0.5 2024-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/134197ac-0290-496b-8e26-6c6cdc72319a/ballad+walk+image.png All Events - Southwark’s Hidden History https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-8th-april monthly 0.5 2024-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7b09f924-7699-4731-80a2-d3e11a97cbf5/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3808904.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm Creative Writing with Wordsmiths 12:30pm – 2pm– Creative Writing with Wordsmiths - We are extremely happy to welcome back Naomi from Wordsmiths to the Dragon Café for another of her Creative Writing sessions. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/20ac9beb-8049-4ca0-a29e-57551937bf93/Picture1.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm– 4pm: She Goat: Theatre Session “Construction Site: Come In!”. We are really pleased to welcome back Shamira and Eugenie also known as “She Goat Theatre” for another fully accessible and engaging theatre session. She Goat use music and singing, movement, drawing, and creative writing, to make and perform shows that are personal, political, goofy, and all about finding ways to be together. With all sorts of theatre-making activities and games, we will explore recipes for building and imagine new structures… How do you build things– a muscle, a skill, a meal, a party, your dreams? How do animals and insects make their homes? And what’s important about what we build– how long it lasts… who it makes a difference to… something unseen? It doesn’t matter if you haven’t attended any previous sessions, each session is a new opportunity to join in and enjoy exploring theatrical creativity. Let’s dig into this together! Find out more about Eugénie & Shamira on their website at shegoat.co.uk or on IG @shegoatx https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4c33691e-2836-4748-9dd7-505fc0460a44/pexels-luis-quintero-2774575.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm– 5:15pm: Singing Group In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/24445a5a-d352-43ed-a580-21520525a177/dancing.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm– 6:30pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-online-1st-april monthly 0.5 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/58a90d03-e1be-49b7-9e3b-3efcac9d80fe/Picture1.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm – 2:30pm: Southwark’s Hidden History – An Online Ballad Walk with Vivien Ellis. Join us online this Bank holiday Monday for a Ballad walk around Southwark from the comfort of your own home. This session is the online culmination of many visits to the archives of Southwark and in person sessions at the Dragon Café, where alongside Vivien, patrons of the Dragon Café have excavated a trove of hidden stories and forgotten histories and songs. Vivien will be taking us on a musical tour though the hidden black history of Southwark, Crossbones Graveyard, Workhouses, and the industries of Southwark, including Breweries, Leather, Printing - and much more. The session opens for participants to gather at 12:45pm and the Online “Walk” itself will begin at 1pm and will last for 1 hour. This enables participants half an hour at the end of the session to ask any questions about the History of Southwark Ballads shared in this session and to further explore this hidden cultural heritag https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-3rd-april monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b51c03ec-4645-4bc0-b1cb-f3505e76c1b3/massage.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Focus on yourself and learn how to soothe those aches & pains. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c9c21860-31c2-48c5-8c97-313163391713/dried+herbs+in+jars+2+%28004%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Hackney Herbals A restorative workshop with Nat, Hackney Herbal. Learn about herbs to help unwind, de-stress & switch off. Blend herbs together to make your own herbal teabags to take home. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac34d29d-0112-4cc8-bc49-48336c70d23e/pexels-capped-x-9965689.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self-led creative afternoon. Materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57e8d3c0-fd58-4831-9071-e111d450613b/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:15pm (30mins): Yoga Chillout at the end of your day with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide with gentle movement and yogic postures. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7d3f1177-8f48-4b06-badb-33b295a6ef3d/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5416012.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:00pm (60mins): Gong Bath New Soak in the relaxing, sonorous sounds of large gongs, singing bowls & soft percussion to soothe away tensions of the day and calm the mind. Led by Cathy Eastburn, Sound Therapist & Gong Player. Wear warm, comfy clothes to lie down or sit. No water is involved, simply bathe in the sonorous sounds In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8cdeef1a-4d79-4ecd-abac-6542fbfcfee5/pexels-jane-trang-doan-1132040+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-25th-march monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/51ab0172-8dcd-4f40-928a-cdbbceb00503/writing.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths We are extremely happy to welcome back Naomi from Wordsmiths to the Dragon Café for another of her Creative Writing sessions. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/26e26ef3-d622-489c-8e5e-cd6abba59283/laugh.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45pm– 3:30pm: Laughter Yoga with Patricia Byrne Laughter yoga is amazing stress relief, getting you out of your head and into your body in an incredibly effective way. This workshop is designed to chase away your blues, boost your immune system and increase your resilience. Sessions are fun & relaxed, combining movement, breathing and laughter exercises. No downward dogs in this yoga, it's all about having a good laugh and releasing endorphins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ae9257fb-6726-4a00-b6b6-7fb21e3105cc/hidden+history+.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:45 – 3:45pm: Southwark’s Hidden History Alongside Vivien Ellis members of the Dragon Café are collaborating to explore the history of Southwark. This exploration will lead to a live ballad walk to be held in April. This fascinating excavation of the past is focusing on 'the hidden black history of Southwark', Crossbones Graveyard, Workhouses, and the industries of Southwark, including Breweries, Leather, Printing - and much more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5137ccd1-e823-4cdf-a551-b4a528081757/singing.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4pm – 5pm: Singing Group In this Session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/782aabaa-beca-4626-9a97-be3351df0a01/dancing+.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:15pm – 6:15pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9389a5cd-db84-45b6-b8d7-1fdf05159489/levar+polson.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 6:30pm – 7:30pm: Bridging “Us” - A journey of creative discovery from South East Africa with Levar Polson. It has always been a dream of Levar to travel through South East Africa and gain some understanding of the regions multitude of cultural stories, songs, and experiences and identities, whilst reflecting on what they mean to him as a young British born member of the black community. Levar has agreed to join us in St Peters via a zoom link live from Africa, as he nears the end of his journey. He invites us to share his experience and join in an interactive session based on his journey of cultural discovery and learning. This session will be co-facilitated in the space by Gaynor Tutani. Gaynor is the Co-founder of EARTHworks [Artists]. Their work aims to raise awareness of the benefits of art and art making practices to health and well-being, alongside global issues such as climate change, equality, and diversity. This session is a blended session with the opportunity to join the sharing live in the space, or to connect via zoom. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-online-11-march monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm - 2:30pm: The Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5dcd1d5b-408f-4a8a-afa0-9f43afb2acda/pexels-pixabay-256514.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d3daa532-6b10-430a-b5e3-5d423b1d66c5/Image.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Bridging “Us” - A journey of creative discovery from South East Africa with Levar Polson. It has always been a dream of Levar to travel through South East Africa and gain some understanding of the regions multitude of cultural stories, songs, and experiences whilst reflecting on what they mean to him as a young British born member of the black community. Levar has agreed to join us on zoom from Africa, mid-way through his journey, to facilitate a creative session based on the sharing of creative cultural learnings and experiences he has encountered. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-6th-march monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/32403cc7-72a4-4838-9041-137ebd88d12e/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-1526049.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her Poetry session. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma a multi award winning writer and performer currently dividing time between their native West Cumbria and London. She is particularly interested in working-class narratives and voices. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. You can see more about Emma and her work on her website here - https://www.emmamcgordon.co.uk/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0543b3a1-ef49-430c-8739-901347381c94/She+Goat-Construction+Site+Come+in%2C+promo+image+1.+%28c%29+She+Goat.+Photograph+by+James+Allan%2C+edited+by+Shamira+Turner+2023.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 4:00pm: Construction Site: Come In! We are really pleased to welcome back Shamira and Eugenie also known as “She Goat Theatre” for another fully accessible and engaging theatre session. She Goat use music and singing, movement, drawing, and creative writing, to make and perform shows that are personal, political, goofy, and all about finding ways to be together. With all sorts of theatre-making activities and games, we will explore recipes for building and imagine new structures… How do you build things– a muscle, a skill, a meal, a party, your dreams? How do animals and insects make their homes? And what’s important about what we build– how long it lasts… who it makes a difference to… something unseen? Let’s dig into this together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm - 5:15pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716a3347-84b3-44a7-a25a-a8ee89b7a957/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-6th-march monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0eaa8f88-8c9a-46fb-a521-78eb0b9f9bee/pexels-pixabay-160914.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 Mins) - Laughter Therapy This energising laughter therapy session is designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. Laughter can help relieve stress, release endorphins (our happy hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone). With laughter leader, Patricia Byrne. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1b11e08b-be28-4085-85d9-0697609521d0/IMG_2512.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1:00pm (60mins) - Design Your Own Stencils Join artist Wendy Scott to make your own stencils then use them to make decorative papers and greeting cards. Art materials provided. In Person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c2fb106a-7ab4-4d75-9c7b-ed90e2872425/pexels-anne-van-der-valk-15625441.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins) - Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self-led creative afternoon. Art materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5717c546-fc5c-4c6c-bfa4-791d8d23e873/pexels-michael-burrows-7129052.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:00pm (60mins): Creative Writing Join Wordsmiths for this pressure-free workshop. A mix of structured writing activities to enable you to create fictional and true stories based on your own experiences. Designed to be inclusive of all abilities and experiences - the goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b034d0f1-6aa9-451c-bfe3-da5eb0ab6b00/IMG-0231.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (40mins): Yoga new series Chillout at the end of your day with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden will guide you with gentle movement, yogic postures and a focus on the breath. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-26th-feb monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/32403cc7-72a4-4838-9041-137ebd88d12e/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-1526049.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Poetry with Wordsmiths We are extremely happy to welcome back Naomi from Wordsmiths to the Dragon Café for another of her Creative Writing sessions. In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0543b3a1-ef49-430c-8739-901347381c94/She+Goat-Construction+Site+Come+in%2C+promo+image+1.+%28c%29+She+Goat.+Photograph+by+James+Allan%2C+edited+by+Shamira+Turner+2023.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 4:00pm: Construction Site: Come In! We are really pleased to welcome back Shamira and Eugenie also known as “She Goat Theatre” for another fully accessible and engaging theatre session. She Goat use music and singing, movement, drawing, and creative writing, to make and perform shows that are personal, political, goofy, and all about finding ways to be together. With all sorts of theatre-making activities and games, we will explore recipes for building and imagine new structures… How do you build things– a muscle, a skill, a meal, a party, your dreams? How do animals and insects make their homes? And what’s important about what we build– how long it lasts… who it makes a difference to… something unseen? Let’s dig into this together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2158ebc2-1c20-44b8-8708-9d4283287567/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6671692.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:15pm – 4pm: Songwriting Session We are extending a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join us for a short and sweet session of songwriting today from for 45 minutes. We are writing a new song about the future, for us as individuals, our communities, at the Dragon Cafe and beyond - with a focus on our mental health and wellbeing. Everyone is welcome! Come and join us. No previous experience of music or songwriting is needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm - 5:15pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group In this Session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716a3347-84b3-44a7-a25a-a8ee89b7a957/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-19th-feb monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/32403cc7-72a4-4838-9041-137ebd88d12e/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-1526049.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her Poetry session. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma a multi award winning writer and performer currently dividing time between their native West Cumbria and London. She is particularly interested in working-class narratives and voices. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. You can see more about Emma and her work on her website here - https://www.emmamcgordon.co.uk/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0543b3a1-ef49-430c-8739-901347381c94/She+Goat-Construction+Site+Come+in%2C+promo+image+1.+%28c%29+She+Goat.+Photograph+by+James+Allan%2C+edited+by+Shamira+Turner+2023.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 4:00pm: Construction Site: Come In! We are really pleased to welcome back Shamira and Eugenie also known as “She Goat Theatre” for another fully accessible and engaging theatre session. She Goat use music and singing, movement, drawing, and creative writing, to make and perform shows that are personal, political, goofy, and all about finding ways to be together. With all sorts of theatre-making activities and games, we will explore recipes for building and imagine new structures… How do you build things– a muscle, a skill, a meal, a party, your dreams? How do animals and insects make their homes? And what’s important about what we build– how long it lasts… who it makes a difference to… something unseen? Let’s dig into this together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/cd36423c-5e3a-4ae8-a825-de7a8dd65b83/pexels-freestocksorg-320266.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:15pm – 4pm: Feedback session with Wordsmiths We are inviting participants who are interested in the Creative Writing sessions at “The Dragon Café” to join Naomi from “Wordsmiths” in this feedback and activity planning session. This session is happening to help us ensure that you are part of the process of devising our creative writing programme moving forward and helping both “The Dragon Café” and “Wordsmiths” to grow and meet your creative needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm - 5:15pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716a3347-84b3-44a7-a25a-a8ee89b7a957/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-18th-march monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4d54ec97-4494-472b-9710-d62c57bb3542/IMG_2096.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her Poetry session. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma a multi award winning writer and performer currently dividing time between their native West Cumbria and London. She is particularly interested in working-class narratives and voices. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. You can see more about Emma and her work on her website here - https://www.emmamcgordon.co.uk/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f95dc012-f5b7-4fc1-ad9a-c78437067623/image001.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 4:00pm: Collage Bookmark Making Come and join multi-talented artist and creator Wendy Scott for this making session using the wonderful world of collage to create our own personalised bookmarks. You might want to make a bookmark inspired by your favourite book, writer, flower, building, or animal. Let your imagination and creativity run free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aeda7bed-8779-419b-bad2-6e238992d971/IMG_2092.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm – 5: 15pm: Singing Group In this Session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4f1292bd-a58b-4542-89e0-9b2618a9fd20/IMG_2093.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7f9348e2-9208-4179-810d-da4891352910/IMG_2090.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live 6:45pm -7:45: Gong Bath Gong baths are an immediate and effective way to achieve deep relaxation and enhance well-being. They are particularly recommended for anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, anger issues or chronic pain... but can be enjoyed by and helpful for everyone. Lie back and enjoy the healing sounds of magnificent large gongs, played alongside Himalayan singing bowls, quartz crystal singing bowls and Javanese bronze percussion. Sessions are led by experienced gong-player and trained sound therapist Cathy Eastburn. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-20th-march monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bd8dcca7-4c51-4ce4-9f99-af81e3b2f3fc/IMG_2077.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bec015a7-4d11-4336-b742-e7f45d95520b/image1.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60mins): Draw More, Think Less! An energising and playful session of drawing swift portraits, (real and imagined), from observation and our imaginations. Try new techniques with our art materials. Artist Vanessa Lawrence will show us how. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/85ede544-5484-46d8-978d-51b63610c7cf/IMG_2078.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self-led creative afternoon. Materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bd8561b9-4587-4df7-b05b-bf3bbc3b3350/IMG_2718.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:00pm (60mins): Stencil Challenge Make just one simple stencil. Then use it to create a repeat pattern for your own gift-wrapping paper or greeting cards.With artist Wendy Scott. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5bcffbc5-649f-43d9-935a-ce8cfee8af4a/IMG-20230506-WA0048.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (40mins): Yoga New Series Chillout at the end of the day with this relaxed session. Anya, Balance Garden, will guide us with gentle movement and yogic postures. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b5393713-73fd-4dcd-9a18-60c47dab7d9c/IMG_2079.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a new year Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-21st-feb-atyg8 monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c4f76637-82c0-436f-9595-d3090e673426/pexels-anna-shvets-5642045.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12pm (60mins): Tote Bag Painting Drop in Design your own colourful tote bag and take inspiration from LGBT+ artists this LGBT+ History Month. Materials provided. With the City Pride Network. At Shoe Lane Library. No Booking Required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/437de932-d348-4493-a3d5-2028630dbcad/pexels-the-lazy-artist-gallery-1117493.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): Standing Stretch Reenergise your day and stretch with Anya, Balance Garden. That will bring some colour to your cheeks. Wear your usual clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/932f0d0a-ac5a-406d-b2d9-f900c452ae17/IMG_0148.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Colour Wheel Clocks Make time to get creative with artist Reza Ben Gajra. Construct your own bespoke colour wheel clock with colourful card and clock unit. Materials provided. Places limited. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ec0200e0-f1ac-4efa-b098-d4e2d6cdafdd/pexels-pixabay-159821.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self-led creative afternoon. Art materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No Registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fd888b21-c345-47c9-80f6-c90f8cc8dd4b/pexels-anna-shvets-5067957.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:00pm (45mins): Qi Gong Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration. Is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. No experience needed. With Tony, Balance Garden Via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/604de769-0549-4a02-9707-7b16969691af/pexels-mareefe-1298613.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a new year Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-online-12-feb monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm - 2:30pm: The Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/366ddb84-8add-4622-83b5-9b552e7d18ce/pexels-m-u-h-t-e-l-i-f-18239661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith Poetry with Angie Smith. We are again happy to be connecting with the fantastic Angie Smith for a poetry workshop. This week we will be looking at the poetic form of “Cento”… this is a compilation poem where participants will arrange lines from many poems into a new poem. Angie will be bringing lots of poems to the session for participants to use but she invites you to bring any of your favourite poems along to the session to also work with. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d3daa532-6b10-430a-b5e3-5d423b1d66c5/Image.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Bridging “Us” - A journey of creative discovery from South East Africa with Levar Polson. It has always been a dream of Levar to travel through South East Africa and gain some understanding of the regions multitude of cultural stories, songs, and experiences whilst reflecting on what they mean to him as a young British born member of the black community. Levar has agreed to join us on zoom from Africa, mid-way through his journey, to facilitate a creative session based on the sharing of creative cultural learnings and experiences he has encountered. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-5th-feb monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0543b3a1-ef49-430c-8739-901347381c94/She+Goat-Construction+Site+Come+in%2C+promo+image+1.+%28c%29+She+Goat.+Photograph+by+James+Allan%2C+edited+by+Shamira+Turner+2023.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 4:00pm: Construction Site: Come In! She Goat use music and singing, movement, drawing, and creative writing, to make and perform shows that are personal, political, goofy, and all about finding ways to be together. With all sorts of theatre-making activities and games, we will explore recipes for building and imagine new structures… How do you build things– a muscle, a skill, a meal, a party, your dreams? How do animals and insects make their homes? And what’s important about what we build– how long it lasts… who it makes a difference to… something unseen? Let’s dig into this together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:15pm - 5:15pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716a3347-84b3-44a7-a25a-a8ee89b7a957/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-7th-feb monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7e71b48a-b280-4090-9201-975746fe6a3f/pexels-kindel-media-7298881.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Take time out for yourself and learn how to sooth your tired muscles. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9d441619-cde0-4ba0-a2d0-309299d701e2/Essential+oils+workshop+copy.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Simple Scents An introduction to aromatherapy and how essential oils are used to support mind and body. Learn how to combine different scents to aid relaxation, concentration, and sleep. Create an aromatherapy spray to take home. With Nat, Hackney Herbal. Places limited. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4a1e2ff9-c401-461a-8d63-fd41bfcb0673/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6925031.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self-led creative afternoon. Art materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No Registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aa7f584a-3125-4ed6-b169-df1e5827ca3f/Screenshot+2024-01-31+at+21.25.57.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:00pm (45mins): Qi Gong new series Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration. Is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. No experience needed. With Tony, Balance Garden. Via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/604de769-0549-4a02-9707-7b16969691af/pexels-mareefe-1298613.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a new year Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-22nd-jan monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716a3347-84b3-44a7-a25a-a8ee89b7a957/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/construction-site-come-in monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-online-15-dec monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm - 2:30pm: The Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. This session opens at 12:45pm for a chance to catch up and chat before we begin singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/366ddb84-8add-4622-83b5-9b552e7d18ce/pexels-m-u-h-t-e-l-i-f-18239661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith In recognition of the New Year Angie work on free verse poetry, scaffolded through the session by removing grammatical structures from sentences to leave space for the exploration of poetic techniques for embellishment. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/607c95b4-b963-4972-8e0c-88606de723c1/PHOTO-2023-05-31-13-41-01+5.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Theatre Making and Free Writing Join Lee Hart In the special 90 minute session as we explore the building blocks of the theatre making process from the starting point of theatre games and free writing. Lee is an award winning theatre maker with a passion for working with community voices in creating work rooted in the voices of the participants. Lee’s sessions at Dragon Café are always fun and open to everyone. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-24th-jan monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/157568b3-20e0-4427-865a-0af51d1c5043/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6339343.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): Standing Stretch Reenergise your day and stretch with Anya, Balance Garden. That will bring some colour to your cheeks. Wear your usual clothes In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/98cc14f3-e7b2-41dc-88c5-6ab60f0d7284/P1060587+2.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Animate Colour Cut out colourful paper characters, inspired by the colour wheel, and bring to life with stop motion animation. No technical knowhow needed. With artist Reza Ben Gajra. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/47bba11d-95b6-4ea4-8375-25e0b3b312f1/pexels-pixabay-37539.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self-led creative afternoon. Art materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No Registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9f7a4a6b-0850-4e1b-86bf-a1bc9f739e83/pexels-angela-roma-7479864.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:00pm (45mins): Qi Gong new series Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration. Is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. No experience needed. With Tony, Balance Garden. Via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b996a809-a873-46d9-92a6-3fe5c1033464/20240105_141909.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 7:30pm (60mins): Create with Colour Mixed media workshop to warm up a chilly night. Find some art materials in your favourite colours and join artist Tracey Bush to bring colour to a cold night. Via Zoom. Image Credit ©Tracey Bush 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a24064e3-62b5-441e-89b8-2f22814143c8/pexels-dominika-roseclay-894610.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a new year Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dcd5c97c-3ddc-4a22-8cd1-f0e93e862396/IMG_20240112_093000898_BURST000_COVER.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Unspoken Truths & Silence Halpern Art Gallery 18 – 31 Jan A small number of ‘Unidentifiable Meaningful Objects’ made by participants in our recent mini-series with artist Cas Holmes, are in this exhibition at Halpern Art Gallery, Chatham, Kent. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-10-dec monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/52070e03-36ae-4d02-b118-b0fdf0688fa3/pexels-whoiswasiq-2641773.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Start the year with an energising laughter therapy session, designed to lift the mood and calm the mind. Laughter can help relieve stress, release endorphins (our happy hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone). With Sally Dixey. In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/649037ee-0c4b-474f-a7c9-39cb224ff28e/pexels-lil-artsy-1394646.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Creative Writing Join Wordsmiths for this pressure-free workshop to reflect and refresh as the year begins. A mix of structured writing activities and games to enable you to create fictional and true stories based on your own experiences. Designed to be inclusive of all abilities and experiences - the goal is enjoyment. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/77cac265-283a-46ce-a080-f83f33d59c73/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7025519.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self-led creative afternoon. Art materials provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No Registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fabc581f-7062-4d4a-b911-1ad9a4e8d1f7/Screenshot+2024-01-02+at+12.23.35.png All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:00pm (60 mins): Concertina Journal Make a small handmade concertina journal with decorative cover. Just right for keeping those precious notes or drawings in. Materials provided. No experience needed. With artist & illustrator Wendy Scott. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f78bfbef-a41d-483a-a229-941a556766c1/pexels-barbara-olsen-7869601.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:00pm (45mins): Qi Gong new series Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration. Is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. No experience needed. With Tony, Balance Garden. Via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a8064d54-6226-47be-a7ab-ed6d190b42f5/pexels-mareefe-1638280.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a new year Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley during all our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-29th-jan monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-8th-jan monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716a3347-84b3-44a7-a25a-a8ee89b7a957/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Danceworks For our session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d2570211-42c2-47e6-9162-afb7f54bff42/pexels-karolina-grabowska-6629526.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:20 - 6:20: Gong Bath Bring in the new year with a relaxing and cleansing gong bath. Gong baths are an immediate and effective way to achieve deep relaxation and enhance well-being. They are particularly recommended for anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, anger issues or chronic pain... but can be enjoyed by and helpful for everyone. All you have to do is lie back and enjoy the healing sounds of magnificent large gongs, played alongside Himalayan singing bowls, quartz crystal singing bowls and Javanese bronze percussion. Sessions are led by experienced gong-player and trained sound therapist Cathy Eastburn. Open to all! Why not come along and give it a try? Feel free to bring a blanket or a Yoga Mat along if you want to lie down during this session. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6fede84a-7d02-4d92-b744-f40f70e13ffc/Picture+1.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - About Cathy Eastburn: I've been playing Javanese gamelan (Indonesian bronze percussion) including gongs, metallophones, drum and voice, for over 20 years. From my very first class I fell in love with the sound, and quickly became aware of the powerfully therapeutic potential of these instruments. More recently, I discovered the sounds of the Western symphonic tam-tam (the kind of gong commonly used in therapeutic sound work), singing bowls, and the use of voice in over-toning and kundalini chant. As well as continuing my study of gamelan I have also been studying therapeutic sound, including completing a year-long Practitioner Diploma in Sound Therapy with the British Academy of Sound. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-18th-dec monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716a3347-84b3-44a7-a25a-a8ee89b7a957/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Danceworks For our final session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/00ec8496-66a8-4fa7-bc67-6cf16275669f/pexels-nati-19311994.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Festive Sharing We wanted to offer the space to patrons to share some of their fantastic work from the past 12 months, alongside some festive drinks, music and food to round off the session. If you have a piece of work, a poem, song, or drawing you want to share with the group your participation would be very welcome. Please let us know beforehand if you wish to participate by contacting us at Info@metalfightclub.art so we can make sure there is sufficient time for as many participants as is possible in the time we have. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-20th-dec monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7fb109e1-074d-4f9e-9a35-eea01ba45536/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-5957113.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy Join Patricia Byrne, laugher leader, for this energising seasonal session, designed to lift the mood. Laughter can help relieve stress, release endorphins (our happy hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone). In person at Shoe Lane Library and via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1318100c-a473-47a7-9809-52532bbeca8c/IMG_1139.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Block Print Christmas Make your own unique wrapping paper and cards, using simple block printing techniques with artist Shelly Wain. That’s Christmas all wrapped up! In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dad43a5b-ed5e-4feb-a695-7bd43942bd03/crackers.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (60 mins): Handmade Crackers Make your own crackers with artist Shelly Wain. Fill your crackers with jokes & encouraging messages to bring cheer to one and all. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/99c04156-f5eb-48bf-858f-7703fbfb2678/pexels-any-lane-5728218.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self led seasonal afternoon. With a selection box full of art materials, origami, and board games. Or get comfy and read a newspaper or library book. Come join us for this self led sociable afternoon. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No Registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5e551810-9cd9-4aaf-922e-6ee4a4464e50/pexels-katana-7383179.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Yuletide Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house to hot fruit punch, mince pies, & fruit. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-online-11-dec monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm - 2:30pm: The Singing Group In Monday's online session we will share The Ballad of The Dragon Cafe, our epic song about the past of the Dragon Cafe. Throughout 2023 patrons shared thoughts, reflections and memories online and in person to create a brand-new ballad based on an ancient narrative form. We sang the ballad at the in-person Dragon Cafe on Monday 20th November. Here's another opportunity to share our new song, written as part of the Dragon Cafe's 10th anniversary celebrations. Everyone is welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/366ddb84-8add-4622-83b5-9b552e7d18ce/pexels-m-u-h-t-e-l-i-f-18239661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith Professor Angie Smith will be delivering this poetry workshop dedicated to Tercets and we will examine the fundamental elements of this poetic form. After learning the form, the class will then apply these concepts to the drafting of their own written pieces with a sharing portion at the end for anyone interested in reading their work. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9a300d-ee52-460a-ba6f-df61a15321a5/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Danceworks invites all Dragons to our last festive Zoom Dance in the company of friends near and far. Together we'll explore new and easy dances inspired by rhythms and songs from all over the world: from English Pop to Zumba and Afro-beat to Bhangra. Let's get moving to drive the cold winter away, keep warm and fit and feel uplifted for days afterwards! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dfaf5762-3aee-4395-a2b5-da103759cfc8/pexels-andrew-neel-2312369.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Shareworks Shareworks will follow after the dance session and offer dragons a safe space where we can all relax, watch video-clips and listen to presentations by fellow dragons on art, literature, dance and music. All are welcome to attend for a chat and a smile and to wish everyone a good festive break of peace and good health for all. Join us for our Dragon's Zoom Monday! Shareworks will carry on directly after Danceworks on the same Zoom link. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-4th-dec monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/543f75a5-cc56-4e44-a1b2-e73a9d6347a6/Picture+1.png All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon We are extremely happy to welcome Emma to the Dragon Café for her first Poetry session. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma a multi award winning writer and performer currently dividing time between their native West Cumbria and London. She is particularly interested in working-class narratives and voices. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work. You can see more about Emma and her work on her website here - https://www.emmamcgordon.co.uk/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group In this Session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716a3347-84b3-44a7-a25a-a8ee89b7a957/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4:45pm - 5:45pm: Danceworks For our penultimate session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a5963b5b-4eb7-418f-8a94-d1a19c9d6a9d/Picture+2.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 6:30pm - 7:30pm: A Windrush celebration in music with Helen McDonald Along with her fellow musicians Helen will tell the Story of Cordelia a Jamaican woman who come on The Empire Windrush in 1948 looking for her brother who had joined the RAF in the 2nd World war in 1940. This will be followed by a short set of traditional Jamaican reggae music and the chance to dance. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-27th-nov monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8b0efc55-d97c-461b-9e24-1643e8077ad6/IMG_5033.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 4:40pm: Tangible Things” an exploration of imagining and constructing “Places of Belonging” from found materials. In this special extended workshop facilitated by the multi-talented artist, illustrator, and fabricator Jonny Dixon, participants will explore the idea of ‘Places of Belonging’ and what that means in terms of perception of ourselves and a sense of connectedness, whatever our exterior circumstances happen to be. Together the participants will work together to create a collaborative expression of what ‘Places of Belonging’ can be. Using Found materials participants are offered the opportunity to create collaborative three-dimensional models which Jonny will work to connect together before the finished piece will be returned to the outside world, transformed by the artistic process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aa150e14-c062-4e26-8821-cae7bde08a7c/Running+away+to+build+our+own+home.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Who is Jonny Dixon? Living on a houseboat he built from scratch on the Medway Estuary on the North Kent coast, Jonny’s studio & home goes up and down with the tides. His creative work has followed three different strands: theatre acting, mask & puppet making and fine art & illustration. Having toured the world as a theatre actor and maker of masks & puppets for nearly 30 years, his artwork has naturally developed a focus on character, atmosphere, drama and storytelling. He enjoys building layers of detail and texture into his work, often using antique maps or vintage book covers as a starting canvas. The past, both recent and ancient often calls to him as subject matter and myth & folklore are a strong inspiration too. A sketchbook always journeys with him on his travels as a way of marking place & time and of dipping into imaginary worlds and drawing has been a meaningful part of his life ever since he could scribble. His work has won awards and been shown in a number of solo exhibitions in the UK and he is sought after for unique commissions that breath life into bespoke visual narratives and fresh stories with personal meaning to the viewer. Photo credit: ©Jonny Dixon 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:00pm - 5:50pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group In this session participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties, to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716a3347-84b3-44a7-a25a-a8ee89b7a957/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Danceworks For our final session this week it’s time for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance. We have some great music and a mix of old and new dances to throw yourself into. As always, this session will be skilfully led by our resident chorographers Ariella and Renzo. No experience necessary, come along and join in. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-6th-dec monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/59ed7731-77a0-45bf-8d05-e6e606e2c874/pexels-ravi-kant-5406476.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Mindfulness for Winter Take a break from the hustle and bustle with this guided meditation designed to calm the mind and reenergise your day. With Victoria John, mindfulness teacher and actor. Only via Zoom due to train strike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/87db32aa-173a-4b38-9c21-6cd3dd2ee9e4/IMG-20231010-WA0001.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Seasonal Shadow Boxes Create small, illuminated boxes decorated with painting and paper collage. Perfect to bring a golden glow into your home as the nights draw in. With artist Vanessa Lawrence. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/907b2174-d96d-4421-8aae-51262b34e26d/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4348079.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on and paint or drop in for this self-led creative afternoon. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No Registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e097b44f-a0a3-4408-a047-9f780964f1f4/IMG_1887.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (60 mins): Simple Book Binding Make a small handmade book, using assorted papers and card. A lovely present idea to gift to someone special or keep all for yourself. A seasonal end of the day workshop with artist & illustrator Wendy Scott. No experience needed. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8da98dc1-010a-47f1-82ad-1f3da9f69f61/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6975795.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6:00pm (45 mins): Afterwork Stretch Chill out and stretch after your busy day with Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes. Only on Zoom due to train strike. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-y58eh-58h9l-xtjxn-clwab-jsjgh monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c8ca0e44-b1ec-4e06-ac5b-6187e2727fc3/PLM191205_132548.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 5:00pm: The Ballad of The Dragon Cafe Session 1: 2:30pm - 3:40pm Break: 3:40pm - 4:00pm Session 2: 4:00pm - 5:00pm In this special session of Dragon Cafe Singers we will share our new song 'The Ballad of the Dragon Cafe', the second in a Trilogy of songs inspired by the 10th anniversary of the Dragon Cafe in 2022. This is an epic story, with more than 100 verses in two Acts, telling the history of the Dragon Cafe, from the point of view of patrons, sharing their golden moments and experiences. Everyone's invited to listen and join in. There'll be opportunities to contribute your thoughts about the past and future of The Dragon Cafe. Maybe you'll be inspired to add something! Our first song, 'Here & Now', celebrates the joy of dancing and singing at the Dragon Cafe in the present moment. In 'The Ballad of the Dragon Cafe' we tell our personal stories about the past of the Cafe, inspired by the traditional ballad form. Throughout 2023 we met online and in person to share our thoughts, reflections and memories - our group including recent patrons and those who've been coming to the cafe for longer. Daniel O'Byrne hosted song-writing sessions on Zoom for several months, recording and transcribing patron's words, and both he and Sionie Kirtley tried to include everyone's contributions. We hope you'll enjoy this ballad, and recognise your contribution, if you were able to take part in the online songwriting. We hope that on Monday, we'll gather inspiration and ideas for the final song in our Trilogy: The Future of The Dragon Cafe! Everyone's welcome! Photo credit: Peter Le May https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c55f2c28-4f01-4553-ac41-b5a3e68ec32c/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:15pm - 6:15pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragodancers, you are welcome to another Danceworks special this coming Monday with dances old and new, classics and requests, and no experience needed...musica maestro! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-online-1-bkl2c-c5mh3 monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm - 2:30pm: The Singing Group On Monday we'll sing uplifting and heart-warming chants and rounds, and some of our own compositions. The group will open at 12:45pm for a warm chat before the singing begins. Everyone is warmly welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/366ddb84-8add-4622-83b5-9b552e7d18ce/pexels-m-u-h-t-e-l-i-f-18239661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith Professor Angie Smith will be delivering this poetry workshop dedicated to Tanka and we will examine the fundamental elements of this poetic form. After learning the form, the class will then apply these concepts to the drafting of their own written pieces with a sharing portion at the end for anyone interested in reading their work. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9a300d-ee52-460a-ba6f-df61a15321a5/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Danceworks invites all Dragons back to Zoom Dance in the company of friends near and far. Together we'll explore new and easy dances inspired by Diwali, Zumba and Afro-beat and feel great and fit for days afterwards! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dfaf5762-3aee-4395-a2b5-da103759cfc8/pexels-andrew-neel-2312369.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Shareworks Shareworks follows after the dance session and is a safe space where we can all relax, watch video-clips and listen to presentations by fellow dragons on various topics: from art to literature, dance and music. Welcome back to Dragon's Zoom Monday! Shareworks will carry on directly after Danceworks on the same Zoom link. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-22nd-nov monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e142da07-251f-44d2-afd4-217f4df0c913/%C2%A9Clive+Totman_20230618_527.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 11am -2pm: Pop in with City of London Transport Pop in and find out more about the City of London Transport Strategy and to have your say. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7e71b48a-b280-4090-9201-975746fe6a3f/pexels-kindel-media-7298881.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): DIY Massage Take time out of your day and learn how to sooth your tired muscles. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9544a314-cb0b-405a-aedd-627b9f0f9425/bath+salts.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Herbal Soaks and Scrubs Make & take herbal soak or scrub workshop with Nat from Hackney Herbal. Use natural ingredients and herbs to make your own selfcare products. These bath soaks and body scrubs can be used to cleanse, soothe, and restore your skin. You can choose to make a body scrub for your face, body, scalp, or beard. Bring a clean jam jar with lid for your product. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e435fcfe-792d-42dd-8229-abc6b943a03a/pexels-alena-darmel-7750841.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop in for this self-led creative afternoon. With Lego, origami and drawing materials. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No Registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/73398d8a-2d52-4aa2-9eef-5e288e09d632/pexels-liliana-drew-8497649.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (45 mins): Qi Gong Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration. Is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. No experience needed. With Tony, Balance Garden No experience needed. On Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3545e4cb-0c42-438f-a2cb-7d4a75e00ce3/Unidentified+Meaningful+Objects+%288%29.JPG All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 7.30pm (75 mins): Unidentified Meaningful Objects Make small, wrapped objects with hand stitched fabrics. Conceal or reveal your concerns in the meaningful objects you make. Explore methods of building up layers of fabrics and found objects, as you learn creative processes from artist Cas Holmes. On Zoom https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-y58eh-58h9l-xtjxn-clwab monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c55f2c28-4f01-4553-ac41-b5a3e68ec32c/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragodancers, you are welcome to another Danceworks special this coming Monday with dances old and new, classics and requests, and no experience needed...musica maestro! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-y58eh-58h9l-xtjxn monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c55f2c28-4f01-4553-ac41-b5a3e68ec32c/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragodancers, you are welcome to another Danceworks special this coming Monday with dances old and new, classics and requests, and no experience needed...musica maestro! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-8th-nov-23 monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/238fd468-64b8-452d-b4f0-9c68e7aed9d4/pexels-kampus-production-6111623.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Standing Stretch Re-energise your day and stretch with Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8d05a8ae-298a-4904-b02d-0a34bb76b34a/pexels-ylanite-koppens-1906439.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): House Plants Clinic Join Marta Lowcewicz from Barbican Conservatory for a short talk & house plants clinic. Bring your plants (or photos) to get expert advice on how to keep your house plants healthy. Looking after house plants is good for our wellbeing, so now’s your chance to check how best to look after them. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e435fcfe-792d-42dd-8229-abc6b943a03a/pexels-alena-darmel-7750841.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on after the house plant clinic, or drop into Shoe Lane Library for a relaxed, self-led creative afternoon featuring Lego. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No Registration needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/406805c1-ca42-4255-82f0-b906bae7a81a/pexels-cottonbro-studio-3692881.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5.30pm (60 mins): Writer’s Block Let’s beat writers block together! Whether you have always wanted to write but didn't know where to start, or you have hit a rut halfway through your big project; join Wordsmith's for a sociable and creative writing session. All abilities and experience welcome. The goal is enjoyment, not wordcount. Inspired by NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). In Person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c7e27cac-7521-47eb-8cce-b0a14a4d331b/pexels-mikhail-nilov-7500130.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (45 mins): Qi Gong Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration. It is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. With Tony, Balance Garden. (8 Nov & 22 Nov). Join all or just one session, no experience needed. On Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3545e4cb-0c42-438f-a2cb-7d4a75e00ce3/Unidentified+Meaningful+Objects+%288%29.JPG All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 7.30pm (75 mins): Unidentified Meaningful Objects Make small, wrapped objects with hand stitched fabrics. Conceal or reveal your concerns in the meaningful objects you make. Explore methods of building up layers of fabrics and found objects, as you learn creative processes from artist Cas Holmes. (8 Nov & 22 Nov) On Zoom https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-y58eh-58h9l-gaka5 monthly 0.5 2023-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c55f2c28-4f01-4553-ac41-b5a3e68ec32c/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragodancers, you are welcome to another Danceworks special this coming Monday with dances old and new, classics and requests, and no experience needed...musica maestro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9fb76d6d-2905-4786-ae0c-bc1fa9c6e62e/pexels-cottonbro-studio-5602497.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Gong Bath Gong baths are an immediate and effective way to achieve deep relaxation and enhance well-being. They are particularly recommended for anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, anger issues or chronic pain... but can be enjoyed by and helpful for everyone. All you have to do is lie back and enjoy the healing sounds of magnificent large gongs, played alongside Himalayan singing bowls, quartz crystal singing bowls and Javanese bronze percussion. Sessions are led by experienced gong-player and trained sound therapist Cathy Eastburn. Open to all! Why not come along and give it a try? Feel free to bring a blanket or a Yoga Mat along if you want to lie down during this session. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6fede84a-7d02-4d92-b744-f40f70e13ffc/Picture+1.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - About Cathy Eastburn: I've been playing Javanese gamelan (Indonesian bronze percussion) including gongs, metallophones, drum and voice, for over 20 years. From my very first class I fell in love with the sound, and quickly became aware of the powerfully therapeutic potential of these instruments. More recently, I discovered the sounds of the Western symphonic tam-tam (the kind of gong commonly used in therapeutic sound work), singing bowls, and the use of voice in over-toning and kundalini chant. As well as continuing my study of gamelan I have also been studying therapeutic sound, including completing a year-long Practitioner Diploma in Sound Therapy with the British Academy of Sound. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-hy3s9-2xhg9-3n67j monthly 0.5 2023-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a4f955e2-c6d5-4810-ad4e-3a3de2d5c03b/pexels-elle-hughes-1549280.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 min): Laughter Therapy We all enjoy a good laugh. Did you know that laughing can help relieve stress, release endorphins (our happy hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone)? Take a break with Patricia Byrne, laughter leader, in this energising session designed to lift the mood. In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a12f6c51-22d1-4412-82a0-09727123f541/IMG_0439.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 Mins): Paper Animation Use simple paper collage techniques to make a short film clip in this lunchtime taster workshop. Artist Reza Ben Gajrawill bring his technical kit and we’ll provide the scissors. No tech know-how needed. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5cdf3561-33b7-4261-aec2-0296c47c69f6/pexels-lil-artsy-3403867.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins): Relax and Create: Drop in Stay on after the animation workshop, or drop into Shoe Lane Library for a relaxed, self-led creative afternoon featuring origami. In person at Shoe Lane Library. No booking required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29559f45-1a80-49d4-bdbe-132ae3600e36/pexels-shvets-production-9775560.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (45 mins): Qi Gong Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration. Is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. With Tony, Balance Garden. (25 Oct, 8 Nov & 22 Nov). Join all or just one session, no experience needed. On Zoom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c6a915b6-ebb7-412f-9937-861d0d4c30c6/Unidentified+Meaningful+Objects+%288%29.JPG All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 7:30pm (75 mins): Unidentified Meaningful Objects Make small, wrapped objects with hand stitched fabrics. Conceal or reveal your concerns in the meaningful objects you make. Explore methods of building up layers of fabrics and found objects, as you learn creative processes from artist Cas Holmes. (25 Oct. 8 Nov & 22 Nov) On Zoom. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/bloomsbury-festival monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-online-1-bkl2c monthly 0.5 2023-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm - 2:30pm: The Singing Group On Monday we'll sing uplifting and heart-warming chants and rounds, and some of our own compositions. The group will open at 12:45pm for a warm chat before the singing begins. Everyone is warmly welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/726d140a-d51d-4431-8cd0-52e7bed83eeb/pexels-kristina-paukshtite-5429056.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Autumnal Drawing with Shelly Wain Join artist Shelly Wain on Zoom as she leads us through a relaxing drawing session centred around autumn. We will be exploring famous art works centred around autumn and using these as an influence for our own autumnal works. Be inspired by the beautiful colours and change that this session brings! Please have any drawing material you would like to use on hand for this session. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9a300d-ee52-460a-ba6f-df61a15321a5/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragons, Zoom Dance is back! Let's shake off the autumn blues, reconnect with our bodies, relax our minds and fly to wherever the uplifting rhythms will take us. No experience needed and musica maestro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dfaf5762-3aee-4395-a2b5-da103759cfc8/pexels-andrew-neel-2312369.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Shareworks Shareworks is back to this Monday, and all are invited to attend and enjoy! featuring inspiring art, literature and more and offering an extended Qi Gong session for extra happiness to last for the whole week! As always, we'll be in the beautiful company of fellow dragons in a safe and supportive space!!! Welcome to Dragon's Monday! Shareworks will carry on directly after Danceworks on the same Zoom link. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-recess-living monthly 0.5 2023-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/69432f54-5804-4caf-9db9-fc236af28733/Recess+Living+Client+Proposal+Mental+Fight+Club+v2_Page_04.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm (90 mins): Creative Journaling with Recess Living Creating new ways to meet yourself on the page, this creative journaling workshop is perfect for both those new to journaling and seasoned journalers who are looking for alternative ways to expand their practice. Exploring the theme of joy guests will be guided through a series of journaling and creative reflection techniques designed to help them reconnect with themselves and their creative intuition. Attendees will leave the workshop lighter with fewer mental tabs open and beautiful works of art that also act as practical tools for daily intention setting and their own joy manifesto. Alongside prompts and tools to help them develop a joyful journaling practice at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/948b8470-9337-4984-ab65-fdd1411eab9f/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm (60 mins): The Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/febf49f9-c900-4d30-94f8-7e377bfd1c2c/Recess+Living+Client+Proposal+Mental+Fight+Club+v2_Page_05.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:45pm (90 mins): Coaster Marbling with Recess Living Marbling is a traditional form of printmaking known not only for its mesmerising beauty but its meditative properties too. We’ll teach you how to paint on water and create stunning one-of-a-kind prints that we’ll transfer onto ceramic homeware pieces. You’ll find it quietens their minds, providing a space for rest and relaxation whilst having an enjoyable unique experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/716a3347-84b3-44a7-a25a-a8ee89b7a957/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm (60 mins): Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday. We look forward to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-11th-oct monthly 0.5 2023-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3fb2a83a-967c-4c21-a12d-8e2ff62c613e/Green_Doctor_City+of+London+Flyer+2023-email_Page_1.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm – 2.15pm (120 mins): Green Doctors Pop In Pop in and chat with the Green Doctors. Professional advice & information on reducing energy costs and staying warm at home. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/02b3c427-876f-49c1-b2a7-2948d7d8be63/pexels-mart-production-8846450.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins): Stand & Stretch Lunchtime stretch with Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes. In person at Shoe Lane Library also via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/261b88a2-5240-4777-a601-23402713d5a4/Green+cleaning+eventbrite.JPG All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Green Cleaning Make & take home your own household cleaning products. Using simple ingredients with Maud, Sunny Jar Eco Hub. Save money, reduce waste, and feel better. Bring two jam jars with lids to take products home. Green Clean extra… Maud will stay til 2.30pm for some polishing off. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c9af016e-9fa2-4fc5-9e01-72e62f32dc32/pexels-pixabay-159644.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2.30pm (90 mins): Relax & Create: Drop In Stay on or drop into Shoe Lane Library for a relaxed, self-led creative afternoon. Materials provided. No booking required. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0325fb47-fecd-4f59-8f7f-2b4ef8e6220a/pexels-suraphat-nueaon-1241348.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (45 mins): Qi Gong Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration, this ancient Chinese practise is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. With Tony from Balance Garden. No experience needed. Wear loose comfortable clothes. 1st of 4 series of workshops. Via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6ca0b5ec-cecf-46b4-a084-1f396a6de9fd/pexels-taryn-elliott-8549590.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - Fancy a Cuppa? Help yourself, on the house, from our tea trolley to keep the munchies at bay. Available for all out in person events. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-y58eh-58h9l-me794 monthly 0.5 2023-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8262637f-5b4e-482e-9a41-2314b346966d/johnny.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 5:00pm: Running away to build our own home (What we do to get through). An exploration of drawing and mental health. In this special extended workshop facilitated by the multi-talented artist and illustrator Jonny Dixon, participants will explore the idea of ‘home’ and what that means in terms of perception of ourselves and a sense of connectedness, whatever our exterior circumstances happen to be, as well as the more conventional idea of a ‘home’ being a physical place. Together the participants will work together to create a collaborative expression of what ‘home’ can be. Photo credit: ©Jonny Dixon 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aa150e14-c062-4e26-8821-cae7bde08a7c/Running+away+to+build+our+own+home.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - Who is Jonny Dixon? Living on a houseboat he built from scratch on the Medway Estuary on the North Kent coast, Jonny’s studio & home goes up and down with the tides. His creative work has followed three different strands: theatre acting, mask & puppet making and fine art & illustration. Having toured the world as a theatre actor and maker of masks & puppets for nearly 30 years, his artwork has naturally developed a focus on character, atmosphere, drama and storytelling. He enjoys building layers of detail and texture into his work, often using antique maps or vintage book covers as a starting canvas. The past, both recent and ancient often calls to him as subject matter and myth & folklore are a strong inspiration too. A sketchbook always journeys with him on his travels as a way of marking place & time and of dipping into imaginary worlds and drawing has been a meaningful part of his life ever since he could scribble. His work has won awards and been shown in a number of solo exhibitions in the UK and he is sought after for unique commissions that breath life into bespoke visual narratives and fresh stories with personal meaning to the viewer. Photo credit: ©Jonny Dixon 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 5:30pm - 6:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-y58eh-58h9l monthly 0.5 2023-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c55f2c28-4f01-4553-ac41-b5a3e68ec32c/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragodancers, you are welcome to another Danceworks special this coming Monday with dances old and new, classics and requests, and no experience needed...musica maestro! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city-hy3s9 monthly 0.5 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/211b82d4-ac24-4292-adb9-562a7b47d236/pexels-mart-production-8076200.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12.15pm (30 mins) - DIY Massage: Take time out of your day to learn how to sooth your tired muscles. With sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. In person at Shoe Lane Library also via Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bc140406-3287-4040-9b79-5d70d7ff29c3/image0.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm - Golden Autumn Watercolour Workshop: Celebrate our harvest of autumnal delights with artist Vanessa Lawrence. Working together on a giant sheet of Fabriano watercolour paper, we’ll take inspiration from our handpicked harvest of blooms, vegetables & fruits. Materials provided. Our painting will be displayed to bring an Autumn glow to Shoe Lane Library. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/211afb6d-8b00-4280-89a3-9c11266e0c03/pexels-leeloo-thefirst-5447092.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2:30pm (90 mins) - Relax & Paint: Drop In Feeling inspired after the painting workshop? - stay on or drop in for this relaxed, self-led painting session with watercolours. Art materials provided. No booking required. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7da02a21-fc95-4bc2-a114-aa6d41eaaf70/IMG_0439.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 5:30pm (60 mins): Paper Animation Use simple paper collage techniques to help make a short film clip in this end of the day taster workshop. Artist Wendy Scott will bring the technical kit and we’ll provide the scissors. No technical knowledge needed. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2e39962a-1c54-4f33-b847-9e8a2c52a383/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-4051518.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 6pm (30 mins): Stretch Out Chill out at the end of your day by stretching. With Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes, no experience needed. In person at Shoe Lane Library and Via Zoom. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live-y58eh monthly 0.5 2023-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 4:00pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. We will also have some extra time to rehearse for the upcoming Bloomsbury Festival where The Dragon Café Singers will be performing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2a3ebc13-b302-4f3e-b409-a9d39c31d151/pexels-maddy-freddie-6525341.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 4pm - 4:45pm: Social Time Join us as we bring a close to our day with a a social session, come along and chat, create and be together. We will have some art materials on offer! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-online-1 monthly 0.5 2023-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 12:45pm - 2:30pm: The Singing Group On Monday we'll sing uplifting and heart-warming chants and rounds, and some of our own compositions. The group will open at 12:45pm for a warm chat before the singing begins. Everyone is warmly welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9a300d-ee52-460a-ba6f-df61a15321a5/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragon friends, ready for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance? We have some great music and an amazing and friendly company of dragons to zoom-dance with! If we prefer we can keep our camera off and no dance experience is needed to enjoy the session! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/58ad6ddc-8846-40db-89f1-3a1e5a62f7a5/_DSC5499.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Shareworks This lovely zoom gathering features Art, Music and Literature for everyone. Created by Patrons for all Patrons, it's an enriching, safe and bonding open space and a great way to relax, catch our breath after dance, connect, listen, watch and share. Shareworks will carry on directly after Danceworks on the same Zoom link. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-cafe-live monthly 0.5 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c55f2c28-4f01-4553-ac41-b5a3e68ec32c/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Live - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragodancers, you are welcome to another Danceworks special this coming Monday with dances old and new, classics and requests, and no experience needed...musica maestro! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-cafe-in-the-city monthly 0.5 2023-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/360bf650-e224-4d03-a610-119c386b0650/laughing+man+image.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 12:15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy We all enjoy a good laugh. Did you know that laughing can help relieve stress, release endorphins (our happy hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone)? Take a break with Patricia Byrne who will lead the laughing in this energising session designed to lift the mood. In person and on Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c2043ca8-cb90-4bb1-a26c-421d0505aec9/pexels-pixabay-162825.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 1pm (60 mins): Eat Well to Stay Well Reenergise & review your diet in this nutrition and health workshop. Look at common ailments linked to diet and sample our Eat Well tasting plates. Pick up our ‘Take away’ food flyer. With Najah Ismael, South East Consortium & Training. In Person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1313b72d-cdab-415a-847b-e1a56414bd5b/pexels-skytoner-5566592.jpg All Events - Dragon Café in the City - 2pm (60 mins): Paint and Relax: Drop in! Feeling inspired after the eat well workshop? - stay on or drop in for this relaxed, self-led painting session with watercolours. Art materials provided. No booking required. In person. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/cww1v6290omga93u2aecmty9vy7yo9-35xzb monthly 0.5 2023-08-03 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-ajpyf-6t7ns monthly 0.5 2023-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7f408275-1920-4a8a-bbcf-dfe5d8c41f86/pexels-ylanite-koppens-1209611.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Summer Picnic Please remember to bring your own food and drink with you, as this will not be provided (please note this is an alcohol free event). There will be time during the schedule to all sit and enjoy good food and even better company. If possible, please do not bring any single use plastics and be prepared to take any rubbish home with you. We want to be as respectful to the environments as we possibly can be. So, bring your own cups, water bottles, cutlery, etc. Please remember to bring appropriate clothing for the weather on the day and something to sit on (blanket, roll mat..etc). Feel free to come for as much or as little time as you want. We look forward to seeing everyone there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/14d58478-13db-471a-8224-20d3097d5a3b/Screenshot+2023-07-27+at+15.06.17.png All Events - The Dragon Café Summer Picnic 1.15pm: A member of the Mental Fight Club team will be waiting outside of Oval Tube station from 1pm and will be there to meet patrons and walk into the park together. We will be leaving the station at 1:15pm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1658399283540-TJRVD9CSWK08I5UI7YCJ/pexels-leah-kelley-325521.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Summer Picnic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1690473596075-CNOGNISFTL6X3T2OHC9X/pexels-pixabay-33044.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Summer Picnic https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-chr5x-4ppwn-t86r3-6ny82 monthly 0.5 2023-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 1:00pm - 2:00pm: The Singing Group On Monday we'll sing uplifting and heart-warming chants and rounds, and some of our own compositions. The group will open at 12:45pm for a warm chat before the singing begins. Everyone is warmly welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9a300d-ee52-460a-ba6f-df61a15321a5/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragon friends, ready for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance? We have some great music and an amazing and friendly company of dragons to zoom-dance with! If we prefer we can keep our camera off and no dance experience is needed to enjoy the session! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/58ad6ddc-8846-40db-89f1-3a1e5a62f7a5/_DSC5499.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Shareworks This lovely zoom gathering features Art, Music and Literature for everyone. Created by Patrons for all Patrons, it's an enriching, safe and bonding open space and a great way to relax, catch our breath after dance, connect, listen, watch and share. Shareworks will carry on directly after Danceworks on the same Zoom link. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/6tluyrrr188ky2fyj113d3ifksn3m3 monthly 0.5 2023-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d3d29084-7fe1-421a-ae6e-118e22807f89/pexels-kevin-kong-9839897.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents: - 12pm- 1:30pm: Big Top, Big Drums - The London School of Samba with support from Danceworks An interactive Samba workshop exploring the tradition of informal and improvised performance on circus grounds. Come along and learn the basics of playing samba. Where: Come find us in the Gardens of St John’s Waterloo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c55f2c28-4f01-4553-ac41-b5a3e68ec32c/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents: - 2pm – 2:30pm: That Big Celebratory Samba Sound - The London School of Samba in collaboration with Danceworks A relaxed performance. Come along, relax and listen to The London School of Samba play. You can even join in with a Samba Dance Llesson if the mood takes you. Where: Come find us in the Gardens of St John’s Waterloo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/71609e05-5674-49cf-bae2-5ce641fcc7c7/DSC_0788.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents: - 3pm – 7pm: Sitting in the Uncanny Valley - With Lee Hart, Russell Dean, Johnny Dixon and Mike Simmonds. A half day exploration which brings together some of the best theatre, mask, and music artists in the UK. The uncanny valley is the negative feeling felt by people when faced with a Robot, Puppet, Mask, or any imperfect human replica which is extremely similar to a human, but different in an unsettling way. This societal push to expel those who are different, and the wonderful things that can happen when those who are cast aside find a home and a place of belonging is the theme of our days experimental work. You are encouraged to come along and stay for the whole workshop. There will be plenty of breaks, and opportunities to join in during the course of the workshop. Over the course of this experimental workshop, participants will be invited to join award winning theatre practitioner, and friend of Mental Fight Club, Lee Hart who will use games and play to explore ensemble building, shared physical dynamics, and the building blocks of devised performance. This work will then be built upon by acclaimed mask and puppet performer Russell Dean from Strangeface Theatre company. Working together with Lee and us all, Russell will begin the process of telling the stories we’ve devised using props while accomplished violin and fiddle player Mike Simmonds improvises accompanying music. Mike is inviting any other musicians who may wish to come along with their instruments to feel more than welcome to join him in improvising along. Where: Find us in the main hall of St Johns Waterloo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/cf09244b-4f25-4209-b7f4-51f5a8104967/PHOTO-2023-05-31-13-41-01+4.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents: - 7pm – 8pm: The moment in which we sit in the Uncanny Valley The day will conclude with fragmentary presentations of some of the work made during the workshop. It will be experimental! Where: Find us in the main hall of St John’s Waterloo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c7c1df79-d213-4889-b78a-844eae4c62a3/IMG_0406+2.jpg All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents: - 4:30pm – 7pm: Table Top Circus - with Jonny Dixon Making Table. Drop in any time and explore the art of prop making with curio animator, prop maker and puppet performer Jonny. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38379286-d45c-40d7-bc4e-5d0a048a1f7e/Screenshot+2023-02-24+at+13.15.34.png All Events - Mental Fight Club Presents: - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a-386nm-kdhj2-z574h-y6ntw-88s5d-6rhn8-4cnxj-cpysd-38zfc monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9a300d-ee52-460a-ba6f-df61a15321a5/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragodancers, you are welcome to another Danceworks special this coming Monday with dances old and new, classics and requests, and no experience needed...musica maestro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-chr5x-4ppwn-t86r3 monthly 0.5 2023-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 1:00pm - 2:00pm: The Singing Group On Monday we'll sing uplifting and heart-warming chants and rounds, and some of our own compositions. The group will open at 12:45pm for a warm chat before the singing begins. Everyone is warmly welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9a300d-ee52-460a-ba6f-df61a15321a5/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragon friends, ready for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance? We have some great music and an amazing and friendly company of dragons to zoom-dance with! If we prefer we can keep our camera off and no dance experience is needed to enjoy the session! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/58ad6ddc-8846-40db-89f1-3a1e5a62f7a5/_DSC5499.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Shareworks This lovely zoom gathering features Art, Music and Literature for everyone. Created by Patrons for all Patrons, it's an enriching, safe and bonding open space and a great way to relax, catch our breath after dance, connect, listen, watch and share. Shareworks will carry on directly after Danceworks on the same Zoom link. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-chr5x-4ppwn monthly 0.5 2023-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38970475-ba80-40e8-a070-060563977720/_DSC5616.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 1:00pm - 2:00pm: The Singing Group On Monday we'll sing uplifting and heart-warming chants and rounds, and some of our own compositions. The group will open at 12:45pm for a warm chat before the singing begins. Everyone is warmly welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5f05edcd-dcd9-45f0-8064-a7235f4c9149/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-1122865.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith Professor Angie Smith will be delivering this poetry workshop dedicated to poetry and we will examine the fundamental elements of poetic form. After learning the form, the class will then apply these concepts to the drafting of their own written pieces with a sharing portion at the end for anyone interested in reading their work. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b9a300d-ee52-460a-ba6f-df61a15321a5/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dear Dragon friends, ready for our uplifting and re-energising weekly dance? We have some great music and an amazing and friendly company of dragons to zoom-dance with! If we prefer we can keep our camera off and no dance experience is needed to enjoy the session! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/58ad6ddc-8846-40db-89f1-3a1e5a62f7a5/_DSC5499.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Ariella & Renzo Shareworks This lovely zoom gathering features Art, Music and Literature for everyone. Created by Patrons for all Patrons, it's an enriching, safe and bonding open space and a great way to relax, catch our breath after dance, connect, listen, watch and share. Shareworks will carry on directly after Danceworks on the same Zoom link. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-la7h5-784kr-m2k8a-88g6p-dedse-ebpgf monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b28eea9f-f2cf-4426-bdae-50886b153a56/laughing+man+image.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy We all enjoy a good laugh. Did you know that laughing can help relieve stress, release endorphins (our happy hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone)? Take a break with Patricia Byrne who will lead the laughing in this energising session designed to lift the mood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8b846d6c-05d9-49e9-8b2a-5c0726681461/pexels-lisa-fotios-11054301.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60 mins): Cyanotypes in the City Join artist Vanessa Lawrence on the sunny side of the street as we create beautiful blue cyanotype sunshine prints. Create cyanotype prints of natural forms and found objects and watch them develop, often with fascinating & surprising results. Inspired by the work of 19th century botanical artist, and photographer Anna Atkins; the first person to illustrate a book with photographic images. Materials provided. No experience needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/be9b85f3-ebe2-44e8-8420-c25ad63b124c/pexels-photo-7858865.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 2pm (60mins): Paint and Relax: Drop In! Feeling inspired after the cyanotypes workshop? - stay on; or drop in for this relaxed, self-led painting session with watercolours. Materials provided. No booking required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e4b27459-de38-4460-975d-24f415877f34/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6322595.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 6pm (45 mins): Qi Gong Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration, this ancient Chinese practise is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. With Tony from Balance Garden. No experience needed and no need to have attended previous workshops. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Last of 5 series of workshops. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-la7h5-784kr-m2k8a-88g6p-dedse monthly 0.5 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6eb82607-7d52-41f6-be27-d6d807b31575/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6293198.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12.15pm and 12.35pm (20 mins): Standing Stretch Reenergise your day with 20 minutes of stretching with Anya from Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes. No experience necessary. In person at Shoe Lane Library or on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/62f3c3ea-4215-4601-9019-08d8135adf47/Balm+Making.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1 pm- Herbal Balms For The Skin (60 mins): In this workshop, we’ll look at some of our favourite summertime herbs and learn how they can be used to keep our skin healthy through the summer, supporting our skin health. As part of the workshop, you’ll get to make an herb-infused skin balm to take home. With Nat from Hackney Herbal. Places limited, booking is essential. In person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/be9b85f3-ebe2-44e8-8420-c25ad63b124c/pexels-photo-7858865.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 2pm (60 mins) - Paint and Relax: Drop in Drop into Shoe Lane Library for a relaxed, self-led painting session. Practise techniques, work on your own project, or copy pieces from some of the library’s art books – feel free to get creative! No registration needed, just come along and join us at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e4b27459-de38-4460-975d-24f415877f34/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6322595.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 6pm (45 mins) - Qi Gong: Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration, this ancient Chinese practise is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. With Tony from Balance Garden. No experience needed. Wear loose comfortable clothes. No need to have attended the previous sessions. 4th of 5 workshops. Via Zoom https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-la7h5-784kr-m2k8a-88g6p monthly 0.5 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/575685cd-7e5f-494a-87a8-8837d2528d90/image002.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12pm - 2pm: Clean Air & Mental Health: Drop in and chat with City of London Environment team. Find out how air pollution impacts our mental, physical and our planet’s health. Learn about air measures that make it easier for us to breathe clean air and what we can do to reduce our exposure to air pollution. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9c01325d-dd2b-422b-b471-00d7241affe4/pexels-oleksandr-pidvalnyi-321576.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (30 mins): Mindfulness Take a break from the hustle and bustel with this guided meditation designed to calm the mind and reenergise your day. With Victoria John, mindfulness teacher and actor. In person at Shoe Lane Library and Via Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2e67e9cf-807e-4347-b9f8-bc9a1cbf9bb9/pexels-porapak-apichodilok-346885.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60 mins): Writing for Wellbeing Focussing on writing about the natural world around us. In this relaxed workshop Lisa from Wordsmiths will guide you through structured writing activities and games to enable you to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on your own experiences. Light-hearted and sociable session where participants of all abilities are welcome to try out creative writing. In Person at Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a5c58588-ceb9-4dff-93c3-94717944c880/pexels-photo-7858865.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 2pm (90 mins): Paint and Relax: Drop in! Stay on after the creative writing workshop; or drop in for this relaxed, self-led painting session. Be inspired by air or sky or choose your own theme. No registration needed just drop into Shoe Lane Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/13709aa8-6a4e-4ea5-8ead-08e151aea1f3/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6322595.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 6pm (45 mins): Qi Gong Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration, this ancient Chinese practise is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. With Tony from Balance Garden. No experience needed. Wear loose comfortable clothes. No need to have attended the previous sessions. 3rd of 5 workshops. Via Zoom https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/mayors-community-weekend-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4722b3a3-4619-4c4d-8cb1-a98ae4ce1251/PLM191205_132417.JPG All Events - Mayor's Community Weekend 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/bankside-open-spaces-festival monthly 0.5 2023-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3bd7b02b-8d8a-4029-a8f9-f7e452fa9338/bostfest%2B23%2Bweb%2Bbanner%2B%2B%281%29.png All Events - Bankside Open Spaces Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a-386nm-kdhj2-z574h-y6ntw-88s5d-6rhn8-4cnxj-cpysd monthly 0.5 2023-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/96517b66-2270-495e-9472-0c2a8b422886/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 1:45pm: Creative Writing with Wordsmiths In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b35add44-2807-4604-997f-9e63e2dd5a1b/JBzinesworkshop.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2pm - 3pm: Why do we feel this way? : Make your own MadZine to have your say! A practical workshop to create your own MadZine, critically exploring widespread views of causation in mental ill health and foregrounding alternative/dissenting interpretations of what causes us to be where we are. Together we will explore the causes of mental ill health that don’t often get a look in and create our own stories that include the parts overlooked by clinicians and other professionals. What do you want them to know and what have you never been asked? Zine materials will all be provided but please feel free to bring any text, images or materials you’d like to work with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/24ebac96-476d-4b29-bc2f-62504a3610e2/Screenshot+2021-01-26+at+10.57.42.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:50pm - 4:50pm: The Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bc217123-4574-428e-8a24-cf55a326e413/_DSC5681.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 5pm - 6pm: Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-chr5x monthly 0.5 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/09ce7ca4-cfbb-4dd5-87ac-d25a088ea12c/pexels-hasan-albari-1229861.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing - In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-la7h5-784kr-m2k8a monthly 0.5 2023-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5ee256f9-09ad-4967-8716-5adab5a3d5ab/pexels-miriam-alonso-7592338.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm repeated at 12:45pm (20 mins) - Standing Stretch: Reenergise your day with 20 minutes of stretching with Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes. No experience necessary. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/de83aa48-f5fc-47da-a85a-49fe2c957705/IMG_20230523_161631038.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (60mins) - Dan Dare - Pilot of the future Focus on this fantasy Eagle comic hero of the 1950s. Discover links to Shoe Lane, and to at least one iconic, City leader, in mental health support. With references to the social and political transformations sweeping post war Britain. With Lester Hillman, Writer & City Walks Guide. Start and finish at Shoe Lane Library, with a short walk exploring nearby landmarks. In Person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/39152c49-69e7-4ca5-892d-7c1d0be82a99/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4219219.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:30pm (60 mins) - Comic Cartoons: Fancy having a go at your own comic cartoons? Illustrator & writer Richy k Chandler will show you how. Drawing materials provided or bring your own. No experience needed. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/27413d7d-eae5-4d09-afe9-e3bf6b4c842c/pexels-photo-7858865.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 3pm (60mins) - Paint and Relax: Drop In! Stay on or drop into Shoe Lane Library for a relaxed, self-led painting session. No registration needed and materials are provided. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7757dc6b-bfd2-4fba-8799-ae0ab517327e/clay1.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 5:30pm (60 mins) -Claymation: Join us for this special end of the day workshop. Start off by making a small character from coloured clay. Then bring to life with stop motion animation to make a short film clip. No technical knowledge or experience needed, so chill out, pull up a chair and spend a creative hour with artist and animator Reza Ben Gazra. Complimentary hot drinks & fruit will keep the munchies at bay. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9adbdad7-eff0-4509-8293-47393ab05196/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6322595.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 6pm (45 mins): - Qi Gong Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration, this ancient Chinese practise is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. With Tony from Balance Garden. No experience needed. Wear loose comfortable clothes. 2nd of 5 series of workshops Via Zoom https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a-386nm-kdhj2-z574h-y6ntw-88s5d-6rhn8-4cnxj monthly 0.5 2023-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-75a3e-fxk7r-4cekw-4p8wa-4xzn4 monthly 0.5 2023-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/18a1051b-8bd7-4c9a-ae04-ddfc6b1ee429/pexels-teona-swift-6913785.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith Professor Angie Smith will be delivering this poetry workshop dedicated to Glosa and we will examine the fundamental elements of this poetic form. After learning the form, the class will then apply these concepts to the drafting of their own written pieces with a sharing portion at the end for anyone interested in reading their work. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a-386nm-kdhj2-z574h-y6ntw-88s5d-6rhn8-4jyld monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:20pm - 3:20pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:40pm - 4:40pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday. We look forward to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/26a904fe-5fdd-4073-bf3e-2dbc4e254998/_DSC5717.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 5pm - 5:45pm: Something a (little) interesting always happens We are joined by musician and composer Gawain Hewitt for a short hands-on participatory session exploring how he makes and composes music. Gawain will be focusing on the musical journey he undertook during the composition of a piece commissioned for BBC3 radio entitled “Scoring Mental Health” and inviting participants to again join him in creating a soundscape. Patrons of Mental Fight Club participated in the creation of “Scoring Mental Health” in a recorded musical workshop led by Gawain in late 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1059ae22-1659-4b19-8a68-c9b3aa7f93e2/_DSC5763.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 6pm - 7pm: Scoring Mental Health, a listening event Mental Fight Club patrons are invited to attend a special listening and discussion event of Gawain Hewitt’s BBC Radio Three’s commissioned work “Scoring Mental Health". This Wonderfully insightful work blends original sounds created by people with lived experience alongside testimonials about the experience of living with mental health challenges. This Special session offers the opportunity to listen to the work in full, learn more about the process of its creation, and discuss the themes raised in the piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d119be2d-8035-4b0d-99b9-7a924242339d/Screenshot+2023-05-18+at+10.36.37.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a-386nm-kdhj2-z574h-y6ntw-88s5d-6rhn8 monthly 0.5 2023-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-hp74e-4wb82-p8wet-b9z3m-hlbs7 monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/72a18a55-868f-4b0d-9e32-338ed5102342/pexels-niklas-jeromin-10839994.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12 noon – 2pm: City of London Healthy Streets Drop-In Drop In information and advice with City of London Healthy Streets team, encouraging walking and cycling in the City! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d6f0e029-8545-464e-a1d1-e8b3934a6dba/pexels-karolina-grabowska-6345403.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (30 mins) - Self Massage: We all get aches & pains. Learn how to calm them down, with simple techniques. With sports massage expert Leonie Lawson. Wear your usual clothes. No experience necessary. Massage oil provided. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8b75ff37-3bba-468b-9609-50deb9d368d7/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60mins) - Writing for Wellbeing: Join our pressure-free workshop led by Wordsmiths. Have fun with writing and share your stories. A mix of structured writing activities and games to enable you to create and share fictional and true stories based on your own experiences. Wordsmiths' workshops are designed to be inclusive of all abilities and experiences - the goal for each attendee isn't to create a perfectly worded masterpiece, the goal is to feel more confident and creative - and to enjoy yourself! In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1d4d75d5-28ad-470f-bf12-5389a890e97c/pexels-photo-7858865.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 2pm (90 mins) - Paint and Relax: Drop In! Drop into Shoe Lane Library for a relaxed, self-led painting session using watercolours. Practise techniques, work on your own project, or copy pieces from some of the library’s art books – feel free to get creative! In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6fab24ff-d054-4bb3-8d95-ed33c035b6c7/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6322595.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 6pm-(45mins)- Qi Gong NEW Combining slow graceful movements with mental concentration, this ancient Chinese practise is said to help improve posture, strength, and respiratory function. With Tony from Balance Garden. No experience required. Wear loose comfortable clothes. 1st in series of 5 workshops Via zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9eec2d9b-f894-4a79-8e6c-c4bbdbc68593/image004.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 7:30pm - (60mins)- Felt Patchwork: Join Helen Burridge for hand stitching inspiration based on visible mending and repair work. Use a felted wool jumper to make a needle case and personalise with embroidery stitches and appliqued textiles. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-75a3e-fxk7r-4cekw-4p8wa-jfxfc monthly 0.5 2023-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fd85c8a5-2fd7-4759-bb0b-868738cb3761/pexels-sirirak-boonruangjak-907274.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-75a3e-fxk7r-4cekw-4p8wa monthly 0.5 2023-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0e1bec22-6059-4b36-9485-bc7d5acef426/pexels-olha-ruskykh-5984604.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith Professor Angie Smith will be delivering this poetry workshop dedicated to Ballads. We will examine the fundamental elements of this poetic form, including its typical thematic content, its rhyme scheme and its metrical patterns. After learning the form, the class will then apply these concepts to the drafting of their own written pieces with a sharing portion at the end for anyone interested in reading their work. Angie Smith is the Founder of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College and an online creative writing teacher. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-hp74e-4wb82-p8wet-b9z3m-lg74r monthly 0.5 2023-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bf39c90d-21ee-4cb9-b0bd-a04c2a3b1e73/laughing+man+image.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (30 mins) - Laughter Therapy: We all enjoy a good laugh. Did you know that laughing can help relieve stress, release endorphins (our happy hormone) and lower cortisol (stress hormone)? Take a break with Patricia Byrne who will lead the laughing in this energising session designed to lift the mood. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d8908036-6f06-49f0-94a7-8fe46a7dddc3/block+print.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60mins) - Green City: Sketch, Stroll, Print Join artist Shelly Wain for a short stroll & sketching session, then turn your images into decorative block prints. Start and finish at Shoe Lane Library. Art materials provided. No experience needed. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1d4d75d5-28ad-470f-bf12-5389a890e97c/pexels-photo-7858865.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 2pm (60mins) - Paint and Relax: Drop In! Feeling inspired after the sketch & printing workshop? - stay and continue; or drop in for this relaxed, self-led painting session with watercolours. Materials provided. No booking required. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b36edd9-3e6d-4031-af3e-61312d543787/pexels-dominika-roseclay-4363417.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 5.30pm (60 mins): Inspired by Nature: Draw & Print Join us for this special end of the day workshop. Kick back, pull up a chair, and spend a creative hour with artist Shelly Wain. Not picked up a paintbrush for years. Or been hiding your talent under a bushel...? you’re welcome. Come on your own or with a friend to this chilled out afterwork creative session. Complimentary hot drinks & fruit will keep the munchies at bay. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ada22ea0-b1f6-4d45-a964-e6b145324fdb/Pilates.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 6pm-(45mins)- Pilates NEW First of a series of Pilates sessions via zoom with a new tutor, Giada from Balance Garden. No experience necessary. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Via zoom. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a-386nm-kdhj2-z574h-y6ntw-88s5d monthly 0.5 2023-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-75a3e-fxk7r-4cekw-xztxn monthly 0.5 2023-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8b75ff37-3bba-468b-9609-50deb9d368d7/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-hp74e-4wb82-p8wet-b9z3m monthly 0.5 2023-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d6f0e029-8545-464e-a1d1-e8b3934a6dba/pexels-karolina-grabowska-6345403.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (30 mins) - Self Massage: Destress with self massage that focuses on the neck & shoulders, Sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson will show you how to ease tension, aches & strains away. Wear your usual clothes. No experience necessary. Massage oil provided. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8b75ff37-3bba-468b-9609-50deb9d368d7/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60mins) - Springtime Mini Books: Join artist Tracey Bush to make origami ‘Mini Books’. Using simple folding and cutting techniques you can make a book from a single sheet of paper! The resulting book can be decorated with Springtime cutouts from upcycled books and papers. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1d4d75d5-28ad-470f-bf12-5389a890e97c/pexels-photo-7858865.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 2pm (60mins) - Paint and Relax: Drop In! Feeling inspired after the mini books workshop? - stay on and continue with your own making, or drop in for this relaxed, self-led painting session using watercolours. Materials provided. No booking required. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ada22ea0-b1f6-4d45-a964-e6b145324fdb/Pilates.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 6pm-(45mins)- Pilates NEW First of a series of Pilates sessions via zoom with a new tutor, Giada from Balance Garden. No experience necessary. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Via zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/48f7405e-e670-4368-9318-7b3ab91253d1/939CF4F9-85AD-4AB5-84FD-E29BA8B587E4.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 7:30pm - (60mins)- Upcycled Fabrics: make a pincushion or Hexagon sampler Join Helen Burridge for textiles inspiration based on reusing and repurposing loved fabrics and clothes. Hand sewing beginners can make a simple teacup pincushion or more experienced stitchers can explore their creative side to create a patchwork sampler. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-75a3e-fxk7r-4cekw monthly 0.5 2023-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/934a5ca4-392f-4ce5-880e-0bd9d53a5dbc/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-4079268.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith Professor Angie Smith will be delivering this poetry workshop dedicated to Shakespearian sonnets. We will examine the fundamentals of iambic pentameter and discuss what distinguishes this type poetry from other forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder and Creative Director of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College in NY, USA and an online creative writing teacher. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-la7h5-784kr monthly 0.5 2023-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a826618d-3c2a-432f-b410-5dfac46911fd/pexels-miriam-alonso-7592338.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm repeated at 12:45pm (20 mins) - Standing Stretch: Reenergise your day with 20 minutes of stretching with Anya, Balance Garden. Wear your usual clothes. No experience necessary. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ba77445a-bcc4-4389-a300-7d472812a458/IMG_0100.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60mins) - Fashion Life Drawing An hour of rich and bold life drawing brimming with fashion narrative. Drawing Cabaret Couture model Aisling will model couture garments by London based designer Zita Tan, in a series of poses that unfold the garments narrative, presenting the group with a unique opportunity to capture this fashion moment. Art materials provided. Workshop led by artist Vanessa Lawrence in collaboration with Drawing Cabinet Couture and designer Zita Tan. In Person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/27413d7d-eae5-4d09-afe9-e3bf6b4c842c/pexels-photo-7858865.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 2pm (60mins) - Paint and Relax: Drop In! Feeling inspired after the fashion life drawing workshop? - stay on and continue with your own sketching, or drop in for this relaxed, self-led painting session using watercolours. Materials provided. No booking required. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3f11d1f6-8db4-4147-9efb-fe3dd9e866a1/Pilates.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 6pm (45 mins) -Pilates: Mini-series of Pilates workshops via zoom with a new tutor, Giada from Balance Garden. No experience necessary. Wear loose comfortable clothes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b128de5f-3a72-49f7-bb2a-0cae4c97c4af/pexels-archie-binamira-1187317.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Hot Drinks Complimentary hot drinks & light snacks will be available during our in-person sessions. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/info-is-close-at-hand-zwzz2 monthly 0.5 2023-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ac15db13-27cf-4826-879a-2d1e916c4d8f/Screenshot+2023-03-30+at+17.46.35.png All Events - Information Is Close At Hand - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-75a3e-fxk7r monthly 0.5 2023-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5a118425-8c9d-4f2b-823c-c92499768d92/pexels-javier-gonzalez-89625.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Drawing with Shelly Wain - Join Shelly Wain in this relaxed drawing and painting sessions looking at inspirations drown from spring and the V&A Collection. We will use these art works to creations to inspire our own creations. No experience is necessary and no specialist equipment required. Bring paper and pencil and if you have materials to add colour - pencils, felt tips, watercolour etc, please feel free to bring along too. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a-386nm-kdhj2-z574h-y6ntw monthly 0.5 2023-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/intersections-of-art-and-policy monthly 0.5 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6d2a5a45-aa9b-47ea-91b5-21c3d154c9a9/IAP+-+Flyer+-+No+QR+code.png All Events - Intersections of Art and Policy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-hp74e-4wb82-p8wet monthly 0.5 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7115e9ee-dee9-4cf3-a6af-bea50b081308/IMG_8466.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (30 mins) - Self Massage: Focus on the hands with sports massage expert Leonie Lawson. Wear your usual clothes. No experience necessary. Massage oil provided At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8b75ff37-3bba-468b-9609-50deb9d368d7/pexels-picjumbocom-210661.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60mins) - Writing for Wellbeing Join our pressure-free workshop led by Wordsmiths. Have fun with writing and share your stories. A mix of structured writing activities and games to enable you to create and share fictional and true stories based on your own experiences. Wordsmiths' workshops are designed to be inclusive of all abilities and experiences - the goal for each attendee isn't to create a perfectly worded masterpiece, the goal is to feel more confident and creative - and to enjoy yourself! In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1d4d75d5-28ad-470f-bf12-5389a890e97c/pexels-photo-7858865.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 2pm (60mins) - Paint and Relax: Drop In! Drop into Shoe Lane Library for a relaxed, self-led painting session using watercolours. Practise techniques, work on your own project, or copy pieces from some of the library’s art books – feel free to get creative! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/ada22ea0-b1f6-4d45-a964-e6b145324fdb/Pilates.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 6pm-(45mins)- Pilates NEW First of a series of Pilates sessions via zoom with a new tutor, Giada from Balance Garden. No experience necessary. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Via zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b5369f78-611e-47d9-92fc-0d0fd1cf0f21/939CF4F9-85AD-4AB5-84FD-E29BA8B587E4.JPG All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 7:30pm-(60mins)- Embroidery for darning, decoration and distraction NEW Join Helen Burridge for this first of three mini series of workshops. Hand stitching inspiration based on visible mending and repair work. Beginners can experiment with Sachiko, a simple running stitch repeated to form mindful rhythms, or develop more elaborate techniques to draw the eye away from (or towards) functional repairs. Participants will need: item to repair, or scrap fabric to practice on. Hand sewing needles and threads to match the eye size, e.g., wools, embroidery threads, cotton floss etc. Pins, scissors. An iron may be useful. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a-386nm-kdhj2-z574h monthly 0.5 2023-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-la7h5 monthly 0.5 2023-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a826618d-3c2a-432f-b410-5dfac46911fd/pexels-miriam-alonso-7592338.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm repeated at 12:45pm (20 mins) - Standing Stretch: Take 20 minutes to stretch your back, neck and shoulders with Anja, Balance Garden. This short session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy, and reenergise your day. Wear your usual clothes. No experience necessary. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94b4511b-cd64-4365-a87f-4f045e16afd9/tempImagemt2Zvv.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60mins) - Stop Motion Animation No experience or technical knowledge is needed to make an animation film with artist Reza Ben Gajra. Work with him to bring wire figures to life - walk, jump or dance, let’s get animated! In Person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c294243d-f076-47ec-9f51-a4b587017272/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6344239.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 15:00 (90mins) - Read and Relax: Drop In! Come along for a chat and a read at Shoe Lane Library with this relaxed group session. We’ll be reading some extracts, doing a puzzle or two, and enjoying a cup of tea – perfect for a peaceful afternoon! In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3-75a3e monthly 0.5 2023-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/911b122a-2c28-4222-8161-763b169cf6e7/pexels-monica-silvestre-713149.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Devised Theatre Workshop With Lee Hart Fresh from joining us at our special event on Monday 6th February we welcome back Lee Hart to the Dragon Cafe for this interactive and special theatre workshop. In this fun workshop, award winning theatre practitioner and friend of Mental Fight Club Lee Hart will use games and play to facilitate an exploration into the building blocks of a piece of devised performance. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/beached-free-arts-event monthly 0.5 2023-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - Beached - Free arts event - 1pm – 2pm: Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at St Johns Church. We look forward to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6039d29b-8906-4f90-9682-7b011d0d82a2/Beached+Arnold.jpeg All Events - Beached - Free arts event - 2pm – 3:30pm: Strangeface begin rolling performances of “Beached”. This short piece of immersive puppetry tells the tale of Arnold, who wants nothing more than a peaceful day on the beach… However, the outside world makes things difficult for him and the desired rest soon turns into a monstrous adventure under water. Award-winning and internationally renowned Strangeface Theatre Company is committed to providing their audience an intimate and unique theatrical experience: using headphones, the performances’ humour is enhanced by the actors’ delightful style, the imaginative world of the puppets and scenography, and the familiar sound effects of cartoon classics. Each performance lasts 15 minutes and seats 10 audience members per showing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - Beached - Free arts event - 2:15pm – 3:15pm: The Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, where we will be raising our voices together in song as we come together. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/27524893-0090-42fc-a747-149056e2893c/IMG_4015.jpeg All Events - Beached - Free arts event - 3.30pm - Strangeface Puppetry Workshop You are invited to join the puppeteers of Strangeface for this unmissable Puppetry workshop. This hands-on workshop will be explore developing puppet techniques, how we give them life and improvisation. We will work with large scale Bunraku style puppets as well as those used in the show “Beached”. This workshop is ideal if you have never used a puppet before or if you want to further develop your puppetry technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bf6ba87e-b175-4c6d-9e45-a7ef0374c300/DSC_0804.jpeg All Events - Beached - Free arts event - 5.30 pm – Strangeface Q&A Strangeface's Artistic Director will join with Mental Fight Club’s Neil Coles to discuss the neuroscience of puppetry, and how puppetry can be used as a safe means of expression when exploring topics such as trauma and grief. Russell Dean is artistic director of Strangeface Theatre Company. He is a writer and maker with a particular interest in cognition and what masks and puppets reveal about the way we perceive the world. He has made masks and puppets for Trestle, Geese, Vamos, ITV, Channel 4, and is responsible for the large Mrs Thatcher puppet in Stephen Daldry’s Billy Elliot. After touring nationally and internationally with Strangeface, his recent work has focused on using puppets in workshops with vulnerable adults, families with children in hospices and fathers in prison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/38379286-d45c-40d7-bc4e-5d0a048a1f7e/Screenshot+2023-02-24+at+13.15.34.png All Events - Beached - Free arts event - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-hp74e-4wb82 monthly 0.5 2023-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aa086bf0-d20c-4bba-9ae9-cfa05f6d1cbb/pexels-mart-production-8076186.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (30 mins) - Self Massage: Take time out of your day for some self-care with a focus on the neck and shoulders. Self-massage techniques with sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. Massage oil provided. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f1f8a98e-c714-487f-a99a-0909743c9eb5/20200906_173022-01.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60mins) - Five Frame Flip Animation Join animator & artist John Harmer to make ‘five frame flip’ animations. Bring your sketches to life in front of your eyes. Art materials provided. No experience necessary. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c294243d-f076-47ec-9f51-a4b587017272/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6344239.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 15:00 (90mins) - Read and Relax: Drop In! Come along for a chat and a read at Shoe Lane Library with this relaxed group session. We’ll be reading some extracts, doing a puzzle or two, and enjoying a cup of tea – perfect for a peaceful afternoon! In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/15691241-7aa3-4581-acb9-511242967be4/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5311526.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a-386nm-kdhj2 monthly 0.5 2023-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to our first DC together in person for this year and to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8tys3 monthly 0.5 2023-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/09ce7ca4-cfbb-4dd5-87ac-d25a088ea12c/pexels-hasan-albari-1229861.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing - In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x-8x8a4 monthly 0.5 2023-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5effaa9d-d32a-4146-bfab-28b1d10cd1c9/pexels-miguel-%C3%83%C2%A1-padri%C3%83%C2%B1%C3%83%C2%A1n-1111372.png All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 3:45pm: Your Voice - A Patron Creative Feedback Session. – In this special session we are asking for some feedback from you. We aim to gain some insight into experiences and personal interactions with health services, other statutory services, and the benefits of arts practice. This session will be led by Neil Coles from Mental Fight Club and your feedback will be anonymous. We really hope that you can find time to attend this session and have your voice heard. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/u87eeco45jb46qjsknstm8e4vqzx3x monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e28f7eab-7956-490b-9d49-22ef135ad946/Screenshot+2023-01-31+at+11.03.56.png All Events - Today I Killed My Very First Bird- Special Free Arts Event - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp-hp74e monthly 0.5 2023-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4724698a-3b7e-4f63-8a5a-cf542ad8c849/pexels-rodnae-productions-6724477.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (30 mins) - Self Massage: Take time out of your day for some self-care with a focus on the face. Self-massage techniques with sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson. Massage oil provided. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f1f8a98e-c714-487f-a99a-0909743c9eb5/20200906_173022-01.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60mins) - Get into the Green Self-care can be the last thing on our new year to do list. Yet, research says self-compassion is our superpower to survive and thrive. How do we bring this into the workplace? Come and meet your Dragons and learn about your Green Dragon- our brain's soothing system - with Dr Tamara Russell. Learn how to develop healthy habits to support work and play. You can change your brain with small tweaks to what you are already doing. With Dr Tamara Russell, clinical psychologist, martial artist, and neuroscientist. In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c294243d-f076-47ec-9f51-a4b587017272/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6344239.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 15:00 (90mins) - Read and Relax: Drop In! Come along for a chat and a read at Shoe Lane Library with this relaxed group session. We’ll be reading some extracts, doing a puzzle or two, and enjoying a cup of tea – perfect for a peaceful afternoon! In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/15691241-7aa3-4581-acb9-511242967be4/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5311526.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a-386nm monthly 0.5 2023-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to our first DC together in person for this year and to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn-est4a monthly 0.5 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to our first DC together in person for this year and to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg-wpmhn monthly 0.5 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:45pm - 4:45pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to our first DC together in person for this year and to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-cp9bp monthly 0.5 2023-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a826618d-3c2a-432f-b410-5dfac46911fd/pexels-miriam-alonso-7592338.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm repeated at 12:45pm (20 mins) - Standing Stretch: Take 20 minutes to stretch your back, neck and shoulders with Anja, Balance Garden. This short session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy, and reenergise your day. Wear your usual clothes. No experience necessary. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1b1e0ef1-d01a-46be-a6e1-3af9aef5f0d6/P1050538.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60mins) - Figurative Wire Sculpture Wire sculpture workshop with artist Reza Ben Gajra. Bend and twist wire into freestanding human form. Take your artwork home. Materials and tools provided. We recommend that you wear glasses or protective goggles if you have them. In Person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c294243d-f076-47ec-9f51-a4b587017272/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6344239.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 15:00 (90mins) - Read and Relax: Drop In! Come along for a chat and a read at Shoe Lane Library with this relaxed group session. We’ll be reading some extracts, doing a puzzle or two, and enjoying a cup of tea – perfect for a peaceful afternoon! In person at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a1d7a3ab-aedd-438b-b31c-c91cf39cbce5/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3790848.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt-ad83x monthly 0.5 2022-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/09ce7ca4-cfbb-4dd5-87ac-d25a088ea12c/pexels-hasan-albari-1229861.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing - In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-gpsxj-2l77y monthly 0.5 2022-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/84a74634-9907-4d70-b347-5cc256fcf9ec/pexels-kristina-paukshtite-1839755.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:00pm (30 mins): Christmas Mindfulness: Take a break from the festive hustle and bustle with this guided meditation designed to calm the mind and reenergise your day. With Victoria John, mindfulness teacher and actor. Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e391557b-74bd-436e-9ca2-ce961f4786f3/IMG_20181028_223550_748.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm (60 mins): Winter Wreaths: Make use of your favourite papers to create an eco-friendly winter wreath for your home from upcycled materials. With internationally exhibiting paper artist Tracey Bush. Materials: corrugated card (supermarket box is ideal), decorative paper (e.g. music, magazine, wrapping); ribbon, glue stick, tape, thin wire or string, scissors, plate to draw around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2de293f-20c3-4558-a019-bd54b16f0794/pexels-lisa-fotios-1485114.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a6def411-ece2-406f-8f78-cce0d2a2770c/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787162.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-mw3cg monthly 0.5 2022-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94dd1c89-4c77-481f-af77-0ccaced50930/pexels-ronaldo-guiraldelli-13042101.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 1:00pm - 2:30pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/95d8432b-06b7-472f-8dd6-cc916793d752/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group The Dragon Café Singing group will be meeting for a live session on Monday, This session will focus of songs which celebrate community and diversity. Come along and join in, everyone is welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a2a730cf-e7a7-4096-9cf1-9d44e65a4b95/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 4:30pm - 5:30pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks A mixed bag of modern and historical dance is welcoming Dragons this coming Monday at Draper Hall. We look forward to our last DC together for this year and to celebrating friendship and connection once more in great company! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57175671-804b-47e3-8434-d6c8e5d7981b/Shareworks+.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Mini-Shareworks with Ariella and Renzo We are bringing this popular online sharing session to Draper Hall on Monday and offering all Dragons a video-clip, a poem, a story, a slide show, a talk and much more...All are welcome to Dragon's Monday! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/014d8ebd-632b-4bd8-b5bb-c8701e593361/pexels-irina-iriser-759435.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 7:00pm - 7:45pm: Festive Get Together! Join us for Christmas music, mince pies and warm drinks as we celebrate the festive season together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9-fy7s5 monthly 0.5 2022-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/50757651-188b-4e72-a7a3-fdd755d1e336/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Ariella and Renzo Danceworks LIVE The lovely Ariella and Renzo are still able to make todays event and will be running their session live at Draper Hall slightly earlier for anyone that is able to attend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/71998b08-2bcb-4a20-b356-ee12b1ab59aa/Dragon+Cafe+singers+.JPG All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 4:30pm - 5:30pm: The Dragon Café Singing Group ONLINE For our patrons that cannot make our event today we will be running the Dragon Café Singing Group online at a later time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979-5l7j3 monthly 0.5 2022-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d255c60d-055f-4cee-80c4-340aa5a8b09b/pexels-pixabay-327136.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - From 12pm - Hot Fruit Punch: Come in from the cold and warm up with our hot fruit punch drink ahead of our Seasonal Singing. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0d9d2293-8d20-42ad-b810-88485a6f9b69/Cone_and_holly.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12pm (60mins) - Seasonal Singing: Join us one and all as we sing seasonal songs together. A mix of classic carols, plus original winter songs by the Dragon Cafe Singers and Daniel O'Byrne. With Vivien (Dragon Cafe song leader), and Daniel (songwriter/guitarist). Heart-warming, whether you sing, or sit back and listen. At Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7d3ccde4-fcbf-4626-9c7f-498c5d2aa64a/Hackney+Herbal+%7C+Winter+remedies.png All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:30pm (60 mins)- Winter Tonics: Herbal Remedies and top tips to keep us healthy over the winter months with Nat from Hackney Herbal. We’ll all make an herbal infused vinegar; look at herbs used to support the immune system & simple remedies for coughs & colds. Please bring your own small jam jar with lid or Kilner jar & a bag to take it home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d4a28546-52b5-41c6-b99a-54da4fa3294e/pexels-photo-6113407.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 15:00 (90mins) - Read and Relax: Drop In! Come along for a chat and a read at Shoe Lane Library for this relaxed seasonal session. We’ll be reading some extracts, doing a puzzle or two and have the kettle on. Perfect for a relaxing afternoon. No need to book just join us at Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a1d7a3ab-aedd-438b-b31c-c91cf39cbce5/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3790848.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-zd8e2-9xw7d monthly 0.5 2022-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/07dba4e9-fbe2-4ab9-b06b-c37b056fba68/image.png All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Liminal Landscapes with Vanessa Lawrence Join artist Vanessa Lawrence for an exploration of landscapes captured at dusk. Taking inspiration from swift sketches in fleeting light to beautiful sunset vistas from leading uk galleries, you will capture the liminal light of dusk. Bring art materials you have to hand for an afternoon of russet clouds and shadowed seas. Image credit: @vanessalawrencexx Gouache & pastel on paper Copyright ©Vanessa Lawrence 2022 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp-t3979 monthly 0.5 2022-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/31ad5c90-c1d0-4fb0-9612-147a49b1ed35/pexels-pixabay-268134.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (30 mins) - Everyday Mindfulness: Press your inner pause button for this lunchtime guided meditation designed to calm the mind and reenergise your day. With Victoria John, mindfulness teacher and actor. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! Or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f9f5b7ee-d4f5-4d27-9895-60cc9d40bb01/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4871239.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1pm (60mins) - Scent Making: Make your own scent to take home. Using carefully selected natural ingredients, tutor John Foley will show us how. Fragrance can lift our mood and refresh the air we breathe. All materials provided. No knowledge or experience required. At Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c294243d-f076-47ec-9f51-a4b587017272/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6344239.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 15:00 (90mins) - Read and Relax: Drop In! Come along for a chat and a read at Shoe Lane Library with this relaxed group session. We’ll be reading some extracts, doing a puzzle or two, and enjoying a cup of tea – perfect for a peaceful afternoon! At Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e92c7a95-07f2-42a0-aab3-98b3a40906af/pexels-helena-lopes-3688759.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 5:30pm (60 mins)- Five Frame Flip Animation: Join animator & artist John Harmer to make ‘five frame flip’ animations. Art materials provided. No experience necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a1d7a3ab-aedd-438b-b31c-c91cf39cbce5/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3790848.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k-bkyr9 monthly 0.5 2022-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6e624dae-3d43-432f-95ea-89a4bdc7ec40/pexels-daian-gan-102127.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Drawing with Vanessa Lawrence As the evenings draw in we invite you to join Vanessa Lawrence as we look at how artists have explored the night sky and created celestial maps, creating portals into realms beyond reach. Delving into artefacts and images, from mythological musings to scientific discoveries, we shall look at how artist have draw the stars into their work. You will create your own “Tondo” circular artwork, exploring new and familiar drawn and painted techniques in this afternoon workshop. No art experience needed, all materials provided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fa79880c-c68c-4468-a53e-6b4a229fa984/pexels-kaboompics-com-6357.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 4:30pm – 5:45pm: Wordsmiths Creative writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/mind-body-soul monthly 0.5 2022-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3bc89907-77b8-47a1-9c2c-83c8b4685b37/p203_stmichaelpaternoster__dickwhittingtonwindow.jpg All Events - A feast for the mind, a boost for the body, a salve for the soul. - 12pm -1pm: Who Was The Real Dick Whittington? Our session starts inside the church of St Michael Paternoster Royal, burial place of Richard Whittington (1350-1423), home of The Mission for Seafarers for 50 years, with some of the finest 20th century stained glass in London. Early Music singer, Vivien Ellis will lead participants on a short walk around the vicinity of St Michael’s, with ballads and stories exploring this richly historic part of London which once thronged with sailors, tradespeople, beggars, wine merchants, servants and wealthy mercers, one of whom was none other than Dick Whittington. Discover the remarkable historical fact behind this much fictionalised pantomime hero, thrice Lord Mayor of London, whose 600th anniversary we celebrate next year. Free, booking required. Please bring appropriate clothing. An easy walk, starting & ending at St Michael's Paternoster College Hill, London EC4R 2RL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/404e7a80-591c-4051-bec0-1ea1c3fad8a5/AdobeStock_49041048.jpeg All Events - A feast for the mind, a boost for the body, a salve for the soul. - 2:00pm - 3:00pm: Chant! An introduction to early chant from London, and world traditions, taught by ear. Led by Vivien Ellis, song leader of Mental Fight Club, and the Dragon Café Singing Group accompanied by medieval harpist Leah Stuttard. No skills or previous experience required. Come and take part, or listen and chill out. All welcome. Free, booking advised. St Michael Paternoster Royal, College Hill, London EC4R 2RL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2a3381e8-dfee-4f9e-80ef-4850341c9b77/pexels-heloisa-vecchio-6760183.jpg All Events - A feast for the mind, a boost for the body, a salve for the soul. - 3:30pm - 4:30pm: Dancestepping into the Past Renaissance Dance practitioners and Danceworks leaders Ariella and Renzo will bring a flavour of the past to this Danceworks session. Everyone is welcome to come along, join in, and discover dance styles popular throughout history. No experience is necessary to enjoy this fascinating journey through dance. Free, booking advised. St Michael Paternoster Royal, College Hill, London EC4R 2RL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8cd411ac-b2ea-472e-9a5a-3ef77cfe29df/pexels-wallace-chuck-3587478.jpg All Events - A feast for the mind, a boost for the body, a salve for the soul. - 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Something Interesting Always Happens - an exploration in sound and music. Join Gawain Hewitt and Matt Maguire for a participatory exploration in sound, where something interesting always happens, and everyone who comes along is invited to make music. Gawain is a composer and artist and believes that the act of making music is intrinsic to wellbeing. He’s made music with lots of groups of people as well as with ice, water, made-up instruments and electrical circuits. Matt is Sub-Principal Viola for the City of London Sinfonia. He brings joy and a love of music to his playing and work. Gawain and Matt have worked together on many projects. As part of a special programme for BBC Radio 3 to be broadcast over the coming months, Gawain is creating a piece of music seeking to capture and portray a range of mental health experiences, and what we make together during this workshop will definitely feature in what is submitted. No prior music experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. Come and make music with us! Free, booking essential. At St James Garlickhythe, Garlick Hill, London, EC4V 2AF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/93d78ff6-ca7d-454e-b0a0-6c86c8b06702/Leah-Stuttard-web-1.jpg All Events - A feast for the mind, a boost for the body, a salve for the soul. - 7:00pm - 8:00pm: Wren’s Lantern, an Evening Concert After the Great Fire of 1666, Sir Christopher Wren rebuilt the St James Garlickhythe church. Its foundation stone was laid in 1676. Apart from St Paul's, St James’ forty-foot-high ceiling is the highest in the city. Indeed, Wren was so successful at introducing natural light that the church became known as 'Wren's Lantern’. Join us in celebrating the Lantern’s unique beauty, in situ, with early, folk and new music from the Alva ensemble: Giles Lewin (voice, fiddle), Leah Stuttard (voice, early harp), Vivien Ellis (voice, sinfonye). You will hear ballads about Dick Whittington, rich Mercer and pantomime hero who lived nearby, exquisite plainchant from London, and songs of angels and Christmas. Free, booking advised. At St James Garlickhythe, Garlick Hill, London, EC4V 2AF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1663255368376-0BTZOMGSR0P88JF8VBKG/16COL_LOGO_2COL_BLK_RGB.gif All Events - A feast for the mind, a boost for the body, a salve for the soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1663255385162-VO9TSAIPC1ESQ14R1GRS/MFCSquare.jpg All Events - A feast for the mind, a boost for the body, a salve for the soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1668011039288-7DME2TEAGFQ1GVO87A0T/CLS_Logo_Black.jpg All Events - A feast for the mind, a boost for the body, a salve for the soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1669302468492-HSC6ENI83WOQXICTUA62/cass_art_logo_1984_black.jpg All Events - A feast for the mind, a boost for the body, a salve for the soul. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-zd8e2 monthly 0.5 2022-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b8dc72a2-c499-42d8-ba77-65971c744627/image6.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Portraits at Dusk with Vanessa Lawrence Explore the softness and glow of low liminal light at dusk with artist Vanessa Lawrence. Together we will explore how artist have studied nature’s changing light and how this can transform our drawing. Bring art materials ready to explore tones of warm grey, soft charcoal smudges, and the shifting seasonal light. If you would like to see more of Vanessas work, her work is currently featured at Glyndebourne- More information here Image Credit: @vanessalawrencexx Girl at Dusk, charcoal on gesso prepared paper, 21 x 29cm. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-gpsxj monthly 0.5 2022-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/774ee0e1-ca9f-4966-9633-df8071041242/DSCF3729.JPG All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm – 1:05pm: Standing Stretch NEW Session 1: 12.15pm – 12.35pm repeated at Session 2: 12.45pm – 1.05pm Move away from your computer for 20 minutes to stand and stretch your back, neck and shoulders with Anja, Balance Garden. This short session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise your day. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0c736b2b-734e-42b1-a2ac-932c2854f328/pexels-photo-6150432.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a1d7a3ab-aedd-438b-b31c-c91cf39cbce5/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3790848.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/8ef51f6f-b444-466c-a40e-36dedb7f235a/pexels-pixabay-414565.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 7:30pm-(75mins)- Writing for Wellbeing Join our pressure-free workshop led by Naomi Smith, founder of Wordsmiths. Have fun with writing and share your stories. A mix of structured writing activities and games to enable you to create and share fictional and true stories based on your own experiences. Wordsmiths' workshops are designed to be inclusive of all abilities and experiences - the goal for each attendee isn't to create a perfectly worded masterpiece, the goal is to feel more confident and creative - and to enjoy yourself! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc-btdyt monthly 0.5 2022-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/09ce7ca4-cfbb-4dd5-87ac-d25a088ea12c/pexels-hasan-albari-1229861.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing - In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8-x54jc monthly 0.5 2022-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c7474180-79f1-4b25-a8aa-8e6f7e703c17/image3.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Drawing with Vanessa Lawrence - Join artist Vanessa Lawrence for a seasonal drawing workshop, exploring harvest and Halloween pumpkins. Take inspiration from artworks throughout history that explore this symbolic and majestic fleshy form. Bring your favourite art materials for quick sketches and more lingering looks at Vanessa’s pumpkins & squash, or draw from your own seasonal veg. This is the first in a series of sessions with Vanessa so keep you eyes peeled for more! If you would like to see more of Vanessas work, her work is currently featured at Glyndebourne- More information here Image Credit: @vanessalawrencexx Pumpkin, gouache and pastel on paper 21x27 cm https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz-6f3sp monthly 0.5 2022-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d33b0c96-21c2-4672-8b06-4ab4e0b13b14/IMG_8459.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm (30mins): Self Massage - Destress with self massage, focussing on the hands and wrists, Sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson will show you how to ease tension, aches & strains away. Wear your usual clothes. No experience necessary. Massage oil provided. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/57cf423c-1a53-4e8e-a1cd-fc3bd94e3bdc/s-l1600.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm (60mins): Create your own newspaper with Artist Eloise Hawser An opportunity to use original hot press lettering, and historic objects such as a ‘stereo’ and a ‘flong’ to make your own ‘news page’ collage. Get up close to archival images, maps & newspapers as you learn more about Shoe Lane’s place as a major centre of newspaper production the 20th Century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/edf26e8e-690e-41a4-a333-a7ade68e7c1a/pic+trial.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a1d7a3ab-aedd-438b-b31c-c91cf39cbce5/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3790848.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/81ab33db-e7f6-411c-a22d-9a3f7438a23c/Cup+and+Collage+%281%29.JPG All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 7:30pm-(100mins)- Small Objects of Desire Mixed media & found objects two-part course led by artist & writer Cas Holmes. (12 Oct & 26 Oct) Explore design & creation of cloth like papers (momigami) and create mixed media collage with stitch and glue. Cas is interested in the liminal, ‘in between’ spaces connecting land, place, and environment. Her work combines mixed media with found materials and stitch to ‘Paint with Cloth’. Publications include ‘Embroidering the Everyday’ & ‘Textile Landscape’. Photo Credit: Cup & Collage' Cas Holmes© https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw-jymh8 monthly 0.5 2022-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/18eae83f-a203-497c-8db5-e6266f3b2e2b/pexels-kaboompics-com-6357.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith Professor Angie Smith will be delivering this poetry workshop dedicated to sonnets. We will examine the fundamental principles of poetry and discuss what distinguishes poetry from other forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder and Creative Director of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College in NY, USA and an online creative writing teacher. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl-debgz monthly 0.5 2022-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3f586f52-d608-4ccd-b309-00310c722a14/DSCF3742.JPG All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm – 1:05pm: Standing Stretch NEW Session 1: 12.15pm – 12.35pm repeated at Session 2: 12.45pm – 1.05pm Move away from your computer for 20 minutes to stand and stretch your back, neck and shoulders with Anja, Balance Garden. This short session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise your day. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d0fdf68e-bbd8-4a4d-b12c-b913a59354b6/Hackney+Herbal+%7C+Herbal+Tea+Bags+%2B+Rose.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm (60mins): Herbs for Health: Mix and make your own herbal teas. In this introduction to the health benefits of herbs, Nat from Hackney Herbal will show us a range of herbs known for their health benefits and teach us how to blend herbal teas said to improve our wellbeing including for better sleep, digestion and reducing stress. Make, taste and take herbal teabags home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/55a02f07-91b8-47de-9789-2c08f092b912/pexels-photo-4113915.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a1d7a3ab-aedd-438b-b31c-c91cf39cbce5/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3790848.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/63657ce1-b97d-427d-be92-593b84ecffa0/06.JPG All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 7:30pm-(100mins)- Small Objects of Desire Mixed media & found objects two-part course led by artist & writer Cas Holmes. (12 Oct & 26 Oct) Explore design & creation of cloth like papers (momigami) and create mixed media collage with stitch and glue. Cas is interested in the liminal, ‘in between’ spaces connecting land, place, and environment. Her work combines mixed media with found materials and stitch to ‘Paint with Cloth’. Publications include ‘Embroidering the Everyday’ & ‘Textile Landscape’. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4-6ppdw monthly 0.5 2022-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a75ac5b6-ca28-45c3-8eb9-6a8084cd7dfd/cKm9iFlsTsmr0uooh3C6_RmY0umM2yg2kqfbT.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Olivia Opara - A Journalistic Voice Following on her powerful performance of two new pieces of spoken word poetry, Emerging Writer, Journalist, and Poet Olivia Opera will be joining us to lead a creative Poetry/Creative writing session. Olivia will be looking at exploring your own creative voice. Bring a pen and paper. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-6en6k monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d90b08f8-b413-4fbb-b788-bfeb79feccde/SWH.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12pm - 1:15pm: Southwark Wellbeing Hub Drop-in The Southwark Wellbeing Hub is delighted to work in Partnership with Mental Fight Club. It’s a chance for anyone to talk to 1-1 with a Community Support Worker about an issue or challenge they’re facing and get some advice about services and opportunities who can help. We will be using a confidential space at Draper Hall and seeing people on an impromptu basis. If you’re looking for support, come and talk to us. The Southwark Wellbeing Hub provides information and support to anyone in Southwark who would like to improve their mental health and wellbeing. The Hub’s services are free and open to anyone who lives in Southwark or is registered with a Southwark GP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fa79880c-c68c-4468-a53e-6b4a229fa984/pexels-kaboompics-com-6357.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm – 2:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/74f8138e-300b-45ed-9411-fd0d50fb2dc5/983A7372.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 4:40pm – 5:30pm - Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dearest Dragonistas, we are dancing 'live' this coming Monday and we can't wait to be together again, feel happy, joyful and re-energised in the unique company of our fellow Dragons...Are you ready for a few new steps and moves? no dance experience needed...and...voila'...musica maestro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/94628900-0c66-4475-8476-8d9d41a59d0c/Helen-McDonald.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Helen McDonald: Helen is a Singer Song Writer and Band member of Future Groove Yaaba Funk Maucusi Players. She has toured with Adzido African Dance company 'Yaa Asanatawa Warrior Queen" Helen has played many prestigious venues including Glastonbury, Ronnie Scott’s, The Royal Festival Hall, Big Chill, and shambala festival. Helen has also performed internationally in such countries as Colombia, Sudan, Zanzibar, Ghana, Guyana, as well as many others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/70d3354f-7bcd-4b2e-bf67-be024f1b4047/cKm9iFlsTsmr0uooh3C6_RmY0umM2yg2kqfbT.jpeg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Olivia Opara is a Poet, Journalist, and Writer. Olivia is an Poet/Spoken word performer, Journalist, and who will be performing two new pieces written especially for this event. Please feel free to enjoy her work here Olivia Opara | Twitter, Instagram | Linktree “Our creativity is an aspect of ourselves that I believe we should continuously cultivate and nurture. Through creativity is how we learn and develop ways that we can express ourselves and one creative way for me is writing. From journalistic writing to poetry/spoken word, writing of any form not only acts as a positive outlet but also enables me to better understand my passions, my values and my voice. Having grown up in a generation that is more outspoken, more attentive and socially aware, I have found that through finding and strengthening my voice, through my creativity, has allowed me to not only share my own story but the stories of others. My words not only have meaning but provoke thought and emotion for words have power”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-b37gd-y28e2 monthly 0.5 2022-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1d31c751-8b8e-4621-8c72-1565a2348db3/IMG_8467.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - 12:00pm – 12:30pm - Self Massage Ease tension from your body and destress with self massage. Sports massage therapist Leonie Lawson will show you how. Have massage oil or lotion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e9f221c7-8013-44d6-9561-cb54f290e557/cid%3A1133FE6F-2563-48AC-882B-8E43F92C47FC.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - 1pm – 2pm: Seeing Sound Join artist Vanessa Lawrence in our lively drawing from music & sound workshop. Discover inspiration from contemporary and master artists that have taken their cue from sweet serenades, rousing opera & soulful pop. Materials: large loose sheets of paper or sketchbook, pencils. Graphite & ink optional. ‘In daylight far stars glimmer pale’ Vanessa Lawrence © https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/05bd9595-f4b5-4c51-8164-7e7854082c90/pexels-photo-7365317.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/34f66ecb-740e-4b27-9d1b-c094e8098c8e/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3790848.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/da1ef0d4-1905-44f4-967f-056e343731f3/IMG-5496.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - 7.30pm – 8.30pm: Mini Books Join artist Tracey Bush to make instant origami ‘Mini Books’. Using simple folding and cutting techniques you can make a book from a single sheet of paper! The resulting book can be used to make notes or sketches. Materials: A4 or A3 paper 100gsm max, scissors, glue stick, bone folder or ruler, pencil. Mini Books, Tracey Bush © https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf-kjzp4 monthly 0.5 2022-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/18eae83f-a203-497c-8db5-e6266f3b2e2b/pexels-kaboompics-com-6357.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith Professor Angie Smith will be delivering the first in this short series of poetry workshop dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will examine the fundamental principles of poetry and discuss what distinguishes poetry from other forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder and Creative Director of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College in NY, USA and an online creative writing teacher. For more information about Angie and her Charity please click here - https://www.creativity-unleashed.org/ https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/portobello-film-festival-p5tz4 monthly 0.5 2022-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/03738531-77be-4135-84d2-437fb06880c9/Film+1.png All Events - Portobello Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fc3e6915-5409-4fea-9575-c7dd2357a9a0/Film+2.png All Events - Portobello Film Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk-4bwkf monthly 0.5 2022-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c2abebb0-26d7-497e-8683-eb05b835214a/pexels-pixabay-371954.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith Professor Angie Smith will be delivering the first in this short series of poetry workshop dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We will examine the fundamental principles of poetry and discuss what distinguishes poetry from other forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of our own written work. Angie Smith is the Founder and Creative Director of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College in NY, USA and an online creative writing teacher. For more information about Angie and her Charity please click here - https://www.creativity-unleashed.org/ https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/creative-way-to-wellbeing-a-day-of-creative-events-focused-on-wellbeing monthly 0.5 2022-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fa59aae3-abf9-488d-b528-5b3e6bb0609d/hsl%2B-%2Boutside3.jpg All Events - Creative Ways to Wellbeing: a day of creative events focused on wellbeing! - 11am -1pm: City Churches Ballad Walk with Vivien Ellis (singer) & Dafydd Wyn Phillips (London Blue Badge Guide). The streets around Holy Sepulchre once echoed with the voices of street vendors crying out their wares, ballad singers pushing the latest news in song, and church bells ringing the time. Through songs and stories, learn about the soundscape & fascinating history of the City and its Churches, and how they helped to shape modern London. An easy walk, starting & ending at Holy Sepulchre Church. Free, booking required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/61315930-df7f-4029-8bb0-9dc30e05a31c/DSCF3574.jpg All Events - Creative Ways to Wellbeing: a day of creative events focused on wellbeing! - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: Chant For Well-Being Introduction to early chant from London, and world traditions, taught by ear. Led by Vivien Ellis, song leader of The Mental Fight Club, and the Dragon Cafe Singing Group. No skills or previous experience required. Come and take part, or listen and chill out. All welcome. Free, booking advised. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/195bfaad-e635-4689-8415-89d1b7af582c/image1.jpeg All Events - Creative Ways to Wellbeing: a day of creative events focused on wellbeing! - 4pm - 5pm: Drawing Sound with Vanessa Lawrence Come and join artist Vanessa Lawrence for an hour of drawing sound, capturing a unique moment in ink, graphite, & chalk pastel. Vanessa works from observation in response to the worlds of ballet, theatre, fashion, and film. Her dynamic drawings brim with excitement and drama and evoke worlds of illusion and make believe, all seen with a keen and empathetic female gaze Vanessa Lawrence is a Brighton based artist & educator. Graduate of the Royal Drawing School postgraduate Drawing Development Year 2021-22, VIA Arts Prize 2020 Finalist & FIDA Finalist 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1663255368260-T8VXZ7FXXRJ4K4H1CM1P/HSL+BLACK.png All Events - Creative Ways to Wellbeing: a day of creative events focused on wellbeing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1663255368376-0BTZOMGSR0P88JF8VBKG/16COL_LOGO_2COL_BLK_RGB.gif All Events - Creative Ways to Wellbeing: a day of creative events focused on wellbeing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1663255385162-VO9TSAIPC1ESQ14R1GRS/MFCSquare.jpg All Events - Creative Ways to Wellbeing: a day of creative events focused on wellbeing! https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/portobello-film-festival-f9rsm monthly 0.5 2022-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2350dcfc-a33e-45f6-a6dd-d8b29ad19074/Screenshot+2022-05-17+at+14.29.30.png All Events - Portobello Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/75967f10-f332-4f32-9679-5bad987e2db7/Screenshot+2022-05-17+at+14.29.48.png All Events - Portobello Film Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp-e86dl monthly 0.5 2022-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9e5ee311-eec7-4a54-b0f2-9b8dab9d0d0f/DSCF3725.JPG All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm – 1:05pm: Standing Stretch NEW Session 1: 12.15pm – 12.35pm repeated at Session 2: 12.45pm – 1.05pm Move away from your computer for 20 minutes to stand and stretch your back, neck and shoulders with Anja, Balance Garden. This short session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise your day. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us or Join us on Zoom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a49a925c-e299-458e-bfc0-b3488e8f950f/Richy+drawing.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Talking Pictures – Cartoon workshop: Join writer, illustrator & comic creator, Richy K. Chandler (Lucy the Octopus, Amelia the Fox) in a fun interactive workshop, as he shares secrets of expressing ideas and feelings through drawing. Pens & paper provided or bring your own if you prefer. At Shoe Lane Library. Image Credit: Richy K. Chandler drawing. Photo by Cindy Cheng https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a6c0c891-5f8b-4b6d-9040-21a32eb608ab/readandrelax+autumn.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a1d7a3ab-aedd-438b-b31c-c91cf39cbce5/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3790848.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-fr8md-7ns7r-9tw69 monthly 0.5 2022-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z-fr8md monthly 0.5 2022-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/89ace096-fd4c-461c-a253-95950e099265/pexels-kristina-paukshtite-712876.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-w748z monthly 0.5 2022-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d90b08f8-b413-4fbb-b788-bfeb79feccde/SWH.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12pmm - 1:30pm: Southwark Wellbeing Hub Drop-in The Southwark Wellbeing Hub is delighted to work in Partnership with Mental Fight Club. It’s a chance for anyone to talk to 1-1 with a Community Support Worker about an issue or challenge they’re facing and get some advice about services and opportunities who can help. We will be using a confidential space at Draper Hall and seeing people on an impromptu basis. If you’re looking for support, come and talk to us. The Southwark Wellbeing Hub provides information and support to anyone in Southwark who would like to improve their mental health and wellbeing. The Hub’s services are free and open to anyone who lives in Southwark or is registered with a Southwark GP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fa79880c-c68c-4468-a53e-6b4a229fa984/pexels-kaboompics-com-6357.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:45pm – 2:15pm: Wordsmiths Creative writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/74f8138e-300b-45ed-9411-fd0d50fb2dc5/983A7372.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 4:15pm – 5:15pm - Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dearest Dragonistas, Come and join us at our next 'live' Dragon Cafe this Monday. All are welcome to dance, bounce, shake, stretch and tone in the joyful and supportive company of fellow Dragons. No dance experience needed...musica maestro!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/portobello-film-festival monthly 0.5 2022-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/03738531-77be-4135-84d2-437fb06880c9/Film+1.png All Events - Portobello Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fc3e6915-5409-4fea-9575-c7dd2357a9a0/Film+2.png All Events - Portobello Film Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/cww1v6290omga93u2aecmty9vy7yo9 monthly 0.5 2023-08-02 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-b37gd monthly 0.5 2022-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/2895be57-581f-46b5-910b-9510c0d3a666/pexels-pixabay-371954.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - 1pm- 2:30pm - Finding The Words : Poetry writing With award winning poet Annie Hayter, we’ll explore some weird and wonderful ways to find inspiration when writing – using poems, gentle exercises, images and doodling to explore our imaginations. This workshop is an opportunity to create some new writing, in a supportive, open space. Suitable for novices and for more experienced writers. Have a pen and paper with you ready to write with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/44e84168-381d-4c41-80cf-f5685f7c646e/RRSummer.png All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/34f66ecb-740e-4b27-9d1b-c094e8098c8e/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3790848.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk-ajpyf monthly 0.5 2022-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/7f408275-1920-4a8a-bbcf-dfe5d8c41f86/pexels-ylanite-koppens-1209611.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/23d52ee7-382a-43bc-9a20-414148a92883/Screenshot+2022-07-21+at+10.50.38.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE 1.45pm: We will gather at the Herne Hill entrance to Brockwell Park before making our way to our space in the park. The Park Entrance where we will gather is located a 2 minute walk from Herne Hill Station. Alternative route is via Brixton Station, where you can walk to the park entrance in 22 minutes or catch a bus which leaves from Brixton station approximately every 6 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1658399283540-TJRVD9CSWK08I5UI7YCJ/pexels-leah-kelley-325521.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1658399452725-PXYG2JGCNTAC1ALH6S2D/983A7201.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d-ebplk monthly 0.5 2022-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c2abebb0-26d7-497e-8683-eb05b835214a/pexels-pixabay-371954.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are really happy to welcome Professor Angie Smith back for another short series of her creative poetry session. Find inspiration from a wide range of prompts and then discover innovative ways to release the poetic voice in yourself. Expert poets and novices alike will enjoy this workshop. Come along and see what you can do. For more information about Angie and her Charity please click here - https://www.creativity-unleashed.org/ https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-5lzsp monthly 0.5 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c09f5ae6-d734-4e7b-a4d0-eed5554c658e/Screenshot_20220527_082012.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:15pm – 1:05pm: Standing Stretch NEW Session 1: 12.15pm – 12.35pm repeated at Session 2: 12.45pm – 1.05pm Move away from your computer for 20 minutes to stand and stretch your back, neck and shoulders with Anja, Balance Garden. This short session is designed to stretch those tense muscles, boost energy and reenergise your day. Come in your usual clothes. No experience necessary. At Shoe Lane Library. Come along and join us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/dcbe2422-0f41-4023-8f84-8de75124cdf2/tempImageGSCfAd.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Drawing with Nature: Join artist Shelly Wain for this walk and draw workshop inspired by nature in the city. Explore mark making techniques using natural objects including twigs, leaves and feathers. This workshop will start in the library and then go outdoors to sketch before returning to the library. Art materials provided. Bring your own sketchbook if you prefer. At Shoe Lane Library. Image Credit: 'Heron' Feather drawing, Shelly Wain 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/f7d9e7d6-03ce-46a6-a8a1-c457cae94e0d/DiariesRR.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3a033498-08ce-4966-8251-04f1dbb7d179/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-8538948.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g-ka37d monthly 0.5 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c2abebb0-26d7-497e-8683-eb05b835214a/pexels-pixabay-371954.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Poetry with Angie Smith We are really happy to welcome Professor Angie Smith back for another short series of her creative poetry session. Find inspiration from a wide range of prompts and then discover innovative ways to release the poetic voice in yourself. Expert poets and novices alike will enjoy this workshop. Come along and see what you can do. For more information about Angie and her Charity please click here - https://www.creativity-unleashed.org/ https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-8plrk monthly 0.5 2022-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d90b08f8-b413-4fbb-b788-bfeb79feccde/SWH.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 11:30am - 12:30am: Southwark Wellbeing Hub Drop-in The Southwark Wellbeing Hub is delighted to work in Partnership with Mental Fight Club. It’s a chance for anyone to talk to 1-1 with a Community Support Worker about an issue or challenge they’re facing and get some advice about services and opportunities who can help. We will be using a confidential space at Draper Hall and seeing people on an impromptu basis. If you’re looking for support, come and talk to us. The Southwark Wellbeing Hub provides information and support to anyone in Southwark who would like to improve their mental health and wellbeing. The Hub’s services are free and open to anyone who lives in Southwark or is registered with a Southwark GP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e2638cb3-5fb8-4921-aec0-8efab38989df/pexels-wallace-chuck-3704611.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:45pm – 2:15pm: Wordsmiths Creative writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/74f8138e-300b-45ed-9411-fd0d50fb2dc5/983A7372.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 4:15pm – 5:15pm - Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dearest Dragonistas, 'in the Summertime when the weather is nice' come and join us at our next 'live' Dragon Cafe this Monday. All are welcome to dance, bounce, shake, stretch and tone in the joyful and supportive company of fellow Dragons. No dance experience needed...musica maestro!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs-cyl7g monthly 0.5 2022-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3d03f8e5-d5ae-4e81-8e51-94dc7b7f57df/pexels-pixabay-268134.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 3:45pm: Mindfulness with Victoria John We invite you to come and join Victoria for this practical mindfulness session. It’s an opportunity to discuss how mindful practice can be helpful way in our everyday lives as well as the experience of some short sitting practices. This is a really informal session and open to anyone who wants to come along! Victoria John is a Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher and Actor, having struggled with anxiety for a number of years, found Meditation a transformative tool and loves the opportunity to share these practices and tools with others. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y-k67m7 monthly 0.5 2022-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/77aadb62-e6cf-4fbb-82cb-f4da57e99ded/C57DCC74-1174-4F0C-9F22-EF24C9A2C8D2_1_105_c-1.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Drawing with Nature Join artist Shelly Wain for this walk and draw workshop inspired by nature in the city. Explore mark making techniques using natural objects including twigs, leaves and feathers.This workshop will start in the library and then go outdoors to sketch before returning to the library. Art materials provided. Bring your own sketchbook if you prefer. At Shoe Lane Library. Image Credit: 'Scratchy Crow' twig drawing, Shelly Wain 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5df3aad8-9295-414f-be37-3ab097d935fa/pexels-elijah-o%27donnell-3473492.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3a033498-08ce-4966-8251-04f1dbb7d179/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-8538948.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm-dffwd monthly 0.5 2022-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/deb6e4fe-9895-4029-aa5f-c93648a6df3a/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+10.52.23.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm – 2:30pm: Character Mask Workshop with Russell Dean from Strangeface. As a result of many requests from patrons Russell Dean from Strangeface mask has agreed to return to the Dragon Café for another of his fantastic, insightful, and fun Mask Workshops. This is not a mask making workshop but an opportunity to explore the mask as a performance tool and explore what it is like to inhabit the character of the mask. 'Uncover the techniques and psychology of bringing masks to life in a fun workshop for all. This session will focus on empathy and emotional intelligence, whilst giving life to some extraordinary characters. In a relaxed environment, participants will have the opportunity to explore characters whether they wear a mask or not.’ If you want to know a little more about “Strangeface” please click here - www.strangefacemasks.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/74f8138e-300b-45ed-9411-fd0d50fb2dc5/983A7372.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 4:15pm – 5:15pm - Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dearest all, our beloved Dragon is inviting us once again to a 'live' party this summer solstice Monday and we will be dancing together again in person to celebrate the longest day of the year!!!!! Let's move, shake, stretch and tone at Danceworks in the joyful company of fellow dragoniers. No dance experience needed, just...move it...and...musica maestro!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96-4bszs monthly 0.5 2022-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b16b0a2-5bd9-43b4-aa51-8560fc80b00b/pexels-mentatdgt-1078744.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Drawing with Shelly Wain Join Shelly Wain for another relaxed drawing and painting sessions looking at the works of famous artists. We will use these art works to inspire our own creations. No experience is necessary and no specialist equipment required. Bring paper and pencil and if you have materials to add colour - pencils, felt tips, watercolour etc, please feel free to bring along too. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4-wec4y monthly 0.5 2022-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e17c65e4-3cc8-4696-8419-05557be26bd4/pexels-shvets-production-7946827.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm – 2:15pm: Poetry Stroll An opportunity to try out some poetry writing techniques, including free writing, with award winning poet Annie Hayter. This workshop includes a short stroll from the library to gather inspiration for your creative writing. Paper & pens provided or bring your own. At Shoe Lane Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e731baa2-f710-4dd5-b35d-91e895b9a78f/pexels-skitterphoto-9295.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3a033498-08ce-4966-8251-04f1dbb7d179/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-8538948.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj-wpwmm monthly 0.5 2022-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d90b08f8-b413-4fbb-b788-bfeb79feccde/SWH.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 11:00am - 12:30am: Southwark Wellbeing Hub Drop-in The Southwark Wellbeing Hub is delighted to work in Partnership with Mental Fight Club. It’s a chance for anyone to talk to 1-1 with a Community Support Worker about an issue or challenge they’re facing and get some advice about services and opportunities who can help. We will be using a confidential space at Draper Hall and seeing people on an impromptu basis. If you’re looking for support, come and talk to us. The Southwark Wellbeing Hub provides information and support to anyone in Southwark who would like to improve their mental health and wellbeing. The Hub’s services are free and open to anyone who lives in Southwark or is registered with a Southwark GP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e2638cb3-5fb8-4921-aec0-8efab38989df/pexels-wallace-chuck-3704611.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm – 2:30pm: Wordsmiths Creative writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/74f8138e-300b-45ed-9411-fd0d50fb2dc5/983A7372.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 4:15pm – 5:15pm - Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dearest Dragons, this coming Monday the Dragon Cafe and Danceworks will be 'live' again!!!! Let's dance, move, shake, stretch and tone to the fantastic sounds and rhythms reaching us from all over the globe in the uplifting and joyful company of fellow dragons! All are welcome and no dance experience needed....musica maestro!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9-44ne4 monthly 0.5 2022-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0ade7f77-ee5e-45be-aa2a-37bbe29815bd/Screenshot+2022-05-25+at+12.15.48.png All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Drawing a Crowd Join artist Vanessa Lawrence for a lunchtime stroll and sketch. Whether you wish to avoid the crowds or create your own, we will look at strategies to draw jostling crowds and paused portraits in the City. Artwork by Vanessa Lawrence (c) Long Hot Shadows 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/721a0cad-85ce-456e-ac85-c65e4c625e7d/coffee-2390136_960_720.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3a033498-08ce-4966-8251-04f1dbb7d179/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-8538948.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8-xzp96 monthly 0.5 2022-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b16b0a2-5bd9-43b4-aa51-8560fc80b00b/pexels-mentatdgt-1078744.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Drawing with Shelly Wain Join Shelly Wain for another relaxed drawing and painting sessions looking at famous works of Gustav Klimt. We will use these art works to creations to inspire our own creations. No experience is necessary and no specialist equipment required. Bring paper and pencil and if you have materials to add colour - pencils, felt tips, watercolour etc, please feel free to bring along too. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl-a49p8 monthly 0.5 2022-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b16b0a2-5bd9-43b4-aa51-8560fc80b00b/pexels-mentatdgt-1078744.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Drawing with Shelly Wain Join Shelly Wain in these relaxed drawing and painting sessions looking at famous works of art by both abstract and traditional artists. We will use these art works to creations to inspire our own creations. No experience is necessary and no specialist equipment required. Bring paper and pencil and if you have materials to add colour - pencils, felt tips, watercolour etc, please feel free to bring along too. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt-nyxbl monthly 0.5 2022-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0b16b0a2-5bd9-43b4-aa51-8560fc80b00b/pexels-mentatdgt-1078744.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Drawing with Shelly Wain Join Shelly Wain in these relaxed drawing and painting sessions looking at famous works of art by both abstract and traditional artists. We will use these art works to creations to inspire our own creations. No experience is necessary and no specialist equipment required. Bring paper and pencil and if you have materials to add colour - pencils, felt tips, watercolour etc, please feel free to bring along too. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4-wmaf9 monthly 0.5 2022-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/527e2328-837f-44a3-b457-bf6ca0f16de7/pexels-rfstudio-3820380.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:00pm – 12:30pm: Mindful Meditation Image By Shelly Wain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0bceadb4-870f-479a-9a9b-9085d78c3ac6/Screenshot+2022-04-28+at+17.38.15.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Beautiful Vistas Join us for a stroll and sketch as we explore how artists dissolve their studio walls and let breathtaking vistas and light spill into their space. We will draw from observation and imagination to create a sense of urban oasis in our local surroundings. Art materials provided. With artist Vanessa Lawrence. This workshop includes a stroll to sketch outdoors near Shoe Lane Library. Registration is not essential everyone is welcome to join us on the day. Artwork Vanessa Lawrence (c) 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e897883b-ca70-4d22-9a23-34762f34c26f/pexels-ariel-castillo-3563697+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3a033498-08ce-4966-8251-04f1dbb7d179/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-8538948.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8-p9xpj monthly 0.5 2022-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/deb6e4fe-9895-4029-aa5f-c93648a6df3a/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+10.52.23.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm – 2:30pm: Character Mask Workshop with Russell Dean from Strangeface 'Come and discover the joy of working with character masks. Uncover the techniques and psychology of bringing masks to life in a fun workshop for all. This session will focus on empathy and emotional intelligence, whilst giving life to some extraordinary characters. In a relaxed environment, participants will have the opportunity to explore characters whether they wear a mask or not.’ If you want to know a little more about “Strangeface” please click here - www.strangefacemasks.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/74f8138e-300b-45ed-9411-fd0d50fb2dc5/983A7372.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 4:15pm – 5:15pm - Ariella & Renzo Danceworks Dearest Dragons, hurray, Dragon Cafe will be 'live' on Monday!!!! It's a great opportunity for group dancing and for enjoying the wonderful Dragon's energy once again on the dance floor! we hope you are ready for our May shaking, stretching, toning and getting fit and ready for summer. Our simple choreographies are fun, dynamic, energetic and no dance experience needed...musica maestro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/29476dcb-8d0e-4649-b495-d6b2a0a7fc05/Screenshot+2022-05-05+at+11.14.52.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74-b7bk4 monthly 0.5 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e152ad97-0f46-4d12-b2b4-7cfa3c943e4e/laughing+man+image.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 12:00pm – 12:30pm: Laughter Therapy Image By Shelly Wain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6d9ced31-3ce4-4b1e-81a2-ab8ca77a13af/image002.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Wire Sculpture Bend and twist lengths of wire to construct small linear sculptures. Your artwork will look great displayed on a wall. With artist Reza Ben Gajra. No experience needed. Wire and plyers etc.. will be provided. We suggest you wear glasses or goggles if you have them. Registration is not essential everyone is welcome to join us on the day. Wire Sculpture Image from artist Reza Ben Gajra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e897883b-ca70-4d22-9a23-34762f34c26f/pexels-ariel-castillo-3563697+%281%29.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3a033498-08ce-4966-8251-04f1dbb7d179/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-8538948.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm-y8azt monthly 0.5 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e2638cb3-5fb8-4921-aec0-8efab38989df/pexels-wallace-chuck-3704611.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Specular Poetry with Angie Smith After Angie's inspiring Black Out poetry session last week, Join Angie Smith on Monday for a poetry workshop dedicated to specular poetry! Find inspiration from a wide range of prompts and then discover innovative ways to release the poetic voice in yourself. Expert poets and novices alike will enjoy this workshop. Come along and see what you can do. For more information about Angie and her Charity please click here - https://www.creativity-unleashed.org/ https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2-m83mm monthly 0.5 2022-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/e2638cb3-5fb8-4921-aec0-8efab38989df/pexels-wallace-chuck-3704611.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café Online - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Angie Smith - Black Out Poetry Join Professor Angie Smith for a poetry workshop dedicated to Black Out Poetry! Discover innovative ways to release the poetic voice in yourself, using previously published work by young London creatives to inspire your own use of poetic conventions. For more information about Angie and her Charity please click here - https://www.creativity-unleashed.org/ https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz-34w74 monthly 0.5 2022-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/fe64a8b8-c74a-4cf8-a60b-223c7ab16834/pexels-pixabay-67857.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Drawing Spring with Shelly Wain Image By Shelly Wain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/90574d1d-d470-4d06-9bbb-4ad9700aa6d3/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-7991158.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3a033498-08ce-4966-8251-04f1dbb7d179/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-8538948.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn-76fw2 monthly 0.5 2022-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/28503362-eec9-42c3-b2cd-b99e286101df/together+copy+2+.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Liaqat Rasul – Constructing Collage Following his introductory workshop last week, Liaqat Rasul joins us this week to lead the patrons through creating their own collage art. The main focus will be on creating texture boards around mindful collage with a variety of textures and shapes. Patrons will need as many of the following as possible: Variety of papers/ materials - e.g Newspapers, Old Magazines, Tissue paper, Receipts, Invoices, Envelopes, Cardboard , Napkins. Equipment - 3 Paper Fasteners Split Pins (essential), Sellotape, Pva glue, Ruler, Scissors , Felt tip pens/markers, Biro's. Have a rummage around see what you can find and join Liaqat to see what you can create! This workshop is ahead of a special exhibition that Liaqat is putting on in collaboration with Mental Fight club on Wednesday 20th April at White Conduit Project. Full details below. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/interact monthly 0.5 2022-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3f674950-1a5f-471f-acd1-892f1ce9c84a/Single+sided+Poster+1_Page_1.jpg All Events - Interact - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-gdwgn monthly 0.5 2022-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/28503362-eec9-42c3-b2cd-b99e286101df/together+copy+2+.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Liaqat Rasul – The Art of Collage- We are lucky to be joined for a series of two sessions by celebrated collage artist Liaqat Rasul. Liaqat will give an insight into his art practice, where he finds inspiration for his works. The use of collage-thought boards, mini experimental compositions, and how collectively these then go on to produce finished works/series Liaqat will explore the vital role his art plays to his wellbeing his and why he uses buoyant, bold and brave colours such as yellow, turmeric and hot pinks, which are his signature colour choices This will lead to a further session next week where Liaqat will lead the group through the making of their own pieces of collage art. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e-39jgz monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/aa420aed-32c8-4046-9a15-78a85f872251/4CE21736-EF85-46D8-8FDC-BEFAF9E71817_1_105_c.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Drawing Spring with Shelly Wain Image By Shelly Wain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/64e4c563-e34f-47c9-ad6b-a67ae6b4e847/pexels-monstera-6621189.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3a033498-08ce-4966-8251-04f1dbb7d179/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-8538948.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a-pmtr8 monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5b0014ed-7c55-400e-b6d2-36cabfe84335/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-1526049.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 12:30pm – 2:30pm: Angie Smith, Creative Reflections - In this special live two-hour workshop, led by the inspiring poet Professor Angie smith we will examine artistic poetry, and channel it into creative reflection. We will work, with Angie and special guests Tyler and Nairat from TSIPhttps://www.tsip.co.uk/ ), through a series of three creative activities stations we will explore what the creative process means to us all. For more information about Angie and her Charity please click here - https://www.creativity-unleashed.org/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/74f8138e-300b-45ed-9411-fd0d50fb2dc5/983A7372.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - 4:30pm – 5:30pm - Ariella & Renzo Danceworks. Dearest Dragons, all are welcome to our Live Danceworks Special!!! let's celebrate this wonderful get-together with dancing, music and creative movement in the uplifting company of our fellow Dragons. No dance experience needed and...musica maestro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/c7dde725-d2a7-47be-b2b4-dd877b07e043/Screenshot+2022-03-31+at+12.20.58.png All Events - The Dragon Café LIVE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-joys-of-a-child monthly 0.5 2022-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/0eef1a33-2c2c-4a9d-8aa4-984e8bb6771b/Jason+Brownlee+Poster.jpg All Events - The Joys of a Child - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3-k4j6a monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/6fd681f9-cab7-4c9b-9d8b-d0475bb180ed/pexels-anna-shvets-5641958.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - 2:30pm - 4:30pm: Andy D’Cruz, Creative Reflections In this special two-hour workshop, led by the incredible artist Andy D’Cruz we will examine artistic practice, and channel it into creative reflection. We will work, with Andy and special guests Tyler and Nairat from TSIPhttps://www.tsip.co.uk/ ), through a series of prompts to express — creatively — what the creative process means to us all. For more information about Andy and his work - https://www.andydcruz.com/ https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t-tbej7-4s63e monthly 0.5 2022-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/43493a6c-59c1-4a8f-9c20-8a3bc8937a76/pexels-photo-7319078.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/3a033498-08ce-4966-8251-04f1dbb7d179/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-8538948.jpg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/bdc5004c-8cca-4d73-b0ca-1b5bb4985e54/daffodil.JPG All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - Make it stand out Image By Shelly Wain https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74-rahe3 monthly 0.5 2022-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5234b7d5-1fc3-4252-96e2-0e2fce6d1194/Screenshot+2021-12-09+at+12.11.40.png All Events - The Dragon Café - 9:30am - 12:00pm: Self Management UK Course 5 - Self Management UK will be supporting people with their mental wellbeing, with the opportunity to connect with others, advising how to overcome some of the challenges and barriers life may throw at you, how to communicate what you need, how to pace yourself and bring better balance in your life. Meeting ID: 856 7105 0944 Passcode: 316323 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/4ba5e09c-96b3-47a7-84dc-4f968cff1835/pexels-ena-marinkovic-3713689.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Angie Smith Poetry Workshop. We are delighted to welcome Professor Angie Smith back to the Dragon Café to lead another of her wonderful poetry workshops. This workshop is dedicated to the art of poetic voice and form. We are going to look at free verse poetry applying the theme of 'history in the margins'... aka, elements of history that don't often get taught in classrooms. Learn the fundamental principles of poetry as we discuss and debate what distinguishes poetry from other forms, and then apply these concepts to the shaping of your own language. Angie Smith is the Founder and Creative Director of CreativityUnleashed, a not-for-profit charity that publishes the voices of young people, a Professor of English at Russell Sage College in NY, USA and an online creative writing teacher. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/7x39kuhb8mv8emu15e4ww21926t1jh-pecsj-dgydn-kng4n-btfct-bc7fw-9xcpb-7rx3l-7kf7s-x9lwy-bxkfz-y7544-36446 monthly 0.5 2022-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a410f39f-3608-4faa-abab-96f78f297d03/Map+to+Draper+Hall.jpg All Events - Winter Project Course 6 and Creative Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/917c1796-fa1a-4641-8fdc-46082ba73802/Screenshot+2021-12-09+at+12.11.40.png All Events - Winter Project Course 6 and Creative Events - 9:30am - 12:00pm: Self Management UK Course 6 Self Management UK will be supporting people with their mental wellbeing, with the opportunity to connect with others, advising how to overcome some of the challenges and barriers life may throw at you, how to communicate what you need, how to pace yourself and bring better balance in your life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5b0014ed-7c55-400e-b6d2-36cabfe84335/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-1526049.jpg All Events - Winter Project Course 6 and Creative Events - 12:30pm – 2:00pm: Poetry Workshop with Annie Hayter During our workshop together, we'll be delving into the many ways that poetry can help us to process our emotions, thinking about how we might be kind to ourselves through writing. We'll explore poems, songs and images, using them as inspirational prompts for our own writing. The workshop will be an open and welcoming space for you to dive into the wonder of your imagination, and to figure some of your thoughts on the page. With Annie Hayter, London Writers’ Awardee for Poetry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/eb58b592-8992-45de-a318-406cefe13ac0/ENO.png All Events - Winter Project Course 6 and Creative Events - 2:30pm - 3:30pm: Tools Towards Being More Resilient A practical breathing, vocal and posture workshop led by Suzi Zumpe, Creative Director, of the award winning ENO Breathe programme. Many of us are trying to juggle the unmanageable: doing three tasks at once - and we expect to succeed at everything. In response to pressure, we may seek to avoid difficult scenarios, or feel overwhelmed. You will gain tools and techniques, to better face complexity and continue to get the best out of yourself, whilst enabling those around you to do the same. This workshop is inspired by ideas developed for the award-winning ENO Breathe programme. Image: ENO1819 Akhnaten: Gandini Jugglers © Jane Hobson https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8-spp74 monthly 0.5 2022-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/5234b7d5-1fc3-4252-96e2-0e2fce6d1194/Screenshot+2021-12-09+at+12.11.40.png All Events - The Dragon Café - 9:30am - 12:00pm: Self Management UK Course 5 - Self Management UK will be supporting people with their mental wellbeing, with the opportunity to connect with others, advising how to overcome some of the challenges and barriers life may throw at you, how to communicate what you need, how to pace yourself and bring better balance in your life. Meeting ID: 856 7105 0944 Passcode: 316323 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/410ccfbf-e9cd-4f56-81f2-b468ba274b73/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6945094.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Mindfulness with Victoria John We will look at what Mindfulness is, how to use it in a helpful way in our everyday lives as well as the experience of some short sitting practices. This is a really informal session for those who are interested but, perhaps have never tried Mindfulness or for those who have had a go but would like to do some more! Come along! Victoria John is a Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher and Actor, Having struggled with anxiety for a number of years, found Meditation a transformative tool and loves the opportunity to share these practices and tools with others. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/7x39kuhb8mv8emu15e4ww21926t1jh-pecsj-dgydn-kng4n-btfct-bc7fw-9xcpb-7rx3l-7kf7s-x9lwy-bxkfz-y7544 monthly 0.5 2022-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a410f39f-3608-4faa-abab-96f78f297d03/Map+to+Draper+Hall.jpg All Events - Winter Project Course 6 and Creative Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/917c1796-fa1a-4641-8fdc-46082ba73802/Screenshot+2021-12-09+at+12.11.40.png All Events - Winter Project Course 6 and Creative Events - 9:30am - 12:00pm: Self Management UK Course 6 Self Management UK will be supporting people with their mental wellbeing, with the opportunity to connect with others, advising how to overcome some of the challenges and barriers life may throw at you, how to communicate what you need, how to pace yourself and bring better balance in your life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/b5383555-5ebd-4886-9b5f-7ee24992b558/pexels-lilartsy-1394646.jpg All Events - Winter Project Course 6 and Creative Events - 2:00pm - 3:30pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf-8xg9g-2r8n8 monthly 0.5 2022-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/98876cd6-96e0-4dde-84e5-41020715bd4b/pexels-elina-fairytale-3822621.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Introduction to Mindfulness with Victoria John -A one hour Introduction to Mindfulness Practices. We will look at what Mindfulness is, how to use it in a helpful way in our everyday lives as well as the experience of some short sitting practices. This is a really informal session for those who are interested but, perhaps have never tried Mindfulness or for those who have had a go but would like to do some more! Come along! Victoria John is a Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher and Actor, Having struggled with anxiety for a number of years, found Meditation a transformative tool and loves the opportunity to share these practices and tools with others. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/7x39kuhb8mv8emu15e4ww21926t1jh-pecsj-dgydn-kng4n-btfct-bc7fw-9xcpb-7rx3l-7kf7s-x9lwy-bxkfz monthly 0.5 2022-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/a410f39f-3608-4faa-abab-96f78f297d03/Map+to+Draper+Hall.jpg All Events - Winter Project Course 6 and Creative Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/9450bfac-bd62-46fe-94f8-a07253efdcdd/WtHJH-plants-1.jpg All Events - Winter Project Course 6 and Creative Events - 2:00pm - 3:00pm: Cartoon Drawing Regular drawing is a great way to express yourself, so come and join illustrator and writer Richy K. Chandler for this relaxing hour of simple cartoon drawings inspired by fantastical plants. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your own paper and pens if you would like to. 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The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/the-dragon-caf monthly 0.5 2022-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/d170c1b5-060c-4cb2-9cba-1b37570d9cbf/pexels-fotografierende-3278757.jpg All Events - The Dragon Café - 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Wordsmiths Creative Writing In this fun workshop, attendees are guided through structured writing activities and games to enable them to create and share a mixture of fictional and true stories based on their own experiences. The group setting allows each person to firstly build confidence by sharing work that they have created from nothing, and secondly to build empathy towards other people in their community by hearing their stories in their words. The goal is to enable a creative way to communicate and to understand thoughts and ideas whilst having fun. https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/7x39kuhb8mv8emu15e4ww21926t1jh-pecsj-dgydn-kng4n-btfct-bc7fw-9xcpb-7rx3l-7kf7s monthly 0.5 2022-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1644402531248-13A4ZSQZRVOS2HWONFQI/ENO.png All Events - Winter Project Course 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/1644402529857-UGW4I8381R3O7WHK0ZCG/pexels-lumn-327882.jpg All Events - Winter Project Course 4 https://www.mentalfightclub.art/all-events/dragon-caf-in-the-city-online-workshops-xh33l-z5wbs-82z9t monthly 0.5 2022-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/471983c1-2276-4f4e-9f66-bbc7a8a9714a/Unknown-1.jpeg All Events - Dragon Café In The City Online Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050a0a8f177b15419c3bbed/51bbeb67-1a14-4715-9f23-59fa1b13cef7/pexels-photo-4651192.jpg All Events - 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