Monday 21st September
We are looking forward to welcoming you to The Dragon Café on Monday, 21st September.
The Dragon Café will be in person at Walworth Living Room.
The Headlines
12:30pm – 2pm: Poetry Workshop with Emma McGordon
2pm: Food served: Balanced Bites to refuel at The Dragon Café
2:30pm – 3:15pm: Creative Stroll with Samuel Mead
3:15pm – 4:30pm: Visual Arts Workshop with Samuel Mead
4:45pm – 6:15pm Songwriting with Actor Musician Darcey O’Rourke
6:30pm – 7:30pm: Singing Group with Vivien Ellis
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.
2pm: Food served: Balanced Bites to Refuel at The Dragon Cafe
Expect lots of fresh and healthy options, including an assortment of salads, fruit, fresh breads, olives, finger foods, and much more.
2:30pm – 3:15pm: 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 sketches. Samuel will guide us through the exploration of a range of styles and materials.
3:15pm – 4:30pm: Visual art Workshop with Samuel Mead
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.
4:45pm – 6:15pm: Songwriting with Actor Musician Darcey O’Rourke
In this collaborative workshop, we will be exploring the basics of storytelling and songwriting. We will distil a story down into what could be the subject of a song and together form the lyrics and rhythm! At the end of the session, we will share our musical creations, and we can get a sense of what our songs are like as they leave the page and are performed for the first time. No Experience necessary everyone is welcome.
6:30pm – 7:30pm: 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!
📍 Walworth Living Room, Surrey Square, SE17 2JU
How to find us:
By Tube:
Nearest stations are Elephant & Castle (Northern & Bakerloo lines) or Kennington (Northern line). Both are about a 15–20 minute walk.
By Bus:
Routes 343, 136, 42, 68, 468, 171, 176, 188, 360, 453 all stop nearby.
Get off at Albany Road / Bagshot Street or Walworth Road / East Street and it’s a short walk.
By Train:
The nearest stations are Elephant & Castle or Denmark Hill, both a short bus ride away.
Please note there is no on-site parking at this venue.