Open Day 2026

SEE THE SPACES AND MEET THE PEOPLE 

OF

GOOD SHEPHERD STUDIOS, OUR PASTURES COMMUNITY GARDEN & THE PASTURES CENTRE

FREE BUILDING TOURS | MEET THE ARTISTS AND MAKERS | TASTER WORKSHOPS | FILM | GARDEN FUN | CAFÉ OFFERS AND MORE!

• Open Studios: The majority of the Studios' artists and makers will open their studio doors from 12.00-16.00 giving you a chance to meet them and view their work
• Pond Platform Opening: Unveiling of the brand new platform overlooking the pond in Our Pastures Community Garden with a special performance by The Flaming Pies 
• *Building Tours: See parts of the building you may never have seen before whilst finding out about its past and future plans
  
• *Taster Workshops: From tasters of the activities that make up our regular timetable, to workshops from the Studio artists and makers themselves, get a feel for how you can develop and explore your creativity and wellness and meet more of the local community. Free or at heavily discounted prices! 
• Film Screenings: Watch films connected to the Studios and get a taste of Good Shepherd Cinema, Leytonstone's independent community cinema
  
• Café Offers: There are always delicious treats available at Back To Ours café and today there will be a Coffee Workshop* providing an insight into the world of speciality coffee 

*Booking for Tours and Tasters highly recommended to avoid disappointment

To book the Family Fitness Class CLICK HERE

Full Programme

This page shows the Tours and Tasters that are pre-bookable. For full Programme (including Drop-Ins that don't require pre-booking) CLICK HERE

Ticketing

To ensure the whole community get a chance to join in, there are different limits on how many tickets can be booked for the Tours and Tasters.

Accessibility

Although there are many spaces that you can explore step-free (including the toilet!), certain activities will take place on the 1st and 2nd floors and there is no lift in the building. Please let us know if you have specific requirements so we can facilitate.

And lastly, a favour...

Since spaces on Tours and Tasters are limited, please notify us in advance if you can no longer make it by cancelling your ticket by clicking the "Manage Tickets" button on this page.