Family activities

The gallery at SPACE Ilford is FREE and open every Wednesday 11am – 5pm and every Saturday 11am – 3pm.

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workshop
Sat 2 Dec 2023, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Make an Advent Calendar — with Katherine Tulloh
exhibition
4 Oct – 20 Dec 2023
SPACE Ilford
Jacqui Cooke, Evidence of those not seen
An exhibition highlighting the contribution of African Descent and First Nation individuals who supported Britain in World War I and II
schools exhibition
Deadline to register interest 5 Jan 2024
SPACE Ilford
Open call: Schools Exhibition 2024
workshop
Sat 17 Feb 2024, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
‘Pareidolia’ workshop – seeing shapes and faces in everyday objects — with Liane Lang
A painting and drawing-based workshop exploring our ability to see shapes or make pictures out of randomness
exhibition
11 Jul 2023 – 21 Feb 2024
SPACE Ilford
Ben Cove in SPACE
An exhibition of paintings by an artist who was part of our community for 10 years
workshop
Sat 16 Mar 2024, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Past life/new life – printing with found objects — with Gal Leshem
A printmaking session that transforms everyday objects and scrap materials into surprising tools for printing and mark making
billboard commission
October 2023 – March 2024
SPACE Ilford
Sabrina Tirvengadum, Afternoon Chai
Our sixth billboard commission sheds light on the fascinating historical links between Redbridge and the East India Company
coming soon
10 Jan – 11 May 2024
SPACE Ilford
Fran Copeman, Folk discourse
An exhibition that explores land access in Ilford through the broader lens of the Right to Roam Act
exhibition
7 Mar – 12 Oct 2024
SPACE Ilford
Kenneth Lam, A seat at our table
An exhibition of photographs exploring heritage, diaspora and food as a common language between our neighbours and residents of Ilford

Past events

photo shoot
25 Nov 2023, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Kenneth Lam photo shoot call out
Come and be part of the next exhibition at SPACE!
workshop
Sat 11 Nov 2023, TWO SESSIONS: 11am – 1pm; 1.30 – 3.30pm
SPACE Ilford
Create a sculptural wind instrument — with Robert Cervera
workshop
Sat 21 Oct 2023, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Studio skyline design workshop — with Katie Kennedy
A creative architecture and design workshop for all ages
Workshop
Sat 9 Sep 2023, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Colourful abstract collage workshop — with Kate Terry
Explore colourful abstract art through making drawings and collage
workshop
Sat 12 Aug 2023, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Imaginary places and spaces — with Kelly Sweeney
Explore space, shape, pattern and form in this fun, creative workshop
workshop
29 July 2023, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Colour and emotion workshop — with Emma Douglas
A free creative drop-in workshop suitable for all ages
workshop
Sat 17 Jun, 11am – 4pm
SPACE Ilford
Create giant architectural sculptures
Come and take part in a collective sculpture building activity as part of Tech Ilford
exhibition
8 February – 17 June 2023
SPACE Ilford
Arup poster 2023
Changing currents – can we build a better world together?
Taking the ancient River Roding as a starting point, Redbridge 6th form students have been exploring the impact of the built environment on our waterways
workshop
Sat 3 June, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Creative collage making
Join artist Mercedes Balle to explore human impact on the natural world in this fun and engaging creative workshop
workshop
Sat 22 Apr 2023, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Exploring nature with photography —  with Andrew Brown and Diane Mayers
Come and explore the natural world around us using a variety of photographic and optical equipment and approaches
online exhibition
Oct 2021 – Feb 2022
Online
Cecilia Charlton, Mammoth Loop, SPACE ILFORD, Photo: David Mirzoeff. Oct 2021
Cecilia Charlton: virtual tour of Mammoth loop
Take a 360 virtual tour of this textile exhibition co-created with Redbridge residents
watch
October 2022
SPACE Ilford
Emily Tracy talks about her SPACE billboard commission Ilford Directory
workshop
Sat 4 Mar 2023, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Pop up – Redbridge green spaces — with Alaa Alsaraji
Imagine, create and design your own green spaces for Redbridge in this free creative workshop
events
Various dates in February 2023
Various locations along the River Roding
River Roding Trust community events
workshop
Sat 18 Feb 2023, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
The Ilford multiverse! — with Studio Gil
Help build your ideal Town Centre in this free creative workshop for all the family
how to video
October 2022
Emily Tracy Ilford Directory detail of SPACE billboard commission 2022
Make a collage! — with Emily Tracy
Quick tips on how to create your own collages using scrap paper and magazines
watch
Oct 2022 – Jan 2023
Joanne Tyler talks about the making of Lighthaus
workshop
Sat 17 Dec 2022, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Let’s light up Ilford! Slide making — with Joanne Tyler
A creative and colourful workshop for all the family
workshop
Sat 10 Dec 2022, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Butterflies and moth making — with Joanne Tyler
A creative workshop for all the family
workshop
Sat 3 Dec 2022, 11am – 3pm
SPACE Ilford
Let’s light up Ilford! Slide making — with Joanne Tyler
A creative and colourful workshop for all the family