Art & Culture
Doodling the Docks Drawing class
Learn to sketch local landmarks in this fun workshop where you will create your very own dock landscape with local artist Matt Ponting.
Beckton based Artist and Illustrator Matt Ponting specialises in colourful architectural drawings that bring the local area to life. His artwork has been used on jigsaws and chocolate bars.
Instructions and materials for participants to prepare: To doodle along with the video, you’ll need pens, paper, and felt-pens/colouring pencils.
For your visit
Art & Culture
The Silver Building
Once the offices of Carlsberg-Tetley, this concrete block now offers workspaces to dozens of creative businesses. Look out for their regular events and exhibitions.
Business
Tate & Lyle Sugars
This refinery on the banks of the Thames has been producing sugar by the tonne for over 140 years.
Food & Drink
Tereza Joanne
Tereza Joanne's main function room holds 300 buffet-style; find this barge permanently moored on Albert Island.
