art studio, community/cultural
-, 1880
15a Davies Lane, E11 3DR
The doors to the building will be opened to the public. Not only will visitors get the opportunity to see "behind the scenes" but they will have the opportunity to bring along their food and drink and join the Our Pastures Community Garden Picnic, join taster sessions from site regulars and find out more about what takes place onsite. Activity fully booked? Waiting list: hello@weflockcic.org.uk
Leytonstone High Road
257, 145, 66, W13
Nearest Bus Stop: Leytonstone High Road station Stop J & Stop F
Step-free access to the ground floor and toilets. No lift in the building so the 1st and 2nd floors are only accessible via stairs.
The walking tours will include opportunities to rest.
12:00–16:00
Join Our Pastures in the oasis of peace, calm and beauty of the Community Garden for live music, storytelling, forest activities and more.
12:00–16:00
Visit the studios of Good Shepherd Studios artist Pippa Ryan. To see the rest of the building, don't forget to book onto a Building Tour.
12:00–16:00
Visit this multi-use centre and find out about all the facilities and activities it has to offer
14:30–15:00
Join Good Shepherd Studios regulars Insect Stories and Little Sing Song for intergenerational stories and songs on an insect theme.
Family activity
09:15–10:15
An inclusive multi-sports group aimed at children aged 4-14.
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Walking tour
10:00–12:00
Explore Leytonstone's multi-ethnic multi-faith community from the c17 to the present day. Tour starts and ends at Good Shepherd Studios.
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Family activity
11:00–12:00
Join Good Shepherd Studios regular Lottie on an interactive storytelling adventure based on the odd things she finds in her Magic Box!
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Guided tour
12:00–12:30
Find out about the building's history, see "behind the scenes" in artists'/creators' studios and hear about exciting future plans.
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Family activity
12:30–13:00
Join Fiona at this class where caregivers can come along and dance with their babies aged 0-9 months (slings not essential).
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Guided tour
13:00–13:30
Find out about the building's history, see "behind the scenes" in artists'/creators' studios and hear about exciting future plans.
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Family activity
13:00–13:30
Children aged 2-4 years and their grown-ups are invited to join Good Shepherd Studios regular Wee Movers to explore movement together.
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Family activity
13:30–14:30
Join Good Shepherd Studios regular Irene and make your own foldable cityscape booklet. Suitable for all ages. Materials provided.
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Other
13:30–14:00
Join Good Shepherd Studios regular Jessica Green for chair-based Yoga-inspired exercise.
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Other
14:00–14:30
Join Good Shepherd Studios regular Jessica for high spirited yoga and relaxation that will leave you feeling more open, aware and alive.
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Guided tour
14:00–14:30
Find out about the building's history, see "behind the scenes" in artists'/creators' studios and hear about exciting future plans.
How to book
Please create a free visitor account to book your festival tickets.
Guided tour
15:00–15:30
Find out about the building's history, see "behind the scenes" in artists'/creators' studios and hear about exciting future plans.
How to book
Please create a free visitor account to book your festival tickets.
Family activity
15:00–15:30
Join Good Shepherd Studios regular Lucy for an introduction to ‘forest school’ activities and ideas, such as nature-inspired craft.
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Other
15:30–16:00
Join Good Shepherd Studios regular Nikki and connect to yourself bringing calmness and a sense of stillness to the body and mind.
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Other
16:15–17:00
Join award-winning filmmaker Joe Gilbert and explore his interest in architecture through his shorts on loved and lost buildings in London.
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Good Shepherd Studios is a building within a site located on a residential street off Leytonstone High Road. The site also comprises of the Pastures Centre and Our Pastures Community Garen.
The building was previously known as the Good Shepherd Building and was built around 1880 to facilitate a home for “fallen” girls.
Fast-forward a few decades and the site is now owned by the London Borough of Waltham Forest. In 2020 the buildings were under threat of demolition and redevelopment and became the subject of the “Save Our Pastures” community-led campaign.
After much petitioning, the site was saved and the Council invited bids to take a lease of the Good Shepherd Building. After a successful proposal, work commenced in August 2022 to bring the building back to life in the form of Good Shepherds Studios. Home to a collection of design-led co-working and community spaces, the foundations of Good Shepherd Studios are now in place and the community are being involved in the direction the space will take.
The site is shared between Good Shepherd Studios (which includes the building, garden and outdoor "People's Pavilion"), Our Pastures Community Garden and Pastures Leisure Centre and Lawn.
The Community Garden is run by volunteers who invite gardeners of all levels to join them on Saturdays and Sundays 10.00-13.00.
The Pastures Centre and Lawn is run by Waltham Forest Council and used for a number of leisure and sporting events as well as a weekday centre and art project (Snaresbrook Arts Project) for adults with learning difficulties.