Our sister site The Factory is now open in North Woolwich, the 100,000 sqft site has been renovated to provide multiple affordable work spaces, event and shoot spaces and a cafe.

For further information please visit; www.thefactoryproject.co.uk

To mark National Living Wage Week, we are hosting a celebratory and networking event for Living Wage (LW) employers based in the Royal Docks and those who are interested to find out more or become accredited.

We will also be celebrating the success of the Royal Docks Internship programme, a cornerstone and focal point of the Royal Docks Team and Royal Docks LW Action Group's work, to become the first Living Wage Place in London.

Employers from Newham and the surrounding area have hosted the next generation of talented young professionals from the borough, as they start out in their careers, providing engaging and exciting placements, a comprehensive training programme (by A New Direction) and most importantly the London Living Wage.

In this session, we will hear from interns about their experiences on the programme. Living Wage Royal Docks employers, including Tate & Lyle and Atlantic Pacific will provide us with an employer perspective on the experience and benefits their young Newham interns have brought to their businesses and the benefits seen by their organisations by becoming accredited Living Wage employers.

We do hope you can join us for this insightful and celebratory networking event.

The panel will include representatives from:

• Royal Docks Living Wage Action Group

• Tate & Lyle

• Atlantic Pacific

• London Borough of Newham

• Royal Docks Interns.

Schedule:

10.30

• Registration (light refreshments provided).

11.00 – 12.30

• Welcome by the Royal Docks London Living Wage Action Group

• Panel discussion

• Opportunity for Q&A with the panel.



12.30 – 1.30

• Lunch and networking



Lunch kindly provided by Tate & Lyle's Living Wage Kitchen.

As part of the Newham Word Festival, debut writers Kasim Ali and Ayanna Lloyd Banwo discuss their work and their experiences of being first-time novelists.

Kasim Ali's debut novel Good Intentions, is a captivating and powerful modern love story. He has previously been longlisted for the 4th Estate Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Short Story Prize and shortlisted for Hachette's Mo Siewcherran Prize.

Ayanna Lloyd Banwo's debut When We Were Birds is mythic love story set in Trinidad & Tobago, where two unforgettable outsiders are brought together by their connection with the dead. She has been shortlisted for the Small Axe Literary Competition and the Wasafiri New Writing Prize.

https://www.newhamwordfestival.org/events/kasim-ali-and-ayanna-lloyd-banwo-in-conversation/

BSc Architecture and Environmental Design students from the University of Westminster will be hosting a public exhibition at the Silver Building where local people can explore the students
re-imagining of the neighbourhood.

http://www.openstudiowestminster.org/exhibition-reimagining-the-royal-docks-bsc-architecture-and-environmental-design-friday-june-24-from-1700-bst-at-silver-building-in-the-royal-docks/

The exhibition launch took place at The Silver Building, London on Friday 29th April 2022.

Please click on the image for the video and to find out all the details of the exhibition and the story behind David Come Home visit the website:
https://davidcomehome.co.uk/

3rd June 2022 from 10am-6pm

An extraordinary live event combining art exhibition and performance, considering the way human beings meet and interact

This experimental show in a fresh new style has been primarily developed by students from the Central School of Speech and Drama and involves art submissions from a group of artists from London and beyond. It is an extraordinary live event combining art exhibition and performance, considering the way human beings meet and interact, and how relationships develop, and even how they end. Is it truly all by chance? Is there such a thing as destiny? If so, do we control our own destinies? What beauty can be found in the crossing and re-crossing of seemingly separate paths?

Find out at this one-day event which blends art exhibition with live performance and see works of art in forms like poetry, movement, sound-art, music, film, sculpture, painting, photography, performance, dance, and many more!

For one day only- 3^rd June 2022 from 10am-6pm.

Find out more at: https://www.exhibitiontheatre.co.uk/
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From 30th April to 29th May 2022.

The Silver Building is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, "David Come Home".
This multimedia installation features over 50 works by artist Simon Isaac.

Curated by Brunno Silva, the exhibition fills over 3 floors of the Silver Building as it follows a journey of isolation, abandonment, and trauma in the self and society. In a project that spans 5 years in the making, Isaac's storytelling builds this journey with fantastical images and textures in this constellation of artworks. The exhibition will be shown from 30 April to 29 May 2022.

Please join us for the opening event on Friday, 29 April at 19:00.

For more information please visit https://davidcomehome.co.uk/
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Saturday 5th March 2022, from 7pm

That Travis presents a mixture of mediums from music to movement, all specifically created for this show.

Band:
Pedro Bosch
Sam Nsobbs
Tata Cheng

Supporting Act:
Magnus Westwell

Tuesday 14th December 2021, from 7pm

University of East London B.A Acting for Stage and Screen presents an evening of showcased work celebrating the first term of a brand new course...

Saturday 23 October 2021, from 4.30pm
Free but ticketed

Discover music from the Middle East and North Africa at Dash Arts' free community events here at Silver Building as part of Royal Docks' Originals Festival. Jam with other musicians in a World Music Workshop, and enjoy a live performance of Songs from the Middle East and North Africa.
Learn and share songs from the Middle East and North Africa in a FREE World Music Workshop led by @MaroufMajidi @DASHARTS here at Silver Building as part of #RoyalDocksOriginals on 23 October. Enjoy a free performance of the songs the same evening: https://www.dasharts.org.uk/didos-bar-workshops-ev...

For further information please visit.

https://merrickdarcy.com/exhibitions/visible-invis...

House of Mass is hosting a live performance at The Silver Building on Friday 3rd of September. Tickets for Lasting Specimen are now on sale.
Journey with us through an evening of art, performance and film.

Tickets are priced at £5.50 and are available to book now via https://www.houseofmass.com/event

Come down and join us to move on again to celebrate creativity live in person!
DJ sets to follow 🖤
Artist line up:
@ishimwa
@sungimher
@hollie___miller
@craig_scotts_lobotomy
@bencullenwilliams
@emmabelabed
@magnuswestwell
@louis_ellison_
@daniela.neugebauer
@_sophieclements
@lowe_h_seger
Design: @luke_riffiths !

The free community social sewing event is back on Saturday 3rd July.
Please join us to make use of our machines and space with a supportive and social group.
Get in touch to book your place via our email or via Instagram @sew_social_newham .
Social distancing in place

Presented by The Royal Docks in partnership with Queer Newham
at The Silver Building, 60 Dock Rd, London E16 1YZ

26 June - 17 July (Mon - Sat)

What does 'family' mean, particularly if you're queer? In this immersive video installation, visual artist Yorgos Petrou and performance artist Victor Esses explore their desire to have children, with all the memories, experiences and fears that arise from that.

Beautifully intimate, full of gentle humour and tender moments, Unfamiliar to Us is a stripped-back autobiographical piece about being queer, wanting children and, ultimately, the human need to create a legacy.

Shot in one continuous take, the film of the performance crosses the lines of live art, theatre, film and performance art. The installation is made up of multiple screens and objects so you can choose the angle you watch from – the eyes, the feet, the interior of the home.

Screen times. weekdays: 11.00, 12.10, 13.20, 14.30, 15.40
Saturdays: 11.00, 12.10, 13.20, 14.30, 15.40, 16.50

No booking necessary.
Duration: approx. 1 hour
It is suggested that you watch the whole screening but you are welcome to pop in and out at any point.
Commissioned by Join the Docks.
Supported by Arts Council England, Applecart Arts, Battersea Arts Centre, Brighton Dome, CASA Festival and The Pleasance London
Creative team
Dramaturg: Lou Cope
Movement: Rhiannon Faith
Filmography: Mann Bros

As part of the Unfamiliar to Us exhibition, part of Join the Docks Festival, which will be shown at The Silver Building from 26th June to 17th of July 2021, visual artist Yorgos Petrou and theatre maker Victor Esses, are offering a workshop for early career artists interested in making and exploring autobiographical work. The workshop is free and will take place at the Silver Building, on Saturday 3 July 2021, 11am - 2pm. 10 spots will be offered completely free of charge.

Workshop:

This workshop is focused in guiding and providing a space for early career artists and curious adults interested in exploring and developing autobiographical work. This can take the form of writing, performance, visual arts, amongst others.
Esses and Petrou seek to provide an open environment to explore ideas and create a support network that extends beyond the day of the workshop. They will share their process with the group, and be accessible for follow ups for the few months following, and will keep connected to the other participants.

Submission:
Those interested can complete this short form telling us a bit about themselves and why they would like to take part in the workshop.
The closing date for submissions is Friday 11th June, 12pm Successful candidates will receive an email of acceptance to the workshop and further information on the workshop, closer to the date.
Our workshop is open to early career artists only. We accept applications from everyone regardless of backgrounds and disciplines. We highly encourage applications from people local to the Royal Docks and Newham, queer, disabled, and global majority and anyone who feels underrepresented in the arts.
This workshop is supported by Join the Docks, The Silver Building and Queer Newham.

Exhibition details
Exhibition dates:
26 June - 17 July
Monday to Saturday from 10am – 5pm
https://royaldocks.london/whats-on/unfamiliar-to-u...

It's back! Keep Rollin Company´s FREE Womxn focussed skateboarding night. If it stays dry we will also be able to double the skate area compared to last time! Excited? We are!
Book your space to save disappointment
DJ Truck will be onsite to provide the beats. Got to shout out @clown_skateboards for providing a 2ft quarter too (perfect for those first drop ins!)

Please note this event is for over 16's only.
You must sign a waiver before skating the ramps.

If you have a friend who's always wanted to skate but doesn't have a board then there is a separate option to borrow a complete set up from us for the night!
www.bookwhen.com/keeprolling

We are very pleased to be hosting two shows back to back from the band Squid on 5th June. A socially distanced outdoor event.
On this tour, Squid present new, work-in-progress music, in some beautiful and unusual settings. Plus there will be surprise guests along the way.
Pre-order Squid's debut album, Bright Green Field, to gain access. All info: www.birdonthewire.net

Pasta Slut is an Anglo-Sicilian Kitchen based in The Silver Building.

Pasta Slut launched in London last summer where we cater for shoots, host private parties, prep for events, run a delivery service and host our Pasta Slut Parties.

At PASTA SLUT we love to host events and collaborate with other brands. We enjoy coming up with menus or working to a brief set by clients for a Pasta Slut party.

For further information please download the information pack here: https://tinyurl.com/6kjkfxs

Or get in touch with us via:
PASTASLUT.CO.UK
HELLO@PASTASLUT.CO.UK
CALL 07760195424 AND ASK FOR HAYLEY
SLIDE INTO OUR DM'S @THEREALPASTASLUT

Lunes is a creative studio that specialises in brand identity, graphic design, and social media marketing. It was founded by Royal Docks residents Gemma and Stefano, who are passionate about working with East London businesses and on local projects to make a positive and enduring impact on the area. If you'd like to find out more please visit: lunes.co.uk instagram.com/lunes_studio/

Prior to the last lockdown, The Silver Building hosted an event for Womxn Skate Night, a pop-up event that provided free coaching and a meeting place for womxn, LGBTQI+ and POC
skaters. The event was a great success, and we hope to host future events as restrictions ease. Please follow @keeprollingcompany for more information.

Did you know that you can hire the dance studio of House of Mass at The Silver Building in?
This functional, pared-back studio is ideal for photo shoots, rehearsals, practice, interviews, workshops, and research & development.
The studio comes with an adjacent Green Room/production room / private changing & make-up room and refreshments can be arranged from the Silver Building Bar and Cafe.

Discounts available for self-funded artists and members.
Enquire about special rates for weekly and longer-term hire.

Size: 96 sq m
Soft Floor
Natural light
Heating
3,5 mm headphone jack cable
Music system
Free Wi-Fi
@houseofmass / www.houseofmass.com
Photo credit: Ben Cullen Williams

Projekt the team behind the Silver Building is pleased to announce The Factory, our latest creative work and event space, which will open in the Royal Docks, in 2022.

The Factory Project will be established as a social enterprise that will repurpose and activate a series of vacant and underused buildings and yards owned by Tate & Lyle Sugars.

The vast 5.2 acre site contains 100,000 sq. ft of buildings and outdoor space that will be transformed to provide affordable workspace for creatives and SMEs, rehearsal and production rooms, free workspace for local charities, a purpose-built Film and TV Studio, and a 5,000 sq. ft community and events space.

for further information please contact: hello@thisisprojekt.com
http://www.thefactoryproject.co.uk/

Jake's is a made-to-order tailoring company influenced by the timeless jazz and collegiate styles of the 50's and 60's. Using only the highest quality British materials and techniques, Jake´s first line of button-down shirts are available now and will be followed up with varying collar styles, trousers, and unstructured jackets, all individually cut and crafted byJake Wigham at The Silver Building.
For more information please visit: https://www.jakesldn.com/ instagram.com/jakes_ldn

Duffy London, who design and produce from their studio at the Silver Building, have just recently released their latest work. Serenity is a single-piece console table that appears to defy gravity, toying with visual perspectives in a playful, three dimensional trompe l'oeil.
Inspired by Japanese rock gardens and cairn stones, Serenity invites contemplation and aims to create a sense of order from the disorder of our daily lives...
Please visit www.duffylondon.com for more information.

Haya Studios is a natural daylight studio and creative agency. A home away from home for the creative community.
Alongside studio hire, Haya Studios offers end to end production services, including photography, videography and web design.
For more information please visit: haya-studios.com or email hello@haya-studios.com

Two years in the making, two lightworkers based in The Silver Building present...
mavricsc, individualist for all. All clothing is designed and produced in London.
Each piece is reversible, as is our indoctrination.
Initial limited release is now available via the web store:
mavricsc.com / @mavricsc all exists within.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-santa-clause-with-bauble-painting-workshop-tickets-81291772881

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-holiday-with-bauble-painting-workshop-tickets-81294486999

Sample a wide range of creative activities at London's newest workspace and cultural centre.

Activities include:

• Get your portrait or family photo taken by professionals at Silver Space Studios and have them emailed to you, all completely free;
• Print your own Silver Building tote bag in the printing workshop;
• Join in with the open beat boxing workshop in the cafe area;
• Check out the exhibition in the Gallery by Salmagundi Films;
• Try the food of the Caribbean and Japan;
• Head out back for some break dancing and live graffiti;
• An evening of Live Jazz

and much, much more...

Anka Dabrowska, Jeni Snell, Stav Bee
Drawing, Collage, Painting, Sculpture, Installation and Performance

Three women show curated by Anka Dabrowska
Private Reception Thursday 13 June 2019 6:30pm - 9:30pm Exhibition: 14th - 20th June 2019

Opening and panel 6th June 2019

Launch evening 30.05.2019

'A Year Outdoors' by internationally renowned artist BEAU is opening at The Silver Building on May 2nd 2019

Live Jazz night

On location at The Silver Building

Private View 2nd August 6-9pm / Until 31st August.

Information architecture is the art and science of structuring and organizing the information

Join us for tour of the The Silver Building with The London School of Architecture