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THE LANGUAGE OF TREES
In Conversation with Katie Holten
Wednesday 17th April
6:30pm - 8:30pm
House of Hackney St Michael’s
Join House of Hackney in conversation with artist, activist and author of the seminal The Language of Trees, Katie Holten, and hosted by Sophie Howarth.
What is the relationship between us, literature and the landscape? What lessons does Nature have to teach us, and how can we deepen our connection with her in a digital age?
Unearth different ways of seeing the natural beauty all around us and the importance of protecting it for the future.
All attendees will go home with a print of Katie’s beautiful Tree Alphabet.
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£25
3THE LANGUAGE OF TREES
In Conversation with Katie Holten
Wednesday 17th April
6:30pm - 8:30pm
House of Hackney St Michael’s
Join House of Hackney in conversation with artist, activist and author of the seminal The Language of Trees, Katie Holten, and hosted by Sophie Howarth.
What is the relationship between us, literature and the landscape? What lessons does Nature have to teach us, and how can we deepen our connection with her in a digital age?
Unearth different ways of seeing the natural beauty all around us and the importance of protecting it for the future.
All attendees will go home with a print of Katie’s beautiful Tree Alphabet.
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£25
DECORATIVE PAINTING WORKSHOP
with Queenie Ingrams
Saturday 20th April
10am - 1pm
House of Hackney St Michael’s
.Join House of Hackney and decorative mural painter Queenie Ingrams for a botanical painting workshop.
Learn how to master different decorative techniques from cloud-like lime-wash effects to freehand florals and foliage stencilling, all based around our latest collection, The Season of the Tree.
You will leave with a head full of ideas along with a QUERCUS oak leaf stencil and 3 House of Hackney mini paint tins. Plus receive an exclusive discount on any paint ordered on the day.
SOLD OUT
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DECORATIVE PAINTING WORKSHOP
with Queenie Ingrams
Saturday 20th April
10am - 1pm
House of Hackney St Michael’s
Join House of Hackney and decorative mural painter Queenie Ingrams for a botanical painting workshop.
Learn how to master different decorative techniques from cloud-like lime-wash effects to freehand florals and foliage stencilling, all based around our latest collection, The Season of the Tree.
You will leave with a head full of ideas along with a QUERCUS oak leaf stencil and 3 House of Hackney mini paint tins. Plus receive an exclusive discount on any paint ordered on the day.
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SOLD OUT
RADICAL BOTANY
Join House of Hackney and a host of remarkable guests as we explore the rebellious legacy of radical gardeners, florists, and botanists, how they used their creativity in the face of adversity to make their own worlds and why they are so relevant today.
RADICAL BOTANY | PART 2
Constance Spry
Wednesday 24th April
6:30pm - 8:30pm
House of Hackney St Michael’s
Join House of Hackney and Tatler Magazine’s style editor, Chandler Tregaskes, Financial Times’ House & Home editor Lucy Watson, floral alchymist Shane Connolly and guerilla gardener Ellen Miles in this panel discussion exploring the life and legacy of flower designer Constance Spry. Hailed as the first domestic goddess, socialite and florist Constance Spry was a hell of a lot more. With a personal life as wild as her avant-garde flower arrangements, Ms Spry was ahead of her time; following her own advice of, “Do what you please, follow your own star”, she certainly made a name for herself. Her pioneering floristry garnered the attention of high society and high fashion in the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s, and she remains an inspiration to many to this day.
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£10
RADICAL BOTANY | PART 2
Constance Spry
Wednesday 24th April
6:30pm - 8:30pm
House of Hackney St Michael’s
Join House of Hackney and Tatler Magazine’s style editor, Chandler Tregaskes, Financial Times’ House & Home editor Lucy Watson, floral alchymist Shane Connolly and guerilla gardener Ellen Miles in this panel discussion exploring the life and legacy of flower designer Constance Spry. Hailed as the first domestic goddess, socialite and florist Constance Spry was a hell of a lot more. With a personal life as wild as her avant-garde flower arrangements, Ms Spry was ahead of her time; following her own advice of, “Do what you please, follow your own star”, she certainly made a name for herself. Her pioneering floristry garnered the attention of high society and high fashion in the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s, and she remains an inspiration to many to this day
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£10
Meet the Speakers
LUCY WATSON
Lucy Watson is a journalist and editor at the Financial Times. She commissions features for the FT's House & Home section, covering design, architecture and gardening.
CHANDLER TREGASKES
Chandler Tregaskes is Style Editor at Tatler Magazine. Focusing on luxury fashion and the people who wear it, the fabulous figures of high society are often prevalent in their work. Chandler covers a wide range of topics but is most elated when history and haute couture meet in perfect harmony, as they often do. Recently, Chandler took a deep dive into the wonderful world of Constance Spry as part of a Tatler fashion editorial inspired by the celebrated florist’s life - which sparked a floral-clad fascination with Spry for the journalist.
SHANE CONNOLLY
Shane is a renowned floral designer and ambassador for sustainable floristry. His clients range from great public institutions like The V&A; the RA and the National Portrait Gallery, to a veritable who's who of the great and the good of British life. He is perhaps best known for his public work for The Royal Family, including the recent Royal Coronation.
Shane has approached all these iconic moments with the same respect for nature, season
and setting and always with the aim to leave the smallest footprint behind and be led by what is local and available. Shane works with the RHS to improve sustainability in floristry in their annual shows, and is also a judge at RHS Chelsea. He has written five books and teaches his approach to flower design all over the world, with its roots and ethos firmly in sustainability.
ELLEN MILES
Ellen is an author and activist who roots for nature in urban neighbourhoods. Ellen founded the Nature is a Human Right campaign. Ellen also runs Dream Green, a social enterprise that provides guides, grants and workshops to help communities green their streets. Following the release of her book Get Guerrilla Gardening: A handbook for planting in public places (DK, 2023), The Guardian dubbed Ellen "the new doyenne of guerrilla gardening". She calls herself a "botanarchist".
LUCY WATSON
Lucy Watson is a journalist and editor at the Financial Times. She commissions features for the FT's House & Home section, covering design, architecture and gardening.
CHANDLER TREGASKES
Chandler Tregaskes is Style Editor at Tatler Magazine. Focusing on luxury fashion and the people who wear it, the fabulous figures of high society are often prevalent in their work. Chandler covers a wide range of topics but is most elated when history and haute couture meet in perfect harmony, as they often do. Recently, Chandler took a deep dive into the wonderful world of Constance Spry as part of a Tatler fashion editorial inspired by the celebrated florist’s life - which sparked a floral-clad fascination with Spry for the journalist.
SHANE CONNOLLY
Shane is a renowned floral designer and ambassador for sustainable floristry. His clients range from great public institutions like The V&A; the RA and the National Portrait Gallery, to a veritable who's who of the great and the good of British life. He is perhaps best known for his public work for The Royal Family, including the recent Royal Coronation. Shane has approached all these iconic moments with the same respect for nature, season
and setting and always with the aim to leave the smallest footprint behind and be led by what is local and available. Shane works with the RHS to improve sustainability in floristry in their annual shows, and is also a judge at RHS Chelsea. He has written five books and teaches his approach to flower design all over the world, with its roots and ethos firmly in sustainability.
ELLEN MILES
Ellen is an author and activist who roots for nature in urban neighbourhoods. Ellen founded the Nature is a Human Right campaign. Ellen also runs Dream Green, a social enterprise that provides guides, grants and workshops to help communities green their streets. Following the release of her book Get Guerrilla Gardening: A handbook for planting in public places (DK, 2023), The Guardian dubbed Ellen "the new doyenne of guerrilla gardening". She calls herself a "botanarchist".
LONDON CRAFT WEEK
House of Hackney x Lucy Smith
Ceramic Art Workshop
Saturday 18th May
10:30am - 1pm
House of Hackney St Michael’s
As part of London Craft Week, join House of Hackney at our flagship, St Michael’s Clergy in East London, for a clay tile workshop with ceramic artist Lucy Smith. Taking cues from our new collection, The Season of the Tree, create a wall hanging piece of art inspired by British flora and the beauty of the natural world.
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£50
LONDON CRAFT WEEK
House of Hackney x Lucy Smith
Ceramic Art Workshop
Saturday 18th May
10:30am - 1pm
House of Hackney St Michael’s
As part of London Craft Week, join House of Hackney at our flagship, St Michael’s Clergy in East London, for a clay tile workshop with ceramic artist Lucy Smith. Taking cues from our new collection, The Season of the Tree, create a wall hanging piece of art inspired by British flora and the beauty of the natural world.
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£50
LONDON CRAFT WEEK
Lucy Smith Exhibition
Monday 13th - Sunday 19th May
House of Hackney St Michael’s
Pieces by Lucy Smith will be on display throughout SMC for the duration of London Craft Week.
LONDON CRAFT WEEK
Lucy Smith Exhibition
Monday 13th - Sunday 19th May
House of Hackney St Michael’s
Pieces by Lucy Smith will be on display throughout SMC for the duration of London Craft Week.
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