Since the 1990s, Bow Arts have nurtured London’s diverse creativity and talent. In 2025, we are celebrating 30 years of creating opportunities to work and learn, championing affordable live & work spaces and creativity within our local communities.

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Bow Families: celebrating spring and making paper chromatography flowers with Alison Lam 

Sunday 27th April 2025, 11:00am to 1:00pm , Bow Arts Trust Courtyard Room, 183 Bow Road

Spring is just around the corner and flowers are starting to bloom! Have you been enjoying the sunny days? Join artist Alison Lam as we make paper chromatography flowers and explore different colours of spring. Open to children and families of all ages – all materials provided. 

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