Re-imagining School: CPE Learning Exchange, 24 June

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

We're pleased to be hosting Re-imagining School: Centre for Personalised Education Learning Exchange at the Imagination Lab on Saturday 24 June. Join us for a day of re-imagining and discussing the future of our education system. Hear from pioneering educators within the school system as well as those exploring alternative approaches and alternative settings. In...

Lab Learn: Future Me, 5 – 7 July

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

Book now The Institute of Imagination invites classes from your school to attend a free, dynamic workshop at our Imagination Lab. Ideal for KS2 (years 3, 4, 5 & 6), this workshop will provide interactive sessions that inspire children's creativity as they work across the arts, design and digital technologies. This workshop will include activities related to the Imagination...

Vauxhall Art Car Boot Faire, 9 July

Imagination Lab at The Workshop 26 Lambeth High Street, London, United Kingdom

One of the biggest and most fun-packed events of the summer arts calendar, the annual Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair returns in July with a brand new theme: 'The Original'. The one-day festival promises an eclectic line-up of over one hundred artists who will be selling exclusive pieces from the boots of both new and vintage...

Lab Learn: Future Me, 10 – 11 July

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

Book now The Institute of Imagination invites classes from your school to attend a free, dynamic workshop at our Imagination Lab. Ideal for KS2 (years 3, 4, 5 & 6), this workshop will provide interactive sessions that inspire children's creativity as they work across the arts, design and digital technologies. This workshop will include activities related to the Imagination...

Lab Learn: Future Me, 13 – 14 July

Book now The Institute of Imagination invites classes from your school to attend a free, dynamic workshop at our Imagination Lab. Ideal for KS2 (years 3, 4, 5 & 6), this workshop will provide interactive sessions that inspire children's creativity as they work across the arts, design and digital technologies. This workshop will include activities related to the Imagination...

Lab Liftoff: A Journey Through the Rainforest by OJO & London’s Little Thinkers

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

Book Tickets for 10.00 - 12.30 session Book Tickets for 1.30 - 4.00 session In Partnership with the Institute of Imagination, OJO and London's Little Thinkers invite you to bring your little explorers on an immersive adventure through the rainforest. The aim of this adventure? To help children develop valuable skills for their future.  What's involved? There are...

Lab Learn: Future Me, 17 – 18 July

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

Book now The Institute of Imagination invites classes from your school to attend a free, dynamic workshop at our Imagination Lab. Ideal for KS2 (years 3, 4, 5 & 6), this workshop will provide interactive sessions that inspire children's creativity as they work across the arts, design and digital technologies. This workshop will include activities related to the Imagination...

Lab Late: Wild And Hopeful Parenthood, Child Rights And Doing Things Differently

Join Amy Doust and Lucy AitkenRead in conversation at the Imagination Lab for a lively, thought provoking and honest discussion about parenthood, child rights and raising wild and wonderful children. Writer and activist Lucy has moved with her family to live in a yurt in New Zealand, while former teacher and language lover Amy has just...

Lab Liftoff: Coding Camp with FUZE, 24 July

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

FUZE Workshops consist of a full day's coding activities learning to code using a real text based programming language. Children from seven upwards get to code simple programs, control electronic circuits, interact with sensors and even code a robot arm. The activities are tailored to the individuals ability level so each student will progress at...

Lab Liftoff: Coding Camp with FUZE, 25 July

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

FUZE Workshops consist of a full day's coding activities learning to code using a real text based programming language. Children from seven upwards get to code simple programs, control electronic circuits, interact with sensors and even code a robot arm. The activities are tailored to the individuals ability level so each student will progress at...

Mini Maker Faire, 29 July

Book now Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth — a showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. It’s a place where people show what they are making and share what they are learning. The Institute of Imagination has run Mini Maker Faires in London for the last two years, hosting activities that allow children to make...

Lab Liftoff: Filmmaking Camp, 15 – 17 August (SOLD OUT)

-This event is now SOLD OUT- The Institute of Imagination is delighted to announce the second in their series of summer camps taking place at our Imagination Lab on Albert Embankment in partnership with the film, media and design organisation Creative Sparkworks. The camp will focus on the tools used for film-making, storyboarding film content,...

Lab Life: Future Me, 27 and 28 August

What could your child invent in the Imagination Lab? Join us for Lab Life: Future Me to find out. Our Future Me theme concludes over the August bank holiday weekend with a celebration of ideas and invention at Lab Life. We're inviting children and families to imagine their future in a world which they will...

Fire Engine Festival, 9 September

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

We're opening the doors to the Imagination Lab for free as part of the Fire Engine Festival, a special one-day family event at The Workshop, London. What is the Fire Engine Festival? The Fire Engine Festival is a unique event taking place at The Workshop, held in collaboration with the London Fire Brigade Museum. There will be a display of...

Brixton Learning Collaborative

We are working with the Brixton Learning Collaborative (BLC) and their cluster of teachers to explore opportunities and projects for local schools to run programmes in the Imagination Lab. The BLC is a group of 13 schools and Children’s Centres in Brixton, south London, working together to support pupils, staff, families and the local community through partnership working. We...

Lambeth Community – Show and Tell

This autumn we are running a community programme for Lambeth residents. We will be offering free workshops, training and events for those who live and work in Lambeth. For further information, check out what we'll be offering here. We're hosting a show and tell at the Imagination Lab on Wednesday 27 September, 4-6pm. iOi staff...

OKIDO Crazy Drawing Party (more tickets added)

You're invited to... the OKIDO Crazy Drawing Party! Come and meet Messy Monster and the team from OKIDO Magazine on Sunday 8th October, as the Imagination Lab gets taken over for a day by the wonderful world of drawing. All activities at the OKIDO Crazy Drawing Party will include imaginative drawing of some kind, so be ready to imagine and...

Lab Learn: Code Week

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

We're inviting schools to step into the Imagination Lab for this free event, Lab Learn: Code Week. With coding being the modern literacy, the Institute of Imagination will be celebrating the development, creative application, innovation and invention that digital literacy brings. These free schools workshops will explore imaginative ways for young children to step into...

Lab Life: Coding Weekend

You're invited to... Lab Life: Coding Weekend! book now For Lab Life: Coding Weekend, we will be hosting a weekend of family workshops in our Imagination Lab. These workshops will give young children the opportunity to step into the world of coding through a number of imaginative routes. With coding being the modern literacy, we will be...

Volunteer Preview Evening

Imagination Lab The Workshop

You're invited to... Volunteer Preview Evening Come to the Imagination Lab to find out more about volunteering with iOi. During this 1 hour session, you will learn about our exciting programme, have the chance to explore the Lab and try out activities, meet the iOi team and  learn more about what role you can play as...

Lambeth Community Programme: Tinkering Club

You’re invited to… Lambeth Community Programme: Tinkering Club We are hosting a Tinkering Club for Lambeth residents only, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. What can you expect at Tinkering Club? With 'wearables' always trending in new forms, the Institute of Imagination will be celebrating the creative application, design, innovation and invention of new...

Lab Liftoff: Coding Camp with FUZE

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

In partnership with iOi, FUZE Workshops consist of a full day's coding activities learning to code using a real text based programming language. Children from seven upwards get to code simple programs, control electronic circuits, interact with sensors and even code a robot arm. The activities are tailored to the individual’s ability level so each student will...

GOSH Arts Light Play

On 25th October, we will be running a day’s programme as part of GOSH Arts' family arts week, which is focused on architecture. The activity will challenge participants to de-mystify the idea of creating a piece of art; by using everyday materials, embracing colour and celebrating light. We will create light vignettes that enable participants to tell...

Lab Live: Cardboard Challenge

Imagination Lab

You're invited to... Lab Live: Cardboard Challenge! Book now To celebrate the Global Cardboard Challenge 2017, we will be hosting a day of Lab Live family workshops at the Imagination Lab. Cardboard plays a big part in our everyday lives and is a material that can be found in every household. But how can we reimagine and...

Lab Learn: Cardboard Challenge (fully booked)

We’re inviting schools to step into the Imagination Lab for this free event, Lab Learn: Cardboard Challenge This event is now fully booked. If you're interested in future Lab Learn events, please contact imaginationlab@ioi.london The Institute of Imagination is celebrating the creative potential of cardboard as part of the Global Cardboard Challenge. We are inviting up...

Lab Liftoff: Global Designathon

Imagination Lab

You're invited to... Lab Liftoff: Global Designathon! The Institute of Imagination will be hosting a Designathon workshop as part of Global Designathon 2017. How can we teach our children to become the producer of new technologies? How can we show our children how to build a better world for themselves and the planet? The Designathon method was...

Lambeth Community Programme, Lab Learn: Making Movement (Fully booked)

Imagination Lab

The Institute of Imagination presents Lab Learn: Making Movement - FREE school workshops at the Imagination Lab. These workshops are now fully booked - if you are interested in school workshops please email us. Please note: these workshops are part of Lambeth Community Programme at the Imagination Lab and your school must be based in Lambeth....

Lambeth Community Programme: Lab Life ‘Making Movement’

Imagination Lab

You're invited to... Lambeth Community Programme: Lab Life 'Making a Movement' We are hosting a Lab Life for Lambeth residents only, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. This will explore the topic of ‘Making a Movement’ through wind, robotics, sound, engineering and scientific experiments. What can I expect at Lab Life: Making Movement? Friday...

Lab Live: Tinker Wonderland

Imagination Lab

You’re invited to… Lab Live: Tinker Wonderland Book now Join the Institute of Imagination for a festive celebration of tinkering and making. Tinker Wonderland is a Christmas market with a twist where you can explore over 25 interactive stands and stalls in our 12,000 sq ft space. Join us for a host of activities for...

Imagination Pods in Residency

Ever wondered what your pupils could gain from an Imagination Pod? Come and find out! We are inviting teachers and pupils to the Imagination Lab on 5 - 7 December to experience our Imagination Pods in residency. Bring a class from your school to explore and tinker with sound, senses and spaces through arts, science and digital...

Lambeth Community Programme: Lab Life Making a Movement

Imagination Lab

You're invited to... Lambeth Community Programme: Lab Life 'Making a Movement' We are hosting a Lab Life for Lambeth residents only, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. This event will explore the topic of ‘Making a Movement’ through programming, light, movement, robotics and coding experiments. Making a Movement will offer activities such as: Moving...

Lambeth Community Programme: Tinkering Club

Imagination Lab

You’re invited to… Lambeth Community Programme: Tinkering Club We are hosting a Tinkering Club for Lambeth residents only, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. What can you expect at Tinkering Club? Christmas is nearly here! At December's Tinkering Club, we're celebrating by making Chritsmas character Automatons that you can take home. Create elves, Santa...

Lab Liftoff: Coding Camp with FUZE (FULLY BOOKED)

Imagination Lab The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street, London, London, United Kingdom

This event is fully booked Imagination Camp FUZE Workshops consist of a full day's coding activities, learning to code using a real text based programming language. Children from 7-14 years old get to code simple programs, control electronic circuits, interact with sensors and even code a robot arm. The activities are tailored to the individual's ability level...

Educators Workshop: #RobotZoo

Imagination Lab

You're invited to... Educators Workshop: #RobotZoo We’ve teamed up with BirdBrain Technologies from Pittsburgh, USA for a day of experimentation with robotics. What can you expect at this event? If you have in interest in robotics, this day-long workshop is for you. Aimed at beginners this ‘hackathon’ for educators fuses science, arts and technology with the Hummingbird...

Lab Liftoff: #RobotZoo

Imagination Lab

This event is sold out. You're invited to... Lab Liftoff: #RobotZoo We’ve teamed up with Birdbrain Technologies from Pittsburgh, USA for a day of experimentation with robotics. What can you expect at Lab Liftoff: #RobotZoo? In this all day workshop, children will learn about and interact with robotics, using Birdbrain Technologies’ Hummingbird Kits. Using these kits, children will...

Lab Learn: Coding Movement (Lambeth Community Programme) (FULLY BOOKED)

              You’re invited to… Lab Learn: Coding Movement (Lambeth Community Programme) These sessions are fully booked. As part of the Lambeth Community Programme, local Lambeth schools can sign up to a free Lab Learn: Coding Movement session. In these schools sessions aimed ay Key Stage 1 and 2 we...

Lab Life: Art Meets Science (Home Ed session) (FULLY BOOKED)

Imagination Lab

You’re invited to…. Lab Life: Art Meets Science (Home Ed) Join us at the Imagination Lab where we’ll be exploring the crossover between art and science. At these Lab Life sessions exclusively for Home Ed students, you can create your own environment with Co Spaces virtual reality app, work together in groups to build and...

Lab Life: Art Meets Science (Lambeth Community Programme)

Imagination Lab

You’re invited to…Lab Life: Art Meets Science (Lambeth Community Programme) Join us at the Imagination Lab where we’ll be exploring the crossover between art and science. At these Lab Life sessions exclusively for local Lambeth residents, you can create your own environment with Co Spaces virtual reality app, work together in groups to build and...

Lab Life: Creative, multi-therapy & learning day (SEN & Lambeth Community)

Imagination Lab

Creative, multi-therapy & learning day (SEN and Lambeth Community Programme) You’re invited to a Lab Life for parents and carers in Lambeth with children with Special Educational Needs. This creative, multi-therapy and learning day is in partnership with the Lambeth National Autism Society and is aimed at Lambeth residents. We are looking to see how we...

Imagination Lab pop-up: Festival of Opportunities

Rosendale Community Centre 135 Peabody Cottages, London, United Kingdom

You’re invited to… Imagination Lab Pop-Up: Festival of Opportunities If you’re a Peabody neighbourhood resident in Lambeth, join us at their Festival of Opportunities at the Rosendale Community Centre, 147 Peabody Cottages, London, SE24 9DR. The Institute of Imagination is hosting a pop-up Imagination Lab at the festival. We’ll be exploring the topic of ‘coding and...

Tinkering Club: Funky Sound Instruments (Lambeth Community Programme) (FULLY BOOKED)

Imagination Lab

This event is fully booked. You’re invited to… Tinkering Club: Funky Sound Instruments We are hosting a Tinkering Club for Lambeth residents, as part of the Lambeth Community Programme. What can you expect at Tinkering Club? Build your own guitar, drums or even a full band! Programme and engineer your creations with Mircobits and speakers...

Lab Learn: Sound Improvology (FULLY BOOKED)

These sessions are now fully booked. You’re invited to… Lab Learn: Sound Improvology If your school is located in City of Westminster, Camden, Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Harrow, Kensington and Chelsea you can sign up to a free Lab Learn: Sound Improvology session. In these schools sessions aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2, we...

CANCELLED Imagination Lab Volunteering Evening

Imagination Lab

Due to the adverse weather conditions, this evening's Volunteering Evening at the Imagination Lab has been postponed. The safety of visitors is paramount to the Institute of Imagination and we want to ensure that with transport disruptions, you are able to travel home safely. We apologise for the inconvenience this causes. If you have any...

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