Upcoming
Workshops & Events…
Here you can find out about upcoming workshops & events happening at Damsel Collective.
Across each pillar, we aim to offer a rich and accessible pool of resource; keep an eye out and we’re sure there will be something you’ll love happening soon!
Want to run workshops or events at Damsel?
Colour Your Emotions
With Colour Your Emotions, we want to host an interactive workshop that combines painting and poetry as a form of creative self-expression.
£5
Eat Cute: queer date n dine supperclub
Fatti — our talented chef founder — and Dani — our resident rum enthusiast— are back with the relaunch of our queer date & dine monthly supperclub, Eat Cute!
Delectable dishes. Conversations with cuties. Excellent energy.
We’re turning your Sunday’s into something spectacular: a place to connect with others, feel safe, and flirt your socks off.
£45
NAVI/TAZI FRESH AS F*CK VOL 1
Get ready for an awesome underground music event featuring live performances and DJ sets! We'll be spinning tunes from desi/bhangra, electronic, baile, house, and garage. Don't miss out!
£9
Comic Con Afterparty + 'One Knight Stand' fundraiser
Need a place to let loose after Con? Not ready for it to be over? Or just want to party in cosplay?
Have no fear because the One Knight Stand team is hosting a ComicCon Afterparty at Damsel Collective!
£6.50
Monthly Open-Mic
Another night at Damsel Collective, to Share, Speak and Gather. No headline acts. No pre-booked talent. Just an open floor and an open room.
From 6.30pm to 10.30pm the mic is yours.
FREE
Stamped & Stitched
Discover the beauty of Indian crafts in this hands-on workshop where tradition meets creativity! Learn the timeless art of block printing and delicate embroidery as you design your own unique tote bag to carry home — made entirely by you, stitched with stories and heritage of India.
£25
The Heroines - Friday
Doors at 7pm for show start at 7.30pm.
Meet Hypermnestra, Oenone, Ariadne, Laodamia and Phillis. You've heard of them right? No! What about Paris, Theseus, Hercules, Jason?
Tired of being just a footnote in the swaggering epic tales of these "Great" heroes, the Heroines are loud, proud and ready to take centre stage. Princesses, Queens, Nymphs, Politicians and Pioneers, they are grabbing the spotlight to show you that their stories, women's stories, are worth more than the two lines they were originally assigned.
£18-25
The Heroines - Saturday
Doors at 7pm for show start at 7.30pm.
Meet Hypermnestra, Oenone, Ariadne, Laodamia and Phillis. You've heard of them right? No! What about Paris, Theseus, Hercules, Jason?
Tired of being just a footnote in the swaggering epic tales of these "Great" heroes, the Heroines are loud, proud and ready to take centre stage. Princesses, Queens, Nymphs, Politicians and Pioneers, they are grabbing the spotlight to show you that their stories, women's stories, are worth more than the two lines they were originally assigned.
£18-25
Hand Lettering Workshop
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to draw beautiful type by hand, style and embellish it, and create your own piece of art to take home and frame, or to give as a gift.
£25
Writing with the Tarot
Join us for a unique creative writing workshop engaging with the symbols and stories of the Tarot. In this session, we will draw 1-3 cards from either the major or minor arcana, and use these as a prompt for some creative writing. No tarot experience required, we want to open up the tarot to be a tool not just to engage with intuitively for divination but creatively as well.
£10
PumpKIDS Carving
Autumn is here and we’re bringing the cosy vibes to Shoreditch. Join us for a family day of pumpkin carving with your kids - the perfect mix of creativity, laughter, and a few seasonal treats. No stress, no mess: we’ll provide the pumpkins, all the tools you need, and a space to carve, chat, and hang out with friends old and new.
FREE - walk-in
Pumpkin Carving
Autumn is here and we’re bringing the cosy vibes to Shoreditch. Join us for a laid-back evening of pumpkin carving - the perfect mix of creativity, laughter, and a few seasonal sips. No stress, no mess: we’ll provide the pumpkins, all the tools you need, and a space to carve, chat, and hang out with friends old and new.
FREE - walk-in
DIY Strap Harness Making
Come make your own custom strap harness with THE BIG STRAP PROJECT. They run playful workshops where you'll learn the basic skills required to cut out, rivet press and fashion your dream harness...
£40-80
SKINDEEP Supper Club
Welcome to SKINDEEP - The Supper Club for Healing, hosted by The Fifth Wave (Stelle) alongside Soul Play Ground (Julia). This WOMXN-ONLY gathering is dedicated to holistic healing and mindfulness, celebrating the connection between our inner and outer selves.
SKINDEEP is more than a supper club; it’s a space to connect with like-minded womxn and leave feeling empowered, nourished, and rejuvenated.
£65
Open-Mic
Another night at Damsel Collective, to Share, Speak and Gather. No headline acts. No pre-booked talent. Just an open floor and an open room.
From 6.30pm to 10.30pm the mic is yours.
FREE
Pop-up Market
Our monthly Sunday pop-up! Spotlighting brilliant independent, women and queer-owned brands.
We’re bringing the vibes, the flavours, the makers and the magic. ✨
FREE
Oaxaca-Inspired Cultural & Mindfulness Evening
Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating Mexican culture, traditional crafts, and mindful connection as we introduce our upcoming wellness retreats to Oaxaca, Mexico.
Writing from the Margins
This is a 2-hour participatory workshop for anyone who wants to explore creative writing in a welcoming, supportive space: whether you're a seasoned scribe or just curious about putting pen to paper.
By Jess Clack
£10
Eat Cute: queer date n dine supperclub
Chef Fatti & Rum Queen Dani are hosting our Queer Date & Dine Supperclub for our melanated baddies, butch lovers, studs, stems, femmes, non-binary gems & trans queens n kings!
Expect:
- Delectable dishes
- Convos with cuties
- Safe, stunning space
£65
Runway Rave
Runway Rave (Coffee Culture) – London Fashion Week Afterparty
Where the runway collides with the coffee shop rave.
Join us for a one-night takeover at Damsel Collective as we transform the space into a runway-meets-rave experience.
FREE
Cocktails & Moodboards by Velvet Club
Velvet Club is hosting the second edition of Cocktails & Moodboards!
A relaxed Friday evening filled with creativity, connection, new faces, and... delicious drinks.
£14-25
Front Row Flow | Unique Wellness Experience at London Fashion Week
Kick off London Fashion Week with a one-of-a-kind wellness experience that blends Wellness, Fashion & Music culture!
Start your morning with an energising yoga flow led by top instructors.
Reset midday with a grounding group meditation.
Close the night with uplifting live music acts and some dancing to recharge your spirit.
£20-35
2C3C Club night
DJ duo takeover Damsel Collective’s Underworld for a night of hyperpop, electronic and dance 🕺
The FIRST in the series of DJ’s and talent joining ‘The Underworld’ here at Damsel Collective.
These two are incredible, not many have had the chance to see them yet… you don’t want to miss out on this one.
£5
Through ink and thread : Create an art piece from a personal memory
Archive a memory through art in this rare workshop led by artists Samira (portrait painter) and Emma (embroidery + multidisciplinary artist).
Together, they’ll guide you in turning a photo of your choice into a personal artwork on vintage Normand linen – a women’s textile tradition passed through generations.
£110
2C3C Party
9.30pm-2am
Come to see 2C3C takeover ‘The Underworld’…
Don’t miss this up and coming DJ duo mixing hyper-pop, electro and dance like you’ve never heard it - they say good girls go to heaven but hot girls g to 2C3C
£5-£10
FLESHERS: Film Screening Fundraiser
Presenting a ‘Jennifer's Body’ fundraiser screening…
This special screening of 'Jennifers body' is to support the funding of a female directed/led, horror-comedy short film currently in production - something that we too rarely see in the film industry, but we are pushing back and aim to bring women to the forefront of the horror category.
Come along to find out more and enjoy this screening in good company.
£6
Dyke Market After Party
Come and visit us at The London Dyke Market to get some ‘FREE DRINK’ vouchers for the after party!
We are opening our doors to the DYKES of London for a night of celebrating our community, our work and our collected power.
Join us for drinks, snacks & light bites - stay for the DJs, dancing and dykes 🤭
FREE
UN-LINKED: A Networking Event
Un-Linked is a networking event for people who hate networking.
No name tags. No elevator pitches. No pressure.
If you have purchased a ticket for our workshop ‘Social Media for Small Businesses’ - you have free entry to this event.
£5
Everything I Love and Why I'll Let It Kill Me Book Launch
Everything I Love and Why I’ll Let It Kill Me is Kate Griffin’s first short story collection. The launch will feature readings from the book with stories centering love, destruction, and magical realism.
We’ll host an open mic for poets, singers, and short story writers looking for work of similar themes. You’ll be able to sign up on the door from 6:30PM and will receive a 5 minute time slot.
FREE
Cocktails & Moodboards Night | Velvet Club x Damsel Collective
Velvet Club and Damsel Collective are teaming up for an evening of mood boards, signature cocktails, good music, and even better company!
We’ll bring everything you need to cut, paste, and piece together a board full of inspiration, for you to take home, or... who knows!, swap with your new bestie.
£20
Clits, Tits & Other Bits - Soft Launch with The Fifth Wave
Join us for the soft launch of Clits, Tits & Other Bits! A bold, conversation-sparking card game exploring pleasure, body literacy, and self-discovery.
Created to close the pleasure gap and open up real, vulnerable dialogue, CTOB is more than a game...it’s a movement.
FREE
Open Mic Night
Another night at Damsel Collective, to Share, Speak and Gather. No headline acts. No pre-booked talent. Just an open floor and an open room.
From 6.30pm to 10.30pm the mic is yours.
FREE
Common Threads: Bridging Cultures through Creative Practice
We are delighted to invite you to the first edition of the Common Threads panel series - a celebratory evening spotlighting twelve emerging London-based Asian artists whose work spans painting, illustration, media, design, and music.
£8-10
Dominoes & Rum
Kromanti is finally bringing our dominoes night to East London!
Join us for an inclusive bar celebrating women, queerness, and community.
FREE entry.
FREE Kromanti cocktail sample on arrival !
Womxnwhomakefunnyfilms Open Mic Summer Party
Come join us for a drink, some networking and to pitch your next project! Wether you are looking for your next collaborators or a crew member for your next shoot, this is the place to be.
Expect cool vibes, amazing people and great conversation!
£3
Women's Euro Finale
Join us this Sunday for the ultimate showdown as we screen the Women’s EURO Final live at Damsel! Expect big energy, cold drinks, and a crowd that actually cares. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just here for the vibes, all are welcome.
FREE
Sunday Market Pop-up
Our monthly Sunday pop-up! Spotlighting brilliant independent, women and queer-owned brands. We’re bringing the vibes, the flavours, the makers and the magic. ✨
It’s a gathering of brilliant brands, golden hour cocktails and open mic moments that’ll stay with you. All vendors will be revealed soon!
FREE
Speed dating by Hotnbotheredldn
Tired of dating apps? Come meet IRL.
We’ll dim the lights, pour the drinks, and let the chemistry do its thing. Quick chats, queer company, and a damn good excuse to flirt face-to-face. Whether you're after sparks or just curious connections, this night’s for you.
£10