Illuminated Arts community workshop

Heritage is the lock,
culture is the key,
art opens the door.

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Our mission

Illuminated Arts develops community-centred arts and heritage projects that change people's perspective, improves their sense of self, enhances their wellbeing and generates a sense of belonging and pride that benefits the whole community. We uncover hidden truths and discover lost knowledge, enabling people to learn from the past and disperse unspoken emotional burdens of our social history and heritage.

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The Felt Presence
23rd January 2026

The Felt Presence

Where what's felt finds form. A gentle, open space for making, remembering, and connecting through creativity — an open-access, intergenerational support group based at The Hub in Peckham.

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Selvedge Magazine – Historical Pockets Masterclass
20th April 2025

Selvedge Magazine – Historical Pockets Masterclass

Illuminated Arts participated in Selvedge Magazine's inaugural Textile Month — a celebration of cloth, craft, and culture across London.

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Historical Pockets community workshops
8th March 2025

Historical Pockets Community Workshops

A long-term project focussing on historical women's pockets — symbolic of autonomy and empowerment throughout English history.

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