Creative

Stories Inscribed: Live calligraphy in the Hat District by Abu Yahya
Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomLocal artist Abu Yahya to create a new series of large-scale calligraphy works in the Hat District, as part of Heritage Open Days 2025

Memorial Park Community Gardening
Memorial Park Community Garden West Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomDiscover the joy of gardening! Join Groundwork East's free sessions at Memorial Park, Luton. Boost your health and happiness outdoors!

Hidden in Plain Sight – Photography Exhibition and Community Open Call for Heritage Open Days 2025
Hat District Bute Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomA community photo exhibition celebrating Luton's architectural character through its overlooked details – tiled doorsteps, carved plaques, decorative brickwork, fading signs and more.

Fringe Reflections: Luton Edition
Marsh House Bramingham Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomJoin Producer Imrana Mahmood as she discusses her experience at Edinburgh Fringe. She will also introduce some of the shows she feels will connect the most with Lutonians.

Materials Market
Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomThis Materials Market is an opportunity to browse and buy sustainably-produced materials for millinery or other design.

Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats
Hat Works Hat Works, 47 Guildford Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomThe 3rd British Hat Guild exhibition at Hat Works showcases the incredible hats of many leading UK milliners. It spotlights the creative ways milliners are working towards a greener footprint: from the traditional use of natural materials, to upcycling and the use of waste and innovative new generation materials.

The Makers Series – Filmmaking for Beginners
Marsh House Bramingham Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomAre you interested in filmmaking? This workshop will cover key topics such as camera work, lighting, sound, editing and more. It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain insights from industry professionals, ask questions and get inspired to start your filmmaking journey.

STRAW Scarecrow Festival
Stopsley England, United KingdomLovely local people of Luton will pop their scarecrows at the Girl Guide home at Haverings on Ashcroft Road and we can all marvel at their creativity

The Makers Series – Levelling Up Your Filmmaking Skills
Marsh House Bramingham Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomOur “Levelling Up Your Filmmaking Skills” workshop with Video Production Company DMLK is designed for filmmakers aged 16-30 who are looking to elevate their craft and make the leap from their first film to more professional projects.

This October on PLATFORM!
Marsh House Bramingham Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomPLATFORM is more than just a performance opportunity – it’s a welcoming and lively space for local Lutonian creatives to present works-in-progress and test out ideas with a live audience.

Keech Christmas Market
Barnfield College New Bedford Road, LutonOur Christmas Market returns with a variety of stallholders offering handmade cakes, crafts, as well as our very own Keech Christmas merchandise, raffle tickets and refreshments.