From Cup to Paper ( A relaxed coffee & ink art session)

A Relaxed Coffee & Ink Art Session

Slow down with a cup of coffee and explore creativity in this relaxed coffee and ink art session.

From Cup to Paper is a calm, process-led workshop combining coffee painting, ink mark-making, and elements of Chinese cultural practice. Inspired by everyday materials and gentle transformation, the session invites you to experiment freely and reconnect with creativity at your own pace.

Using coffee, tea, and Chinese ink, we’ll explore texture, movement, and simple mark-making. Drawing inspiration from the Year of the Horse and Chinese writing, you’re welcome to follow guided prompts or explore intuitively there is no pressure to produce a finished outcome.

This is a beginner-friendly, art-therapy-informed (non-clinical) space designed to be inclusive, welcoming, and relaxed.

☕ Arrival and settling time with Chinese tea, coffee and small snacks
🖋 Gentle introduction to coffee and ink techniques
🐎 Inspiration from the Year of the Horse / Chinese culture
🎨 Open exploration and creative experimentation
🌿 A calm, unhurried ending

This workshop is open to beginners, curious creatives, and anyone seeking a slower, reflective evening. No prior art experience is required.

• All art materials (coffee, ink, brushes, paper)
• Tea, decaf coffee and small snacks
• A small cultural keepsake
• A relaxed, pressure-free environment

If you have any allergies, access needs, or disabilities, please feel free to contact the organiser in advance so we can prepare and support you.

Emily Chan () is a mixed media artist and facilitator based in the UK. Inspired by her background growing up in Hong Kong, her practice explores everyday materials, movement, and intuitive mark-making through coffee, ink, and found objects.

Her work is process-led and art-therapy-informed (non-clinical), focusing on slowing down, embodied creativity, and experimentation rather than technical outcomes.

As part of her ongoing practice, Emily donates 5% of her personal earnings from each workshop to a chosen community or animal charity. A portion of proceeds from this session will be donated after the event.

Leia Darla Davies (@leia_loves_paint) is an East London–based artist and creative organiser and co-founder of ArtWorks East. She curates exhibitions, workshops, and arts programmes that bring local artists and audiences together.

Leia will be supporting this session and helping to hold a welcoming, collaborative space for participants.

ArtWorks East is easy to reach by public transport. There are nearby buses and overground/underground stations (add specific lines/stations as appropriate).

By Tube
• The nearest London Underground station is Leyton (Central Line), about a 10–15 minute walk from the venue.

By Train / Overground
• Leyton Midland Road (London Overground) is also a short walk away, providing additional connections.

By Bus
Several London bus routes stop near the venue, including:
• 69 – connects Leyton with Walthamstow and Stratford City Station
• 97 – runs between Chingford and Stratford City via Leyton
• W15 / W16 / W19 – other local services that serve stops near Leyton and surrounding areas

Walking & Cycling
• ArtWorks East is walkable from Leyton and Leyton Midland Road stations. There are local cycle routes and bike racks nearby.

Parking
• There is limited on-site parking; street parking is subject to local restrictions (check signs). Public transport is generally the easiest option.

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