YOTEL London Shoreditch is set to host a series of specially-curated free events, for both hotel guests and the local community.
The new hotel will host everything from a street art workshop to mandala classes, plus a festival glitter bar pop-in for anyone heading to nearby Victoria Park on 19th August.
All events are FREE, but tickets must be reserved via Eventbrite – first come, first served with waiting lists in practice.
Friday 12th August, 2pm – 4pm – Street Art Stroll
Friday 19th August, from 1pm – Glitter Bar Festival Pop-in – first come, first served.
At YOTEL London Shoreditch’s Street Art Workshop, guests will feel inspired with a short street art tour before getting creative with the spray paints at Alternative London’s purpose-built studio in Whitechapel. Led by an expert guide, guests will learn stencilling techniques and create their own artwork, using a full spectrum of spray paints. Free to access and open to all, the workshop could inspire the city’s next big street artist!
For a lunch hour crammed full of learning and creativity, sign up to YOTEL London Shoreditch’s Mandala Workshop. Learn the history of the spiritual symbols with a mandala tutor, before learning how to create your own mandala. Used for everything from an aid to meditation to a representation of a spiritual journey, mandalas have a rich history, and the workshop will bring a few hours of peace and inner bliss to participants.
Next up, guests can take in the world-famous sights of Shoreditch’s street art, led on a leisurely Street Art Stroll by Alternative London, the city’s Original Street Art Tour. Guides will take guests on a journey around some of the best known street artists in the world including Roa, Shepard Fairey, Connor Harrington and more, as well as showcasing the neighbourhood’s best kept secrets and hidden gem artwork. Guests will hear first-hand stories from artists and local experts, in an area adorned by art from international and local artists – the very best way to immerse yourself in the lively neighbourhood.
Bringing YOTEL London Shoreditch’s YOFEST extravaganza to a dazzling close, the hotel is celebrating summer events such as All Points East, by hosting a glitter bar pop- in, with face painting artists ensuring guests are festival ready. Taking place from 1pm – 5pm on 19th August, first come, first served, make-up artists will decorate guests with an abundance of glitter and colour – whether they are heading to the festival, or simply want to brighten up their Friday night!
The hotel’s series of free events are part of YOFEST, taking place at YOTELs and YOTELPADs around the world, with hotels hosting everything from flamenco dancing, weekend brunches and live music.
