1 August 2026 – 2 September 2026

London Pattern Club

2026 Summer School

A month of hands-on workshops exploring algorithmic creative practices.

About our events

London Pattern Club organise workshops and activities around algorithmic creative practices - things that involve making, manipulating and combining patterns. Inspired by Sheffield Pattern Club, we see patterns as a common language across craft, technology, music and the performing arts.

This series of workshops explores patterns in weaving, lacemaking, and live-coding music and visuals. These workshops are aimed for beginners, but may offer experienced practitioners a new perspective on their craft.

Schedule

  • Sat 1 Aug · 11:00–16:00

    (Un)weaving

    Explore how woven structures and thread colours interact to create patterns - in reverse!

    The Hub · Alex McLean

  • Sat 8 Aug · 11:00–16:00

    Intro to Bobbin Lace

    Learn to create bobbin lace - a 500-year-old craft which served as an inspiration for modern computing.

    The Hub · Amelia White & Lauren Watson

  • Sat 15 Aug · 11:00–16:00

    Tools for Live-coding Music

    Discover tools to create music in real-time using code.

    The Hub · London? Live? Coding?

  • Sat 22 Aug · 11:00–16:00

    Tools for Live-coding Visuals

    Discover tools to create visuals in real-time using code.

    The Hub · London? Live? Coding?

  • Wed 2 Sept · 18:30–23:00

    AlgoRhythms

    Closing party with live-coded music, visuals and craft activities.

    The Carpet Shop · London? Live? Coding?

Event details

Screenshot from the AdaCAD weave drafting software.Saturday, 1 August 202611:00–16:00 (BST)Image: nebogeo

(Un)weaving

We’ll unravel woven fabric swatches, closely observe what’s happening, and use notation to record what we discover. We’ll then use AdaCAD to simulate our samples, helping to connect the physical fabrics to their underlying structures.

Facilitator
Alex McLean

Researcher exploring algorithmic patterns in the creative arts.

Who should attend
Anyone interested in weaving and how woven patterns work.
Location
The Hub
Prerequisites
None.
What to bring
Please bring a laptop (if you have one) so you that you can use AdaCAD (no installation required).
Capacity
20 places
Price
From £20
Book
Bobbin lace pattern being worked on lace pillow.Saturday, 8 August 202611:00–16:00 (BST)Image: Ava Majumdar

Intro to Bobbin Lace

This workshop will explore the foundational tools and techniques of bobbin lace, along with lacemaking’s relationship with computing. We’ll cover the tools and techniques you’ll need to get started, with plenty of time to practise alongside experienced makers.

Facilitator
Amelia White & Lauren Watson

Organisers and founders of London Lace Club.

Who should attend
Newcomers and beginners to lacemaking.
Location
The Hub
Prerequisites
None.
What to bring
All materials and equipment will be provided - please bring your own bobbins, pillow and thread if you have them.
Capacity
20 places
Price
From £20
Book
Indoor venue with projected visuals, audience and performers.Saturday, 15 August 202611:00–16:00 (BST)Image: Mariam Jamal

Tools for Live-coding Music

This workshop will explore tools for live-coding music, with a primary focus on Strudel and an introduction to alternative tools.

Facilitator
London? Live? Coding?

Members of the London? Live? Coding? community (including you!)

Who should attend
Newcomers to live-coding music, as well as more experienced live-coders seeking to learn new things.
Location
The Hub
Prerequisites
None.
What to bring
Laptop (if you have one), headphones.
Capacity
20 places
Price
From £20
Book
Projection showing Fluff, a tool for live-coding visuals.Saturday, 22 August 202611:00–16:00 (BST)Image: Mike Cook

Tools for Live-coding Visuals

This workshop will explore tools for live-coding visuals, with a primary focus on Hydra and an introduction to alternative tools.

Facilitator
London? Live? Coding?

Members of the London? Live? Coding? community (including you!)

Who should attend
Newcomers to live-coding visuals, as well as more experienced live-coders seeking to learn new things.
Location
The Hub
Prerequisites
None.
What to bring
Laptop (if you have one).
Capacity
20 places
Price
From £20
Book
Indoor venue with projected visuals, audience and performers.Wednesday, 2 September 202618:30–23:00 (BST)Image: Mariam Jamal

AlgoRhythms

AlgoRhythms is a chance for people interested in live-coding to meet, share, learn, perform, and dance! From 18:30 - 19:30, attendees can join a round-table meetup - a chance to introduce yourself, learn about live-coding, or share something you’re working on. Attendees may then sign up to an optional 15-minute performance slot, in which anyone - including you - is welcome to perform!

Facilitator
London? Live? Coding?

Members of the London? Live? Coding? community (including you!)

Who should attend
You!
Prerequisites
None.
What to bring
Feel free to bring a laptop, or any device for making sound or visuals if you’d like to perform.
Price
Pay-what-you-can
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Locations

Our events take place across two venues in Peckham, London.

The Carpet Shop

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Address
Arch 164
115 Rye Lane
SE15 4STView on map →
Public transport
  • Peckham Rye (National Rail & Overground) — 4 min walk
  • Buses 12, 36, 171, 345 and 436 stop on Peckham High Street
Access
Ground-floor venue with a small step at the entrance; a ramp is available on request.

The Hub

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Address
42 Bonar Road
London SE15 5FBView on map →
Public transport
  • Peckham Rye (National Rail & Overground) — 6 min walk
  • Queens Road Peckham (Overground) — 8 min walk
  • Buses 12, 36, 63, 78 and 363 stop nearby
Access
Step-free entrance from street level, with an accessible toilet on the ground floor.