Camden Inspire

06/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Join us in entering 2026 with a commitment to living more closely aligned with the seasons; starting with reducing the carbon footprint of our diet by indulging in the delicious fruit and vegetables growing naturally, nearby at this time of year.

We're motivated by this gorgeous zine developed as part of Orla Flynn Staines' Camden Inspire Youth Ambassador project, which includes a calendar of seasonal produce. Orla compiled the zine with her own work and the anecdotes, poetry and art of contributors. It's such a thought-provoking piece of work that asks you to delve in time and again, exploring perspectives and experiences of climate change and the environment.

You can download the zine now to read / print. Link in bio - enjoy!

Wishing you a creative and fulfilling 2026! 7th

05/01/2026

17/12/2025

This year, the Camden Inspire community strategy was partially curated by our Youth Ambassadors - seven young people appointed to craft their own engagement programmes to bring the festival and its message to new audiences. Although Inspire has always been rooted in the community, it felt critical this year to put together a youth board to disseminate a climate change message by the young people who feel it so acutely.

They designed their own methods to reach networks they had built over the years through their youth groups, neighbourhood spaces, religious groups and community gardens. They had in-person conversations and workshops, devising ways to represent the festival to appeal to their peers. We aimed to empower them with the agency to shape parts of the festival according to their own interests and to explore communication approaches that would best suit the people they worked with.

The result is that the future of Camden Inspire has been shaped by a group of brilliant young minds, and the value of young people guiding the festival’s engagement is proven. In return, as well as payment for their time, they had a meaningful part exploring youth-led activism and engagement which we hope will stimulate ideas for their future projects.

Over the coming weeks and months we’ll explore their individual output in more detail, but for now, a huge thank you to our Ambassadors:

Anisa Adeleke-Begum
Cassie Adoptante
Hdayet Otaky
Lillie Aissa
Orla O’Flynn Staines
Rosella Cottam
Safi El Dardiry

It was a privilege to work with you all this year 🌟

10/12/2025

Christmas gifting ideas #2: bundle dyeing!

's got us thinking about new approaches to gifting that don't impact our environment.

And now this wonderful skill is available to you with an entirely free guide, within the Inspire Resources in our bio.

Bundle dyeing uses techniques rooted in Latvian traditions of dyeing easter eggs with natural materials. Translated over to fabrics, the craft imprints vibrant patterns on to material with botanical dyes.

Why not try reimagining a piece of fabric such as a scarf, with the exquisite colours of nature? A unique and personal gift that doesn't cost the earth. 🌏

09/12/2025

More Christmas gift ideas from Camden Inspire!

brought to Inspire the fascinating skill of bundle dyeing, and it may shake up your presents this year. The artist has created a helpful How To guide which you can access for free within the Inspire Resources in our bio.

Bundle dyeing technare rooted in Latvian traditions of dyeing easter eggs with natural materials. Translated over to fabrics, the craft imprints vibrant patterns on to material with botanical dyes.

Why not try reimagining a piece of fabric such as a scarf, with the exquisite colours of nature? Changing our relationship with new stuff is essential if our planet is to recover. We’d love to see what you come up with. 🌏

08/12/2025

At this time of year, it’s easy to feel pressured to rush around the shops buying gifts. Are these things you know people really want and will use? Or, are you buying because of the expectation - knowing there’s a chance they’ll end up in a charity shop or landfill?

Artivist Francesca Busca came to Inspire and transformed our perception of what is the true potential of ‘waste’. Wrapped up in her striking waste mosaics is a whole conversation about the emergency facing our environment. She inspires us to see discarded objects with fresh eyes and imagine for them a new life as art.

As a society, we are embroiled in a culture of consumption. Francesca asks that we put an end to the insatiable search for new stuff, and instead make inspiring art with what already exists. We hope you take this as inspiration when thinking about the gifts you’ll give this festive season.

Link in bio to Francesca’s fabulous How To Guides!

02/12/2025

Some appreciation for , this year's Camden Inspire illustrator. We were so chuffed with her illustrations that perfectly bridge creativity and climate awareness. Fun and vintage, whilst telling a profound story of the urgent need to change how we live. Bridie was totally committed to understanding the objectives of the festival, and telling a story that felt both globally and locally relevant.

As you can probably tell, we would highly recommend 👑

Check out Bridie's work on her page. And support artists - AI could never 💅

19/09/2025

Join us tomorrow at 5pm for Less Is More: The Future of Design with Longevity, a thought-provoking panel as part of Unbroken.

This discussion will explore how design can embrace sustainability, simplicity and durability shifting away from fast trends and towards creating with purpose. Hear from inspiring voices in design and sustainability as they share ideas on building a future where creativity and longevity go hand in hand.

Chaired by Journalist and Editor with speakers including:

👤 Katie May Boyd, Co-Founder
👤 Nina Woodcroft, Founder
👤 Nick Newman, Director and

To join the talk make sure to book a ticket to the Unbroken private view via the link in our bio.

19/09/2025

This time tomorrow Camden Inspire will be open!

From 11am to 8pm, we’ll be celebrating creativity, community and sustainability in the heart of Camden. Expect a full day of live music, inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, art, food and ideas that showcase how we can come together to build a greener, more connected future.

Swipe through to see the full programme and start planning your day. Whether you want to learn something new, join in a creative activity, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, Camden Inspire is all about celebrating the best of Camden with sustainability at its heart.

Further information on the individual workshops via the link in our bio.

This is a Camden Town Unlimited and Euston Town BID project.

19/09/2025

Food waste is one of the biggest challenges we face in building a sustainable future. From the way we shop and cook, to how businesses manage supply chains, every step along the journey has an impact.

Join us at Camden Inspire on the 20th of September between 12:30 - 14:00 for a thought-provoking panel discussion with industry experts and community leaders including:

- Sustainable Food and Drink Consultant
hemsley - Cookery Writer and Sustainability Champion

- Founder,

Chaired by - North of England Regional Coordinator of

Together, we’ll unpack how small changes can lead to lasting impact.

18/09/2025

20.09.2025
4pm
Camden Inspire
Buck St, Camden Town

Beyond excited that Brian d’Souza – aka Auntie Flo – is joining us in the Inspire garden to showcase his pioneering sound project, Plants Can Dance.

Come chill by the stage in our beautiful community garden and listen to Brian translate electricity from plants into music.

“The natural world can often be out of reach. For the 6.2 billion of us that live in urban areas, we’re surrounded by concrete, limited our access to nature under our feet…

I entered the world of biosonifcation which allowed me to listen to nature’s internal rhythms. I created bioelectrical music for vertical farms, mycelium pavilions, mushroom dens and even Vinnie Jones’ vegetable patch!”

17/09/2025

This Saturday, Camden Inspire is all about coming together. From hands-on workshops to shared creativity, there’s something for everyone!

Looking for something calm to kick off your day at the festival? are running a postcard making workshop that counters holiday and tourism advertising and consumerism - focusing on a place that the individual considers carefully, likely in their area or somewhere they stay with family between 11:00 - 12:30 in the School Hall.

Transformative Storyteller Alain ‘Fusion’ Clapham is leading a workshop is all about building the confidence and skills to influence public space, connect meaningfully with peers, and craft stories that spark lasting community change between 12:30-14:00 in the AR Board room.

Got too many old, unwanted clothes? will be hosting a beginners upcycling workshop where you can learn how to transform them into a new statement piece between 14:00 - 16:00 in the School Hall.

Join for a creative photography workshop exploring phytograms — a unique alternative photographic process between 14:00 - 15:30 in the School Hall.

Eco-artivist, rubbish artist & waste mosaicist gives an inspiring talk on how eco-artivism builds empathy, opens hearts, and connects people more deeply to our planet between 14:30 - 16:00 at the AR Main Space.

will be running a number of workshops at 12:00, 13:00, and 14:00 where you’ll explore the basics of electrical safety, take apart and reassemble a lamp, and pick up simple tips for maintenance along the way in our School Hall.

Spaces are limited, so secure your place now via the Camden Inspire website and make sure you’re part of something truly special.