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AI Coding Agents: More than a code generator
AI has changed how we write code.
Now the bigger question is: how does it change engineering itself?
At [Sahaj Software](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sahajsoftware/)'s upcoming Devday in London, [Jyoti Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyotisingh7/) and [Ash Shakrani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-shakrani/) will explore how AI assistants are being used across the software delivery lifecycle, from story refinement and solution design to implementation and code reviews.
The session will also unpack:
🎯 Where should engineers rely on AI?
🎯 Where should they slow down?
🎯 And how do teams avoid handing over too much?
🗓️ **Save the Date:** 14th May, 2026
📍 **Location:** Sahaj Software, 1 Quality Court, London, WC2A 1HR
🕕 **Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (BST)
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DevDay is a tech community event hosted to foster tech conversations, idea exchanges, and deep-dives in cutting-edge tech.
The evening will feature:
🎤 **One engaging talk** with Q&A
🤝 **Plenty of time for networking** over free pizza and non-alcoholic drinks
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and share with fellow tech enthusiasts.
👉 Please click the link below to register.
https://sahaj.ai/events/ai-coding-agents-more-than-a-code-generator/
Meetup #16 Reimagining Software Development With AI
Shaping our future with AI. Creating opportunity through AI fluency, connection and community.
No jargon. No hype. No confusing terminology.
NOTE: This event will be focussed on the changing shape of software development. Everyone is welcome to attend but the content will be somewhat technical.
**Join us for our next in-person meetup in London on Thursday May 14th.**
Our theme for this meetup is **Reimagining Software Development with AI.** We're going to take a step back and think about the role we, the humans, play in the software development process now that coding agents have arrived.
This event provides a small glimpse of the future, from the innovators who are challenging everything and rebuilding the process of software development from the ground up, with humans at the centre!
**Where and When?**
* Thursday, May 14th
* Doors open at 18:00
* Talks start at 19:00
* AutogenAI, 123 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9LG
**Talk 1: The Validation Gap: We Need A Better Way To Review AI Generated Code** (Robert Werner, Co-Founder & CTO Leapter)
AI coding is fast. We're generating more code than ever. But more code means more code to verify, and agentic workflows are scaling that gap faster than review processes can keep up.
The bottleneck didn't disappear. It moved from writing code to verifying logic.
For most generated code, you can ship, test, and iterate. But what if we need to be sure? What about the code that runs our financial systems or decides if you qualify for a loan? It has to be right.
Hope is not a strategy, we need to better ways to review code. In this talk Robert will share his recent innovations, experiments and insights with you.
**About Robert:**
Robert Werner is the CTO of an AI startup dedicated to shaping the future of AI-native software development. He has over 20 years experience focussed on Software Engineering, Developer Experience and Transformational Platform Engineering, across Fortune 500 companies and FinTechs.
**Talk 2: Narrative Engineering: What Cognitive Science Actually Tells Us About Building with LLMs** (Sal Kimmich, Security Architect at Gadfly AI)
We keep treating LLMs like search engines that hallucinate. That is the wrong category, and it produces the wrong engineering.
LLMs are narrative generators. They do not retrieve facts or execute logic. They complete stories. That distinction is not philosophical. It determines what kind of system you can build with them and what kind you cannot. Neuroscience has been studying probabilistic, distributed, narrative-generating systems for decades. Most of the LLM engineering field is ignoring that work.
This talk walks through cyberneutics, an open source methodology and repository built on the premise that we need a new engineering discipline for narrative computing the way software engineering emerged from symbolic computing. The theoretical foundations come from second-order cybernetics, distributed cognition, and Minsky's Society of Mind. The empirical validation comes from 2025 mechanistic interpretability research showing that reasoning models internally simulate multi-agent dialogue to reason better. The practical techniques come from iterative practice: adversarial committees, pipeline algebra with formal quality propagation, observer-aware interaction design.
Three real lessons for practitioners building agentic systems: reliability is a property of the pipeline, not the prompt; repetition is latent space exploration, not failure; and if you want auditable AI reasoning, you need to externalise the dialogue structure, because the transcript is the explainability artifact.
The discipline does not exist yet. This is what building it looks like.
**About Sal:** Sal is a developer advocate for open source and passionate about helping engineers, ethical hackers and digital enthusiasts understand the complexity of modern software development. With over a decade of experience as building cloud-native machine learning pipelines in the healthcare and tech for good sectors, their work is now focused on filling the cracks in the open source software supply chain to build a better digital future for all of us.
**Thanks!**
We'd like to thank our sponsors [Leapter ](http://leapter.com/)and AutogenAI for making this event possible.
**Code of Conduct**
This event has a code of conduct that you can [review here.](https://aifortherestofus.live/code-of-conduct) By joining the community and registering for this event you agree to abide by our code of conduct.
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To register for this event you'll be asked to provide your email address. After the event you will be automatically subscribed to the newsletters from *AI for the rest of us* and Leapter GmbH. You can unsubscribe at any time (But why would you? They are really very good!)
LATIN KRAZY SALSA AND BACHATA LESSONS DOWNSTAIRS @ SWAY BAR + PARTY ,
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8.30pm – 9.30pm
Salsa = Beginners 2 / Improver 2 /Advanced Cali Cross( Main Room)
Bachata = Beginner /Intermediate ( 2nd room )
Come and buy your ticket on the night,
no need for a partner,
no need to have danced before.
MEETUP MEMBERS £7.00 1 HOUR / £10.00 x 2 HOURS
others £8 for 1 hour or £12.00 for the 2 hours,
£7.00 / £10.00 students and NHS workers
( must show I.D)
CLUB NIGHT INCLUDED !
(6.00pm -7.30pm Private Salsa Dance Classes Available,
Corporate and private classes available at this time , for single persons, couples and groups , just call for an estimate and to book.
Dining packages also available..
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Happy Hour 5pm -8pm with Half Price Drinks .
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Umbraco & AI evening hackathon
Join us for an informal evening of experimenting, building, and sharing ideas around Umbraco and AI. Whether you're curious about AI-powered content generation, the Umbraco MCP Server, AI-assisted development workflows, or other AI innovations in Umbraco - this is your chance to experiment, learn, and build alongside fellow community members in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and anything you’ve been meaning to try. You can come with a specific idea, jump into something with others, or just tinker and learn as you go. There’s no strict agenda, just a relaxed space to collaborate, swap ideas, and make progress together.
We’ll kick things off with a quick intro, then open the floor for hacking, discussion, and demos. If you end up building something cool (or even just interesting), you’ll have the chance to share it with the group at the end.
**EVENT HOSTS**
[Novicell](https://www.novicell.com/uk/services/software-development/umbraco/) (Umbraco Gold Partner) have kindly agreed to provide refreshments and host us for the evening in their offices in Shoreditch. If you think you will be making it, please sign up ASAP.
Novicell's offices are 21-33 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3EJ in a building called Fora, approximately an 8 min walk from Liverpool St and Old St stations. If you arrive between 6:00 and 6:15pm there will be someone to meet you in reception with instructions. If you arrive later you might need to phone us to be let in: we shall email all attendees with the contact numbers on the day.
**CODE OF CONDUCT**
Please read the [Code of Conduct](https://bit.ly/UmbLondonCodeOfConduct) for all our events.
Learn to Meditate - Free 10 Week Sahaja Yoga Course - 7.30pm Thursdays
10 Week On-going Free Sahaja Yoga Mediation Course - Join any week -
Hello there! - We'd like to welcome you to Free weekly meetings hosted by Manohar, Sat , Cristina, Tim, Larissa, Matthew -
Learn to Meditate - Join us for weekly meditation sessions in Wanstead Community Hall on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm until 9.00pm -
Wanstead Community Hall, 21 The Green, Wanstead, London, E11 2NT
With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required. Yoga is a sanskrit term which means union.
All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner Kundalini energy. And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us restore balance and harmony within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically and cannot be paid for.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple time-honoured technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually and will take you into higher awerness.
It was started back in 1970's by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, who was the greatest living saint of out times. Now Sahaja Yoga is practised in more than 100 countries.
If you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Yoga Meditation might well help you manage stress, master your emotions and find solutions to your problems. You may enjoy better health, better focus, and a deeper understanding of the universe and your place in it.
Meditation is not just for mystics and monks. Sahaja Yoga meditation is for everyone. Anyone can do it. It's that easy. But with the Sahaja Yoga experience, you'll quickly realise, it isn't your typical Meditations 'R Us type class. It's much more than just feeling peaceful and relaxed. Sahaja Yoga Meditation has many layers, varied and deep. Explore at your own pace, in your own way. Our volunteer experts are always available to help.
Ready to plug into your inner energy? A Sahaja Yoga Meditation class is a great way to start. A few minutes of your life may be all it takes to connect to your inner energy and light the path to lifelong transformation. Sahaja Yoga is more than a temporary solution or quick relief — it is a journey, rather than a destination. It's all about energy — guaranteed pure and carbon neutral. You can never have too much of it.
The best part? All classes are free. No strings, no catch.
Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, bring your self — all are welcome.
We have a web site here in London too which you can visit for more info about weekly meetings: www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk (http://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/)
Join us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/London.Free.Meditation) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/SahajL)
NSLondon 2026.2 at JustPark
We have three great talks lined up, plus time to chat and meet others in the community. We can’t wait to see you there!
We want NSLondon to be welcoming to everyone and support a broad range of voices. To help address existing imbalances in attendance, we’re offering a limited number of **early-access spots to women, non-binary people, and others who are currently underrepresented** in the iOS developer community. You can request one of these spaces by filling in [this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkWvVomYXUwESWHet2HDxTia4euvYcP2WKtkVQLXCzjmtbvA/viewform) before RSVPs open for general availability. (**Update:** This form is now closed.)
**💬 Talks:**
**Raphael Velasqua** — “Claude as Your iOS Pair Programmer”
*What if your codebase could teach Claude how your team codes — not just generic Swift? A glimpse of scaffolding, writing reliable tests and more with Claude.*
**Paul Shone** — “Turning Applications in to Apps: Tips on getting hired in a changing marketplace”
*Join Paul Shone, Co-Founder of Pixelated People, a recruitment leader with over 15 years of experience in building world-class mobile engineering teams. Paul shares invaluable insights on how to standout and secure your dream job in this changing and competitive job market. If you are a job seeker aiming to land the perfect role this session is packed with actionable advice that will set you apart from the competition.*
**Vadim Popov** — “From ARKit to Vision – How Far Can You Push the iOS Camera”
*This talk explores how far you can push the iOS camera by rebuilding core camera features using AVCaptureSession, comparing real-time face and skeleton detection across ARKit, Vision, and MediaPipe, and diving into live image analysis like sharpness, brightness, and composition scoring with Vision and Accelerate. It also reflects on what users actually value in a camera app, sharing practical lessons and missteps from the journey.*
**🕓 Schedule:**
6:30 PM Arrival and check-in at JustPark reception
7:00 PM Presentations start
9:00 PM Continue the conversation at the pub (TBA)
* **Arrival Time:** Arrive at 6:30 PM to complete the check-in process. If you need mobility assistance, let us know at least one day in advance.
* **Check-in Process:** Go to JustPark reception.
Provide your full name and mention the NSLondon event to receive your badge.
* **Full Names Required:** Ensure your Meetup profile has your full name or send it to us in a private message at least 48 hours before the event.
* **Late Arrival:** A JustPark staff member will guide us to the event space. If you arrive late, you may need to wait.
💎 **Acknowledgments:**
We'd like to thank JustPark for their generous support in hosting this event.
NSLondon is a community-driven group and needs your support!
Contact us for information about venues, speakers, or sponsorships.
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
See you there!
Please read our [Code of Conduct](https://nslondon.com/coc).
MC: Aled Samuel
INTRO TO WOODWORK – FLIP LID DOVETAIL BOX – 6 EVENINGS
**Bookable via our website ➡️** https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodwork-flip-lid-dovetail-box-6-evenings-53/
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**Course:** Intro to Woodwork – Flip Lid Dovetail Box
**Duration:** 6 evenings 6.30-9pm /6 afternoon 2.30-5pm or 2 days 10-5pm / 5 evenings 6-9pm / 5 afternoons 2-5pm
**Next start date:** Check our website: https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/intro-to-woodwork-flip-lid-dovetail-box/
**Suitable for:** Confident beginners. Some basic woodworking experience is useful for this course but not necessary.
**About:** Using a fusion of hardwood and softwood, this six week evening course will teach you the fundamentals of woodwork and give you an opportunity to use classic hand tools; brass backed tenon saws, sharp wood chisels and delicately honed vintage wood planes.
An absorbing course for confident beginners and a enjoyable learning experience for anyone with a little woodworking experience.
Using a fusion of hardwood and softwood, this six week evening course will teach you the fundamentals of woodwork and give you an opportunity to use classic hand tools; brass backed tenon saws, sharp wood chisels and delicately honed vintage wood planes.
This well proportioned flip lidded box is constructed of European Redwood using a single dovetail joint at each corner and the fitted hardwood lid is attached to the base by a handmade ‘dowel’ peg hinge. The project will familiarise learners with many classic woodwork techniques and is taught with patience and enthusiasm by Andy Nicholl, who has devised this informative and challenging project.
You will take home a treasure to treasure and we hope it will enthuse you to learn how to make many handmade woodwork projects in the years to come.
If your keyboard weary hands have been needing a skill to fulfil and satisfy a yearning desire to create something you can hold, come and join us in our well equipped and inspiring workshops and discover the wonderful world of woodwork.
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eCommerce and Marketing Course in London | Build Your Online Store Free
**eCommerce & marketing course in London. Build your online store free.** By Getshop Today, Tide Bank & Temu. In-person expert training.
This isn't just a course. It's a launchpad and Opportunity. Learn how to build and market an online business, and if you decide to move forward, we'll set everything up for you - at no cost.
**Who's Teaching This?**
The people behind this course actually built the tools you'll use:
* **Getshop Today** \- a UK\-based eCommerce platform that builds your independent online store
* **Brand Backie** \- an AI marketing tool that helps you promote your products
We're not just instructors. We built the technology.
**In official partnership with:**
* **Tide Bank** \- providing smart banking solutions tailored for new eCommerce businesses\.
* **Temu** \- unlocking complimentary Temu shop access for 12–18 months to accelerate your launch\.
**Two Afternoons. Real Results.**
**Day 1 \- Saturday\, 4\-7 PM \| Intro Training** Learn the foundations: how online stores work, dropshipping vs. selling your own products, multi-platform selling, and how to market effectively. Includes live demos. At the end, you choose whether to take up the **Opportunity**.
**Day 2 \- Sunday\, 4\-7 PM \| Implementation Masterclass** For those who join the **Opportunity** only. We go deeper - advanced setup, marketing strategy, and a step-by-step launch plan. We start building your store live.
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**The Opportunity**
By the end of Day 1, you’ll decide whether to take the leap. If you’re in, we’ll help you open a Tide business account right then and there - equipping you with the legal and financial foundation to launch and run your store immediately.
As part of this, you’ll deposit a small initial amount (typically around £100) into your own account to get your business operational (this is not a fee and remains your money).
**This unlocks 2 Options for you:**
**Option 1 - Sell Your Own Products**
We build your independent store, set up your Temu seller account, and train you to manage and market everything using Brand Backie.
✅ 12 months free independent online store
✅ 18 months free Temu shop
✅ Full marketing training
**Option 2 - Dropshipping**
We build your store and integrate it with eBay and TikTok Shop, then train you to market and scale across platforms.
✅ 12 months free independent online store
✅ 12 months free Temu shop (no dropshipping here)
✅ eBay & TikTok Shop integration
✅ Full marketing training
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**What You Get**
Proprietary UK-built technology, 12–18 months of tools for free, multi-platform setup, and direct access to the founders. A real business, built from day one - not theory.
**Bring your laptop. Basic computer skills needed. Arrive on time** \- sessions are step\-by\-step and build on each other\.
**Spaces are limited. Register now!**
AI Web Design Course in London for Beginners | Start Your Own Agency
Learn how to build websites using AI and start your own web design business - no experience needed.
Includes training, tools, and a 12-month opportunity.
Official partner: Tide Bank \| Powered by Brand Backie and a custom AI website builder\.
**This isn't just a course. It's a business opportunity.**
We'll show you how to:
* Build websites using AI tools
* Start and grow your own web design business
* Find and sign up paying clients
* Get your entire business system set up for FREE for 12 months (conditions apply)
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**PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE BOOKING**
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**WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT**
This course was created by the people who actually built the tools you'll be using:
* **Brand Backie** — an AI marketing tool that helps you promote your services and find clients
* **Custom AI Builder** — a brand new AI website building platform that lets you create websites without writing any code
We also work with **Tide**, a business banking platform that gives you the proper banking setup to run your business legally from day one.
We didn't just study this stuff — we built it, we use it, and we'll show you exactly how it works.
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**WHO IS THIS FOR?**
This is perfect for you if you:
* Have no background in web design or tech
* Want to earn money online
* Are thinking about going freelance or starting a small agency
* Want to learn AI tools and "vibe coding" (building with AI instead of writing code)
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**WHAT YOU'LL LEARN**
* How to find businesses that need a website
* How to reach out to potential clients and get them interested
* How to build a professional website using AI — fast
* How to deliver your work in a clean, professional way
* How to set up and run your own agency
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**WHAT YOU GET**
* Hands-on training with AI website building tools
* Access to a custom AI builder with built-in lead generation features
* A step-by-step plan to launch your agency
* A chance to qualify for up to 12 months of free access to the full system
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**THE OPPORTUNITY**
By the end of the session, you'll know exactly how this business model works and whether it's the right fit for you.
If you decide to move forward, you'll be guided to open a Tide business bank account. This is the banking layer you need to legally operate your agency. You'll deposit a small amount (usually around £100) into your own account to get things up and running — this is your money, not a fee.
Once that's done, you'll get:
* Up to 12 months of free access to the full AI agency system (conditions apply)
* Ongoing support as you get started
* Full access to the website building and lead generation tools
* A clear action plan to land your first clients
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**WHY COME?**
* Start a real online business from scratch
* Learn a skill that can generate income
* Build websites in minutes, not days
* Get clarity on how to find and sign your first clients
* Leave with tools and a plan you can act on immediately
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**FORMAT**
In-person, practical workshop
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**SCHEDULE**
* 4:00 – 4:20 PM: Welcome and overview
* 4:20 – 4:50 PM: How to get clients (beginner-friendly system)
* 4:50 – 5:30 PM: Live AI website building demo
* 5:30 – 6:00 PM: Q&A and next steps
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**ARRIVAL - Be on Time!**
This is a structured session - everyone starts together. Please arrive on time. If you're more than 15 minutes late, you won't be able to join, as it's disruptive to the other attendees.
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**LOCATION**
Sierra Quebec Bravo, Canary Wharf, London. Ask reception when you arrive and they'll point you to the right room.
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**WHAT TO BRING**
* A laptop (recommended)
* A willingness to learn and take action
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**IMPORTANT**
The 12-month free system access is offered to eligible participants based on their commitment and suitability.
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**BOOK YOUR SPOT**
If you've been thinking about starting something for yourself, this is a great place to begin. Spaces are limited — register now.
Follow us to hear about future workshops.
CLOTHES MAKING & ALTERING WORKSHOP
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-6-mornings-4/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-6-mornings-4/)
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Do you want to jump into making your own clothes but have never used a pattern? Do you wish to copy a beloved piece of clothing? Would you like to learn how to adjust your own pattern to fit just you?
Learn how to take body measurements, read and alter a commercial pattern to fit, lay out and cut fabric and construct a finished garment to a high standard using one of our Janome 525s or Bernina 1008 series sewing machines.
During the sessions of this small group of learners you will gain confidence and improve any sewing skills you already have.
If you have never used a machine, we can guide you through making a simple garment from a purchased pattern. Bring your own pattern or use one of our small selection.
If you have sewing experience but want to start creating your own patterns, you can learn how to create a bespoke piece of clothing. You can also bring a piece of clothing to alter or fix.
We supply the basics and the calico you will use to make a ‘toile’ (an inexpensive mock up) to save you ruining your chosen final fabric.
Along the way, talented tutor and seamstress will teach you lots of techniques and tips to ramp up your sewing passion. This is a perfect class if you have been teaching yourself so far, or if your last project was made a long time ago at school.
**Suitable for:** Suitable for beginners, enjoyable for those with experience. A good level of English and basic math skills are useful.
**Next start date:** Check our website for more dates: [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/)
INTRO TO TRADITIONAL UPHOLSTERY – EVENING
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-traditional-upholstery-evening-37/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-traditional-upholstery-evening-37/)
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**KEY PROJECT: TRADITIONALLY STITCHED AND SEWN EDGED FOOTSTOOL**
*All of our upholstery classes are for absolute beginners. It doesn’t matter which one you choose to take first. Each technique that is offered is part of all the processes that every upholsterer has to learn.*
6-week workshop. Thursday nights. 6:30pm – 9pm.
A perfect course for a beginner. Jumpstart your knowledge of traditional upholstery skills and methods.
Over six Thursday evenings, experienced upholsterers will guide you through the wonderful world of upholstery and help you build a fabulous footstool using traditional methods. You can leave your project at the centre in between classes.
Before the advent of foam in the middle of the twentieth century, the only way to make wooden seats more comfortable was to build up layers using available materials. Our small fabric footstool (above) is built from layers of woven webbing, hessian, vegetable fibre, animal hair and calico and is sewn with specialist needles and stitches. Although this method is more labour-intensive than the modern method of using foam, it is much longer lasting and preferred in more expensive pieces of furniture. This is the method used in many traditional chair seats, so once learned, you can apply this method to your own projects.
We provide everything for the workshop, from the wood frame to the set of natural beech wood legs that are included for you to paint or stain as you wish. Choose from our selection of top fabrics, or bring your own. You will need about a metre of fabric and you will not need it until the final class. The use of all tools and materials is included. We also have a selection of specialist upholstery tools and all the materials that we use in our workshops for sale at the Goodlife Centre for you to continue your new hobby at home.
Beginners welcome.
This course is run on a Thursday evening over 6 consecutive weeks. 6:30pm – 9:00pm
FREE (BEGINNERS) SPANISH CONVERSATION CLASS - SOHO
**FREE TO MEMBERS - SIGN UP WHEN YOU ARRIVE!**
Hola amigos! Ready to embark on a language adventure? Join our engaging Beginners Spanish Conversation Class and start your journey towards becoming fluent in Spanish!
No prior Spanish knowledge is required! Whether you're a complete beginner or have some basic understanding, this class is tailored to help you progress.
For any questions message Karina at 0 7491 497674
Invite your friends and colleagues who are interested in learning Spanish!
¡Nos vemos el jueves! 🌍🗣️
OpenClaw UK
**OpenClaw UK Southbank Social**
**How to find us**
Closest station: Waterloo. Location: Level 5 Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. Use the Blue Side lifts, go to Level 5. Exit the lift, turn right, and walk towards the windows. Look for 'OpenClaw UK' signs on the tables. You can also ask for the "Singing Lift". Select '5'. Exit the lift, turn right and head towards the windows.
**About the event**
This is an open social for anyone with an interest in OpenClaw, from those who have recently discovered the project to those who have been contributing since its early days. The gathering is informal and unstructured, with no presentations or set agenda. Attendees are welcome to bring a laptop to share work, seek advice, or collaborate. Attendance is free of charge.
Build Your Online Store for Free - eCommerce & Marketing Course in London
This is not just a class.
This is your chance to start a real online business.
We will teach you how to build and market your own online store.
If you choose to continue with us, we will build your full store for FREE for 12 months.
**Why This Course Is Different**
This course is created by the people who built the tools:
• **Getshop Today** \- A UK eCommerce platform \(we build your store\)
• **Brand Backie** \- An AI marketing tool \(we teach you how to promote your products\)
• In official partnership with Tide bank.
We are not just teachers.
We built the technology you will use.
**Course Structure**
📍 In person - Canary Wharf, London
Two focused afternoons. Clear plan. Real setup.
**🗓 Saturday (4:00-7:00 PM) - Introduction**
In this 3-hour session, you will learn:
• How to start an online business
• How online stores work
• Dropshipping vs selling your own products
• How to market/promote your products
• How selling on multiple platforms increases sales
• Live demonstrations
At the end, you decide if you want to move forward.
**The Opportunity (If You Join)**
At the end of Day 1, you decide if you want to take the Opportunity.
To move forward and start building your store, you will open a Tide business account at the end of Day 1. This gives you the proper business bank account you need to run your store legally and professionally.
To get started, you'll make a small opening deposit — usually around £100 - into your account to activate your business. This isn't a fee; the money remains yours to use however your business needs.
This unlocks:
**OPTION 1 - Sell Your Own Products**
We will:
• Build your online store
• Train you to manage it
• Train you in marketing using Brand Backie
• Set up your Temu seller account
• Open your Temu shop
You receive:
✅ 12 months free online store
✅ 18 months free Temu shop
✅ Full marketing training
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**OPTION 2 - Dropshipping**
We will:
• Build your online store
• Connect it to eBay and TikTok Shop
• Train you on marketing
• Show you how to grow across platforms
You receive:
✅ 12 months free store
✅ eBay integration
✅ TikTok Shop integration
✅ 12 months free Temu shop (no dropshipping products on Temu)
**🗓 Sunday (4:00-7:00 PM) - Masterclass**
Only for those who join the Opportunity.
You get:
• Advanced setup support
• Marketing deep dive
• Step-by-step launch guidance
• Clear roadmap to go live
**What Makes This Powerful**
You get:
• UK-built technology
• 12-18 months of tools free
• Multi-platform selling setup
• Direct access to the founders
• A real business built from day one
This is not theory.
We build it with you.
**Requirements**
• Bring your laptop (recommended)
• Basic computer skills
• Arrive on time (we follow a step-by-step system)
If you are serious about starting an online business, this is your chance.
Spaces are limited.
**Register now!**
Learn to Code Events Near You
Connect with your local Learn to Code community
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
Yarn Social at Northwest Library
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBD
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
CHROMA @CCAD
FREE event
[https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma)
Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m.
CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements.
It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all.
Many exhibitions including...
**Game Art & Design:**
**DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**
Quarterly Community Gathering
Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space.
No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving.
If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

























