Smartphone Photography Workshop - Brutalist Thamesmead

The Brutalist aesthetic attracted Stanley Kubrick to shoot scenes for ‘A Clockwork Orange’.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 3 to 20
  £55

The Thamesmead estate in South London was built in the late 1960s and designed as a revolution of social housing. The Brutalist aesthetic attracted inspired Stanley Kubrick to shoot scenes for ‘A Clockwork Orange’ around Southmere Lake. What remains of the project’s original buildings is currently under threat of modern redevelopment. There’s never been a better time to explore mid-century design in all its stark and austere beauty. We will edit our photos at the end using the FREE Snapseed app. We will be finishing in a local cafe where we will do a bit of editing using Snapseed, one of the best free editing apps around.
  • Whether you're joining a public class solo, bringing along a few friends, or hosting a birthday party with a difference, you'll learn some nifty new techniques for framing and shooting amazing photographs, unlocking the potential of the camera you carry with you all the time: your phone.
  • You'll also pick up some handy editing hints and tips from Mike, including how to bring your snaps to life using the best free photo editing app. Whether you're an aspiring photographer, want creative gifts for mum, or even a team-building exercise to bring the squad closer together, this unique workshop is sure to tick all your boxes.

Upcoming dates for Smartphone Photography Workshop - Brutalist Thamesmead

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 6:03pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 13 Oct 2026 and 12 Jan 2027.

  • Tue 13 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Tue 24 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Tue 22 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Tue 12 Jan 2027, 11am-1pm
What you'll get
A tour of Thamesmead
Tips to get the best photos out of your smartphone.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself, your smartphone, and a comfy pair of shoes.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

SE2 9RH

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Recent reviews of Smartphone Photography Workshop - Brutalist Thamesmead

  • 5/5 from Keri Jones, attended Jan 2026: The course was a gift for an experienced amateur photographer. He was impressed and learned a lot because the tuition was hands on. It was a success.
  • 5/5 from Lauren Fortune, attended Apr 2025: This was a brilliant, informative, creative session with Mike. The Thamesmead estate is a fantastic place to hone skills in composition, angles, perspective and light and I’ve picked up great tips for making photos look more finished and polished and interesting. Highly recommend!
Your teacher

Jet Black Squares
Jet Black Squares

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female Women-owned

Jet is the founder and Creative Director of Jet Black Squares. Combining her former teaching career in the East End of London with a more recent corporate photography business of 13 years, she has created a hub for everything creative surrounding the smartphone. Jet Black Squares offer Smartphone Safaris all over the country, with a trusted band of associates who deliver workshops to an exceptionally high standard. More locations coming soon.

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