Community · Connection

Ipade. a coming together.

A gathering space where strangers become friends — through shared experiences and the simple act of showing up. A social business fighting loneliness, one event at a time.

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" The loneliness of the connected age is the loneliness of people surrounded by others yet unseen by any of them. "
— Olivia Laing

We have a
loneliness problem.

In cities full of people, millions go entire weeks without a single meaningful conversation. Ipade was built as an answer to that.

"Ipade means a coming together."

Community is not a luxury — it is life itself. You do not just exist alongside people. You exist because of them. That belief sits at the heart of everything we do.

We are a social business. When you come to Ipade, you show up for yourself — and for someone else too.

Small & Intentional
Every gathering is kept small so everyone in the room actually meets everyone else. Intimacy is the point.
Two Ways to Connect
Painting and cooking — two doorways into the same room. Choose what calls to you, or try both.
No Experience Needed
You don't need to be an artist or a chef. You only need to show up. We handle everything else.

Two doorways
into connection.

🎨
Creativity
& Painting
Guided Painting · Food & Drinks

A relaxed, guided painting experience where small groups come together to create, eat and connect. We provide everything. No experience needed. Just show up and pick up a brush.

All levels welcome Small groups Food included Local venues
🍳
Cooking
Event
Hands-on Cooking · Shared Meal

A hands-on cooking workshop where guests cook and eat together. A warm, social experience centred around food, conversation and genuine connection. Perfect for anyone looking for something more meaningful.

All skill levels Small groups Shared meal Local kitchen

How we give back.

Every gathering creates a ripple. What happens inside our space funds connection for those outside it. Three ways we fight loneliness beyond our walls.

01
🤝
Proceeds to Purpose
A percentage of every ticket goes directly to loneliness initiatives in our local community. Every time you attend, someone else benefits.
Every Event
02
🎨
Free Monthly Gathering
Once a month, Ipade opens its doors for free — for the elderly, refugees, students in hardship. The cost of belonging should never be a barrier.
Monthly
03
🏘️
Community Partnerships
We bring Ipade to care homes, refugee centres and community shelters — taking connection to where it is needed most.
Outreach

"No one should be too lonely
or too poor to belong."

Simple by design.

1
Sign up
Leave your name and interest below. We'll let you know when the next event is ready.
2
Book your spot
Small groups fill up fast. Secure your place and we'll send everything you need to know.
3
Show up
No preparation needed. Just arrive. We take care of everything else.
4
Leave connected
Meet people, make something, share a meal. Come alone. Leave knowing someone.

Next Event

Come and
join us.

Our gatherings are intimate, warm and welcoming. Whether you pick up a paintbrush or a wooden spoon — you'll leave having made something, eaten well and met someone new.

🎨 Painting
Creativity
& Painting
Guided session · Food & drinks included
📅
Date coming soonsign up to be notified
👥
Small group · Limited spots
Everything provided · No experience needed
🍳
Cooking Event also coming soon