St John’s Studios
St John’s Walworth, SE17
Hotel Elephant’s newest workspace building is located in Walworth SE17. A former school, St Johns Walworth opened in the Summer of 2022 and provides workspaces for artists, makers, and small creative businesses.
We are pleased to offer high-quality spaces secure for five years, providing a much-needed addition to London’s creative workspace landscape. All our spaces have lots of natural light, heating, wifi, and access to communal facilities such as kitchens, wash-out sinks, and a bookable project space for our members. Located in the former school hall, the project space is available to hire for various arts, education, and community activities.
It is our ambition that all workspace members will provide an element of educational or community benefit as part of their tenancy.
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St Johns provides studios of various sizes.
Our small studios range in size from 40 sqft - 200 sqft. Prices start at £300 per month.
All studios are self-contained with natural light, heating and high-speed wifi.
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St Johns provides studios of various sizes.
Our medium & large studios range in size from 215 sqft to 600 sqft. Prices start at £680 per month.
All studios are self-contained with natural light, heating and high-speed wifi.
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Located in the former school hall, the project space is available for studio members to book for their projects.
It is also available to hire to the public for various arts, education and community activities.
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Facilities;
Self-contained spaces with natural light & heating
24/7 access
High-speed wifi
Shared kitchen’s
Wash out sinks
Bookable project space
Bike racks
Terms;
Various contract lengths are available
Service charge to cover costs of communal services and utilities.
Please refer to individual studio listings for specific details.
Ground Floor
Studio for CERAMICIST G37
St John’s Studios, Elephant & Castle
£ 495+kiln electricity usage pcm
Available soon
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Total price: £495+kiln electricity usage pcm
Breakdown as:
Rent: £380 per month
Service Charge: £115 per month
Service charge covers all utilities. Wifi, cleaning of communal areas and waste disposal are included.
Size: approx. 100 sqft
Contract: a sub-lease agreement with a two-month rolling break clause.
Available soon. Please enquire.
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Fully accessible ground floor level portacabin at a former primary school St John’s Studios.
Self-contained studio re-purposed for professional ceramicist, with central heating and water supply, communal kitchenette with two sinks. 16A socket for kiln available outside in the weatherproof area plus sockets for potters wheels and workbench.
If you plan to bring and operate your own kiln, you must have a minimum of two years experience. The kiln will be assessed by our certified electrician.
High speed wifi, utilities, cleaning & refuse included in the services charge.
Facilities & Access: 24-hour access, 7 days a week, wifi, shared kitchen and wash-out area. Bookable project space in the assembly hall.
Agreement: You will need to sign a one year sublease with a two-months rolling break clause. You will also need to make a declaration, this is very straight forward and we will explain this to you.
We require:
1 x month rent as a deposit
1 x month rent in advance
You need to have PL insurance and we need to see proof of this before you move in.
A lot of our users become members of artist newsletter:https://www.a-n.co.uk/about/insurance, however, you must ensure you are correctly covered for your specific activities. Please do make your own enquiries.
Available Spaces
First Floor
Studio 1.09 First Floor
St John’s Studios, Elephant & Castle
£1680 all-in pcm
Available from 11 July 2025
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Total price all-in: £1680 per month
Breakdown as:
Rent: £1560 per month
Service charge: £120 per month
Service charge covers all utilities. Wifi, cleaning of communal areas and waste disposal are included.
Size: approx. 500 sqft
Contract: a one year sublease with a three-month rolling break clause
Available from 11 July 2025
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Spacious and airy self-contained studio on the first floor, with windows, central heating, kitchenette. Located in the former primary school. All members get 24/7 access. High speed wifi, utilities, cleaning & refuse included in the services charge.
Facilities & Access: 24-hour access, 7 days a week, wifi, natural light, shared kitchen and wash-out area. Can be shared. Bookable project space in the assembly hall.
Agreement: You will need to sign a one year sublease with a three-month rolling break clause. You will also need to make a declaration, this is very straight forward and we will explain this to you.
We require:
1 x month rent as a deposit
1 x month rent in advance
You need to have PL insurance and we need to see proof of this before you move in.
A lot of our users become members of artist newsletter :https://www.a-n.co.uk/about/insurance, however, you must ensure you are correctly covered for your specific activities. Please do make your own inquiries.
St Johns Studios
The former primary school, St Johns Walworth
Larcom Street,
London,
SE17 1NJ
Hours
Members get 24/7 access.
Viewings by appointment only