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Intro to West African Percussion @ ECT

Posted by Sonya Sabbagh on April 10, 2015 at 1:51pm
Have fun on a Friday learning traditional and contemporary Djembe Music from Mali, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Guinea West-Africa. Every Friday evening, all ages welcome. Families, groups or individuals we invite you to try your hand at drumming - prior musical experience not necessary!Led by ETC Musical Director Alexander “Skanda” Sabbagh, importance is placed on cultural backgrounds of rhythms, and how to develop the technique, enjoyment, banter and understanding of how to play Djembe Music fluently. This Workshop is supported by ETC Dun-Dun Heads Volunteer Drummers squeezing the bass into the building. Come join us and feel the collective power and tension release to finish the week and start the weekend with an alternative buzz!Feel free to drop in, or attend regularly to progress towards termly performances.The Introduction to West African Percussion Workshop is held every Friday from 6:30 - 7:30pm at Everyone's Climbing Tree, 141 Station Road, N22 7ST. Prices are: £4 Adult, £3 Teenagers and Children per session.For more information and booking please email us at everyonesclimbingtree@gmail.com. We can also be contacted through Facebook at Everyone's Climbing Tree and Twitter at @Every1sCtree. Plus check out our website at everyonesclimbingtree.co.uk for more workshops and events will stir your interest!We look forward to hearing from you.
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Youngers African Drumming @ ECT

Posted by Sonya Sabbagh on April 9, 2015 at 6:54pm
This workshop creates a space for 6-12 yr olds to be immersed with their peers in Traditional Djembe Music. All Drums (Djembe, Dun-Dun, Sticks and Bells) are provided and the weekly sessions consist of musical building blocks and concepts to develop the young people’s understanding and musicianship through embodied learning, playing and fun. By exploring Traditional Djembe and Dun Dun Repertoire guided by ETC Musical Director Skanda Sabbagh, students will discover Rhythm, Technique, Syncopation, Time Signatures, Composition, Improvisation and a lot more along the journey.African Music is the expression of collective and individual joy and vitality it is also a show of ability and intellect. Although we have a lot of fun, this informal learning process has a number of transferable skills.• Valuable Alternative Vocational Learning achievements• Co-ordination and development of motor skills to play specific rhythms• Recognition, learning and memorising of Patterns• Use of Memory to retain music of Aural Tradition• Ability to set achievable yet ambitious goals and observe personal progression.• Developing character through musical expression• Working as a Team to achieve creatively.Drop ins and tasters are welcome but it is encouraged that students show dedication and the ability to work together as a collective towards performances. The Youngers Drumming Ensemble is also linked to our African Drumming Community Partnership which aims to assist young people in their transition between primary and secondary education. This workshop also provides the opportunity for E.T.C Teenage Drummers to support, volunteer and gain work experience to add to their C.V.Youngers African Drumming Workshop is held every Wednesday from 5 - 6pm at Everyone's Climbing Tree, 141 Station Road, N22 7ST. For more information and booking please email us at everyonesclimbingtree@gmail.com. We are also available on Facebook at Everyone's Climbing Tree, Twitter at @Every1sCtree and on our website everyonesclimbingtree.co.uk.We look forward to hearing from you!
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Events and Activities

Posted by Admin on November 21, 2016 at 12:37pm

 

 

What’s on at Karamel in January?

 

Saturday 24 January 2026 – Fires and Fascism – free screening + Q&A at Karamel, 7 pm, doors open at 6pm. Supported by climate action group Fossil Free London.

Saturday 7 February –  London Vegan Mixer - social & karaoke at Karamel, 4 Coburg Rd, N22, 7:00pm.


Ongoing courses and activities

 

Life drawing sessions – starting 10 January, alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, ** 12-2pm **.

Colourwheel Art Classes for adults on Thursday mornings or afternoons at St. Andrews Church Hall, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DD.

Illustrating children’s books, course for adults – Wednesday mornings at the Alexandra Palace East Court Creative Pavilion, 10- 12.00am. 4 February – 25 March.

H.A.T.E. Club - Hobby and Tabletop enthusiasts, adult-only gaming club - Wednesday evenings at Karamel, 5.30-10.30pm.

Painting for Fun – Thursdays 8 January to 26 March, at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm.

Haringey Circle: late morning Creative Coffee Drop-In on Thursday mornings at Oita Cafe, the Green Rooms, Station road N22, 11-1.30pm.

Haringey Circle: Paws and Walk dog walk on the last Thursday of every month in Ally Pally, 10-11.30am. Meet outside Ally Pally station.

Salsa Wednesdays – Wednesday evenings at Bounds Green School, Bounds Green Road N11 2QG, 7-8pm. 

The 22nd Southgate Beavers have spaces for years 2 and 3 children. Southgate Scout group.

The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution in Pond Square is offering an exciting array of courses.

Museum of Homelessness will be open from 17 April to 1 November, at the Manor House Lodge, inside Finsbury Park, Seven Sisters Road N4 2DE 12.30-4.30pm.

Geekstraveganza – regular boardgame meetup on these dates at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-6pm.

Em Power fitness classes – 9am on Mondays & Thursdays (term time only), focusing on strength. All abilities welcome!

Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra rehearses Tuesday evenings during term-time at Fortismere School, 7-9pm. Get in touch for more info.

After School Sewing Club on Fridays at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.

V&J Ensemble: Vocal group for ALL Singers on Wednesdays at St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 6.50-8.30pm.

Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.

All Good Bookshop has many regular events - book groups of course, also music, writing, yoga - and special events .... at 35 Turunpike Lane.

 

 

 

 

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