NAZRENE HANIF: WRITING A LIFE IN FRAGMENTS (Sunday Masterclass)
- Jan 26, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm UTC0
- Location: Zoom Online from Writing Room
- Description:
‘I think of it like a sort of magpie way of writing where I collect things that seem shiny to me and build a nest around them…’ Jenny Offill
Life is by nature fragmentary. As the poet and author Maggie Nelson once said: ‘We can’t see the whole until w
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: writing a life in fragments, life writing, creative writing masterclass, nazrene hanif, what to do on a sunday
Past Events (2201)
Baba Yaga meets the Unhatched Chicks: Mussorgsky's Pictures
- Jan 22, 2023 from 4:00pm to 4:45pm UTC0
- Location: Highgate United Reformed Church, Pond Square London N6 6BA
- Description:
Mussorgsky composed Pictures at an Exhibition to celebrate his good friend Viktor Hartmann, an artist, costume designer and architect. Here it is performed with all the pictures dramatized, with costumes, dance, and percussion.
This event is a fundra
- Added By: Stephen Baron
Sturrworm the Hungry Sea-Dragon
- Jan 22, 2023 from 3:00pm to 3:45pm UTC0
- Location: Highgate United Reformed Church, Pond Square London N6 6BA
- Description:
An Orkney legend for 0-7 year olds about a hungry sea-dragon who comes ashore and eats everything and then everybody. How is he to be defeated? An exciting story with music by the Scots composer Hamish McCunn. Lots of audience participation, dance, d
- Added By: Stephen Baron
Learn To Make A Winter A-line or Pencil Skirt! Saturday 21st January, 10:00-14:00 £60.00
- Jan 21, 2023 at 10:00am to Jan 22, 2023 at 2:00pm UTC0
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green N13 5EX
- Description:
Learn To Make An A-line or pencil winter Skirt!
With expert seamstress Pat Stevens.
Learn new sewing skills and make yourself a fabulous winter skirt in a relaxed environment with expert seamstress Pat Stevens.
This is an intermediate sewing class on - Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: learn to sew, make something new, sew a skirt, sewing class, sewing workshop, stitch palmers green, n13
Introduction to Patchwork, Thursday 19th January, 11-1pm £35.00
- Jan 19, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm UTC0
- Location: Stitch Crafts and Classes, 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green N13 5EX
- Description:
(With Pat Stevens)
What you will learn
This is an Introduction to patchwork course for sewers/ quilters starting out or continuing your journey in patchwork machine sewing. In this course you will learn the basics of how to make a patchwork cushion, wa
- Added By: Suzanne Kelly
- Tags: patchwork, learn to sew, make something new, sustainability
Life Writing and Memoir Workshop with Giovanna Iozzi
- Jan 17, 2023 from 10:30am to 1:00pm UTC0
- Location: Zoom Online from Writing Room
- Description:
“You must write a memoir as if you’re writing a novel, you have to give it a shape.” Blake Morrison
Over six weeks, you will learn all about the popular and compelling memoir form with useful writing exercises, guidance, tips and ideas which will help
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: write your life, memoir class, online life-writing, online creative writing course
Learn Sashiko Embroidery with Romor Designs
- Jan 15, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm UTC0
- Location: Artist's studio. Behind 108 Alexandra Park Road Muswell Hill London N10 2AE
- Description: Learn the art of Sashiko Embroidery with Rob Jones of Romor Designs.Sashiko meaning ‘little stab’ is the Japanese art of stitching beautiful patterns using running stitch. Often used to add strength, texture and warmth to old garments, Sashiko has b
- Added By: Rachael Booth
- Tags: crafts, embroidery, craft workshop, muswell hill, crafts class, sashiko embroidery
V&J presents Lunchtime Concerts
- Jan 14, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm UTC0
- Location: St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road, N10 2DP
- Description:
Bonjour ! Bonjour!And once again
Bonne Année !!!
Veronica & Jérôme are back and really excited to light up January’s grey with beautiful music…
We are proud to curate the first of our lunchtime concert thisSaturday 14 January, 1pm
At St Andrew’s Church
A - Added By: Verónica Chacón
- Tags: concert, piano, live music, free event, short concert
Martial Arts Course
- Jan 14, 2023 at 1:00pm to Feb 11, 2023 at 1:00pm UTC0
- Location: Alexandra Park School
- Description:
Alexandra Park BJJ will be running a 6-week introductory martial arts course in January 2023(TBC). It will cover all the basic skills and movements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This course is open to anyone over the age of 12.
The BJJ course enables you to
- Added By: Fed R
Beginners Shibori Workshop
- Jan 13, 2023 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm UTC0
- Location: Artist's studio. Behind 108 Alexandra Park Road Muswell Hill London N10 2AE
- Description:
Beginners Shibori Workshop
In this class run by Rob Jones of Romor Designs you will learn basic shibori stitching and binding techniques before dyeing your work in the indigo vat.
Over the 3 hour workshop you’ll master the following stitching and bindi
- Added By: Rachael Booth
- Tags: crafts, shibori, japanese textiles, textiles, craft workshop, muswell hill
Make a Papershade
- Jan 13, 2023 from 10:00am to 10:00pm UTC0
- Location: Muswell Hill
- Description: Beat the January blues by joining a Papershades workshop run by Ros Freeborn in her Muswell Hill studio. There are two dates coming up soon - Friday, 13th January at 10am and then the following Saturday, 21st January at 10am. The workshops cost £55 a
- Added By: Rachael Booth
- Tags: crafts, workshop, muswell hill, january, activity, craft class, papershade, lampshade
Alan Barnes Quartet
- Jan 12, 2023 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm UTC0
- Location: 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ.
- Description:
ALAN BARNES QUARTET kicks of the new year jazz season on Thursday 12 Jan at 8pm
Band lineup: Alan Barnes - Alto Sax; Kate Williams - Piano; Steve Watts - Bass; Les Cyrkel - Drums;
"A performance by the Alan Barnes Quartet is world class. The leader
- Added By: Collage Arts
Singers'/Open mic night at Bowes Park Folk Club
- Jan 12, 2023 from 7:45pm to 10:30pm UTC0
- Location: Mum's Bistro 143 Myddleton Road N22 8NG
- Description:
Come to perform and/or watch and enjoy. Near Bounds Green underground and nearer still to Bowes Park station. Mediteranean meal available. Free Admission, collection taken.
- Added By: Anne Heagney
Building a Community of Practice (Online Event)
- Jan 11, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm UTC0
- Location: Online
- Description: Building a Community of Practice (Online Event)No matter your creative background or history, your skills, lived experience and knowledge are important!Join us online from 1-2pm on 11th January 2023 to find out more about the FREE Programs to help
- Added By: Collage Arts
- Tags: creative workshops, video production, podcast, content creation, london
Write Poetry with Paul Lyalls
- Jan 9, 2023 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm UTC0
- Location: Zoom Online from Writing Room
- Description:
Finding the Poem with Paul Lyalls
Complete beginners to poetry sought; relative newcomers very welcome; seasoned poets, come along too! This is a course for anyone who wants to liberate their creativity and immerse themselves in the joy of language. P
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: write poetry, poetry class, find your inner poet
COMEDY CLUB at the ALL GOOD BOOKSHOP
- Jan 6, 2023 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm UTC0
- Location: All Good Bookshop, 35 Turnpike Lane N8 0EP
- Description:
Doors 7pm for 7.30pm start
We are now hosting a new Comedy Club, on the 1st Friday of the month. The Comedy Club show-cases some of the most exciting rising stars of London’s vibrant, contemporary circuit. Come & check out some of London’s emerging co
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: comedy nights london, what to do in haringey, local comedy haringey, what's happening near me
Salsa Wednesdays in Bounds Green!
- Jan 4, 2023 at 7:00pm to Jan 11, 2023 at 8:00pm UTC0
- Location: Bounds Green School
- Description: SALSA WITH SUREKA presents fun and friendly classes every Wednesday in Bounds Green.Our fun and friendly classes will help you get fit, make new friends, develop a new passion and help you look great on the dance floor!
PLUS: Join us for drinks after - Added By: Sureka Fernando
- Tags: dance classes, salsa, north london
Prioritise Your Writing with Alison Chandler
- Jan 4, 2023 from 10:30am to 1:00pm UTC0
- Location: Zoom Online from Writing Room
- Description:
To produce a full manuscript – whether it’s a novel or novella, a memoir, biography or a collection of stories – you need a love of writing, a willingness to grow as a writer and a lot of hard work. Practicing all three in the company of an encouragi
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: prioritise your writing, writing workshop, get writing, finish that novel
Editing Your Own Writing with Jenny Parrott
- Jan 3, 2023 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm UTC0
- Location: Zoom Online from Writing Room
- Description:
Editing and Submission
This course is designed for all sorts of narrative writers, be you a novelist, memoirist, short story author, or non-fiction writer. It’s about how to make your book as good as it can be, and so is suitable for writers who have
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: editing your writing, submit your novel, how to submit your work, writing tips, editing and submission
Introduction to Creative Writing Part 1 with Alison Chandler
- Jan 3, 2023 from 10:30am to 1:00pm UTC0
- Location: Zoom Online from Writing Room
- Description:
Starting to write is so much easier with a support network.
Our Introduction to Creative Writing course will help you explore the tools available to you as a writer in an environment designed to support you as a human being. Whether you’re starting fr
- Added By: Carmel Shortall
- Tags: creative writing beginners, writing class
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Holy Week and Easter at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10.
Saturday 4 April – Easter Eve Fun Afternoon at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 2-4pm.
Sunday 5 April – Hymns at the Hillbilly at Muswell Hillbilly Social, 101 Myddleton Road N22, 6-7pm.
Tuesday 7 April – Local Elections Hustings at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 6.30pm.
Saturday 11 April – London Vegan Mixer presents – Green Party Fundraiser at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 7pm-1am.
Saturday 18 April – Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church: Bach, Vivaldi and more, 1pm.
Sunday 19 April – Brunch & board games! Geekstraveganza @ Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 12-7pm.
Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 April – North London Book Festival at Alexandra Palace East Wing.
Saturday 25 April – Muswell Hill Creatives Spring Makers Fair at St. James’ Square, Muswell Hill N10 (outside Planet Organic), 10.30-5pm.
Thursday 14 May – People’s Emergency Briefing: free community film screening at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, 28 Pages Lane, N10, 7.30pm. What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?
Sunday 17 May – Brunch & board games! Geekstraveganza @ Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 12-7pm.
Sunday 14 June – Brunch & board games! Geekstraveganza @ Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 12-7pm.
Ongoing courses and activities
Weekly 25 minute Relaxation Class (online) on Thursdays, 9.30-9.55am. On Zoom.
Women-only Jiu-Jitsu Classes on Thursday evenings in March at Alexandra Park School, 6.30-7.30pm.
Women’s BJJ Sessions (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) – fun, fitness and self-defence on Sundays, 9-10am. At Origin BJJ North London, 2nd floor, Cypress House, N22 6UJ.
Reading Latin for Pleasure on Thursdays at 2-4pm at Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, Highgate N6 6BS.
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.