Throughout Oct
CAROL STRAKER DANCE FOUNDATION
A project in the dance styles of Ballet, Street Jazz, Jazz & Tap and will cover the levels of Preparatory beginners to Elementary advance students. Venue: Harriet Tubman House 136a-142a Lower Clapton Road, London E5. Adm: FREE.
Throughout Oct
STUDIO 3 ARTS
Studio 3 Arts will be running a series of participatory arts workshops throughout September to explore themes of cultural identity. With the aim of broaden participants’ sense of themselves and their past, using visual and performing arts. Venue : Studio 3. Adm : Closed event. Info : 0208 594 7136.
Sat 1, 8 & 22 Oct
ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Creative and fun art and craft workshops inspired by the Horniman’s fascinating exhibits and by the Amazon to Caribbean exhibition. Venue: Education centre, Horniman Museum, London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23. Info: 0208 699 1872.
Sun 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Oct
KNOW YOUR HISTORY
Events for all the family, cultural fairs, debate forums, cultural cuisine and educational workshops. Venue : 382-384 Ilford Lane, Ilford Youth Club, Ilford IG1. 6pm. Adm: FREE.
Mon 3 – 28 Oct
UJAMAA ARTS PROJECT
Youth Arts Action Zone – Yaaz. A programme of Music, Dance & Theatre involving the Youth Arts Action Zone group. Venue: Chat’s Palace, Homerton High Street, London E9. Adm: FREE.
Tues 4, 11, 18, & 25 Oct
CARL CAMPBELL DANCE COMPANY
Opportunity for the over 50s to experience Caribbean-African dance and culture in a friendly environment. Venue: Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre, Melon Road, Peckham, London SE15. 1pm & 3pm. Adm: 50p. Info: 0207 639 4875.
Wed 5, 13, 20 & 27 Oct
CREATIVE WRITING COURSE
With Leone Ross, an award winning novelist and editor whose work includes erotic fiction for Brown Sugar. Venue: Community Room, Wood Green Central Library, High Road, London N22. 7pm – 9pm. Adm: £42, conc £21. Info: 0208 489 2780.
Thurs 6 Oct
ACTIVATE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN
A unique personal development workshop encouraging women to find time to invest in themselves, gain greater confidence, clarify their goals and create a vision for their life. With Audrey Lintona qualified life coach. Venue: Harlesden Library, Craven Park Road, London NW10. 9:45am – 12:30pm. Info: 0208 937 3570.
Fri 7, 14, 21 & 28 Oct
READ WRITE
Jacob Ross academic and poet will be hosting a series of workshops. This practical four – week writing course seeks to sharpen and enrich writing skills by looking more closely through reading. Venue: West Norwood library, Norwood High Street, London SE27. 7pm – 9pm. Adm: £42, conc £21. Info: 0207 735 3111.
Sat 8 Oct
GOSPEL SINGING WORKSHOPS
Hip Production covers the history and roots of gospel, teach voice projection, harmonies and choir singing. Venue: Harlesden Library, Craven Park Road, London NW10. 1pm – 4:30pm. Info: 0208 937 3570.
Sat 8 Oct
TRACE YOUR MULTI-CULTURAL FAMILY HISTORY
With Paul Crooks and Patrick Vernon. Venue: Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street, London SE13. 10am - 1pm. Info: 020 8297 9677.
Sat 8 Oct
SONG WRITING WORKSHOP
An established musician with over 20 years experience as a successful singer/song writer Carroll Thompson will be sharing experiences with the audience. For 12-15 years. Venue: Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, London WC1. 2pm-4pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 974 6345/6.
Sat 8 Oct
CORSAGE MAKING FOR ADULTS
Join fashion designer Alva Wilson and learn how to make colorful corsages inspired by the flowers of the Caribbean. Venue: Preston Library, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley HA9. 10am – 12pm. Info: 0208 937 3510; Town Hall Library, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9. 1pm - 2.30pm. Info: 0208 937 3500; Barham Park Library, Harrow Road, Sudbury, Middx HAO. 3pm – 5pm. Info: 0208 937 3550.
Sat 8 Oct
MAKING AFRICAN JEWELLERY
Doris displays the craft of making African Jewellery. Come and create your own necklaces, anklets and bracelets. Children can hear some Ananse stories and munch on African snacks. Venue: Stroud Green Library, Quernmore Road, London N4. 11am – 3pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 8776.
Sat 8 Oct
AFRICA: UNWRAPPED
Writing for stage with an African theme. This one-day workshop explores the principles of African theatre. Venue: Stratford Library 3 The Grove, Stratford, London E15. 11.30pm – 4.30pm. Adm: £7. Info: 0208 430 6890.
Sat 8 Oct
BRENDA AGARD
Brenda Agard facilitates this poetry workshop to encourage hidden talents. Venue: Children’s Library, Wood Green Central Library, High Road, London N22. 2.30pm – 4pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 2780.
Sat 8 Oct
CELEBRATING BLACK HEROES AND SHEROES:
A Self-discovery Workshop for Men and Women of African Heritage, led by Zhana, exploring cultural inheritance. Venue: Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London SE15. 1pm – 4.30pm. Adm: FREE. Info: zhana2002@hotmail.com.
Sat 8, 24 & 29 Oct
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Drop-in to a fun art and craft activities inspired by the Amazon to Caribbean. 3 plus years. Venue: gallery square, Horniman Museum, London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23. 11am - 12:30pm & 2pm - 3:30pm. Info: 0208 699 1872.
Sat 8, 15, 22 &29 Oct
JAMBOULAY CARNIVAL ARTS
EMANCIPATION
A continuation of our carnival costumes & parade programme which will have seminars & exhibitions of the costumes with reference to the ‘Slavery & Emancipation’ theme. Venue: Sounds Good Multimedia 21-23 Sedgewick Street, London E9. Adm: FREE.
Sun 9 & 15 Oct
CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL COSTUME WORKSHOP
Learn how to make them. All age welcome. Venue: Heath Library, Keats Grove, London NW3. Info: 0207 974 6520. Then 15 Oct at Belsize Library, Antrim Road, London NW3. 2pm-3pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 974 6518.
Sun 9 – 23 Oct
DRAMA MAKES SENSE
The first in a series of 4 drama workshops for 11 – 18 year olds. Venue: Main Gallery, Wood Green Central Library, High Road, London N22. 1pm – 3pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 2780.
Mon 10 Oct
READ WRITE
Improve your writing with Bernadine Evaristo, who has taught creative writing worldwide. 10 places. Venue: Kilburn Library, Salusbury Road, London NW6 6NN. 8pm – 10pm. Adm: £42, conc £21. Info: 0208 937 3530.
Mon 10 & 17 Oct
HALS FAMILY LEARNING WORKSHOPS
An opportunity for children and their parents /carers to have fun writing together, looking at black writers for children and enjoy storytelling. Venue: Community Room, Wood Green Central Library, High Road, London N22. 5pm – 6pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 2780.
Tues 11 Oct
ABE GIBSON’S GREATEST GIG
Performance poetry workshop with our celebrated local poet, performer and storyteller Abe Gibson. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane, London N15. 7pm – 9pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 5309.
Tues 11 Oct
KPANLOGO RHYTHM
Enjoy yourself while learning to play this popular multi-part rhythm from Ghana, using various drums and percussion. Venue: Midi Music, 77 Watson¹s Street, Deptford, London SE8. 7pm - 9pm. Adm: £4.50. Info: 0208 694 1409.
Tues 11 &13 Oct
MAKE CARNIVAL MASKS
Make carnival masks for BHM. Venue. Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road, London SE23. 10am - 11am. Info: 0208 699 2065.
Thurs 13 Oct
MAKING TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MASKS
Learn as a family with BACES to create traditional African masks. Suitable for children aged 5 plus, accompanied by an adult. Venue: Ealing Road Library, Ealing Road, Wembley HAO . 2pm – 4pm. Info: 0208 937 3560.
Sat 15 Oct
MELTING POT
A performance by Peckham Supplementary School Children and other activities include dancing, singing, cartoon workshop and Black achievers presentation. Venue: Saint Luke’s Church Hall, Chandler Way, Peckham, London SE15. 2pm to 6pm. Info: 0207 708 3900.
Sat 15 Oct
REGGAE DANCE VIBES WORKSHOP
This is a fun, general level workshop which introduces the basics of Reggae and the features of this traditional Caribbean dance. Venue: Greenwich Dance Agency, The Borough Halls, Royal Hill, London SE10. 11am – 12.30pm. Wheelchair access. Adm: £8, conc £5. Info: 0208 293 9741.
Sat 15 & 22 Oct
CHILDREN’S EVENT: CRAFT WORKSHOP – AFRICA 05
Get inspired by the fascinating collection of objects from Africa. 7 – 12 yrs. Venue: Cuming Museum 155-157 Walworth Road, London SE17. 2pm – 3.30pm. Partial disabled access. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 525 2163.
Sun 16 Oct
DRAMA MAKES SENSE
The second in a series of 4 drama workshops for 11 – 18 year olds. Venue: Main Gallery, Wood Green Central Library, High Road, London N22. 1pm-3pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 2780.
Tues 18 Oct
VALERIE MASON
Workshop And Talk with Valerie reading from her new self-awareness book, Detox Your Heart. Venue: Kilburn Library, Salusbury Road, London NW6. 7pm. Info: 0208 937 3530.
Tues 18 Oct
OWARE
African Board Game Workshop for invited schools by Oware Society
Oware is a game of anticipation, strategy and skill. Venue: Plumstead Library, Plumstead High Street, London SE18. 10am - 12 pm. Info: 0208 854 1728.
Sun 19 Oct
ACTING COURSE “WHY THIS”
Do you have the A factor?. Big Peoples Theatre ‘s course for 30’s to over 65’s for men and women. Age has nothing do with it - no experience necessary. Venue: The Bullion Room, Hackney Empire, London E8. 10am-6.30pm. Adm: adv booking. Evening performance at 7pm. Info: 0208 376 1919.
Fri 21 Oct
BLACK AND BLESSED
A celebration of black history with African Games, historical characters and dance. Venue: Brandon Baptist Church, Redcar Street, off Wyndham Road, Camberwell, London SE5. 8pm - 10pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 07944 947 245.
Sat 22 Oct
AFRO-CUBAN DANCE WITH GUILLERMO DAVIES
Son dancing is Salsa's elegant mother. It was formed in the countryside, in the East of Cuba, where African and Spanish people worked to produce coffee and crops. Venue: Harlesden Library, Craven Park Road, London NW10. 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Info: 0208 937 3570.
Sat 22 Oct
RUMBA DANCING WORKSHOP
Rumba is Cuba's best-loved street dance. Learn the steps to this dance and enjoy percussive music that has a clearly African sound. Venue: Harlesden Library, Craven Park Road, London NW10. 2pm – 3pm. Info: 0208 937 3570.
Sun 23 Oct
ETHIOPIAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Display and performance will be used to introduce Ethiopian musical instruments to young Ethiopian people born in the UK and other interested people. Venue: The Ethiopian Community Centre, 2a Lithos Road, London NW3. 10am-4pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 794 4265.
Sun 23 Oct
PART II MAKING TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Learn as a family with BACES on this mini course. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for children aged 5 and over. Part II on 23 Oct. Adm: adv booking. Venue: Ealing Road Library, Ealing Road, Wembley HAO. 2pm – 4pm. Info: 0208 937 3560. Preston Library, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley HA9. 2pm – 4pm.Info: 0208 937 3510.
Mon 24 Oct
MAKING AFRICAN MASKS
Children of all ages are invited to make colourful Africa Masks to celebrate BHM. Venue: Children’s Library, Hornsey Library, Haringey Park, London N8. 10.30am – 11.30am. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 1428.
Mon 24 Oct
TILE MAKING WORKSHOP
Join local potter Chris Bramble in creating African style tiles from clay. Children accompanied by an adult. Venue: Town Hall Library, Forty Lane, Wembley HA9. 3pm – 5pm. Info: 0208 937 3500; Then Kingsbury Library, Stag Lane, London NW9. 11am – 1pm. Info: 0208 937 3520.
Mon 24 Oct
ADINKRA PRINTING WORKSHOP
Children of all ages are invited to try the African art of Adinkra printing, with Doris. Venue: Coombes Croft Library, Tottenham High Road, London N17. 3pm-4pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 8771.
Tues 25 Oct
ABORIGINAL MASK MAKING
Lots of fun creating and making masks using bright colours and fantastic materials as we take a look at the imaginative art of Australia’s Aborigines. Ages 6-8 yrs. Venue: The Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Adm: £6, conc £5.50. Info: 0207 328 1000.
Tues 25 Oct
MAKING AFRICAN MASKS
Children of all ages to join her in making some colourful Africa Masks to celebrate BHM. Venue: Alexandra Park Library, 146 Alexandra Park Rd, London N22. 10.30 – 11.30pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 883 8553.
Tues 25 Oct
AFRICAN PUPPET MAKING FOR 8-11 YEAR OLDS
Join our artist, Kevina and make your very own puppet using fabric and materials to complete the puppet’s costume. Venue: The Tricycle Theatre Paintbox, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6. 10:30am – 12:30am. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0207 328 1000.
Tues 25 Oct
ADINKRA PRINTING WORKSHOP
Children of all ages are invited to try the African art of Adinkra printing, with Doris. Venue: Children’s Library, Muswell Hill Library, Queens Avenue, London N10. 11am-12noon. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 8774.
Wed 26 Oct
GIFTY QUAINOO
Come and create music with African instruments and enjoy some singing and dancing with Ghanaian-born Gifty. Venue: Neasden Library, 277 Neasden Lane, London NW10. 11am – 3am. Info: 0208 937 3580.
Wed 26 Oct
WHY THE SKY IS FAR AWAY
Nigerian folktale, plus art and craft activity for children with Vee Williams, a practicing artist and photographer. For under 5s. Venue: Preston Library, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley HA9. 2pm. Info: 0208 937 3510.
Wed 26 Oct
BLACK FASHION WORKSHOP
A family learning session with fashion designer Alva Wilson. Children accompanied by an adult. Venue: Harlesden Library, Craven Park Road, London NW10. 2pm – 4pm. Adm: adv booking. Info: 0208 937 3570.
Wed 26 Oct
ADINKRA PRINTING WORKSHOP
Children of all ages are invited to try the African art of Adinkra printing. Venue: Stroud Green Library, Quernmore Road, London N4. 11am-12noon. Info: 0208 489 8776.
Thurs 27 Oct
A SWAHILI POETRY & STORYTELLING WORKSHOP
Workshop for children using traditional Swahili art form, along with instruments such as the Guitar, Djembe and other percussion effects. Venue: Ealing Road Library, Ealing Road, Wembley HAO. 1pm – 4pm. Adm: Free, adv booking and £5 deposit. Info: 0208 937 3560.
Thurs 27 Oct
CARTOON WORKSHOP
Tayo, writer and artist of the ‘Our Roots’ series demonstrate how to develop an original style of cartoon drawing, with particular emphasis on drawing famous figures from Black history. For 7 –12 years. Venue: Newington Library, 155-157 Walworth Road, London SE17. 2.30pm – 4pm. Partial disabled access. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 525 3719.
Thurs 27 Oct - 4 Nov
ORATURE
A fusion visual art, spoken word, dance and live music to explore diasporic arts and what it means to be African in Britain today. Venue: Stephen Lawrence Gallery, University of Greenwich,Queen Mary Court, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, London SE10.10am – 5pm & 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Info: 07941 125901.
Fri 28 Oct
A HEAD WRAP EXPERIENCE
Come and share the head wrap experience, suitable women young and old. An evening where you can discover the origins, symbolism and the style of these unique African creations. Venue: South Lambeth Library, 180 South Lambeth Road, London SW8. 6pm-8pm. Info: 0207 926 0705.
Fri 28 Oct
MAKING AFRICAN MASKS
Children of all ages are invited to make an African mask in this fun and instructive workshop. Venue: St Ann’s Library, Cissbury Road, London N15. 10.30am – noon. Info: 0208 489 8775.
Fri 28 Oct
MAKING AFRICAN MASKS
Children of all ages are invited to make an African mask in this fun and instructive workshop. Venue: Stroud Green Library, Quernmore Road, London N4. 2.30pm – 4pm. Info: 0208 489 8776.
Fri 28 Oct
URBAN WARRIORS SAVE THE PLANET
A mixture of art, craft, textiles and design technology workshop with Vee Williams, using re-cycled materials to produce a broad spectrum of 2-D and 3-D works with the emphasis being placed on the conservation of our planet and awareness of our environment. Venue: Ealing Road Library, Ealing Road, Wembley HAO. 2pm. Adm: adv booking. Info: 0208 937 3560.
Sat 29 Oct
TABLA DRUMMING WORKSHOP
Pick up the rhythm. Age: 8 plus. Venue: Arts Depot, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London N12. 1pm – 2pm. Adm: Free. Info: 020 8369 5454.
Sat 29 Oct
AFRO-CUBAN STORYTELLING AND ARTS WORKSHOP
Children from 8 – 15 years old are invited to this delightful 2-part workshop to make a mask each. Each person’s mask is then used to recount stories from Afro-Cuban culture. Venue: Children’s Library, Hornsey Library, Haringey Park, London N8. 10am – 12noon. Adm: FREE.
Info: 0208 489 1428.
Sat 29 Oct
AFRO-CUBAN STORYTELLING AND ARTS WORKSHOP
Children from 8 – 15 years old are invited to this delightful 2-part workshop to make a mask each, which are then used to recount stories from Afro-Cuban culture. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane, London N15. 2pm-4pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 5360.
Sat 29 Oct
PLANET POETRY
Poetry & Performance Skills Workshop By Sifundo. Are you a budding writer/poet/rapper/rhymester/storyteller? This is an opportunity to create poetry for the page, or stage based on the National Poetry Day theme of “the future”. 11 – 18 yrs olds. Venue: Artsdepot, Drama Studio, 2nd Floor, Tally Ho Corner, 5 Nether Street, North Finchley, London N12. 2pm - 5pm. Adm: £4. Info: 0208 369 5454.
Sun 30 Oct
KASSAV DOU – SWEET CASSAVA BREAD DANCE
Cassava - or manioc - has its own special magic, so join us in this lively harvest dance to discover how people make, bake and enjoy it in the Caribbean and South America. Venue: Hornimen Museum 100 London Road Forest Hill, London SE23. Adm: £5, conc £3. Info: 0208 314 5328.
Sun 30 Oct
DRAMA MAKES SENSE
The last in a series of 4 drama workshops for 11 – 18 year olds. Friends and relatives are invited to watch a performance by the participants. Venue: Main Gallery, Wood Green Central Library , High Road, London N22. 1pm-3pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 2776.
Sun 30 Oct
STEEL PAN WORKSHOP
Pantasia Steel Band teaches how to play the steel pan to Calypso and Soco rhythms of the Caribbean. Age 8 plus. Venue: Artsdepot, Pentland Theatre Foyer, 3rd Floor, Tally Ho Corner, 5 Nether Street, North Finchley, London N12. 1pm-2pm. Adm: FREE – Drop in. Info: 0208 369 5454.
Mon 31 Oct
BLACK SKIN & HAIR CARE WORKSHOP
Skincare, make-up choices, weaves, hair-pieces, hair-colour, hair-strengtheners and permanent waves. Light refreshment provided. Women only. Venue: Main Gallery, Wood Green Central Library High Road, London N22. 2.30pm – 6.30pm.Adm: FREE. Info: 0208 489 2780.
Mon 31 Oct
REFUGEE MUSIC PROJECT
Four workshops leading to a show celebrating West African songs which will give a unique insight into the history and culture that the immigrant community brings to Britain. Venue: The Upper Room, 8 Greenland Street, London NW1. 2.30pm-4pm. Adm: FREE. Info: 0207 482 5941.
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