Children Workshop Events
Please note: The listings for BHM have been ‘retained’ to show new viewers what kinds of activities are common during the Black History Month which covers October to November annually. For regular listings visit: Arts and Entertainment
Throughout Oct
CARNIVAL FUN
Make a carnival mask to take home. All Day. Venue: Ashburton Library, Shirley Road, Addiscombe CR9 7AL. Age: Families. Adm: Drop-in. Info: 0208 726 6900.
Throughout Oct
CARNIVAL FUN
Make a carnival mask to take home when you visit the library. Venue: Bradmore Green, Bradmore Way, Coulsdon CR5 1PE. Age: Under 8. Adm: drop-in. Info: 0208 726 6900.
Sat 1 – 29 Oct
AFRICAN CRAFTS
An afternoon session of making your favourite African instrument, scariest African animal and listening to stories on Anansi. Venue: John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street, SE1 1JA. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Sat 8 Oct
AFRICAN MASK MAKING
Create your own vibrant African themed mask using collage and mixed materials. All ages welcome but children aged 5 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Venue: Hackney Central Library, Hackney Technology and Learning Centre, 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ. 2 – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Sat 8 Oct
SAFARI ANIMAL MASKS
Come and join our fun mask making session where you can choose to make an elephant, giraffe or lion mask. Venue: Nunhead Library, Gordon Road, SE15 3RW. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Mon 10 Oct
TRADITIONAL GHANAIAN MUSIC AND DANCE
Abass Dodoo will deliver a cultural workshop containing a colourful display of authentic traditional Ghanaian music and dance – audience participation will be encouraged! Venue: Homerton Library, Homerton High St, E9 6AS. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Tues 11 Oct
MASK MAKING
Come along and try out a traditional African craft. Venue: Newington Library, 155 Walworth Rd, SE17 1RS. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Tues 11 Oct
BABY AND TODDLERS GROUP
Come along and make your Caribbean hats. Venue: Grove Vale Library, 25-27 Grove Vale, SE22 8EQ. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Tues 11 Oct
MARTIN LUTHER KING
Martin Luther King – craft event. Venue: Higham Hill Library, North Countess Road, Walthamstow E17 5HS. 10.45am 11.45am. Age: Under 5. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 496 1173.
Thurs 13 Oct
ANIMALS FROM AFRICA
Make animals (zany zebra, radical rhino or incredible impala) from the African continent, using recycled materials. Suitable for children. Venue: Brandon Library, Maddock Way, Cooks Road, SE17 3NH. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Fri 14 Oct
AFRICAN MASK MAKING
Make African masks, with a competition for the most unusual masks made. Venue: John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street, SE1 1JA. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Fri 14 Oct
MASK MAKING
Make a mask of your favourite black hero or an African style mask. Venue: Forest Hill Library, 82 Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HZ. 4-5pm. Adm Free: Age 8-11yrs. Info: 0208 314 7653.
Sat 15 Oct
AFRICAN KUFI HAT CRAFT
Learn about African culture & make your own paper Kufi hat. Venue: Manor House Library, 34 Old Rd, London SE13 5SY, 10.30am-11.30am. All ages. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 314 7794.
Mon 15 Aug
ANIMALS FROM AFRICA
Learn about, and make, animals from the African continent using recycled materials. Venue: Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill Street, SE15 5JR. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 358 9645.
Sat 15 Oct
BHM ARTS AND CRAFTS SESSION
Kids, get creative and celebrate black history month at this arts and crafts session. Venue: Grove Vale Library, 25-27 Grove Vale, SE22 8EQ. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Sat 15 Oct
COCO PALMS INTERACTIVE CARD MAKING
Come and learn how to make your own greeting cards using craft material from Africa and the Caribbean. All ages but under 11 years accompanied by an adult. Venue: Shoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton St, N1 6LP. 2 – 3.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Sat 15 Oct
JUNGLE ANIMAL GIFT BAG MAKING
Children’s Jungle Animal Gift Bag Making sessions. Held in the Children’s library. Caribbean refreshments offered. Venue: Idea Store Chrisp Street, 1 Vesey Path, East India Dock Rd. 2–3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 1506.
Sat 15 & 29 Oct
ARTS AND CRAFTS SESSION
African Arts and Crafts making session for children. Limited number of tickets available from the library counter from 12 Noon onwards. Venue: Watney Market Library, 30–32 Watney Market, Shadwell, London E1 2PR. 2–4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 790 4039.
Sat 16 Oct
POSTCARDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Help decorate our world map with postcards from around the world as we celebrate BHM. Drop in for all ages. No bking necessary, but children accompanied by an adult. Venue: Vestry House Museum, Vestry Road, Walthamstow E17 9NH. 1pm – 4.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 496 4391.
Sun 16 Oct
DRUMHEAD
African drumming workshop for the entire family, and all levels. Venue: at Dulwich Library, 386 Lordship Lane, SE22 8NB. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Tues 18 Oct
ANANSI STORIES AND CRAFT
Classic trickster tales and craft activity. Venue: Downham Library (Family event), 7-9 Moorside Road, Downham, Bromley BR1 5EP. 2.30pm-3.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 314 9705.
Thurs 20 Oct
CRAZY CROCODILES
Make a crazy crocodile out of a range of creative craft materials and listen to an exciting crocodile story. Venue: Nunhead Library, Gordon Road, SE15 3RW. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Sat 22 Oct
FAMILY LEARNING WORKSHOPS
An informal discussion on why many young men and women left the Caribbean to settle in the UK between1940-70 and upon the Caribbean contribution to UK culture. Led by teacher and author Lesnah Hall, this interactive workshop is suitable for children aged 8 and over with a guardian. Venue: Manor House Library, 34 Old Rd, London SE13 5SY, 2-4pm.Adm: Free. Info: 0208 314 7779.
Sat 22 Oct
UNITY WREATH AND DOVE
Unity Wreath and Dove – craft event. Venue: Higham Hill Library, North Countess Road, Walthamstow E17 5HS. 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Age: 4+. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 496 1173.
Sat 22 Oct
FAMILY FUN DAY
A fun day out for all the family with Somali / Arabic book exhibition from Zaylai Books including books for sale, Somali folktales for children, an adult author talk, Family Learning workshop, poetry by Brent Somali Association, face painting and craft activities. Venue: Harlesden Library, Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London NW10 8SE. 12 noon – 6pm. Info: 0208 937 3570.
Sat 22 Oct
FAMILY FUN DAY
An exciting family day with popular cookery author Vicky Bhogal discussing flavoursome recipes from her new book Flavour: A World of Beautiful Food and giving a demonstration, plus pottery workshop, story and craft activities for children, Family Learning workshop, face painting and stalls. Venue: Town Hall Library, Brent Town Hall, King’s Drive Entrance, Forty Lane, Wembley Middlesex HA9 9HU. 12noon – 6pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3500.
Mon 24 Oct
MAKE AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Make musical instruments such as a Djembe drum. Brandon Library, Maddock Way, Cooks Rd, SE17 3NH. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Mon 24 Oct
AFRICAN MASK MAKING
A workshop for all the family. Venue: Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Hainault, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 4DD. 2-3pm. Adm: £1.50 per child. Info: 0208 708 9206.
Mon 24 Oct
MAKE AFRICAN INSTRUMENTS
Make African instruments and sing. Venue: John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street, SE1 1JA. Age: 5 – 10 years Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Tues 25 Oct
ANIMALS FROM AFRICA
Choose your favourite animals and draw them. Suitable for children aged five to 10 years. Venue: John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High St, SE1 1JA. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Tues 25 Oct
MASK MAKING
Make a mask of your favourite black hero or an African style mask. Venue: Torridon Rd Library, 103 Torridon Rd, London SE6 1RQ, 2.30-3.30pm . Age: 5-7. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 314 3712.
Tues 25 Oct
FAMILY LEARNING WORKSHOPS
With Lesnah Hall, teacher and author of titles in the Black Makers of History series (see Sat 22 Oct). Venue: Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High St, Hither Green London SE13 6LG. 10am-12 noon. Adm: Free.
Tues 25 Oct
FAMILY LEARNING WORKSHOPS
This afternoon session examines the origins of the 13 month Ethiopian calendar and its links to Ancient Egypt. The session also looks more widely at the impact of Ancient Ethiopian culture. Venue: Lewisham Library, Hither Green London SE13 6LG, 2-4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 314 9800.
Tues 25 Oct
MAKE AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Using recycled materials, make a variety of traditional African instruments, such as drums, shakers, and rain sticks. Learn about them and decorate one to take home. Venue: Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill St, SE15 5JR.
Mon 24 Oct
CREATE YOUR OWN HERITAGE COLLAGE
Venues: Harlesden Library Plus, Harlesden Library, Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London NW10 8SE. 2 – 4pm. Info: 0208 937 3570, and Tokyngton Library, Monks Parks, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 6JE. 2 – 4pm. Info: 0208 937 3590, plus Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 2.30 – 4pm. Age: 5 – 11. Adm: All Free. Info: 0208 937 3400.
Mon 24 Oct
CREATE A 3D FIREWORK PICTURE
Venue: Kingsbury Library Plus, 522 – 524 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury NW9 9HE. 2.30 – 3.30pm. Age: 5 – 11. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3520.
Mon 24 – 28 Oct
DRAMA WORKSHOPS
With Scruffbag Production. Due to the public performance we would prefer the young people commit to the full week, therefore only those who have attended the full 5 day workshop will be cast in Saturday’s perf. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 10am – 12noon: 4 – 7yrs; 12.30 – 3pm: 8 – 12yrs; 3.30 – 6.30pm: 13 – 18yrs. Adm: £17 for the week or £3 per class. Info: 0208 937 3400.
Mon 24 – 28 Oct
BHM PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Family friendly programme of events and activities including storytelling and craft workshops, African dance and Caribbean cookery classes, creative youth workshop with dub poet Lennox Carty and a theatre performance of Streets Paved with Gold. All events require advance booking. Venue: Chalkhill Community Centre, 113 Chalkhil Rd, Wembley HA9 9FX. Info: 0208 385 1836.
Tues 25 Oct
BELONGINGS TEXTILE WORKSHOP
With Emamoke Ukeleghe. Create your own prints, using simple printing techniques. Participants are asked to bring along objects or belongings that tells a story about who you are. This could be an object of sentimental value, such as a childhood doll, a picture of your family or a piece of cloth. Venue: Hackney Museum, Ground Floor, Technology and Learning Centre,1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ. 2 – 4pm Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Tues 25 Oct
DRAWING LOUIS WAIN
Brent Museum Big Draw family event inspired by local Brent artist Louis Wain and an opportunity for all the family to try out some exciting drawing techniques. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 1 – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3400.
Tues 25 Oct
EVERY NAME UNDER THE SUN WORKSHOP
Create your own name plaque. Venue: Ealing Road Library. Coronet Parade, Ealing Road, Wembley Middlesex HA0 4BA. 2.30 – 4pm. Info: 0208 937 3560. Harlesden Library Plus, Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London NW10 8SE. 11am – 12.30pm. Adm: Free. Age: 5 – 11. Info: 0208 937 3570.
Tues 25 Oct
HANDA’S SURPRISE
Create Your Own Basket Of Fun. Venues: Kensal Rise Library, Bathurst Gardens, Kensal Rise ,London NW10 5JA. Info: 0208 937 3660, 11.30am – 12.30pm. Kilburn Library, 42 Salusbury Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 6NN. 2.30 – 3.30pm. Age: 5 – 11. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3530.
Tues 25 & 27 Oct
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Creative workshops for children exploring Aboriginal art and its role in storytelling. Venue: Idea Store Bow, 1 Gladstone Place, Roman Road, Bow, E3 5ES. 2pm–4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.
Tues 25 & 27 Oct
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITY SESSIONS
Enjoy some fun crafts and activities to celebrate Black history. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. 2.15–3.45pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 1738.
Wed 26 Oct
CREATE A 3D FIREWORK PICTURE
For children aged 5 – 11. Venue: Kingsbury Library Plus, 522 – 524 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury NW9 9HE. 11am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3520.
Wed 26 Oct
ROOTS AND RHYMES WITH ADISA
Celebrate where you come from and what makes you unique. Give your ideas wings and set them free through poetry and song in this family activity. Venue: Hackney Museum, Ground Floor, Technology and Learning Centre,1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ. 2 – 4pm. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Wed 26 Oct
BINGO AND QUIZ ON POPULAR AUTHORS
Join the fun and learn about popular authors. Venue: Leyton Library, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7HU.10.00am–11.00am. Age: 7 – 13. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 496 1152.
Wed 26 Oct
MASK MAKING WITH THE LION KING
Make stunning animal masks from the Lion King. Venue: Leytonstone Library, 6 Church Lane, Leytonstone E11 1HG. 10.00am–11.00am. Age: 6+. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 496 1190.
Wed 26 Oct
WORDS ‘R’ US
An Interactive Creative Writing And Storytelling Workshop designed to discover the poet/performer within. With creative writing and world storytelling using words, books, drama, movement and vocal expression. Venue: Hackney Central Library, Hackney Technology and Learning Centre, 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ. 2 – 3.30pm. Age: 7 – 11. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Wed 26 Oct
MUSICAL CRAFT
Come along and create your own instruments such as an African drum or rainmaker using recycled materials. Venue: Newington Library, 155 Walworth Road, SE17 1RS.
Wed 26 Oct
AFRICAN MASK MAKING
Make African masks, with a competition for the most unusual masks made. Venue: John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street, SE1 1JA. Age: 5 – 10. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Wed 26 Oct
CRAFT AFRICAN ANIMALS
Craft event and stories and colour and paint your own African animals. Venue: Wood Street Library, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4AA. 10.30am-11.30am. Age: Under 5’s. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 496 1156.
Thurs 27 Oct
CRAFT EVENT
Creative lively characters using a mix of colours. Venue: Higham Hill Library, North Countess Road, Walthamstow E17 5HS. 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Age: 5+. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 496 1173.
Thurs 27 Oct
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Colouring & Designs. Venue: Leyton Library, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7HU. 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Age: Under 5”s . Adm: Free. Info: 0208 496 1152.
Thurs 27 Oct
MAKING AFRICAN PATTERNS
An art workshop of African patterns, using a choice of varied African materials. Suitable for children aged five to 10 years. Venue: John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street, SE1 1JA. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Thurs 27 Oct
CRAFT EVENT
Make your own African necklace. Venue: Hale End Library, Castle Avenue, Highams Park E4 9QD. 10am – 11am. Age: 6–10 years. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 496 1050
Thurs 27 Oct
BABA’S GIFT
Family Learning Festival. Story And Craft Activities. Venue: Ealing Road Library, Coronet Parade, Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 4BA. 10.30am – 12.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3560.
Thurs 27 Oct
WHERE’S MY CAT!
Story and craft activities delivered by Brent Adult and Community Education Service (BACES).
Venue: Harlesden Library Plus, Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London, NW10 8SE. 2 – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3570.
Thurs 27 Oct
EVERY NAME UNDER THE SUN
Create Your Own Name Plaque. Venues: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 11am – 12.30pm. Adm: free. Info: 0208 937 3400, Kingsbury Library Plus, 522 – 524 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury NW9 9HE. 2.30 – 4pm. Age: 5 – 11. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3520.
Thurs 27 Oct
THE 13 MONTH ETHIOPIAN CALENDAR
Participants will learn about the origin of this calendar and its links to ancient Egypt. We will also look at some of the cultural landmarks in Ethiopia. There will also be a display poster of the 13 Month calendar on sale. Venues: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 2–4pm. For children and adults. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3400.
Thurs 27 Oct
CARTON ELEPHANTS
Have fun making elephants out of cartons and other materials. years and families.. Venue: Grove Vale Library, 25-27 Grove Vale, SE22 8EQ. Age: 9 – 14. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Fri 28 Oct
AFRICAN ANIMAL MASK
A workshop for all the family. Venue: Aldersbrook Library, 2a Park Road, London E12 5HQ. 2-3pm. Adm: £1.50 per child. Info: 0208 708 7400.
Fri 28 Oct
RASTAMOUSE DAY!
Celebrate the hip mouse sensation Rastamouse and his cool friends the Easy Crew with a range of events plus live African music. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 10.15 – 11am. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3400.
Fri 28 Oct
RASTAMOUSE DAY!
Family learning: Fastamouse story and craft activity. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 2 – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3400.
Fri 28 Oct
RASTAMOUSE DAY!
Create your own Rastamouse. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 4 – 5.30pm. Age: 5 – 11. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3400.
Fri 28 Oct
RASTAMOUSE DAY!
Rastamouse film screening. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF 5.45 –6.45pm. For children. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3400.
Fri 28 Oct
CREATE A 3D FIREWORK PICTURE
For children aged 5 – 11. Venue: Preston Library, Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8PL, 11am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3510.
Sat 29 Oct
AFRICAN ANIMAL CRAFTS
Come along and create your own African animals such as a freestanding elephant or lion mask, using recycled materials. Venue: Newington Library, 155 Walworth Road, SE17 1RS. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Sat 29 Oct
AFRICAN MASK MAKING
Children, use your imagination to make a variety of African masks that show different moods. Venue: Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill Street, SE15 5JR. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 358 9645.
Sat 29 Oct
MASAI AND I
Family Learning Festival. Story and craft activities. Venue: Ealing Road Library, Coronet Parade, Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 4BA. 10.30am – 12.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3560
Sat 29 Oct
AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP
A great opportunity for everyone to learn about the rich heritage and music of Africa, through drums and percussion. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. 2.30–3.30pm. Adm Free. Info: 020 7364 1738.
Sat 29 Oct
FAMILY FUN DAY
Come along and celebrate Black History with African mask face painting, henna, bead bracelet/necklace and keyring making sessions. Caribbean refreshments offered. Venue: Idea Store Chrisp Street, 1 Vesey Path East India Dock Road, Poplar, E14 6BT. 2–4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 1506.
Sat 29 Oct
BABA’S GIFT
Family Learning – Story and craft activities. Venue: Town Hall Library, Town Hall Library, Brent Town Hall, King’s Drive Entrance, Forty Lane, Wembley Middlesex HA9 9HU. 2 – 4pm, Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3500
Sat 29 Oct
CREATIVE POTTERY WORKSHOPS
Artist Chris Bramble delivers pottery workshops that combine his interest in the European sculptural tradition, and the love of African craftsmanship, shape and form. Venue: Kilburn Library, Kilburn Library, 42 Salusbury Road, Kilburn, London NW6 6NN. 11am – 1pm. Info: 0208 937 3530; then Kingsbury Library Plus, 522 – 524 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury NW9 9HE. 2.30 – 4.30pm. Age: 5 – 11. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3520.
Sun 30 – 30 Oct
UMBELA ARTS WORKSHOPS
Brazil – Carnival Vibes – Roots Culture. Two Carnival Groups based in London, Maracatu Estrela do Norte and Bloco-Afro ERI OKAN in this Drumming and Dance Workshop. Venue: Rich Mix, 35–47 Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, E1 6LA. 8pm. 12-5pm. Adm: £6 for one class, or £10 for two. Info: 0207 613 7498.
Now – 10 Dec
RAW TALENT WORKSHOPS
Raw Talent is ’A’ Team Arts’ annual event celebrating Music of Black Origin. Workshops in dance, rap and singing take place during Black History Month and will culminate in a showcase on December 10th. Venue: Brady Arts Centre, 192–196 Hanbury Street, Whitechapel, E1 5HU. 6.30–9pm Thurs. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 7911.
Now – 10 Dec
RAW TALENT WORKSHOPS
Brady Arts Centre | 6.30–9pm Thursdays Raw Talent is ’A’ Team Arts’ annual event celebrating Music of Black Origin. Workshops in dance, rap and singing take place during BHM and will culminate in a showcase on December 10th. Venue: Brady Arts Centre, A’ Team Arts, 192–196 Hanbury Street, Whitechapel, E1 5HU. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 7911.
