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
Sat 5 & 9 Nov
BLACK HISTORY CREATIVE YOUTH PROJECT
A creative writing and performance workshop for young people who will interpret and respond to these sources to create poems, stories and other art forms to document and showcase through performance how Black/African shaped or are continuing to shape British history and culture. Age: teens. Venue: Ealing Central Library, Ealing Broadway Centre, Ealing, W5 5JY. 12.30pm-3.30pm. Adm: Adv £4 for both sessions- both should be attended; siblings £3. Adv bking essential. Info: 0208 825 9278.
Fri 7 Oct
BEAUTIFUL SOUTHWARK
Celebrating life stories of black elders at the southwark pensioners centre. Look back with the reminiscence workshops at the Southwark Pensioners Centre, celebrating the life stories of elders from the black and minority ethnic community. Venue: Southwark Pensioners Centre, 305-307 Camberwell Road, SE5 0HQ. Adm: Free Info: 0207 708 4556.
Fri 7 – 28 Oct
I LOVE BHM
Celebrate cultural heritage with a range of exciting workshops for young people. From African textiles, Drama, African and Caribbean cuisine to Gospel singing, African dance and a BBC presentation on why black history is relevant. Venue: Southwark Salvation Army, 1 Princess St, SE1 6HH. 4pm – 5.3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 928 7136.
Sat 8 Oct
POWER GAMES
A day of activities celebrating the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games through screenings, debates, exhibition, fashion & music showcase inspired by the Black Power Salute. Enjoy workshops and create art, fashion and music. Submissions models and volunteers welcome to take part, with Annointed Productions. Venue: Brady Arts Centre, 192–196 Hanbury St, Whitechapel, E1 5HU. 2–10pm. Adm: £5 per pupil, £4 per pupil for Tower Hamlets Schools, £1 per accompanying adult. Info: 0208 709 8343.
Sat 8 Oct
SO WHO DO YOU REALLY THINK YOU ARE?
Come and share your experiences of researching your genealogy and participate in a discussion, facilitated by Cllr Pauline Gibson. Cllr Gibson will share her experience of researching her own family history in the Caribbean. Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane N15 4JA. 5pm – 6.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 489 5309.
Sat 8 Oct
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TILES
Your chance to design a tile inspired the theme of black history and culture, journeys, past, present and future. Venue: Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill St, SE15 5JR. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 358 9645.
Sat 8 Oct
DRUMHEAD
African drumming workshops for all the family, and every level and ability. Venue: Peckham Space, 89 Peckham High Street, London SE15 5RS. Adm: Free.
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.
Wed 12 Oct
TONY HARRISON
Delivering an exciting seminar looking at how to create and maintain successful relationships; business, personal, professional, casual, spiritual. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 6 – 9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3400 / Tharrison@lstc.eu.
Wed 12 Oct
DIG OUT DEM ROOTS
Caribbean Family History Workshop With Sharon Tomlin. A practical genealogical workshop from a founder of the Carib Geneaology and Family Research Service. Venue: Downham Library, 7-9 Moorside Rd, Downham, Bromley BR1 5EP. 6-30pm-8.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 314 9705.
Fri 14 Oct
BEAUTIFUL SOUTHWARK
Celebrating life stories of black elders at the southwark pensioners centre. Look back with the reminiscence workshops at the Southwark Pensioners Centre, celebrating the life stories of elders from the black and minority ethnic community. Venue: Southwark Pensioners Centre, 305-307 Camberwell Road, SE5 0HQ. Adm: Free Info: 0207 708 4556.
Sun 16 Oct
GIFTED AT PRIMARYFAILING BY SECONDARY
Neil Mayer shows you how to guarantee your child’s academic success. Q&A session included. Copies of the book will be available. Caribbean refreshments offered. Venue: Idea Store Chrisp Street, 1 Vesey Path, East India Dock Road. 12 noon–2.30pm. Adm Free. Info: 0207 364 1506.
Tues 18 Oct
HANGING OUT WORKSHOP
Elders share their experiences of growing up and hanging out during the 50s and 1960s in Brent. An invited school class will join elders for this lively intergenerational event which is open to all people. The session is filmed and included in the documentary to be premiered at the V&A 2012. Venue: Willesden Green Library, 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF. 10.30am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3400 / www.hangingout.org.uk.
Wed 19 Oct
RATTLING YOUR FAMILY CLOSET
Who do you think you are? Digging deep for your family tree. For ages. Venue: John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street, SE1 1JA. Age: 18 and over. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Thurs 20 Oct
JEWELLERY MAKING
Jackie will demonstrate beginners’ jewellery making, with the chance to make your own necklaces and bracelets. Suitable for adults. Venue: Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Thurs 20 Oct
EXPERIENCES OF NIGERIAN MIGRATION
Adult/Young People Event Olu Ubadike will lead on a workshop for adults and young people, discussing experiences of Nigerian migration. Incorporating storytelling, this promises to be a creative and inspiring session. Venue: Stoke Newington Library, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0JS. 6 – 7.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000.
Sat 22 Oct
PIONEERS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH
An interactive workshop looking at the contributions made by the invited guests from the Caribbean and Africa after the Second World War. Venue: Manor House Library, Room 4 Old Road, Lee, London SE13 5SY. 2pm to 4pm. Adm: FREE.
Fri 21 Oct
BEAUTIFUL SOUTHWARK
Look back with the reminiscence workshops at the Southwark Pensioners Centre, celebrating the life stories of elders from the black and minority ethnic community. Venue: Southwark Pensioners Centre, 305-307 Camberwell Road, SE5 0HQ. Adm: Free Info: 0207 708 4556.
Sat 22 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: Ealing Road Library, Coronet Parade, Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 4BA. 11am – 1pm. Age: 5 – 11.Info: 0208 937 3560. Then at Town Hall Library, Brent Town Hall, King’s Drive Entrance, Forty Lane, Wembley Middlesex HA9 9HU. 2.30 – 4.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 937 3500.
Sat 22 Oct
UNITY WREATH AND DOVE – CRAFT EVENT
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
GIFTED AT PRIMARY
Neil Mayer gives invaluable advice to help parents support their child through school. Primary and secondary school parents are welcome. Books, calendars and flash cards on sale. Venue: Rich Mix, 35–47 Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, E1 6LA. 12 noon–6pm. Adm: Free. Info: 020 7364 1506.
Sat 22 – 27 Oct
EXPLORE YOUR CARIBBEAN ANCESTRY
Who do you think you are? Unlock the treasures of the archive and search your family history. Venue: John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street, SE1 1JA. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Tues 25 Oct
KENTE PAPER WEAVING
Come along and try out a traditional African craft. Venue: Newington Library, 155 Walworth Rd, SE17 1RS. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2000.
Wed 26 Oct
BLACK PEOPLE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
An exciting and interactive workshop looking at the Black contribution during WW2. Learn about those who fought bravely and gain a better understanding of British history. A Black History Month event for 11+. Places must be booked in advance. Venue: Vestry House Museum, Vestry Road, Walthamstow E17 9NH. 1pm – 4.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 496 4391.
Wed 26 Oct
EXPLORING PATTERNS
A Big Draw workshop, designed by young people, for young people. Venue: The Cuming Museum, 151 Walworth Rd, SE17 1RY. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2332.
Wed 26 Oct
THE 13 MONTH ETHIOPIAN CALENDAR
An interactive workshop looking at various aspects of Ethiopian culture and its location in Africa. 10am- 12noon. Venue: Mitcham Library, 157 London Rd, Mitcham, CR4 2YR. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 274 5750.
Thurs 27 Oct
CUMING EXPLORERS
At this weekly under fives session explore music from Africa with Paul. Venue: The Cuming Museum, 151 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RY. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2332.
Thurs 27 Oct
HIDDEN MESSAGES WITHIN
Join artist Gloria F Y Ojulari Sule to create artworks inspired by Sudanese charm bracelets from the Cuming Museum’s collection. Venue: The Cuming Museum, 151 Walworth Road, SE17 1RY. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2332.
Thurs 27 Oct
NEIL MAYER
Gifted at Primary, Failing at Secondary Seminar and workshop. Neil Mayer’s book deals with the often challenging transition between primary and secondary education, GCSE success and raising self-esteem. The workshop is based on his experiences or working in some of the toughest inner city schools in the UK and US. Venue: Harlesden Library Plus, Craven Park Road, London NW10 8SE. 4 – 5.30. Info: 0208 937 3570.
Fri 28 Oct
FOLLOW THE BAND
Discover the Calypso sound of the Caribbean and make your own mini steel pan drums. Venue: Catford Library, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, 2.15-3.15. Age: 8-11 years. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 314 9113.
Fri 28 Oct
BEAUTIFUL SOUTHWARK
Celebrating life stories of black elders at the southwark pensioners centre. Look back with the reminiscence workshops at the Southwark Pensioners Centre, celebrating the life stories of elders from the black and minority ethnic community. Venue: Southwark Pensioners Centre, 305-307 Camberwell Road, SE5 0HQ. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 708 4556.
Sat 29 Oct
DRUMHEAD
Free African drumming workshops for the entire family, and all levels. Venue: The Cuming Museum, 151 Walworth Road, SE17 1RY. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2332
Sat 29 Oct
HIDDEN MESSAGES WITHIN
Join artist Gloria F Y Ojulari Sule to create artworks inspired by Sudanese charm bracelets from the Cuming Museum’s collection. Venue: The Cuming Museum, 151 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RY. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 525 2332.
NOVEMBER
Thurs 17 Nov
PATRICK VERNON
African Diaspora Approach To Family History. A workshop exploring the African Diaspora approach to family history and genealogy and provides useful ways of people reclaiming and defining their identity. Discuss issues around this type of research and the importance of DNA mapping. Venue: Hackney Museum, Ground Floor, Technology and Learning Centre,1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ. 6 – 7.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 3000 /0208 356 2509,
