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Aug
14
Thu
Drawing and Painting with Lucy Pashley @ Lauderdale House
Aug 14 @ 11:30 am – 11:30 am

Let your creativity flow and develop your artistic skills. We will be exploring a range of drawing, painting and printing techniques using acrylics, watercolours, poster paints, inks and oil pastels, to create wonderful artworks on the theme of Summer in the City, inspired by the world around us, the work of other artists, and your own experiences. Just bring your imagination!

Two courses:

Tue 12 to Fri 15 Aug / Ages 5 to 8 and

Tue 19 to Fri 22 Aug / Ages 7 to 11

ART: Mixed Media Memories @ Lauderdale House
Aug 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Encapsulate your special memories in one or more very personal pieces of art. Places, people, events or pets will inspire you to explore the combined use of collage, paint and ink.  General materials will be supplied but please bring items which make your work more individual (photos, postcards, mementos

Aug
15
Fri
Drawing and Painting with Lucy Pashley @ Lauderdale House
Aug 15 @ 11:30 am – 11:30 am

Let your creativity flow and develop your artistic skills. We will be exploring a range of drawing, painting and printing techniques using acrylics, watercolours, poster paints, inks and oil pastels, to create wonderful artworks on the theme of Summer in the City, inspired by the world around us, the work of other artists, and your own experiences. Just bring your imagination!

Two courses:

Tue 12 to Fri 15 Aug / Ages 5 to 8 and

Tue 19 to Fri 22 Aug / Ages 7 to 11

ART: Mixed Media Memories @ Lauderdale House
Aug 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Encapsulate your special memories in one or more very personal pieces of art. Places, people, events or pets will inspire you to explore the combined use of collage, paint and ink.  General materials will be supplied but please bring items which make your work more individual (photos, postcards, mementos

Aug
19
Tue
ART: Life Drawing with Sharon Finmark @ Lauderdale House
Aug 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Spend a week concentrating on figure work in the light and airy Long Gallery.  Suitable for beginners and those with experience. 1 to 2 models per day.  Please bring your own materials (basic paper on sale).  Boards are available.

Aug
20
Wed
ART: Life Drawing with Sharon Finmark @ Lauderdale House
Aug 20 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Spend a week concentrating on figure work in the light and airy Long Gallery.  Suitable for beginners and those with experience. 1 to 2 models per day.  Please bring your own materials (basic paper on sale).  Boards are available.

Aug
21
Thu
ART: Life Drawing with Sharon Finmark @ Lauderdale House
Aug 21 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Spend a week concentrating on figure work in the light and airy Long Gallery.  Suitable for beginners and those with experience. 1 to 2 models per day.  Please bring your own materials (basic paper on sale).  Boards are available.

Aug
22
Fri
ART: Life Drawing with Sharon Finmark @ Lauderdale House
Aug 22 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Spend a week concentrating on figure work in the light and airy Long Gallery.  Suitable for beginners and those with experience. 1 to 2 models per day.  Please bring your own materials (basic paper on sale).  Boards are available.

Aug
25
Mon
Crazee Kids Summer Drama, Art and Dance Workshop’ for 3-10 year olds @ Jackson's Lane
Aug 25 – Aug 26 all-day

The Crazee Kids workshop is an exciting summer experience with a combination of Dance, Drama, Music & Art based on an enchanting adventure around the world. It’s 10:30am-2:30pm Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th August 2014

It is a wonderful opportunity to ignite your child’s imagination and for them to be a part of a magnificent journey, from dancing at a carnival in Brazil to singing and dancing in Africa…this is certainly a flight not too be missed

We also have term time classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays and here are the dates:

Autumn term 2014 – Tuesdays
9th Sep to 2nd Dec
12 weeks, excludes half–term 28th Oct
Jacksons Lane: Tuesdays 4:15–5:00pm
Age 3–5 years, £120.00

Autumn term 2014 – Saturdays
13th Sep to 6th Dec
12 weeks, excludes half–term 1st Nov
Jacksons Lane: Saturdays 10:00–10:50am
Age 3–5 years, £120.00

Aug
26
Tue
Crazee Kids Summer Drama, Art and Dance Workshop’ for 3-10 year olds @ Jackson's Lane
Aug 26 – Aug 27 all-day

The Crazee Kids workshop is an exciting summer experience with a combination of Dance, Drama, Music & Art based on an enchanting adventure around the world. It’s 10:30am-2:30pm Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th August 2014

It is a wonderful opportunity to ignite your child’s imagination and for them to be a part of a magnificent journey, from dancing at a carnival in Brazil to singing and dancing in Africa…this is certainly a flight not too be missed

We also have term time classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays and here are the dates:

Autumn term 2014 – Tuesdays
9th Sep to 2nd Dec
12 weeks, excludes half–term 28th Oct
Jacksons Lane: Tuesdays 4:15–5:00pm
Age 3–5 years, £120.00

Autumn term 2014 – Saturdays
13th Sep to 6th Dec
12 weeks, excludes half–term 1st Nov
Jacksons Lane: Saturdays 10:00–10:50am
Age 3–5 years, £120.00

Aug
27
Wed
Crazee Kids Summer Drama, Art and Dance Workshop’ for 3-10 year olds @ Jackson's Lane
Aug 27 – Aug 28 all-day

The Crazee Kids workshop is an exciting summer experience with a combination of Dance, Drama, Music & Art based on an enchanting adventure around the world. It’s 10:30am-2:30pm Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th August 2014

It is a wonderful opportunity to ignite your child’s imagination and for them to be a part of a magnificent journey, from dancing at a carnival in Brazil to singing and dancing in Africa…this is certainly a flight not too be missed

We also have term time classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays and here are the dates:

Autumn term 2014 – Tuesdays
9th Sep to 2nd Dec
12 weeks, excludes half–term 28th Oct
Jacksons Lane: Tuesdays 4:15–5:00pm
Age 3–5 years, £120.00

Autumn term 2014 – Saturdays
13th Sep to 6th Dec
12 weeks, excludes half–term 1st Nov
Jacksons Lane: Saturdays 10:00–10:50am
Age 3–5 years, £120.00

Aug
28
Thu
Crazee Kids Summer Drama, Art and Dance Workshop’ for 3-10 year olds @ Jackson's Lane
Aug 28 – Aug 29 all-day

The Crazee Kids workshop is an exciting summer experience with a combination of Dance, Drama, Music & Art based on an enchanting adventure around the world. It’s 10:30am-2:30pm Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th August 2014

It is a wonderful opportunity to ignite your child’s imagination and for them to be a part of a magnificent journey, from dancing at a carnival in Brazil to singing and dancing in Africa…this is certainly a flight not too be missed

We also have term time classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays and here are the dates:

Autumn term 2014 – Tuesdays
9th Sep to 2nd Dec
12 weeks, excludes half–term 28th Oct
Jacksons Lane: Tuesdays 4:15–5:00pm
Age 3–5 years, £120.00

Autumn term 2014 – Saturdays
13th Sep to 6th Dec
12 weeks, excludes half–term 1st Nov
Jacksons Lane: Saturdays 10:00–10:50am
Age 3–5 years, £120.00

MUSIC: Billroth Quartet Chamber Coaching @ Lauderdale House
Aug 28 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Lauderdale’s resident string quartet invite you to join them for 2 days of chamber music workshops.  This is a fun get-together for musicians of all standards and a great chance to play music in a group, culminating in a casual performance alongside the Quartet. There will be a break for lunch.

Aug
29
Fri
Crazee Kids Summer Drama, Art and Dance Workshop’ for 3-10 year olds @ Jackson's Lane
Aug 29 – Aug 30 all-day

The Crazee Kids workshop is an exciting summer experience with a combination of Dance, Drama, Music & Art based on an enchanting adventure around the world. It’s 10:30am-2:30pm Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th August 2014

It is a wonderful opportunity to ignite your child’s imagination and for them to be a part of a magnificent journey, from dancing at a carnival in Brazil to singing and dancing in Africa…this is certainly a flight not too be missed

We also have term time classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays and here are the dates:

Autumn term 2014 – Tuesdays
9th Sep to 2nd Dec
12 weeks, excludes half–term 28th Oct
Jacksons Lane: Tuesdays 4:15–5:00pm
Age 3–5 years, £120.00

Autumn term 2014 – Saturdays
13th Sep to 6th Dec
12 weeks, excludes half–term 1st Nov
Jacksons Lane: Saturdays 10:00–10:50am
Age 3–5 years, £120.00

MUSIC: Billroth Quartet Chamber Coaching @ Lauderdale House
Aug 29 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Lauderdale’s resident string quartet invite you to join them for 2 days of chamber music workshops.  This is a fun get-together for musicians of all standards and a great chance to play music in a group, culminating in a casual performance alongside the Quartet. There will be a break for lunch.

ART: Start to Draw @ Lauderdale House
Aug 29 @ 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm

Scared of drawing; not sure where to start? This is the course for you! Sharon Finmark will guide you through a series of drawing exercises and introduce you to new ways of seeing.  You will explore line, tone, shape, form & mark making using pencil, charcoal & chalk and be encouraged to take an inventive approach to composition.

Aug
30
Sat
Tune Up Friday @ The Highgate Society
Aug 30 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Do You Feel Like you Need a Good Tune Up?

This is just what your voice, heart, lungs and confidence need.   If you think improving your singing or speaking voice could help your career or personal life, then Tune up Fridays are for you.

Are you a professional singer, in a choir or band, or someone who doesn’t sing but wishes you could?  Then come along to our new friendly,  recharging and uplifting singing experience.

Tune Up Fridays are led by  choir master and vocal coach Norman Bailey.  He has helped West End performers, media people and total beginners feel more confident about what they can achieve with their voices.

No songs just beautiful harmonies and your chance to improve your voice and boost your confidence.

When: Friday May 30 2014,  7.15 to 8.30

Where: Highgate Society, Highgate, N6 6BS

Fee: £10 and a smile

Or book online and save 10%  http://www.storybookers.co.uk/tune-up-fridays.php

Aug
31
Sun
Petvet Dog Show 2014 @ Highgate woods
Aug 31 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come along for a fun competition involving your favourite furry friends!

Caroline and Oliver the Vets from Petvet will be judging and there will be great prizes to be won for the classes as shown below. However, it’s the fun of taking part that really matters!

1) WAGGIEST TAIL

2) MY BEST FRIEND

3) OLD TIMER

4) RESCUE

5) BEST LOOKING MALE

6) BEST LOOKING FEMALE

Registration fee per dog is £1 and all proceeds go to charity to Animal Asia.

 

Sep
3
Wed
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cathy Stocker presents her latest portraits – drawings of friends and family, each created in a single sitting. This is an interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter, capturing the moment.

Long Gallery

Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 5pm.

Bring a Song @ Lauderdale House
Sep 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Sing something new or an old favourite – Lieder to Gilbert and Sullivan, jazz to folk, opera to musical comedy. There’s something for everyone! Don’t forget your music!

Sep
4
Thu
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cathy Stocker presents her latest portraits – drawings of friends and family, each created in a single sitting. This is an interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter, capturing the moment.

Long Gallery

Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 5pm.

Sep
5
Fri
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cathy Stocker presents her latest portraits – drawings of friends and family, each created in a single sitting. This is an interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter, capturing the moment.

Long Gallery

Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 5pm.

Sep
6
Sat
Highgate Newtown Community Centre Fun Day @ HNCC
Sep 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Live band, food stalls, face painting, T-Shirt painting, ceramic painting stall, community stalls and lots lots more

GrammaticArts® English and Acting Foundation Course (ESL) @ Jacksons Lane Theatre
Sep 6 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This course is an opportunity to improve your English through Acting, leading to a performance in week 6. The course combines English, Acting, Public Speaking and Singing.
The language component includes grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, word linking and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). We will also look at scripts to practise pronunciation and word stress, and discuss English culture and idioms.
The acting component comprises of movement and vocal exercises to develop the range and variety of your voice, as well as singing. You will also practise techniques to improve your vocal delivery, engagement with an audience and stage presence.  The course includes improvisation and role-play to develop skills in listening, concentration, spontaneity and expression in English.
There will be additional one to one tutorials including language level assessment and careers guidance, with advice on how to take your first steps as an actor or how to progress professionally.
This course will not only develop your communication, confidence and fluency in English, but will give you an opportunity to have fun and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Sep
7
Sun
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cathy Stocker presents her latest portraits – drawings of friends and family, each created in a single sitting. This is an interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter, capturing the moment.

Long Gallery

Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 5pm.

Sep
8
Mon
Guitar Society @ Lauderdale House
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

A monthly session for classical guitarists and guitar music lovers alike. Bring your solos or ensembles. Newcomers and observers always welcome!

Invitation to Singing in London @ Lauderdale House
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We invite you to join Singing in London for our Open Evening at Lauderdale House. We are passionate about singing musicals for enjoyment. No previous experience or ability to read music is necessary – just love to sing.

Our Open Evening is completely free and you can meet our members, join in our practice to see what being a member of the group would be like. You simply need to tell us you’re coming along as numbers are limited to ensure everyone’s enjoyment.

Register and find out more on our website – http://www.singinginlondon.com/open-evenings

Sep
10
Wed
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cathy Stocker presents her latest portraits – drawings of friends and family, each created in a single sitting. This is an interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter, capturing the moment.

Long Gallery

Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 5pm.

Sep
11
Thu
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cathy Stocker presents her latest portraits – drawings of friends and family, each created in a single sitting. This is an interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter, capturing the moment.

Long Gallery

Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 5pm.

The Vision Splendid – Poems by Dinah Livingstone @ Highgate Library Civic & Cultural Centre
Sep 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Friends of Highgate Library present Poems by local poet Dinah Livingstone from her recent book The Vision Splendid.

Sep
12
Fri
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cathy Stocker presents her latest portraits – drawings of friends and family, each created in a single sitting. This is an interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter, capturing the moment.

Long Gallery

Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 5pm.

Sep
13
Sat
21st century homes: character – comfort – low carbon WEEKEND EVENT @ Channing School
Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – Sep 14 @ 3:30 pm

Back in Highgate after successful sister events in Muswell Hill and Crouch End!

Renovating or extending your home? Replacing a kitchen or thinking of new windows? Wondering how to cut some draughts (or your fuel bills)? Intrigued by the idea of a ‘greener’ home? Confused about how to tackle things in a conservation area? Wish your landlord would ‘do something’?

Let the architects, technical experts and exhibitors at this weekend event provide inspiration and the answers you need!  Over 20 exhibitors, a dozen speakers, and eight open homes.

TALKS AND EXHIBITION – SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

Once again we are offering the chance to see and chat with 20+ mostly local installers and consultants, to hear talks from a range of national and local experts and local householders – come along to Channing School, Highgate Village, between 11 am and 4.30 pm

 OPEN HOMES – SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

See 21st century homes in action! During Sunday afternoon you can visit a range of local homes to see what some of the energy and comfort improvements are like in situ, and how they work in conservation areas. See the current list of homes here. These visits are hugely popular so sign up now to get on our list and to be sent further details.

ecodesign and refurbishment – making a whole house plan – funding – what about windows? –  options for conservation areas – solar roofs – optimizing your central heating – energy: getting more for less  

EXCELLENT BUS SERVICE (143, 210, 271, W5).   WHEELCHAIR ACCESS     REFRESHMENTS

Register now to be sure of entry and to receive further information

And find out more about us at www.21stcenturyhomes.org.uk

GrammaticArts® English and Acting Foundation Course (ESL) @ Jacksons Lane Theatre
Sep 13 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This course is an opportunity to improve your English through Acting, leading to a performance in week 6. The course combines English, Acting, Public Speaking and Singing.
The language component includes grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, word linking and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). We will also look at scripts to practise pronunciation and word stress, and discuss English culture and idioms.
The acting component comprises of movement and vocal exercises to develop the range and variety of your voice, as well as singing. You will also practise techniques to improve your vocal delivery, engagement with an audience and stage presence.  The course includes improvisation and role-play to develop skills in listening, concentration, spontaneity and expression in English.
There will be additional one to one tutorials including language level assessment and careers guidance, with advice on how to take your first steps as an actor or how to progress professionally.
This course will not only develop your communication, confidence and fluency in English, but will give you an opportunity to have fun and meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
Sep
14
Sun
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cathy Stocker presents her latest portraits – drawings of friends and family, each created in a single sitting. This is an interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter, capturing the moment.

Long Gallery

Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 5pm.

York Rise Street Party @ York Rise
Sep 14 @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm

Annual York Rise Street Party with Bands, competitions, disco, food & drink, commercial and community stalls, authors reading children’s stories and much more

Sep
15
Mon
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Highgate @ Lauderdale House, 
Sep 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Programme: Miniatures – Small is Beautiful

Celebrating the launch of a new Season and the release of Bach to Baby’s debut CD, Miniatures, founder and pianist Miaomiao Yu presents a special programme of her favourite pieces. Get a tantalising taste of music from the disc including nocturnes, dances, and miniatures by Bach, Mozart, Chopin and others, all topped off, of course, with your favourite nursery rhymes!

Bach to Baby is a critically-acclaimed and multi-award winning classical concert series for babies, tots and their carers to enjoy together. Experience exhilarating performances by outstanding musicians with your baby in tow. Children can dance, roam about and listen to music the way they feel it.  A true family concert for all ages. For further information and offers visit http://www.bachtobaby.com/

Sep
17
Wed
Cathy Stocker: Sitting Still for Cathy @ Lauderdale House Entrance Hall and Lower Gallery
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Galery is open Wed-Sun 11.00 – 16.00

Saturday: By appointment.

Contemporary artist echoes the work of an Old Master, Hans Holbein the Younger.  Drawings from life, in a single sitting. Interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter. www.cathystocker.com

Upper Gallery not wheelchair accessible

Dear Zeus & Fierce Symmetry by David Hollington @ Lauderdale House Entrance Hall and Lower Gallery
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Gallery is open Wed-Sun 11.00 – 17.00

Saturday: by appointment

Private View: Tue 16 Sep from 7.30pm

Dear Zeus are images with lyrics that have been inspired by some of this countries greatest living singer/songwriters. Fierce Symmetry are paintings of animals, gods and mortals. Having a fledgling interest in the Higgs Boson and Supersymmetry. David has created a cast of characters that are exploring mysterious new worlds.

Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cathy Stocker presents her latest portraits – drawings of friends and family, each created in a single sitting. This is an interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter, capturing the moment.

Long Gallery

Opening hours are Wed to Fri: 11am to 4pm and Sun 10am to 5pm.

Sep
18
Thu
Cathy Stocker: Sitting Still for Cathy @ Lauderdale House Entrance Hall and Lower Gallery
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Galery is open Wed-Sun 11.00 – 16.00

Saturday: By appointment.

Contemporary artist echoes the work of an Old Master, Hans Holbein the Younger.  Drawings from life, in a single sitting. Interesting insight into this intimate process of artist and sitter. www.cathystocker.com

Upper Gallery not wheelchair accessible