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Crazee Kids Dance, Drama, Music & Art – term time classes & school holiday workshops @ Jacksons Lane

Jun 27 @ 10:10 am – 11:00 am

Unleash your child’s creativity with the Crazee Kids method. Our inspirational approach uses innovative combinations of Dance, Drama, Music & Art in a relaxed environment.

Crazee Kids stimulating classes and workshops have been running for over 10 years. The overall experience is about having fun whilst providing a unique opportunity to develop self-confidence and ignite the imagination inherent in every child.Classes are designed using a wide variety of creative activities, tailored to the different age groups.Places are limited to give every child sufficient attention and guidance, and are booked on a per term basis.

Runs on: Tuesdays, Saturdays

Other Information

Term Time Classes 3-5 year olds

Summer term 2015 – Tuesdays
April 21st to July 7th
11 weeks, excludes half–term May 26th
Tuesdays 4:10–4:55pm
Age 3–5 years, £121.00

Summer term 2015 – Saturdays
April 25th to July 19th
11 weeks, excludes half–term May 30th
Saturdays 10:10–11:00am
Age 3–5 years, £121.00

School Holiday Workshops 3-10 year olds…
May Half Term 25th-27th May 2015 10.30 -2.30 pm
Summer Holidays 24th-27th August 2015 10.30 -2.30 pm

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Jacksons Lane Tags: art children crafts dance drama jacksons lane kids music workshop

Jun

29

AikiLab – A Modern Approach to Aikido – Beginners Welcome @ Highgate Library Civic and Cultural Centre

Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Following his spell binding presentation last year at the University of London, The International Institute of Peace Studies (Scotland) and the Swiss Cottage Community Centre (London), sensei Corky Quakenbush is back in London to teach his innovative approach to Aikido known as Aiki-Lab – the result of more than thirty years of practice and research.

Sensei Corky classes are open to all – complete beginners and practitioners alike.
While most forms of Aikido are taught through the repetitive emulation of stereotyped katas, Aiki-Lab does not rely on such pre-planned techniques; its focus is on the flow of energy arising from the intentions of those involved, in order to create a space for aiki to manifest. In other words, the goal of Aiki-Lab is to develop a presence that allows for a “center-to-center” connection with an opponent leading to a spontaneous, harmonious response to an attack – known as an aiki resolution.

Topics to be covered in this event

Overview – How an understanding of authentic attack energy can positively alter your experience of Aikido, reduce habitual responses that take you out of harmony with the attack, and open the door to deeper levels of understanding of aiki

1. Principles of physical aikido: Connection, turning off the line of the attack, entering.

2. Consciousness of attack intention

A. Energy flow as affected by intention.

B. Energy flow between participants in a conflict situation.

C. Learning to distinguish flow patterns and how they form into spontaneous manifestations of technique – or do not.

D. Troubleshooting first level –

a. Training to maintain attack intention

b. Learning to notice and counter-train reflexive patterns

3. Commitment to attack relative to commitment to defence.

A. Limbic system responses to attack and attacking

B. Limbic system hypnosis

a. Recognizing sub intentions through resistance

b. Understanding the cognitive link to limbic system responses

C. Building awareness of manifested intentions

4. Finding the optimal ki flow state.

a. Developing a sensitivity to the flow state

b. Understanding how ki flow state is differentiated between activities done alone, those done in competition and those done in cooperation.

5. Strategies for training for the optimal ki flow state

6. Bio-mechanics in the aiki interaction

7. Principles of physical Aikido: Manifestation of physical principles without set forms.

NB This is a not-for-profit event. Some concessions and/or bursaries may be available depending on costs being met.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Aiki-Lab Aikido workshop

Jun

30

AikiLab – A Modern Approach to Aikido – Beginners Welcome @ Highgate Library Civic and Cultural Centre

Jun 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Following his spell binding presentation last year at the University of London, The International Institute of Peace Studies (Scotland) and the Swiss Cottage Community Centre (London), sensei Corky Quakenbush is back in London to teach his innovative approach to Aikido known as Aiki-Lab – the result of more than thirty years of practice and research.

Sensei Corky classes are open to all – complete beginners and practitioners alike.
While most forms of Aikido are taught through the repetitive emulation of stereotyped katas, Aiki-Lab does not rely on such pre-planned techniques; its focus is on the flow of energy arising from the intentions of those involved, in order to create a space for aiki to manifest. In other words, the goal of Aiki-Lab is to develop a presence that allows for a “center-to-center” connection with an opponent leading to a spontaneous, harmonious response to an attack – known as an aiki resolution.

Topics to be covered in this event

Overview – How an understanding of authentic attack energy can positively alter your experience of Aikido, reduce habitual responses that take you out of harmony with the attack, and open the door to deeper levels of understanding of aiki

1. Principles of physical aikido: Connection, turning off the line of the attack, entering.

2. Consciousness of attack intention

A. Energy flow as affected by intention.

B. Energy flow between participants in a conflict situation.

C. Learning to distinguish flow patterns and how they form into spontaneous manifestations of technique – or do not.

D. Troubleshooting first level –

a. Training to maintain attack intention

b. Learning to notice and counter-train reflexive patterns

3. Commitment to attack relative to commitment to defence.

A. Limbic system responses to attack and attacking

B. Limbic system hypnosis

a. Recognizing sub intentions through resistance

b. Understanding the cognitive link to limbic system responses

C. Building awareness of manifested intentions

4. Finding the optimal ki flow state.

a. Developing a sensitivity to the flow state

b. Understanding how ki flow state is differentiated between activities done alone, those done in competition and those done in cooperation.

5. Strategies for training for the optimal ki flow state

6. Bio-mechanics in the aiki interaction

7. Principles of physical Aikido: Manifestation of physical principles without set forms.

NB This is a not-for-profit event. Some concessions and/or bursaries may be available depending on costs being met.

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AikiLab – A Modern Approach to Aikido – Beginners Welcome @ Highgate Library Civic and Cultural Centre

Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Following his spell binding presentation last year at the University of London, The International Institute of Peace Studies (Scotland) and the Swiss Cottage Community Centre (London), sensei Corky Quakenbush is back in London to teach his innovative approach to Aikido known as Aiki-Lab – the result of more than thirty years of practice and research.

Sensei Corky classes are open to all – complete beginners and practitioners alike.
While most forms of Aikido are taught through the repetitive emulation of stereotyped katas, Aiki-Lab does not rely on such pre-planned techniques; its focus is on the flow of energy arising from the intentions of those involved, in order to create a space for aiki to manifest. In other words, the goal of Aiki-Lab is to develop a presence that allows for a “center-to-center” connection with an opponent leading to a spontaneous, harmonious response to an attack – known as an aiki resolution.

Topics to be covered in this event

Overview – How an understanding of authentic attack energy can positively alter your experience of Aikido, reduce habitual responses that take you out of harmony with the attack, and open the door to deeper levels of understanding of aiki

1. Principles of physical aikido: Connection, turning off the line of the attack, entering.

2. Consciousness of attack intention

A. Energy flow as affected by intention.

B. Energy flow between participants in a conflict situation.

C. Learning to distinguish flow patterns and how they form into spontaneous manifestations of technique – or do not.

D. Troubleshooting first level –

a. Training to maintain attack intention

b. Learning to notice and counter-train reflexive patterns

3. Commitment to attack relative to commitment to defence.

A. Limbic system responses to attack and attacking

B. Limbic system hypnosis

a. Recognizing sub intentions through resistance

b. Understanding the cognitive link to limbic system responses

C. Building awareness of manifested intentions

4. Finding the optimal ki flow state.

a. Developing a sensitivity to the flow state

b. Understanding how ki flow state is differentiated between activities done alone, those done in competition and those done in cooperation.

5. Strategies for training for the optimal ki flow state

6. Bio-mechanics in the aiki interaction

7. Principles of physical Aikido: Manifestation of physical principles without set forms.

NB This is a not-for-profit event. Some concessions and/or bursaries may be available depending on costs being met.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Aiki-Lab Aikido workshop

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Thu

AikiLab – A Modern Approach to Aikido – Beginners Welcome @ Highgate Library Civic and Cultural Centre

Jul 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Following his spell binding presentation last year at the University of London, The International Institute of Peace Studies (Scotland) and the Swiss Cottage Community Centre (London), sensei Corky Quakenbush is back in London to teach his innovative approach to Aikido known as Aiki-Lab – the result of more than thirty years of practice and research.

Sensei Corky classes are open to all – complete beginners and practitioners alike.
While most forms of Aikido are taught through the repetitive emulation of stereotyped katas, Aiki-Lab does not rely on such pre-planned techniques; its focus is on the flow of energy arising from the intentions of those involved, in order to create a space for aiki to manifest. In other words, the goal of Aiki-Lab is to develop a presence that allows for a “center-to-center” connection with an opponent leading to a spontaneous, harmonious response to an attack – known as an aiki resolution.

Topics to be covered in this event

Overview – How an understanding of authentic attack energy can positively alter your experience of Aikido, reduce habitual responses that take you out of harmony with the attack, and open the door to deeper levels of understanding of aiki

1. Principles of physical aikido: Connection, turning off the line of the attack, entering.

2. Consciousness of attack intention

A. Energy flow as affected by intention.

B. Energy flow between participants in a conflict situation.

C. Learning to distinguish flow patterns and how they form into spontaneous manifestations of technique – or do not.

D. Troubleshooting first level –

a. Training to maintain attack intention

b. Learning to notice and counter-train reflexive patterns

3. Commitment to attack relative to commitment to defence.

A. Limbic system responses to attack and attacking

B. Limbic system hypnosis

a. Recognizing sub intentions through resistance

b. Understanding the cognitive link to limbic system responses

C. Building awareness of manifested intentions

4. Finding the optimal ki flow state.

a. Developing a sensitivity to the flow state

b. Understanding how ki flow state is differentiated between activities done alone, those done in competition and those done in cooperation.

5. Strategies for training for the optimal ki flow state

6. Bio-mechanics in the aiki interaction

7. Principles of physical Aikido: Manifestation of physical principles without set forms.

NB This is a not-for-profit event. Some concessions and/or bursaries may be available depending on costs being met.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Aiki-Lab Aikido workshop

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Fri

AikiLab – A Modern Approach to Aikido – Beginners Welcome @ Highgate Library Civic and Cultural Centre

Jul 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Following his spell binding presentation last year at the University of London, The International Institute of Peace Studies (Scotland) and the Swiss Cottage Community Centre (London), sensei Corky Quakenbush is back in London to teach his innovative approach to Aikido known as Aiki-Lab – the result of more than thirty years of practice and research.

Sensei Corky classes are open to all – complete beginners and practitioners alike.
While most forms of Aikido are taught through the repetitive emulation of stereotyped katas, Aiki-Lab does not rely on such pre-planned techniques; its focus is on the flow of energy arising from the intentions of those involved, in order to create a space for aiki to manifest. In other words, the goal of Aiki-Lab is to develop a presence that allows for a “center-to-center” connection with an opponent leading to a spontaneous, harmonious response to an attack – known as an aiki resolution.

Topics to be covered in this event

Overview – How an understanding of authentic attack energy can positively alter your experience of Aikido, reduce habitual responses that take you out of harmony with the attack, and open the door to deeper levels of understanding of aiki

1. Principles of physical aikido: Connection, turning off the line of the attack, entering.

2. Consciousness of attack intention

A. Energy flow as affected by intention.

B. Energy flow between participants in a conflict situation.

C. Learning to distinguish flow patterns and how they form into spontaneous manifestations of technique – or do not.

D. Troubleshooting first level –

a. Training to maintain attack intention

b. Learning to notice and counter-train reflexive patterns

3. Commitment to attack relative to commitment to defence.

A. Limbic system responses to attack and attacking

B. Limbic system hypnosis

a. Recognizing sub intentions through resistance

b. Understanding the cognitive link to limbic system responses

C. Building awareness of manifested intentions

4. Finding the optimal ki flow state.

a. Developing a sensitivity to the flow state

b. Understanding how ki flow state is differentiated between activities done alone, those done in competition and those done in cooperation.

5. Strategies for training for the optimal ki flow state

6. Bio-mechanics in the aiki interaction

7. Principles of physical Aikido: Manifestation of physical principles without set forms.

NB This is a not-for-profit event. Some concessions and/or bursaries may be available depending on costs being met.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Aiki-Lab Aikido workshop

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AikiLab – A Modern Approach to Aikido – Beginners Welcome @ Highgate Library Civic and Cultural Centre

Jul 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Following his spell binding presentation last year at the University of London, The International Institute of Peace Studies (Scotland) and the Swiss Cottage Community Centre (London), sensei Corky Quakenbush is back in London to teach his innovative approach to Aikido known as Aiki-Lab – the result of more than thirty years of practice and research.

Sensei Corky classes are open to all – complete beginners and practitioners alike.
While most forms of Aikido are taught through the repetitive emulation of stereotyped katas, Aiki-Lab does not rely on such pre-planned techniques; its focus is on the flow of energy arising from the intentions of those involved, in order to create a space for aiki to manifest. In other words, the goal of Aiki-Lab is to develop a presence that allows for a “center-to-center” connection with an opponent leading to a spontaneous, harmonious response to an attack – known as an aiki resolution.

Topics to be covered in this event

Overview – How an understanding of authentic attack energy can positively alter your experience of Aikido, reduce habitual responses that take you out of harmony with the attack, and open the door to deeper levels of understanding of aiki

1. Principles of physical aikido: Connection, turning off the line of the attack, entering.

2. Consciousness of attack intention

A. Energy flow as affected by intention.

B. Energy flow between participants in a conflict situation.

C. Learning to distinguish flow patterns and how they form into spontaneous manifestations of technique – or do not.

D. Troubleshooting first level –

a. Training to maintain attack intention

b. Learning to notice and counter-train reflexive patterns

3. Commitment to attack relative to commitment to defence.

A. Limbic system responses to attack and attacking

B. Limbic system hypnosis

a. Recognizing sub intentions through resistance

b. Understanding the cognitive link to limbic system responses

C. Building awareness of manifested intentions

4. Finding the optimal ki flow state.

a. Developing a sensitivity to the flow state

b. Understanding how ki flow state is differentiated between activities done alone, those done in competition and those done in cooperation.

5. Strategies for training for the optimal ki flow state

6. Bio-mechanics in the aiki interaction

7. Principles of physical Aikido: Manifestation of physical principles without set forms.

NB This is a not-for-profit event. Some concessions and/or bursaries may be available depending on costs being met.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Aiki-Lab Aikido workshop

Crazee Kids Dance, Drama, Music & Art – term time classes & school holiday workshops @ Jacksons Lane

Jul 4 @ 10:10 am – 11:00 am

Unleash your child’s creativity with the Crazee Kids method. Our inspirational approach uses innovative combinations of Dance, Drama, Music & Art in a relaxed environment.

Crazee Kids stimulating classes and workshops have been running for over 10 years. The overall experience is about having fun whilst providing a unique opportunity to develop self-confidence and ignite the imagination inherent in every child.Classes are designed using a wide variety of creative activities, tailored to the different age groups.Places are limited to give every child sufficient attention and guidance, and are booked on a per term basis.

Runs on: Tuesdays, Saturdays

Other Information

Term Time Classes 3-5 year olds

Summer term 2015 – Tuesdays
April 21st to July 7th
11 weeks, excludes half–term May 26th
Tuesdays 4:10–4:55pm
Age 3–5 years, £121.00

Summer term 2015 – Saturdays
April 25th to July 19th
11 weeks, excludes half–term May 30th
Saturdays 10:10–11:00am
Age 3–5 years, £121.00

School Holiday Workshops 3-10 year olds…
May Half Term 25th-27th May 2015 10.30 -2.30 pm
Summer Holidays 24th-27th August 2015 10.30 -2.30 pm

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Jacksons Lane Tags: art children crafts dance drama jacksons lane kids music workshop

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AikiLab – A Modern Approach to Aikido – Beginners Welcome @ Highgate Library Civic and Cultural Centre

Jul 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Following his spell binding presentation last year at the University of London, The International Institute of Peace Studies (Scotland) and the Swiss Cottage Community Centre (London), sensei Corky Quakenbush is back in London to teach his innovative approach to Aikido known as Aiki-Lab – the result of more than thirty years of practice and research.

Sensei Corky classes are open to all – complete beginners and practitioners alike.
While most forms of Aikido are taught through the repetitive emulation of stereotyped katas, Aiki-Lab does not rely on such pre-planned techniques; its focus is on the flow of energy arising from the intentions of those involved, in order to create a space for aiki to manifest. In other words, the goal of Aiki-Lab is to develop a presence that allows for a “center-to-center” connection with an opponent leading to a spontaneous, harmonious response to an attack – known as an aiki resolution.

Topics to be covered in this event

Overview – How an understanding of authentic attack energy can positively alter your experience of Aikido, reduce habitual responses that take you out of harmony with the attack, and open the door to deeper levels of understanding of aiki

1. Principles of physical aikido: Connection, turning off the line of the attack, entering.

2. Consciousness of attack intention

A. Energy flow as affected by intention.

B. Energy flow between participants in a conflict situation.

C. Learning to distinguish flow patterns and how they form into spontaneous manifestations of technique – or do not.

D. Troubleshooting first level –

a. Training to maintain attack intention

b. Learning to notice and counter-train reflexive patterns

3. Commitment to attack relative to commitment to defence.

A. Limbic system responses to attack and attacking

B. Limbic system hypnosis

a. Recognizing sub intentions through resistance

b. Understanding the cognitive link to limbic system responses

C. Building awareness of manifested intentions

4. Finding the optimal ki flow state.

a. Developing a sensitivity to the flow state

b. Understanding how ki flow state is differentiated between activities done alone, those done in competition and those done in cooperation.

5. Strategies for training for the optimal ki flow state

6. Bio-mechanics in the aiki interaction

7. Principles of physical Aikido: Manifestation of physical principles without set forms.

NB This is a not-for-profit event. Some concessions and/or bursaries may be available depending on costs being met.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Aiki-Lab Aikido workshop

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Crazee Kids Dance, Drama, Music & Art – term time classes & school holiday workshops @ Jacksons Lane

Jul 11 @ 10:10 am – 11:00 am

Unleash your child’s creativity with the Crazee Kids method. Our inspirational approach uses innovative combinations of Dance, Drama, Music & Art in a relaxed environment.

Crazee Kids stimulating classes and workshops have been running for over 10 years. The overall experience is about having fun whilst providing a unique opportunity to develop self-confidence and ignite the imagination inherent in every child.Classes are designed using a wide variety of creative activities, tailored to the different age groups.Places are limited to give every child sufficient attention and guidance, and are booked on a per term basis.

Runs on: Tuesdays, Saturdays

Other Information

Term Time Classes 3-5 year olds

Summer term 2015 – Tuesdays
April 21st to July 7th
11 weeks, excludes half–term May 26th
Tuesdays 4:10–4:55pm
Age 3–5 years, £121.00

Summer term 2015 – Saturdays
April 25th to July 19th
11 weeks, excludes half–term May 30th
Saturdays 10:10–11:00am
Age 3–5 years, £121.00

School Holiday Workshops 3-10 year olds…
May Half Term 25th-27th May 2015 10.30 -2.30 pm
Summer Holidays 24th-27th August 2015 10.30 -2.30 pm

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Jacksons Lane Tags: art children crafts dance drama jacksons lane kids music workshop

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Crazee Kids Dance, Drama, Music & Art – term time classes & school holiday workshops @ Jacksons Lane

Jul 18 @ 10:10 am – 11:00 am

Unleash your child’s creativity with the Crazee Kids method. Our inspirational approach uses innovative combinations of Dance, Drama, Music & Art in a relaxed environment.

Crazee Kids stimulating classes and workshops have been running for over 10 years. The overall experience is about having fun whilst providing a unique opportunity to develop self-confidence and ignite the imagination inherent in every child.Classes are designed using a wide variety of creative activities, tailored to the different age groups.Places are limited to give every child sufficient attention and guidance, and are booked on a per term basis.

Runs on: Tuesdays, Saturdays

Other Information

Term Time Classes 3-5 year olds

Summer term 2015 – Tuesdays
April 21st to July 7th
11 weeks, excludes half–term May 26th
Tuesdays 4:10–4:55pm
Age 3–5 years, £121.00

Summer term 2015 – Saturdays
April 25th to July 19th
11 weeks, excludes half–term May 30th
Saturdays 10:10–11:00am
Age 3–5 years, £121.00

School Holiday Workshops 3-10 year olds…
May Half Term 25th-27th May 2015 10.30 -2.30 pm
Summer Holidays 24th-27th August 2015 10.30 -2.30 pm

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Jacksons Lane Tags: art children crafts dance drama jacksons lane kids music workshop

Sep

15

Crazee Kids Dance, Drama, Music & Art – term time classes & school holiday workshops @ Jacksons Lane

Sep 15 @ 4:10 pm

Unleash your child’s creativity with the Crazee Kids method. Our inspirational approach uses innovative combinations of Dance, Drama, Music & Art in a relaxed environment.

Crazee Kids stimulating classes and workshops have been running for over 10 years. The overall experience is about having fun whilst providing a unique opportunity to develop self-confidence and ignite the imagination inherent in every child.Classes are designed using a wide variety of creative activities, tailored to the different age groups.Places are limited to give every child sufficient attention and guidance, and are booked on a per term basis.

Runs on: Tuesdays, Saturdays

Further Information About Classes/Workshops

Term Time Classes 3-5 year olds starting Tuesday 15 September & Saturday 19 September. “Minion Adventure” October Half Term Workshop 26th-28th October 3-10 year olds

Further Details:

Autumn term 2015 – Tuesdays
September 15th to December 8th
12 weeks, excludes half–term October 27th
Tuesdays 4:10–4:55pm
Age 3–5 years, £132.00

Autumn term 2015 – Saturdays
September 19th to December 12th
12 weeks, excludes half–term October 31st
Saturdays 10:10–11:00am
Age 3–5 years, £132.00

Spring term 2016 – Tuesdays
January 12th to March 22nd
10 weeks, excludes half–term February 16th
Tuesdays 4:10–4:55pm
Age 3–5 years, £110.00

Spring term 2016 – Saturdays
January 16th to March 26th
10 weeks, excludes half–term February 20th
Saturdays 10:10–11:00am
Age 3–5 years, £110.00

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Jacksons Lane Tags: art children crafts dance drama jacksons lane kids music workshop

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Holly Lodge WI meeting @ Highgate Newtown Community Centre

Oct 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The October meeting of HLWI will be at Highgate Newtown Community Centre [Bertram Street] for this month only. Any interested ladies are welcome to join us to paint a personalised item at Ceramic Circle on the top floor. Otherwise the HLWI meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Holly Lodge Community Centre at 7.30pm. Further enquiries to hlestwi@gmail.com. November 18th is the last meeting of the year – come and get to know us!

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: art ceramic circle WI workshop

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Fun, Creative Playful workshops for grown-ups…Laugh & Play your stress away! @ Jacksons Lane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qQkbhdtoNA

Jul 8 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Step out of life’s daily stresses and cares for a fun, creative and playful workshop. Jess is an experienced facilitator and will lead you through a series of exercises and games designed to put you at ease and bring out your playful streak. Lots of laughter and fun will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to re-enter the world with a little less weight of daily life on your shoulders.

Book before 1st July for a 20% discount
Pre booking necessary.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Jacksons Lane Tags: workshop

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Fun, Creative Playful workshops for grown-ups…Laugh & Play your stress away! @ Jacksons Lane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qQkbhdtoNA

Jul 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Step out of life’s daily stresses and cares for a fun, creative and playful workshop. Jess is an experienced facilitator and will lead you through a series of exercises and games designed to put you at ease and bring out your playful streak. Lots of laughter and fun will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to re-enter the world with a little less weight of daily life on your shoulders.

Book before 1st July for a 20% discount
Pre booking necessary.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Jacksons Lane Tags: workshop

Sep

18

Mondays @ The Mills: Women and revolution from the bluestockings to Virginia Woolf @ Mills Centre, Highgate School

Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Mondays @ the Mills: Women and revolution from the bluestockings to Virginia Woolf

18 September 2017

In an exciting and engaging lecture illustrated by contemporary cartoons, Highgate’s Head of History and Foundation Historian Dr Benjamin Dabby will draw upon his ground-breaking research into the culture of Britain’s ‘long nineteenth century’ to overturn the conventional account that women were confined to the domestic sphere and excluded from public life. In revealing a world in which public debate about the progress of the nation was shaped increasingly by women, he will show how women’s and men’s gendered identities were as hotly debated then as they are today. Dr Dabby’s latest book: Women as Public Moralists in Britain has been published recently by the Royal Historical Society, and copies will be on sale for £30.

Talks take place on Mondays at 7pm in the AV Room in the Mills Centre. Refreshments, including wine, are available from 6.30 pm and afterwards.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: lecture Mills Centre Mondays

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Mondays @ the Mills: Ecuador and the Galápagos @ Mills Centre, Highgate School

Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Mondays @ the Mills: Ecuador & the Galápagos

9 October 2017

Dr Scott Crawford and Dr Ben Weston, Highgate SchoolThe Biology department organises biennial international expeditions for sixth form pupils; past visits include Honduras in 2012 and Madagascar in 2015. This year a party of twenty four pupils visited the Amazonian region of Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands to take part in active conservation research in association with a group of university scientists. In this presentation, the group leaders, Dr Crawford and Dr Weston, will review the expedition and outline the biological significance of the various habitats that the pupils explored.

Talks take place on Mondays at 7pm in the AV Room in the Mills Centre. Refreshments, including wine, are available from 6.30 pm and afterwards.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Mills Centre Mondays Science talk

Feb

24

Highgate Heritage Weekend Free Children’s History Activities @ Lauderdale House

Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

To celebrate the Highgate Heritage Weekend we have a wide range of free history themed children’s activities including:

Dress up with your parents as one of the colourful characters in Lauderdale House’s history
Pretend to be royal – take a photo behind our cut out of King Charles II, Nell Gwynn and their baby
Explore our ‘artefacts’ box – a selection of curious household objects from the past. Guess what they are; what they were used for and how old they might be!
Go around the House with our family trail

We also have the Arts Award Discover Trail -Free but £6 if you wish to apply for a certificate (latest start 3.30pm).

If you’re arty, love Lauderdale House and aged 6 to 11 you could receive an Arts Award!

This is an opportunity to go around as a family with our Arts Award Trail looking at the House and gardens in a new light, drawing pictures and making observations. It will take about an hour to complete. Children can do it just for fun or if you’d like recognition of all your hard work you can hand it in with the £6 fee and we will send it off and Arts Award so the child receives a certificate to say s/he has completed the first stage in a series of awards recognising their interest in the arts.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Lauderdale House Tags: arts Camden children event family festival Highgate history house kids Lauderdale lauderdale house north london royal trail

History Fair (Highgate History Weekend) @ Lauderdale House

Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Curious about Highgate, its origins, stories, green spaces and buildings? Come in and talk to people who have an interest in and passion for local history. There will be representatives and stalls from the Roman Kilns in Highgate Woods, Camden Tour Guides, HLSI, Lady Gould’s Charity, Highgate School Museum, Friends of Kenwood, Highgate Horticultural Society, Friends of Hornsey Church Tower, Friends of Highgate Library Shepherds Hill, Highgate Society and lots of information about Lauderdale House.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Lauderdale House Tags: Camden event fair festival heritage Highgate history house Lauderdale lauderdale house north london

Lauderdale New Discoveries (Free Highgate Heritage Weekend Talk) @ Lauderdale House

Feb 24 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Lauderdale House experts Nick Peacey and Peter Barber OBE join forces with our Heritage Education Officer Maddy Gilliam to share new discoveries about our fascinating former residents.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Lauderdale House Tags: Camden discoveries event festival heritage Highgate history house Lauderdale lauderdale house north london Talk

The Exciting Discovery of a Roman Kiln in Highgate Woods Free Talk @ Lauderdale House

Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Friends of the Highgate Roman Kiln – Michael Hammerson and Nick Peacey – will tell you about its remarkable discovery in 1969 in Highgate Woods, how it was lifted out of the ground and divided for safekeeping at Bruce Castle Museum and the hut in Highgate Woods; and their mission to reunite it in its original location. Find out also how local people have tried to recreate the way it worked.

Stay on after for refreshments before the next talk.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Lauderdale House Tags: Camden discoveries event festival heritage Highgate history house kiln Lauderdale lauderdale house north london roman Talk

Lord Lauderdale, Ladies and Music! with Naomi Hutchinson (Free Highgate Heritage Weekend Talk) @ Lauderdale House

Feb 24 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm

Former General Manager of Ham House where Lord Lauderdale made his home when he married its owner Elizabeth Tollemache 2^nd Countess of Dysart after the death of his wife and he left Lauderdale House. She will talk about Lauderdale, Elizabeth and Ham House – and Lauderdale’s music.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Lauderdale House Tags: Camden event festival heritage Highgate history house Lauderdale lauderdale house north london Talk

Feb

25

Highgate Heritage Weekend Free Children’s History Activities @ Lauderdale House

Feb 25 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

To celebrate the Highgate Heritage Weekend we have a wide range of free history themed children’s activities including:

Dress up with your parents as one of the colourful characters in Lauderdale House’s history
Pretend to be royal – take a photo behind our cut out of King Charles II, Nell Gwynn and their baby
Explore our ‘artefacts’ box – a selection of curious household objects from the past. Guess what they are; what they were used for and how old they might be!
Go around the House with our family trail

We also have the Arts Award Discover Trail -Free but £6 if you wish to apply for a certificate (latest start 3.30pm).

If you’re arty, love Lauderdale House and aged 6 to 11 you could receive an Arts Award!

This is an opportunity to go around as a family with our Arts Award Trail looking at the House and gardens in a new light, drawing pictures and making observations. It will take about an hour to complete. Children can do it just for fun or if you’d like recognition of all your hard work you can hand it in with the £6 fee and we will send it off and Arts Award so the child receives a certificate to say s/he has completed the first stage in a series of awards recognising their interest in the arts.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Lauderdale House Tags: arts Camden children event family festival Highgate history house kids Lauderdale lauderdale house north london royal trail

Insieme Time Travellers Concert @ Lauderdale House

Feb 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Soundworlds of Lauderdale House from Tudor times to today, a programme specially created for the Lauderdale House Local History Weekend (24 and 25 February), featuring words and music by Henry VIII, Charles I, Purcell, Beaumarchais, Haydn, Verdi, Debussy and Zeigenmeyer.

Insieme – Italian for ‘together’ – share their love of music and words with you through skilful, imaginative and joyful performances.

‘we listen with rapture and watch with glee; a sensational two hours bursting with charm’ Fringe Opera

www.insieme.co.uk

Insieme, chamber opera ensemble are a new creative residency for 2018 at Lauderdale House featuring 10 talented singers and musicians who combine strings, woodwind, piano, voice and the spoken word:

Johanna Byrne – Artistic Director

Clare Clements – Musical Director

Eleanor Hemmens – Soprano

Brian Parsons – Tenor

Joe Corbett – Baritone

Caoimhe de Paor – Recorders

Mona Kodama – Violin

Guillem Calvo – Violin

Juan Drown- Viola

Frederique Legrand – Cello

Clare Clements – Piano

Johanna Byrne – Spoken Word

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Lauderdale House Tags: Camden children concert event family festival heritage Highgate history house kids Lauderdale lauderdale house music north london

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Easter Holiday Movie Making @ Highgate Primary school

Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Make a superhero Movie full of stunts and special effects as you direct, shoot, crew and perform in your own movie this Easter Holiday.

9-13 April 2018, 9am-3pm each day

Ages: 7-14

From £265.00

Locations: Balham, Highgate, Hampstead, Weybridge, Kensington, Dulwich

To book – head to www.sparks-ignite.com or call 020 7101 9329

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Children's club Easter Fun film making Films Short Course Superhero workshop

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Easter Holiday Movie Making @ Highgate Primary school

Apr 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Make a superhero Movie full of stunts and special effects as you direct, shoot, crew and perform in your own movie this Easter Holiday.

9-13 April 2018, 9am-3pm each day

Ages: 7-14

From £265.00

Locations: Balham, Highgate, Hampstead, Weybridge, Kensington, Dulwich

To book – head to www.sparks-ignite.com or call 020 7101 9329

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Children's club Easter Fun film making Films Short Course Superhero workshop

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Easter Holiday Movie Making @ Highgate Primary school

Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Make a superhero Movie full of stunts and special effects as you direct, shoot, crew and perform in your own movie this Easter Holiday.

9-13 April 2018, 9am-3pm each day

Ages: 7-14

From £265.00

Locations: Balham, Highgate, Hampstead, Weybridge, Kensington, Dulwich

To book – head to www.sparks-ignite.com or call 020 7101 9329

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Children's club Easter Fun film making Films Short Course Superhero workshop

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Thu

Easter Holiday Movie Making @ Highgate Primary school

Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Make a superhero Movie full of stunts and special effects as you direct, shoot, crew and perform in your own movie this Easter Holiday.

9-13 April 2018, 9am-3pm each day

Ages: 7-14

From £265.00

Locations: Balham, Highgate, Hampstead, Weybridge, Kensington, Dulwich

To book – head to www.sparks-ignite.com or call 020 7101 9329

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Children's club Easter Fun film making Films Short Course Superhero workshop

13

Fri

Easter Holiday Movie Making @ Highgate Primary school

Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Make a superhero Movie full of stunts and special effects as you direct, shoot, crew and perform in your own movie this Easter Holiday.

9-13 April 2018, 9am-3pm each day

Ages: 7-14

From £265.00

Locations: Balham, Highgate, Hampstead, Weybridge, Kensington, Dulwich

To book – head to www.sparks-ignite.com or call 020 7101 9329

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Children's club Easter Fun film making Films Short Course Superhero workshop

Nov

17

Highgate International Chamber Music Festival Family Concert @ Dyne House Auditorium Highgate School

Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

A magical multi-media tale of a life saved by music for children 7+ and their guardians, based on a true story.

Join superhero duo Tommy Foggo and his talking cello Destino as they recruit a gang of young helpers to travel with them through time and space to find the Queen of Lost Atlantis…

Performed by acclaimed cellist, baritone & actor Matthew Sharp. Composed by Stephen Deazley and written by Martin Riley.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: For 7+ Matthew Sharp Music show Stephen Deazley

Sep

3

Super Scrunchies, Tuesday 3rd September, 1pm. @ Aladdin’s

Sep 3 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tags: community craft Free event sewing workshop

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Make an easy sew Cushion Cover @ Aladdin’s

Oct 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Does your home decor need a spruce up? Why not make a feature cushion cover from scratch. You might even want to upcycle an old shirt or family heirloom fabric to make a keepsake cushion for yourself, or as a Christmas present.

New members: You will need to bring a small sewing kit, and fabric scissors if you have them.

NB: Please email in advance if you are coming to the workshop and need a cushion pad by Tuesday 22nd. I will be placing a bulk order online. The cost will be approximately £2-3.

Join us at 1pm for lunch and crafting chat and 2pm for craft and coffee. All materials included or BYO fabric to upcycle. Sessions FREE on purchase of food or drink from Aladdin’s. Adults of all ages welcome including beginners.

Venue: Aladdin’s cafe, 1 Hazellville Road, N19 3LW. Parking nearby roads. Buses 41, 210 and 91 stop close by. https://www.instagram.com/communitycrafternoons

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: community crafts event workshop

Nov

26

CRAFTIVIST CRAFTERNOON – Dare to Dream, Tuesday 26th November 2019, 1-4pm @ Aladdin's

Nov 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us to share your hopes and dreams for a future world by getting involved in a craft project with a difference. Inspired by the Dare to Dream Project by Sarah Corbett, Craftivist Collective, we will be using their Dream-making Kit as a basis for the workshop. All clouds will become part of a group mobile installation at Aladdin’s Cafe before being returned to crafters in December.

Please RSVP to book. Email: sujan.nandanwar@gmail.com
Come at 1pm for lunch and a chat about your recent ‘makes’ or at 2pm for coffee and crafting. All materials included or BYO fabric to upcycle. Sessions FREE on purchase of food or drink from our host, Aladdin’s Cafe, 1 Hazellville Road, N19 3LW.

Website: www.instagram.com/communitycrafternoons/
Find out more about the Dare to Dream Project: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/blog/a-cuppa-with-a-craftivist-in-conversation-with-sarah-corbett (Photo courtesy of Craftivist Collective)

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: community craft crafternoon craftivism crafts embroidery free sewing workshop

Jan

14

Japanese Bookbinding: Book of Resolutions @ Aladdin's Furniture and Cafe

Jan 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Community Crafternoons

Make your own pocket size notebook using Japanese bookbinding techniques. You could use it to make a record of your New Years Resolutions, shopping list, doodles or musings on life etc. This ancient technique is easy to learn and makes a sturdy notebook using just basic tools and no machinery. Please note some tools are sharp so do ask for assistance if necessary.

FREE WORKSHOP with a purchase of food or soft drinks from our host, Aladdin’s Cafe, 1 Hazellville Road, N19, 3LW. Adults of all ages welcome. Suitable for beginners. All materials provided.

NO BOOKING required but please RSVP by email to confirm attendance (to ensure there is sufficient material for you to use), thank you.

Tags: class crafts Japanese bookbinding north london workshop

Jan

28

Bookbinding Taster with Embroidery @ Aladdin’s

Jan 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tuesday 28th January, 2-4 pmJoin Community Crafternoons on Tuesday for our second bookbinding workshop. We will be using a single ‘signature’ technique. You will also embroider the cover with a personalised design.

If you have an image idea in mind please bring an A5 sized photocopy of this with you!

Crafternoons are FREE on purchase of any food or drink from Aladdin’s cafe. If you wish to have a meal, please arrive at 1pm. Adults of all ages are welcome and workshops are suitable for beginners. All materials and tools provided. Please bring your own to use if you wish.

Aladdin’s Vintage Furniture and Cafe,
1 Hazellville Road, N19 3LW.
Buses 41, 210 and 91 stop close by.
Parking nearby roads. Free after 2pm.

Community Crafternoons
www.instagram.com/communitycrafternoons
#communitycrafternoons
Blog: Sujan Nandanwar

Bookbinding illustration above courtesy of http://amyrobison.studio/book-binding-tutorial/.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: beginners bookbinding crafternoon free taster workshop

Feb

25

Make a Pop-Up Mother’s Day or Easter Card @ Aladdin’s Vintage Furniture and Cafe

Feb 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn to make a 3D feature, paper roses, fancy bows and textured embellishments to adorn your cards. Join us and get creative!

All materials provided. We want to keep our workshops as sustainable as possible, so please bring any used wrapping paper, greetings cards, trimmings or ribbons to upcycle in the workshop.

Crafternoons FREE to all customers of Aladdin’s Cafe, with a cup of coffee, soft drink or cake. (Adults only).

Aladdin’s Vintage Furniture and Cafe,1 Hazellville Road, N19 3LW.

Community Crafternoons

www.instagram.com/communitycrafternoons

Blog: www.facebook.com/Sujan.Nandanwar

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: cards crafts Easter event mothers day north london workshop

Mar

10

International Women’s Day Crafternoon, @ Aladdin’s Vintage Furniture and Cafe

Want to Stitch Suffragettes, Embroider Education Pioneers and Celebrate famous Career Women?Then join us for a special Crafternoon next Tuesday 10th March to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020.

Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

By creating a ‘Dangerous Pocket’ about a famous woman, then and now, we remember those who have led the way and empower us in our own journeys.

PLEASE BRING an A6 size photocopy of a famous woman or someone you know who inspires you AND a pocket from pair of jeans or trousers.

Workshop FREE to any customer of our host Aladdin’s Vintage Furniture and Cafe, 1 Hazellville Rd, N19 3LW.

Workshop inspired by Paula MacGregor’s Dangerous Pockets IWD Project 2019, #dangerouspockets, http://www.paulamacgregor.com/dangerous-pockets-project.html.

Categories: Buzz Highgate Events Tags: Adults embroidery Free event International Women’s Day iwd iwd2020 sewing workshop

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⏱FAST ART: Paul Klee – Enchanted Garden; Adults, FREE @ Zoom Online

Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

MATERIALS
– Plain paper A4, 2-3 sheets, eg junk mail with one plain side
– Colour magazines, newspapers, wrapping paper scraps (NOT foil based), coloured craft paper
– PVA glue or Pritt Stick
– Scissors/Safety Scissors
– Black Sharpie Pen/Marker Pen/Felt Tips
PLEASE NOTE: Requires use of scissors. Children should be supervised at home.

BOOK DIRECT on Meetup link http://meetu.ps/e/Jqhs8/JFhjn/a
OR by email for Zoom link to sujan.nandanwar@gmail.com.

Follow Community Crafternoons: https://instagram.com/communitycrafternoons
https://www.facebook.com/sujan.nandanwar

Community Crafternoons, Craft for Wellbeing, Art for All.

Categories: Online Tags: Adults art art workshop community craft crafternoon crafts free online Virtual workshop

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⏱FAST ART: Matisse – Seascape / Garden; Adults, FREE @ Zoom Online