Home

Jul
4
Fri
Life Drawing: Drop-in @ Lauderdale House
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Having the choice between 2 models – one maintaining longer poses (up to 1 hr) and another keeping to shorter poses (4 to 15 mins) – makes this class quite special. Sharon Finmark, our tutor, is there to offer support and expertise responding to the individual needs of the class. Bring materials; paper on sale. This is a drop in class – there is no advance booking.

Jul
11
Fri
Life Drawing: Drop-in @ Lauderdale House
Jul 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Having the choice between 2 models – one maintaining longer poses (up to 1 hr) and another keeping to shorter poses (4 to 15 mins) – makes this class quite special. Sharon Finmark, our tutor, is there to offer support and expertise responding to the individual needs of the class. Bring materials; paper on sale. This is a drop in class – there is no advance booking.

Jul
18
Fri
Life Drawing: Drop-in @ Lauderdale House
Jul 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Having the choice between 2 models – one maintaining longer poses (up to 1 hr) and another keeping to shorter poses (4 to 15 mins) – makes this class quite special. Sharon Finmark, our tutor, is there to offer support and expertise responding to the individual needs of the class. Bring materials; paper on sale. This is a drop in class – there is no advance booking.

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.

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
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
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.

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
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.

Sep
17
Wed
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
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 18 @ 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
19
Fri
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 19 @ 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
21
Sun
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 21 @ 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
24
Wed
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 24 @ 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
25
Thu
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 25 @ 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
26
Fri
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 26 @ 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
28
Sun
Sitting Still Exhibition @ Lauderdale House
Sep 28 @ 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.

Jan
29
Thu
HLSI Debate: Tax is both a moral and legal issue @ HLSI
Jan 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

With Margaret Hodge MP and Leonard Hoffman

Mar
5
Thu
THE DEBATE ‘DRUGS POLICY: TOUGH OR TENDER?’ @ HLSI
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The third Highgate Debate to be held at Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution tackles the issue

of current drugs policy. Our two prominent speakers take opposing positions, roughly equating

to a ‘tender’ or a ‘tough’ approach to users. Molly Meacher will argue for a more liberal drugs

policy, while Will Blair will oppose any change. As with previous debates, they will be supported

by seconders from local 6th forms. Members of the audience will then be invited to make

contributions from the floor. The Debates will be free and open to the general public, as well as

HLSI members.

THE DEBATE ‘DRUGS POLICY: TOUGH OR TENDER?’

WHEN Thursday 5 March 2015, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm

WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS

HOW Free and open to all, but to be sure of a place please book.

Please Note: Places not taken by 7.45pm may be offered to others

Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:

tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net

For further information please contact Kathy Dallas: gkzwdallas@aol.com

Oct
29
Thu
HLSI Debate: Assisted Dying: Yes or No? @ HLSI
Oct 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Baroness Helene Hayman will argue for and Robert Preston against. Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 8pm,www.hlsi.net

Booked your place to ensure a seat!

Oct
13
Thu
Highgate Debates: “SELECTIVE STATE SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD” @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

THE MOTION This house believes that…

“SELECTIVE STATE SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD”

WHEN Thursday 13 October 2016, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm

WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS

HOW Free and open to all.

Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:

tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net

Proposing the motion

KIRI TUNKS is Head of Global Perspectives in a Tower Hamlets comprehensive

school and has been teaching since 1993. She is currently Junior Vice-President of the

National Union of Teachers. She is critical of free schools, arguing that they detrimentally

affect education for all.

Opposing the motion

TOBY YOUNG is an author and currently an Associate Editor of The Spectator. He was a

lead proposer and founder of West London Free School, the first free school to secure a

funding arrangement with the government, and has controversially questioned the

notion of ‘inclusion’ in state schools.

The Debate is free and open to the general public. The Chairman always invites

contributions from the floor.

Nov
24
Thu
Highgate Debates @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Nov 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan
26
Thu
HLSI Debate: the NHS should be attempting the impossible @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Jan 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

THE HIGHGATE DEBATE

This house believes that …
the NHS should be attempting the impossible

Proposing:
PHILIP STEER
Emeritus Professor, Imperial College, London; Editor Emeritus, BJOG, an International Journal of Obstretrics and Gynaecology
Opposing:
DR MALA RAO
Professor and Senior Clinical Fellow, Dept of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College

Reserve your free place: 020 8340 3343 or admin@hlsi.net

Nov
23
Thu
Highgate Debate: This house believes that gender equality is unachievable @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Nov 23 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Free and open to all but do phone to book your place. In these lively debates, prominent and informed speakers argue their points of view on issues of current importance. They are ‘seconded’ by pupils from local schools, and audience members also have the opportunity to sway the opinion of those attending.

The motion: This House Believes that Gender Equality is Unachievable

Proposing: Ann Hussey, QC and barrister specialising in family law 

Opposing: Vicky Pryce, economist and former joint head of the UK government economic service

Jan
25
Thu
Highgate Debate: This house believes that social media undermines democracy @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Jan 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Free and open to all but do phone to book your place. In these lively debates, prominent and informed speakers argue their points of view on issues of current importance. They are ‘seconded’ by pupils from local schools, and audience members also have the opportunity to sway the opinion of those attending.

The motion: This House Believes that Social Media Undermines Democracy

Proposing: Carl Miller, Research Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at the think tank Demos 

Opposing: Paolo Gerbaudo, political and cultural sociologist, lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College London

The Highgate Debate: “The Use of Social Media Undermines Democracy” @ HLSI
Jan 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

To reserve your free place please contact the office.

“This house believes that the use of social media undermines democracy”

Proposer: Carl Miller.  Reserach Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos.

Opposing:  Paolo Gerbaudo.  Sociologist and lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College, London

Mar
22
Thu
London’s Housing Crisis: A Debate at 10A @ highgate society
Mar 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Do we need more homes built in London or is there another way? Sian Berry and Helen Marcus debate and put questions to local Councillors from Haringey and Camden. Reserve your FREE place here.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/londons-housing-crisis-tickets-43596933602

Sep
12
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Sep 12 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.

Sep
26
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Sep 26 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.

Oct
3
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Oct 3 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.

Oct
10
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Oct 10 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.

Oct
17
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Oct 17 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.

Nov
7
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Nov 7 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.

Nov
14
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Nov 14 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.

Nov
21
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Nov 21 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.

Nov
28
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Nov 28 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.

Dec
5
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Dec 5 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.

Dec
12
Mon
Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes @ Lauderdale House
Dec 12 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Children’s Drawing & Painting Classes

Our children’s art classes run on a termly basis, providing children aged 5-8 with an introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.

Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks, developing their confidence and ability.

Taught by experienced, supportive, and friendly teacher Aynur Erdal, this class is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art.

We welcome any students wishing to join after the beginning of the term and charge a pro rata rate of £17.50 per class until the end of the term. Please contact the office on 020 8348 8716 to book or if you have any queries about the class.

You are also welcome to book an initial trial class at £17.50 ahead of booking the whole term- please call on 020 8348 8716, and we will be happy to help.