For the beginner and developing student who wishes to explore their creative potential in drawing focusing mainly on Still Life.  This term will be exploring essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition using historic artefacts at London’s Museums.   Be inspired by ancient african and asian objects and wildlife specimens.  With support and encouragement from art tutor, Zoe Hirson. Please bring drawing pads, pencils, conte pencils and rubbers. No charcoal, pastels or paints will be allowed inside the museums. It is advisable to bring a foldable chair. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

For the beginner and developing student who wishes to explore their creative potential in drawing focusing mainly on Still Life.  This term will be exploring essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition using historic artefacts at London’s Museums.   Be inspired by ancient african and asian objects and wildlife specimens.  With support and encouragement from art tutor, Zoe Hirson. Please bring drawing pads, pencils, conte pencils and rubbers. No charcoal, pastels or paints will be allowed inside the museums. It is advisable to bring a foldable chair. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

For the beginner and developing student who wishes to explore their creative potential in drawing focusing mainly on Still Life.  This term will be exploring essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition using historic artefacts at London’s Museums.   Be inspired by ancient african and asian objects and wildlife specimens.  With support and encouragement from art tutor, Zoe Hirson. Please bring drawing pads, pencils, conte pencils and rubbers. No charcoal, pastels or paints will be allowed inside the museums. It is advisable to bring a foldable chair. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

For the beginner and developing student who wishes to explore their creative potential in drawing focusing mainly on Still Life.  This term will be exploring essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition using historic artefacts at London’s Museums.   Be inspired by ancient african and asian objects and wildlife specimens.  With support and encouragement from art tutor, Zoe Hirson. Please bring drawing pads, pencils, conte pencils and rubbers. No charcoal, pastels or paints will be allowed inside the museums. It is advisable to bring a foldable chair. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

For the beginner and developing student who wishes to explore their creative potential in drawing focusing mainly on Still Life.  This term will be exploring essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition using historic artefacts at London’s Museums.   Be inspired by ancient african and asian objects and wildlife specimens.  With support and encouragement from art tutor, Zoe Hirson. Please bring drawing pads, pencils, conte pencils and rubbers. No charcoal, pastels or paints will be allowed inside the museums. It is advisable to bring a foldable chair. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

For the beginner and developing student who wishes to explore their creative potential in drawing focusing mainly on Still Life.  This term will be exploring essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition using historic artefacts at London’s Museums.   Be inspired by ancient african and asian objects and wildlife specimens.  With support and encouragement from art tutor, Zoe Hirson. Please bring drawing pads, pencils, conte pencils and rubbers. No charcoal, pastels or paints will be allowed inside the museums. It is advisable to bring a foldable chair. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

For the beginner and developing student who wishes to explore their creative potential in drawing focusing mainly on Still Life.  This term will be exploring essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition using historic artefacts at London’s Museums.   Be inspired by ancient african and asian objects and wildlife specimens.  With support and encouragement from art tutor, Zoe Hirson. Please bring drawing pads, pencils, conte pencils and rubbers. No charcoal, pastels or paints will be allowed inside the museums. It is advisable to bring a foldable chair. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

The closing night of our brand new commission is a chance to mark our birthday with you in style.

On this very special evening, come and celebrate with a performance of Gandini Juggling’s meta followed by a champagne reception with canapés, a chance to meet the artists and brilliant live music and entertainment at the post-show birthday party.

Read about meta HERE

For the beginner and developing student who wishes to explore their creative potential in drawing focusing mainly on Still Life.  This term will be exploring essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition using historic artefacts at London’s Museums.   Be inspired by ancient african and asian objects and wildlife specimens.  With support and encouragement from art tutor, Zoe Hirson. Please bring drawing pads, pencils, conte pencils and rubbers. No charcoal, pastels or paints will be allowed inside the museums. It is advisable to bring a foldable chair. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

For the beginner and developing student who wishes to explore their creative potential in drawing focusing mainly on Still Life.  This term will be exploring essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition using historic artefacts at London’s Museums.   Be inspired by ancient african and asian objects and wildlife specimens.  With support and encouragement from art tutor, Zoe Hirson. Please bring drawing pads, pencils, conte pencils and rubbers. No charcoal, pastels or paints will be allowed inside the museums. It is advisable to bring a foldable chair. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

For the beginner and developing student who wishes to explore their creative potential in drawing focusing mainly on Still Life.  This term will be exploring essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition using historic artefacts at London’s Museums.   Be inspired by ancient african and asian objects and wildlife specimens.  With support and encouragement from art tutor, Zoe Hirson. Please bring drawing pads, pencils, conte pencils and rubbers. No charcoal, pastels or paints will be allowed inside the museums. It is advisable to bring a foldable chair. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

Join us for our HLSI Antiques & Craft Fair on Sat 25th June, 11-5. Admission £1.50, children free. Refreshments including cream teas on the terrace. 25 eclectic stalls.

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

There are no parking restrictions.

Tubes: Archway,Kentish Town. Buses to Highgate Village: 271 210 143 214. Bus W5 to the end of Hornsey Lane/Waterlow Park.

The oh so hot right now Plastic Boom have created Water on Mars – a meteoric whiz of a show. Take three out of this world skillful young jugglers, six hands and thousands of catches. Add chocolate flies, back flips, giant card castles and magnetic jump ropes. Result: better than sex and as good as chocolate.

Think virtuoso juggling gone wild in this extrinsic playground experiment. Designed for spaceships and distant planets, Water On Mars is the future of juggling!

Co produced with Gandini Juggling, the fringe-storming producers of 4×4 andSmashed.

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We have introduced a Pay What You Decide policy for Postcards Festival 2016shows.

You can attend the shows without paying for a ticket beforehand, but tickets can be reserved in advance (max 4 per booking). When the show finishes, you will have the opportunity to make a donation – either by cash on the door or card at the Box Office.

Curated by Lucy Loves Circus

Doffing our cap to the traditions of vaudeville and the origins of circus and cabaret, acclaimed circus blogger Lu Cyrcus curates this very special night, led by Cirque du Soleil’s lead clown Sean Kempton. New and old combine in this evening of contemporary varieté, featuring everything from pole dancing to aerial rope and trapeze, where burlesque meets juggling kettle bells, with a dash of musical saw thrown in for good measure.

A night to tease, whisper and gasp – Ssshhh!

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We have introduced a Pay What You Decide policy for Postcards Festival 2016shows.

You can attend the shows without paying for a ticket beforehand, but tickets can be reserved in advance (max 4 per booking). When the show finishes, you will have the opportunity to make a donation – either by cash on the door or card at the Box Office.

Arriving with a caravan of hobby horses, two acrobats transform an empty stage into a charming circus ring with the help of a band of musicians. Making its London debut as part of Jacksons Lane’s Sirkus Finnish showcase, Around is a magical show that combines incredible skill, beautiful artistry and live music. Juggling, sword swallowing, hula hooping, acrobatics, clowning and a guitar-playing monkey will surprise and delight little ones and their families in this captivating spectacle.

For ages 4+

Arriving with a caravan of hobby horses, two acrobats transform an empty stage into a charming circus ring with the help of a band of musicians. Making its London debut as part of Jacksons Lane’s Sirkus Finnish showcase, Around is a magical show that combines incredible skill, beautiful artistry and live music. Juggling, sword swallowing, hula hooping, acrobatics, clowning and a guitar-playing monkey will surprise and delight little ones and their families in this captivating spectacle.

For ages 4+

Arriving with a caravan of hobby horses, two acrobats transform an empty stage into a charming circus ring with the help of a band of musicians. Making its London debut as part of Jacksons Lane’s Sirkus Finnish showcase, Around is a magical show that combines incredible skill, beautiful artistry and live music. Juggling, sword swallowing, hula hooping, acrobatics, clowning and a guitar-playing monkey will surprise and delight little ones and their families in this captivating spectacle.

For ages 4+

Arriving with a caravan of hobby horses, two acrobats transform an empty stage into a charming circus ring with the help of a band of musicians. Making its London debut as part of Jacksons Lane’s Sirkus Finnish showcase, Around is a magical show that combines incredible skill, beautiful artistry and live music. Juggling, sword swallowing, hula hooping, acrobatics, clowning and a guitar-playing monkey will surprise and delight little ones and their families in this captivating spectacle.

For ages 4+

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

At Lauderdale House, we are now taking bookings for the Spring 2019 term of Introductory Art – Still Life.

This weekly class offers both beginners and developing students the chance to explore their creative potential in drawing, focusing mainly on Still Life. During the term the class will explore essential drawing techniques – observation, perspective, negative spaces, mark-making and composition.

The cost for the entire term is £225.

Concession tickets for senior citizens (60+), students, people who are registered as unemployed, disabled people, and carers: £205

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm
The Spring Term runs from Wednesday 16 January until Wednesday 10 April
Half term: Wednesday 20 February

Ready for a show that’s not just for kids?

This is a circus cabaret, and it’s for the whole family.

Brain Fools are bringing their fantastic circus friends on stage and showcasing their many talents. You’ll see performers juggle, spin, fly high in the sky and dazzle with amazing feats!

There will be family-friendly acts and exciting acrobatics. With a fabulous compère to keep you entertained between acts.

Brain Fools is led by Finn and Toffy, recent graduates of National Centre for Circus Arts.

Suitable for ages 3+

Ready for a show that’s not just for kids?

This is a circus cabaret, and it’s for the whole family.

Brain Fools are bringing their fantastic circus friends on stage and showcasing their many talents. You’ll see performers juggle, spin, fly high in the sky and dazzle with amazing feats!

There will be family-friendly acts and exciting acrobatics. With a fabulous compère to keep you entertained between acts.

Brain Fools is led by Finn and Toffy, recent graduates of National Centre for Circus Arts.

Suitable for ages 3+