We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

 Mike Coles, Traffic Lights

Artworks inspired by the theme 50:50 will feature in an exciting new exhibition by more than 30 members of the East Finchley Open Artists (EFOA).

The exhibition features paintings, original prints, photographs and wall-mounted three-dimensional work including textiles and ceramics that interpret the theme 50:50 in a variety of ways, from half-and-half, positive/negative, or literally 50x50cm square.

All of the artists have prepared new works especially for the exhibition. Among them, David Waller explores the idea of twins in a large wall-hung mixed media piece; Christine Watson focuses on the simplicity of the rise and fall of steps at Trajan’s Market in her mezzotint; Cathy Burkinshaw presents a split-screen take on nature in her mixed media work Portobello Road; and photographer Peter Kyte juxtaposes two angled facades of buildings in Sheffield.

Founded in 2004, East Finchley Open Artists is a group of artists and craftspeople – including painters, printers, photographers, ceramicists, glass makers, jewellers, sculptors, textile artists and basket makers – ranging from those who are starting out in their creative careers to well-established professional artists and lecturers. Every summer the EFOA hosts Open House weekends, as well as other public events throughout the year. For information about upcoming events and activities, membership, and to sign up for the monthly e-newsletter, see: www.eastfinchleyopen.org.uk

Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays

16-29 November 2018

Jazz in the House returns for a new season of informal evening concerts this Autumn, with big names playing alongside Lauderdale favourites. Expect modern, world-class jazz in a beautiful historic setting.

The Leon Greening Trio perform live on Thursday 29 November as part of this year’s Jazz in the House. The bar will be open from 8pm and the music begins at 8.30pm.

Season Tickets:
Book your season ticket by 15 September to see all nine shows for just £73 (full price £103)! Limited numbers of season tickets are available, so book now to make sure you don’t miss out. To book a season ticket, simply add standard tickets to all nine shows in the season to your basket and the discount will be automatically applied (subject to availability).  Or call the box office on 0208 348 8716.

 Mike Coles, Traffic Lights

Artworks inspired by the theme 50:50 will feature in an exciting new exhibition by more than 30 members of the East Finchley Open Artists (EFOA).

The exhibition features paintings, original prints, photographs and wall-mounted three-dimensional work including textiles and ceramics that interpret the theme 50:50 in a variety of ways, from half-and-half, positive/negative, or literally 50x50cm square.

All of the artists have prepared new works especially for the exhibition. Among them, David Waller explores the idea of twins in a large wall-hung mixed media piece; Christine Watson focuses on the simplicity of the rise and fall of steps at Trajan’s Market in her mezzotint; Cathy Burkinshaw presents a split-screen take on nature in her mixed media work Portobello Road; and photographer Peter Kyte juxtaposes two angled facades of buildings in Sheffield.

Founded in 2004, East Finchley Open Artists is a group of artists and craftspeople – including painters, printers, photographers, ceramicists, glass makers, jewellers, sculptors, textile artists and basket makers – ranging from those who are starting out in their creative careers to well-established professional artists and lecturers. Every summer the EFOA hosts Open House weekends, as well as other public events throughout the year. For information about upcoming events and activities, membership, and to sign up for the monthly e-newsletter, see: www.eastfinchleyopen.org.uk

Highgate Gallery open Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Mondays

16-29 November 2018

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Portraiture and Figure Drawing!

This class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills. Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose. Materials will be provided. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Portraiture and Figure Drawing takes place every Tuesday. The Autumn Term runs Tuesday 11 September to Tuesday 11 December. Please note there is no class on 23 October for Half Term. 

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for a FREE lunchtime concert at Lauderdale House! Take a break at lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident musicians; pianist Stephen Hose and chamber ensemble The Meritus Collective. 

Our next lunchtime concerts will be:

• 16 October – piano recital
• 6 November – chamber ensemble
• 20 November – piano recital
• 4 December – chamber ensemble
• 18 December – piano recital

Join us at the free lunchtime concerts on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 1:15 pm until 2 pm. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for 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.

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place every Wednesday at 10:30am. The Autumn Term runs Wednesday 12 September to Wednesday 12 December. Please note there is no class on 24 October for Half Term. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

Jazz in the House returns for a new season of informal evening concerts this Autumn, with big names playing alongside Lauderdale favourites. Expect modern, world-class jazz in a beautiful historic setting.

Portrait of Cannonball featuring Tony Kofi perform live on Thursday 6 December, bringing this year’s Jazz in the House season to an end. The bar will be open from 8pm and the music begins at 8.30pm.

Season Tickets:
Book your season ticket by 15 September to see all nine shows for just £73 (full price £103)! Limited numbers of season tickets are available, so book now to make sure you don’t miss out. To book a season ticket, simply add standard tickets to all nine shows in the season to your basket and the discount will be automatically applied (subject to availability). Or call the box office on 0208 348 8716.

The beautiful 15th century Lauderdale House is at the south end of Highgate High Street. It is set in gorgeous Waterlow Park and next door is the famous Highgate Cemetery.

Artisan Market

MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER & DECEMBER
SECOND SUNDAY 11AM-5PM

Duck Pond Market is back at Lauderdale House for quarterly 2017 markets with the best local artists, crafters, food producers and ethical businesses. There are locally made arts & crafts, gifts, vintage, homewares and clothing.

A tempting choice of locally made food to take home. London Craft Club host craft workshops for both adults and children. They also offer FREE crafting for children. Musicians perform live.

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Portraiture and Figure Drawing!

This class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills. Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose. Materials will be provided. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Portraiture and Figure Drawing takes place every Tuesday. The Autumn Term runs Tuesday 11 September to Tuesday 11 December. Please note there is no class on 23 October for Half Term. 

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for 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.

Introductory Art – Still Life takes place every Wednesday at 10:30am. The Autumn Term runs Wednesday 12 September to Wednesday 12 December. Please note there is no class on 24 October for Half Term. 

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

We are now taking bookings for the Autumn Term for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of both paint mediums; how to mix, blend and layer watercolour and how to apply acrylic. Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration. The cost for the entire term is £225.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London & studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting & drawing – one on learning to draw was published in May 2016.

Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic takes place every Thursday at 10:30am at Lauderdale House. The Autumn Term runs Thursday 13 September to Thursday 13 December. Please note there is no class on 25 October for Half Term.

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

This Christmas, meet Hoot Owl – a crafty bird with a talent for cunning camouflage.

Hilarity, puppets, animation and rapid costume changes abound in this family-friendly show from Proon Productions, suitable for children 3 and up. Is Hoot Owl as masterful as he thinks he is? Will he become a member of the Owl Parliament? And will he ever succeed in catching himself some dinner? Find out at this funny show based on the much-loved picture book by Sean Taylor and Jean Jullien.

The perfect alternative to a Christmas panto, Hoot Owl promises lots of seasonal fun (including an appearance by Santa himself!) making it ideal for a festive family treat this December.

The show will be followed by a chance to get creative and get your hands dirty at a free festive arts and crafts session!

Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise takes place at Lauderdale House on 15 December, starting at 10:30am. Suitable for children aged 3 and up.

Standard (Adult and Children): £8.50

Concession: £6.50

Family: £28.00

Family Concession: £20.00

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for a FREE lunchtime concert at Lauderdale House! Take a break at lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident musicians; pianist Stephen Hose and chamber ensemble The Meritus Collective. 

Our next lunchtime concerts will be:

• 16 October – piano recital
• 6 November – chamber ensemble
• 20 November – piano recital
• 4 December – chamber ensemble
• 18 December – piano recital

Join us at the free lunchtime concerts on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 1:15 pm until 2 pm. 

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation

Music & Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse

Presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC
560 Lexington Avenue, NY, 10022

Director: John Plews

Producer: Katie Plews for Ovation