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Feb
1
Sun
Duck Pond Market @ Lauderdale House
Feb 1 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Duck Pond Market returns to Lauderdale House this year to present you with a market where everything you buy comes from a good place. Bringing together the magic of a festival with interesting stalls, local and ethical food, crafts, workshops for children, music and art.

Mar
20
Fri
Julia Wallin Piano Recital: Debussy, Haydn, Rachmaninoff & Messiaen @ Lauderdale House
Mar 20 @ 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm

Concert pianist Julia Wallin, Royal Academy of Music graduate and competition prize winner, invites you to an evening of piano music ranging from playful Debussy to profound and moving Rachmaninoff.

Programme:

Debussy: Suite Bergamasque

Haydn: Sonata in E flat Major Hob. 49

Rachmaninoff: Etude-tableaux, selection

Messiaen: Premiere Communion de la Vierge

Rachmaninoff: Moments Musicaux op.16

 

Doors open: 6.45pm, Concert starts: 7.15pm, 20 minute interval: 8.00pm, Concert ends: 9.00pm

Bar serving wine, beer, soft drinks and water will be available during interval and after concert

Venue is located in the Lower Gallery of the historic and beautiful Lauderdale House originally build in 1582.  Lauderdale House is behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill.

Lauderdale House is behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill

 

Apr
12
Sun
Beginners Vocal Workshop @ Lauderdale House
Apr 12 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Learn how to develop your singing voice from total scratch

You don’t need to have previous singing experience or be able to read music as this workshop will teach you the singing essentials of breathing techniques and vocal skills in four hours for £25.50.

Kieran and Idit will show you how to transform your speaking voice into a singing voice through practical techniques. Not only will these techniques help improve your singing but also your voice for presentations and public speaking. And that’s not all, for completing the Level 1 workshop you will receive a certificate.

It will be fun and entertaining and to help you we will email the song sheets upon booking so you become familiar with the chosen songs.

Feedback from Elaine who attended our Beginners Workshop in January: I loved the workshop.  I thought it was very well organised.  As a complete beginner, the focus on interactive learning (i.e. theory, practice and feedback) was very helpful.  I came away with a lot more confidence but, rather than just a feeling of increased confidence, I have learnt techniques that could develop my singing voice.”

Find out more and book via our Workshops page.

Apr
26
Sun
West End Musicals Singing Workshop @ Lauderdale House
Apr 26 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Featuring songs from Miss Saigon & Matilda

This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in an ‘open to all levels’ singing workshop of songs from these famous West End musicals.

Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced singer you’ll enjoy singing fabulous songs from the West End and training your voice at the same time. Take a look at a short video of workshop run by Idit.

In the first session of the workshop we’ll teach you basic breathing and vocal techniques and show you some performing skills which you’ll be using later in the singing session.

You’ll be coached individually as well as working with the group. Kieran and Idit will prepare you for a short performance at the end of the workshop. Once you book your place on the workshop we’ll email you the song sheets with web links so you can practise in advance.

Great fun, not to be missed! Find out more and book via our Workshops page.

May
10
Sun
Meet the Crime Writers @ Lauderdale House
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join crime writer, reviewer and former editor of the Ham & High Matthew Lewin as he chats to fellow writers Alison Joseph, John Harvey and Glenn Chandler about where they get their ideas, what inspires them, how they solve their mysteries and whether writing for the stage and TV differ to books.  We promise a stimulating and ‘revealing’ evening of fascinating conversation.

May
12
Tue
HNF: AGM @ Lauderdale House
May 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Highgate Neighbourhood Forum’s Annual General Meeting.

Jun
2
Tue
Pietro Gatto – Piano Recital @ Highgate School Auditorium
Jun 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Pietro Gatto will play a varied programme of Bach, Beethoven, Scriabin, Schumann and Chopin. He has been living in Highgate while studying in London and preparing for the Leeds piano competition which he will participate in later this year. Proceeds from the concert will go to support the Friends of Waterlow Park and Lauderdale House.

Jun
10
Wed
New Constructivists @ Lauderdale House
Jun 10 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jun
11
Thu
New Constructivists @ Lauderdale House
Jun 11 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jun
12
Fri
New Constructivists @ Lauderdale House
Jun 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jun
14
Sun
New Constructivists @ Lauderdale House
Jun 14 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jun
17
Wed
New Constructivists @ Lauderdale House
Jun 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jun
18
Thu
New Constructivists @ Lauderdale House
Jun 18 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jun
19
Fri
New Constructivists @ Lauderdale House
Jun 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jun
21
Sun
New Constructivists @ Lauderdale House
Jun 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jul
9
Thu
Jazz on the Tea Lawn at Lauderdale House @ Lauderdale House
Jul 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

John Etheridge formed Sweet Chorus in 1998 as a personal tribute to Stephane Grappelli ,the greatest violinist of Jazz, with whom he had toured for many years in the late 70’s, early 80’s ..

The band takes it’s cue from the great Reinhardt /Grappelli repertoire of 1930’s classics but is in no way a slavish  itation of that music .

Inspired by Grappelli’s always questing spirit the band evinces dazzling forays into repertoire form all periods ..”always engaging and committed.”

Jul
15
Wed
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 15 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Jul
16
Thu
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 16 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Jul
17
Fri
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Jul
19
Sun
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Jul
22
Wed
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Jul
23
Thu
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 23 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Backstage Cabaret @ Lauderdale House
Jul 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Samantha and her pianist perform cabaret in the widest musical sense: satirical comedy, patter-songs, Broadway belters and intimate a cappella.

“Sassy, energetic, brilliant” — Richard Sidaway, West End star of Phantom Of The Opera

Jul
24
Fri
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 24 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Jul
26
Sun
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 26 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Jul
29
Wed
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 29 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Jul
30
Thu
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Jul
31
Fri
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Jul 31 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Aug
2
Sun
Charina Oeser 50 Years Painting @ Lauderdale House
Aug 2 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

| Entrance Hall & Lower GalleryWork collected from a lifetime of painting. Work from Australia, Greece, Britain and her travels in oils and watercolours.In tandem with her painting Charina is a full time potter working locally at Dartmouth Park Pottery which she established and has run for the last 30 years

Sep
20
Sun
lauderdale guitar society concert @ Lauderdale House
Sep 20 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Another chance this year to hear the cream of musicians from this renowned society. Music will include a Schubert Piano Sonata transcribed for guitar duo (Concordia). Also you will be able to hear the usual variety of styles from the likes of Oswaldo Santos and Christian Wood.

 

Oct
9
Fri
Life Drawing and Painting @ Hargrave Hall
Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Drop-in class – no advance booking.

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.

 

Oct
12
Mon
Portraiture and Figure Drawing @ Highgate Library Civil and Cultural Centre
Oct 12 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

For artists of all levels, beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills.  This course also looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on a single pose. Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson.  Materials will be provided. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

5 to 7s: Drawing and Painting @ Hargrave Hall
Oct 12 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Learn how to make wonderful pictures! An introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.  The classes run on a termly basis and consist of 13 classes.  Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks.  The class finishes on week 13 with an informal ‘Private View’ of student work for friends and family. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

 

Oct
14
Wed
Introductory Drawing – Still Life at London’s Museums @ Various London Museums
Oct 14 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

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.

Oct
15
Thu
Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic @ The Bull Pub
Oct 15 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Join us for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.  Learn the basics of both materials, how to mix, blend and layer Watercolour and apply Acrylic.  Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration.  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 colour mixing for watercolour was published in Febuary 2011.  Find out more about Sharon by visiting her website: www.sharonfinmark.co.uk. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

 

Oct
16
Fri
Life Drawing and Painting @ Hargrave Hall
Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Drop-in class – no advance booking.

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.

 

Oct
19
Mon
Portraiture and Figure Drawing @ Highgate Library Civil and Cultural Centre
Oct 19 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

For artists of all levels, beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills.  This course also looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on a single pose. Taught by art tutor, Zoe Hirson.  Materials will be provided. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

5 to 7s: Drawing and Painting @ Hargrave Hall
Oct 19 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Learn how to make wonderful pictures! An introduction to the basics of drawing and painting.  The classes run on a termly basis and consist of 13 classes.  Each week children will build on their skills learnt in previous weeks.  The class finishes on week 13 with an informal ‘Private View’ of student work for friends and family. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.

 

Oct
21
Wed
Introductory Drawing – Still Life at London’s Museums @ Various London Museums
Oct 21 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

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.

Oct
22
Thu
Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic @ The Bull Pub
Oct 22 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Join us for Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic.  Learn the basics of both materials, how to mix, blend and layer Watercolour and apply Acrylic.  Explore how to make dynamic compositions that produce interesting paintings using still Life, photographs and sketches as inspiration.  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 colour mixing for watercolour was published in Febuary 2011.  Find out more about Sharon by visiting her website: www.sharonfinmark.co.uk. Late-comers are welcome, and tuition can be pro-rated.