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Nov
26
Thu
Watercolour Group AM @ Highgate Society
Nov 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic @ The Bull Pub
Nov 26 @ 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.

 

Highgate Watercolour Group Annual Exhibition @ Highgate Gallery
Nov 26 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This year our Annual HWG Exhibition will be held in the Victoria Hall of the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, Highgate, London N6 6BS. We look forward to seeing you there.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm  and Sunday 11am-5pm Gallery closed: Monday

Nov
27
Fri
Life Drawing and Painting @ Hargrave Hall
Nov 27 @ 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.

 

Nov
28
Sat
Open Coffee Morning and Environment Committee Members Surgery @ Highgate Society
Nov 28 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Highgate International Chamber Music Festival @ St. Michael's Church
Nov 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Haydn Piano Trio No.37 in D minor, Hob. XV:23; Dvořák String Quartet No.12 in F major ‘American’, Op.96; Arnold Five Pieces for violin & piano; Brahms Piano Quartet in C minor, Op.60

Natalie Klouda & Benjamin Roskams – violin; Rosalind Ventris – viola; Ashok Klouda – cello; Irina Botan & Diana Ionescu – piano

Nov
30
Mon
Portraiture and Figure Drawing @ Highgate Library Civil and Cultural Centre
Nov 30 @ 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.

Monday Bridge Club @ Highgate Society
Nov 30 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
5 to 7s: Drawing and Painting @ Hargrave Hall
Nov 30 @ 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.

 

Highgate International Chamber Music Gestival @ St. Anne's Church
Nov 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Schubert Winterreise, D.911

 Marcus Farnsworth – baritone; James Baillieu – piano

There will be a pre-performance talk given by music critic & author Michael White.

Dec
1
Tue
Life-Drawing Group @ Highgate Society
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
YOUR VILLAGE FAIR NEEDS YOU! @ The Woodman
Dec 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The Highgate Fair in the Square is a highlight in the Highgate Summer calendar

when friends and neighbours come together in the Village for a fun day out and

welcome visitors from further afield.  The Fair promotes local societies, charitable

causes and businesses, provides a stage for talented local groups, children’s

activities and an exciting selection of stalls.

This event is free and takes place thanks to a team of volunteers.  Without their help

in setting up the Fair, stewarding and clearing up afterwards, the whole occasion

could not take place.  Several long serving members of the organizing committee are

standing down this year so we really need new faces to make next year’s Fair on

Saturday 11 June 2016 a success.

If you would like to help and become part of this amazing team we would like to hear

from you.  If you want to find out how you can help and what is entailed, the team

invites you to an open evening from 7.30pm on Tuesday 1 December at The

Woodman, 414 Archway Rd, N6 5UA.  If you can’t make this or would like further

details, please email: thefairinthesquare@gmail.com.

Dec
2
Wed
Introductory Drawing – Still Life at London’s Museums @ Various London Museums
Dec 2 @ 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.

Highgate International Chamber Music Festival @ St Mary Brookfield Church
Dec 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Boccherini Guitar Quintet in D, G.448; Mendelssohn String Quartet in F minor, Op.80; Golob Concertino for accordion & string quartet; Dvořák String Quintet in Eb, Op.97

Benjamin Gilmore, Michael Gurevich & Natalie Klouda – violin; Meghan Cassidy & Rosalind Ventris – viola; Matthijs Broersma & Ashok Klouda – cello; Morgan Szymanski – guitar; Borut Zagoranski – classical accordion

Dec
3
Thu
Watercolour Group AM @ Highgate Society
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic @ The Bull Pub
Dec 3 @ 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.

 

Dec
4
Fri
Life Drawing and Painting @ Hargrave Hall
Dec 4 @ 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.

 

Highgate International Chamber Music Festival @ St. Anne's Church
Dec 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Grieg Andante con moto in C minor for piano trio; Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581; J.S. Bach Gamba Sonata No.1 in G, BWV 1027; Enescu Piano Quintet (newly discovered, U.K. premiere)

Julian Bliss – clarinet; Jamie Campbell, Benjamin Gilmore & Natalie Klouda – violin; Rosalind Ventris – viola; Ashok Klouda – cello; Irina Botan – piano; Borut Zagoranski – classical accordion

Dec
5
Sat
Open Coffee Morning and Environment Committee Members Surgery @ Highgate Society
Dec 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Snail and the Whale @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Jacksons Lane favourites Tall Stories (creators of theGruffalo and last year’s Emily Brown and the Thing) present The Snail and the Whale for Christmas 2015. This much-loved, sell out production is an exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins… But when disaster strikes and the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him?

Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

The Snail and the Whale mixes storytelling, lots of laughs and fantastic new music played live on stage – in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

AN EXQUISITE PIECE OF THEATRE … THAT LEAVES YOU SMILINGTHE STAGE

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Symphonic Wind Orchestra of North London Winter Concert @ Highgate United Reformed Church
Dec 5 @ 7:45 pm – 9:30 pm

SWON has a really exciting programme this term which is focused around Edward Gregson’s Tuba Concerto. Raymond Hearne will be the soloist and we are really looking forward to performing with him.

As well as the concerto we’ll be playing Holst’s classic ‘Second Suite for Millitary Band’, a brand new arrangement of Chabrier’s ‘Danse Slave’, Paul Hart’s brilliant ‘Silver Screen’ (music for a silent movie), and some festive tunes to get you in the mood for Christmas.

This term the orchestra is bigger and sounding better than ever. Tickets are available on the door – don’t miss it!

Programme:

Gustav Holst – 2nd Suite in F
Edward Gregson – Concerto for Tuba (soloist: Raymond Hearne)
Emmanuel Chabrier – Danse Slave from ‘Le roi malgré lui’ (arr. Matthew Hardy)
Leroy Anderson – Christmas Festival
Sergei Prokofiev – Troika
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Paul Hart – Silver Screen

Dec
6
Sun
The Snail and the Whale @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Jacksons Lane favourites Tall Stories (creators of theGruffalo and last year’s Emily Brown and the Thing) present The Snail and the Whale for Christmas 2015. This much-loved, sell out production is an exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins… But when disaster strikes and the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him?

Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

The Snail and the Whale mixes storytelling, lots of laughs and fantastic new music played live on stage – in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

AN EXQUISITE PIECE OF THEATRE … THAT LEAVES YOU SMILINGTHE STAGE

Check times.

Highgate International Chamber Music Festival @ St. Anne's Church
Dec 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Gala concert

Dvorak Bagatelles, Op.47; Smetana Piano Trio in G minor, Op.15; Röntgen Spirituals for two cellos; Brahms String Sextet No.1 in Bb, Op.18

Natalie Klouda & Jack Liebeck – violin; Meghan Cassidy & Rosalind Ventris – viola; Ashok Klouda & Raphael Wallfisch – cello; Irina Botan – piano; Borut Zagoranski – classical accordion

Dec
7
Mon
Portraiture and Figure Drawing @ Highgate Library Civil and Cultural Centre
Dec 7 @ 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.

Monday Bridge Club @ Highgate Society
Dec 7 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
5 to 7s: Drawing and Painting @ Hargrave Hall
Dec 7 @ 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.

 

Dec
8
Tue
Life-Drawing Group @ Highgate Society
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Snail and the Whale @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Jacksons Lane favourites Tall Stories (creators of theGruffalo and last year’s Emily Brown and the Thing) present The Snail and the Whale for Christmas 2015. This much-loved, sell out production is an exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins… But when disaster strikes and the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him?

Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

The Snail and the Whale mixes storytelling, lots of laughs and fantastic new music played live on stage – in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

AN EXQUISITE PIECE OF THEATRE … THAT LEAVES YOU SMILINGTHE STAGE

Check times.

Dec
9
Wed
Introductory Drawing – Still Life at London’s Museums @ Various London Museums
Dec 9 @ 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.

The Snail and the Whale @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Jacksons Lane favourites Tall Stories (creators of theGruffalo and last year’s Emily Brown and the Thing) present The Snail and the Whale for Christmas 2015. This much-loved, sell out production is an exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins… But when disaster strikes and the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him?

Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

The Snail and the Whale mixes storytelling, lots of laughs and fantastic new music played live on stage – in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

AN EXQUISITE PIECE OF THEATRE … THAT LEAVES YOU SMILINGTHE STAGE

Check times.

Dec
10
Thu
Watercolour Group AM @ Highgate Society
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Painting with Watercolour and Acrylic @ The Bull Pub
Dec 10 @ 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.

 

The Snail and the Whale @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 10 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Jacksons Lane favourites Tall Stories (creators of theGruffalo and last year’s Emily Brown and the Thing) present The Snail and the Whale for Christmas 2015. This much-loved, sell out production is an exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins… But when disaster strikes and the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him?

Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

The Snail and the Whale mixes storytelling, lots of laughs and fantastic new music played live on stage – in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

AN EXQUISITE PIECE OF THEATRE … THAT LEAVES YOU SMILINGTHE STAGE

Check times.

Dec
11
Fri
Life Drawing and Painting @ Hargrave Hall
Dec 11 @ 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.

 

The Snail and the Whale @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 11 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Jacksons Lane favourites Tall Stories (creators of theGruffalo and last year’s Emily Brown and the Thing) present The Snail and the Whale for Christmas 2015. This much-loved, sell out production is an exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins… But when disaster strikes and the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him?

Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

The Snail and the Whale mixes storytelling, lots of laughs and fantastic new music played live on stage – in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

AN EXQUISITE PIECE OF THEATRE … THAT LEAVES YOU SMILINGTHE STAGE

Check times.

Dec
12
Sat
Open Coffee Morning and Environment Committee Members Surgery @ Highgate Society
Dec 12 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Snail and the Whale @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Jacksons Lane favourites Tall Stories (creators of theGruffalo and last year’s Emily Brown and the Thing) present The Snail and the Whale for Christmas 2015. This much-loved, sell out production is an exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins… But when disaster strikes and the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him?

Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

The Snail and the Whale mixes storytelling, lots of laughs and fantastic new music played live on stage – in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

AN EXQUISITE PIECE OF THEATRE … THAT LEAVES YOU SMILINGTHE STAGE

Check times.

Dec
13
Sun
The Snail and the Whale @ Jacksons Lane
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Jacksons Lane favourites Tall Stories (creators of theGruffalo and last year’s Emily Brown and the Thing) present The Snail and the Whale for Christmas 2015. This much-loved, sell out production is an exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins… But when disaster strikes and the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him?

Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

The Snail and the Whale mixes storytelling, lots of laughs and fantastic new music played live on stage – in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

AN EXQUISITE PIECE OF THEATRE … THAT LEAVES YOU SMILINGTHE STAGE

Check times.

Living Crib and Procession to St Joseph’s @ Pond Square
Dec 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For more than 30 years St Joseph’s has heralded Christmas with the Living Crib and we want to make this year’s the biggest ever. Mary, Joseph and Bayleaf the Donkey will be waiting in Pond Square N6 6BA on Sunday Dec 13 to start our procession at 3 pm. Are you a Shepherd or an Angel or a Wiseman or Wisewoman? Come along in your costume and let’s fill Highgate with the Christmas Story. We need lots of people to sing so please come, for everyone, of every age!
Short Candle-lit Carol service in St Joseph’s Church at the end with a tableau of all the children. Mince pies and mulled wine or soft drinks afterwards! N19 5NE
Nearest Tube: Archway

Dec
14
Mon
Portraiture and Figure Drawing @ Highgate Library Civil and Cultural Centre
Dec 14 @ 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.