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Mar
19
Thu
Adult Class – Watercolour and Acrylic @ Lauderdale House
Mar 19 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Bookings for the Spring 2020 term of  Painting with Watercolours and Acrylics are now open, please book online or call the box office on 020 8348 8716.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of two wonderful 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.

On warm days in the Spring and Summer, this class is sometimes taught outside, taking advantage of the stunning scenery of Waterlow Park.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London and studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting and drawing.

Please note that art materials are not provided for this class. Participants will need to bring their own materials. Download materials list.

Keith Hammond: Organic Origins. @ Highgate Gallery
Mar 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Keith Hammond, Japanese Maple

ORGANIC ORIGINS.  Photographic Artworks by Keith Hammond

 Artist and photographer Keith Hammond’s first solo exhibition at the Highgate Gallery in London takes a radical departure to nature photography.

Entitled Organic Origins, the exhibition showcases 14 of Hammond’s landscape works.  Mostly taken in north London’s open spaces, including Hampstead Heath and Waterlow Park close to the gallery, each has a different theme, from Japanese Maple (2014) to Water Iris Shoots (2015), Frost on Leaf and Grass (2015) and Arching Beech (2016).

In these large-scale works, Hammond’s intention is to explore the way we look at nature.  Rather than use a single shot composed in the picturesque tradition, he takes a radical approach, using a grid system that investigates each landscape from multiple viewpoints.  Hammond then incorporates these smaller images and details into each finished image, making works that are more than the sum of their parts, and which reward repeated viewing.

The artworks in Organic Origins also invite comparison with other artists such as Gilbert and George and David Hockney, whose workshops he has attended. Hammond’s use of “joiners” (the photographic term for smaller images that combine to compose a larger picture) itself questions the act of perception, inviting a re-evaluation of photographic truth and the single “decisive moment”. Instead, his artworks respond to the way the eye actually works in nature: sometimes near, sometimes far, always restless.

“We don’t look at a beautiful tree or a landscape for just a split second. We take our time, our eyes wander all over the scene, we take it all in; the leaves shake in the wind, the waters ripple, the clouds move, the light changes. Nothing is static.”  Keith Hammond, 2019

Hammond also works on his images post-production.  Several of the landscapes in Organic Origins have been digitally manipulated to bring out details that are unattainable within the normal colour spectrum.  The intention is to gain a wider harmony in the image – and express a wider truth about the relationship between the viewer and the natural world.

“I want to connect with something essential about the natural world; something that is palpably already there if we just take the time to look.” Keith Hammond, 2019.

“I have had a passion for trees since I was a small girl.  If you’re similarly attracted to their changing colours and shapes, please spend time at Keith Hammond’s exhibition at the Highgate Gallery.  He is a remarkable photographer.”  Dame Judi Dench, 2020.

 The artworks are for sale. From a series of 50 images, the 14 limited-edition works in the exhibition range from 1-2.5m in size. Prices £1,000-£4,000.

About Keith Hammond

A photographer since the 1960s, Keith Hammond has had a long career as an artist and photographer.  In 1998-99 he was invited to judge the John Kobal Portrait Award (now Taylor Wessing) exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery, London.  2014 Art for Art Sake, Cork St Gallery, London.

www.keithhammond.co.uk

Exhibition continues until 19 March.

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

Mar
20
Fri
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Anita Klein @ Lauderdale House
Mar 20 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anita Klein brings her immediately recognisable and endlessly charming paintings, linocuts, drypoints, and woodcuts to Lauderdale House for this special show. This exhibition will display the breadth and depth of Anita’s successful career — an excellent opportunity for those both familiar with and new to her work. Anita’s art is known for showcasing the beauty of the everyday, and the wide selection of works available for sale in this exhibition will do just that.

Anita Klein will be on display in Lauderdale House’s Lower and Upper Galleries during gallery opening times from 4 March until 30 March 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 22 March.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Adult Class – Life Drawing @ Lauderdale House
Mar 20 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us for our weekly Life Drawing class at Lauderdale House, taking place every Friday during Term Time.

Having the choice between 2 models – one maintaining longer poses (up to 1 hr) and another offering shorter poses (4 to 15 mins) – makes this class quite special. Sharon Finmark, our tutor, is available to offer support and expertise responding to the individual needs of the class.

This is a drop-in session, so no booking is necessary. Bring your own materials, paper on sale.

Attendance costs £15 (concessions £12).

Mar
21
Sat
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Anita Klein @ Lauderdale House
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anita Klein brings her immediately recognisable and endlessly charming paintings, linocuts, drypoints, and woodcuts to Lauderdale House for this special show. This exhibition will display the breadth and depth of Anita’s successful career — an excellent opportunity for those both familiar with and new to her work. Anita’s art is known for showcasing the beauty of the everyday, and the wide selection of works available for sale in this exhibition will do just that.

Anita Klein will be on display in Lauderdale House’s Lower and Upper Galleries during gallery opening times from 4 March until 30 March 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 22 March.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

The Finals of the John Kerr Awards @ Lauderdale House
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Works by Purcell, Dowland, Haydn, Ireland, Britten, and Elgar plus many
more, including composers worldwide using English texts. Songs from around
1600 to the present day, including lute accompaniments.

Come to hear six emerging singing stars of the future and their accompanists
compete for five prizes with a combined value of over £3,500! Plus your
opportunity to vote for your favourite singer in the Audience Prize.
Refreshments are available at the café on site throughout the day.
Results are announced from 6pm 

JUDGES
Neil Jenkins (Head Judge), Julie Kennard (John Kerr Award Specialist Judge), Peter Thresh (Senior Producer BBC Radio 3) and Christopher Grant (Accompanists’ Judge)

TICKETS : £20 / OAP’s £15 / £12 for students and under 18s

Tickets available on the door, or in advance from
The Competition Administrator : 01892 530049
Email for tickets and further information at : info@johnkerraward.org.uk
JKA website : www.johnkerraward.org.uk

Mar
22
Sun
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Anita Klein @ Lauderdale House
Mar 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anita Klein brings her immediately recognisable and endlessly charming paintings, linocuts, drypoints, and woodcuts to Lauderdale House for this special show. This exhibition will display the breadth and depth of Anita’s successful career — an excellent opportunity for those both familiar with and new to her work. Anita’s art is known for showcasing the beauty of the everyday, and the wide selection of works available for sale in this exhibition will do just that.

Anita Klein will be on display in Lauderdale House’s Lower and Upper Galleries during gallery opening times from 4 March until 30 March 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 22 March.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Exhibition – Anita Klein: Mothers Day Talk @ Lauderdale House
Mar 22 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Being a mother and a grandmother is a cornerstone to Anita Klein’s work. She derives much joy from both roles, and she transmits that happiness and tenderness into her depictions of maternal relationships. Anita’s exhibition runs through mothering Sunday, so Anita will be giving a talk focusing mainly on the theme of maternal caregiving and its influence on her work throughout the years.

Mar
23
Mon
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Anita Klein @ Lauderdale House
Mar 23 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anita Klein brings her immediately recognisable and endlessly charming paintings, linocuts, drypoints, and woodcuts to Lauderdale House for this special show. This exhibition will display the breadth and depth of Anita’s successful career — an excellent opportunity for those both familiar with and new to her work. Anita’s art is known for showcasing the beauty of the everyday, and the wide selection of works available for sale in this exhibition will do just that.

Anita Klein will be on display in Lauderdale House’s Lower and Upper Galleries during gallery opening times from 4 March until 30 March 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 22 March.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Mar
24
Tue
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Anita Klein @ Lauderdale House
Mar 24 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anita Klein brings her immediately recognisable and endlessly charming paintings, linocuts, drypoints, and woodcuts to Lauderdale House for this special show. This exhibition will display the breadth and depth of Anita’s successful career — an excellent opportunity for those both familiar with and new to her work. Anita’s art is known for showcasing the beauty of the everyday, and the wide selection of works available for sale in this exhibition will do just that.

Anita Klein will be on display in Lauderdale House’s Lower and Upper Galleries during gallery opening times from 4 March until 30 March 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 22 March.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Adult Class – Portraiture and Figure Drawing @ Lauderdale House
Mar 24 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Bookings for the spring 2020 term of Portraiture & Figure Drawing are now open, please book online or call the box office on 020 8348 8716.

Working from a live model, this class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills in portraiture and figure drawing. Taught by our experienced art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose.

Materials will be provided.

Mar
25
Wed
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Anita Klein @ Lauderdale House
Mar 25 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anita Klein brings her immediately recognisable and endlessly charming paintings, linocuts, drypoints, and woodcuts to Lauderdale House for this special show. This exhibition will display the breadth and depth of Anita’s successful career — an excellent opportunity for those both familiar with and new to her work. Anita’s art is known for showcasing the beauty of the everyday, and the wide selection of works available for sale in this exhibition will do just that.

Anita Klein will be on display in Lauderdale House’s Lower and Upper Galleries during gallery opening times from 4 March until 30 March 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 22 March.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Mar
26
Thu
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Anita Klein @ Lauderdale House
Mar 26 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anita Klein brings her immediately recognisable and endlessly charming paintings, linocuts, drypoints, and woodcuts to Lauderdale House for this special show. This exhibition will display the breadth and depth of Anita’s successful career — an excellent opportunity for those both familiar with and new to her work. Anita’s art is known for showcasing the beauty of the everyday, and the wide selection of works available for sale in this exhibition will do just that.

Anita Klein will be on display in Lauderdale House’s Lower and Upper Galleries during gallery opening times from 4 March until 30 March 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 22 March.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Adult Class – Watercolour and Acrylic @ Lauderdale House
Mar 26 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Bookings for the Spring 2020 term of  Painting with Watercolours and Acrylics are now open, please book online or call the box office on 020 8348 8716.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of two wonderful 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.

On warm days in the Spring and Summer, this class is sometimes taught outside, taking advantage of the stunning scenery of Waterlow Park.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London and studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting and drawing.

Please note that art materials are not provided for this class. Participants will need to bring their own materials. Download materials list.

Mar
27
Fri
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Anita Klein @ Lauderdale House
Mar 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anita Klein brings her immediately recognisable and endlessly charming paintings, linocuts, drypoints, and woodcuts to Lauderdale House for this special show. This exhibition will display the breadth and depth of Anita’s successful career — an excellent opportunity for those both familiar with and new to her work. Anita’s art is known for showcasing the beauty of the everyday, and the wide selection of works available for sale in this exhibition will do just that.

Anita Klein will be on display in Lauderdale House’s Lower and Upper Galleries during gallery opening times from 4 March until 30 March 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 22 March.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Adult Class – Life Drawing @ Lauderdale House
Mar 27 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us for our weekly Life Drawing class at Lauderdale House, taking place every Friday during Term Time.

Having the choice between 2 models – one maintaining longer poses (up to 1 hr) and another offering shorter poses (4 to 15 mins) – makes this class quite special. Sharon Finmark, our tutor, is available to offer support and expertise responding to the individual needs of the class.

This is a drop-in session, so no booking is necessary. Bring your own materials, paper on sale.

Attendance costs £15 (concessions £12).

Mar
28
Sat
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Anita Klein @ Lauderdale House
Mar 28 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anita Klein brings her immediately recognisable and endlessly charming paintings, linocuts, drypoints, and woodcuts to Lauderdale House for this special show. This exhibition will display the breadth and depth of Anita’s successful career — an excellent opportunity for those both familiar with and new to her work. Anita’s art is known for showcasing the beauty of the everyday, and the wide selection of works available for sale in this exhibition will do just that.

Anita Klein will be on display in Lauderdale House’s Lower and Upper Galleries during gallery opening times from 4 March until 30 March 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 22 March.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Mar
29
Sun
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Anita Klein @ Lauderdale House
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anita Klein brings her immediately recognisable and endlessly charming paintings, linocuts, drypoints, and woodcuts to Lauderdale House for this special show. This exhibition will display the breadth and depth of Anita’s successful career — an excellent opportunity for those both familiar with and new to her work. Anita’s art is known for showcasing the beauty of the everyday, and the wide selection of works available for sale in this exhibition will do just that.

Anita Klein will be on display in Lauderdale House’s Lower and Upper Galleries during gallery opening times from 4 March until 30 March 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 8 March and Sunday 22 March.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Mar
31
Tue
Lauderdale House Exhibition – Dashwood Art Society @ Lauderdale House
Mar 31 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Dashwood Art Society Exhibition 2020 will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Upper Gallery during gallery opening times from 31 March until 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Adult Class – Portraiture and Figure Drawing @ Lauderdale House
Mar 31 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Bookings for the spring 2020 term of Portraiture & Figure Drawing are now open, please book online or call the box office on 020 8348 8716.

Working from a live model, this class is aimed at artists of all levels, including beginners and advanced students, who wish to expand their skills in portraiture and figure drawing. Taught by our experienced art tutor, Zoe Hirson, this course looks at anatomy and spends some time focusing on drawing a single pose.

Materials will be provided.

Philip Sanderson: Places, People and Light. @ Highgate Gallery
Mar 31 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Philip Sanderson  Highgate Hill, oil on canvas.

We are delighted to shows a significant body of work from acclaimed local artist Philip Sanderson, who captures townscapes and other scenes from a wide variety of sources, particularly London and Highgate.  He aims for a lightness of touch and fluidity that is at once engaging and appealing.  At the same time, his work retains a discipline and structure that gives it weight, so that the overall impression is one of beauty and substance.

Philip paints in oils and watercolours and says that he “endeavours to represent subjects in a loose and attractive way”.  His work is particularly concerned with the effect of light, particularly sunlight, and how this gives subtly contrasting tones of light and dark to his subject matter.  He often depicts people in his pictures, representing life and movement and adding another layer of interest and relevance to the familiar local scenes.

For many years an active member of the Highgate Watercolour Group and a participant in art courses and local art shows, Philip also had a career in the NHS, where he was a consultant microbiologist working in Edgware and Barnet.  He studied problems of infections acquired within hospitals and helped to found and edit a journal dedicated to this subject.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of pictures from the last five years, following a successful exhibition at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  Most of the works are oils; all work will be for sale.

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

Apr
1
Wed
Exhibition – Inner Landscapes, The Beauty that Insects Thrive On @ Lauderdale House
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Inner Landscapes will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Lower Gallery during gallery opening times from Wednesday 1 April until Monday 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)
•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm)
•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Fridays and Saturdays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Lauderdale House Exhibition – Dashwood Art Society @ Lauderdale House
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Dashwood Art Society Exhibition 2020 will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Upper Gallery during gallery opening times from 31 March until 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Philip Sanderson: Places, People and Light. @ Highgate Gallery
Apr 1 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Philip Sanderson  Highgate Hill, oil on canvas.

We are delighted to shows a significant body of work from acclaimed local artist Philip Sanderson, who captures townscapes and other scenes from a wide variety of sources, particularly London and Highgate.  He aims for a lightness of touch and fluidity that is at once engaging and appealing.  At the same time, his work retains a discipline and structure that gives it weight, so that the overall impression is one of beauty and substance.

Philip paints in oils and watercolours and says that he “endeavours to represent subjects in a loose and attractive way”.  His work is particularly concerned with the effect of light, particularly sunlight, and how this gives subtly contrasting tones of light and dark to his subject matter.  He often depicts people in his pictures, representing life and movement and adding another layer of interest and relevance to the familiar local scenes.

For many years an active member of the Highgate Watercolour Group and a participant in art courses and local art shows, Philip also had a career in the NHS, where he was a consultant microbiologist working in Edgware and Barnet.  He studied problems of infections acquired within hospitals and helped to found and edit a journal dedicated to this subject.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of pictures from the last five years, following a successful exhibition at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  Most of the works are oils; all work will be for sale.

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

French Circle:CANCELLED @ Highgate Society
Apr 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Apr
2
Thu
Exhibition – Inner Landscapes, The Beauty that Insects Thrive On @ Lauderdale House
Apr 2 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Inner Landscapes will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Lower Gallery during gallery opening times from Wednesday 1 April until Monday 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)
•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm)
•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Fridays and Saturdays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Lauderdale House Exhibition – Dashwood Art Society @ Lauderdale House
Apr 2 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Dashwood Art Society Exhibition 2020 will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Upper Gallery during gallery opening times from 31 March until 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Adult Class – Watercolour and Acrylic @ Lauderdale House
Apr 2 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Bookings for the Spring 2020 term of  Painting with Watercolours and Acrylics are now open, please book online or call the box office on 020 8348 8716.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of two wonderful 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.

On warm days in the Spring and Summer, this class is sometimes taught outside, taking advantage of the stunning scenery of Waterlow Park.

Our art tutor, Sharon Finmark, lives in North London and studied at Central St. Martins School of Art.  She has had several books published on painting and drawing.

Please note that art materials are not provided for this class. Participants will need to bring their own materials. Download materials list.

Philip Sanderson: Places, People and Light. @ Highgate Gallery
Apr 2 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Philip Sanderson  Highgate Hill, oil on canvas.

We are delighted to shows a significant body of work from acclaimed local artist Philip Sanderson, who captures townscapes and other scenes from a wide variety of sources, particularly London and Highgate.  He aims for a lightness of touch and fluidity that is at once engaging and appealing.  At the same time, his work retains a discipline and structure that gives it weight, so that the overall impression is one of beauty and substance.

Philip paints in oils and watercolours and says that he “endeavours to represent subjects in a loose and attractive way”.  His work is particularly concerned with the effect of light, particularly sunlight, and how this gives subtly contrasting tones of light and dark to his subject matter.  He often depicts people in his pictures, representing life and movement and adding another layer of interest and relevance to the familiar local scenes.

For many years an active member of the Highgate Watercolour Group and a participant in art courses and local art shows, Philip also had a career in the NHS, where he was a consultant microbiologist working in Edgware and Barnet.  He studied problems of infections acquired within hospitals and helped to found and edit a journal dedicated to this subject.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of pictures from the last five years, following a successful exhibition at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  Most of the works are oils; all work will be for sale.

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

Apr
3
Fri
Exhibition – Inner Landscapes, The Beauty that Insects Thrive On @ Lauderdale House
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Inner Landscapes will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Lower Gallery during gallery opening times from Wednesday 1 April until Monday 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)
•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm)
•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Fridays and Saturdays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Lauderdale House Exhibition – Dashwood Art Society @ Lauderdale House
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Dashwood Art Society Exhibition 2020 will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Upper Gallery during gallery opening times from 31 March until 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Adult Class – Life Drawing @ Lauderdale House
Apr 3 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us for our weekly Life Drawing class at Lauderdale House, taking place every Friday during Term Time.

Having the choice between 2 models – one maintaining longer poses (up to 1 hr) and another offering shorter poses (4 to 15 mins) – makes this class quite special. Sharon Finmark, our tutor, is available to offer support and expertise responding to the individual needs of the class.

This is a drop-in session, so no booking is necessary. Bring your own materials, paper on sale.

Attendance costs £15 (concessions £12).

Philip Sanderson: Places, People and Light. @ Highgate Gallery
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Philip Sanderson  Highgate Hill, oil on canvas.

We are delighted to shows a significant body of work from acclaimed local artist Philip Sanderson, who captures townscapes and other scenes from a wide variety of sources, particularly London and Highgate.  He aims for a lightness of touch and fluidity that is at once engaging and appealing.  At the same time, his work retains a discipline and structure that gives it weight, so that the overall impression is one of beauty and substance.

Philip paints in oils and watercolours and says that he “endeavours to represent subjects in a loose and attractive way”.  His work is particularly concerned with the effect of light, particularly sunlight, and how this gives subtly contrasting tones of light and dark to his subject matter.  He often depicts people in his pictures, representing life and movement and adding another layer of interest and relevance to the familiar local scenes.

For many years an active member of the Highgate Watercolour Group and a participant in art courses and local art shows, Philip also had a career in the NHS, where he was a consultant microbiologist working in Edgware and Barnet.  He studied problems of infections acquired within hospitals and helped to found and edit a journal dedicated to this subject.

This exhibition is an opportunity to see a collection of pictures from the last five years, following a successful exhibition at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  Most of the works are oils; all work will be for sale.

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

Serenata Presents – Koichiro Honda @ Lauderdale House
Apr 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Koichiro Honda has started to make inroads into the world of piano recitals and orchestral concerts and is fast gaining a reputation for pianistic excellence. His eclectic choice of pieces reflects his enquiring musical curiosity.  His programmes always include unusual items that educate and arouse interest.

In this recital he will be supported by Duo Serenata (Paul Ellis-Howe & Brian Benedict) who will perform Beethoven and Debussy.

Koichiro (Kou) is a former member of Serenata, performing with the Ensemble on many occasions as soloist and chamber musician.  We are privileged that he has chosen to perform his only London concert this year at Lauderdale House (his favourite London venue) under the auspices of Serenata.

The Serenata group are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Koichiro again and proud to be sponsors of this evening’s recital in this beautiful, historic house.

Admission by numbered tickets available in advance: £15 (£10 concessions), from SERENATA Box Office, 22 Chestnut Avenue, LONDON N8 8NY

Telephone enquiries: 020 8340 2983 (Brian) or 07958 911639 (Paul)

Seating for this event is limited. Please book in advance. Some tickets may be available at the door.

Apr
4
Sat
Mischief and Mystery in the Moomin Valley @ Lauderdale House
Apr 4 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Open a book and discover a world where anything is possible. Be sure to pack your imagination and join us on an unforgettable journey to Moominvalley where everyone is welcome, nature thrives and adventures are plentiful. Magical puppetry, an ingenious pop up book set, original music and interactive play will delight young audiences aged 4 to 7 years and encourage them to immerse themselves in a unique participatory story-telling experience. Expect snow, surprises and plenty of Moomin mischief.

We will be running a free arts and crafts session for families after the performance. 

Exhibition – Inner Landscapes, The Beauty that Insects Thrive On @ Lauderdale House
Apr 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Inner Landscapes will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Lower Gallery during gallery opening times from Wednesday 1 April until Monday 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)
•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm)
•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Fridays and Saturdays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Lauderdale House Exhibition – Dashwood Art Society @ Lauderdale House
Apr 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Dashwood Art Society Exhibition 2020 will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Upper Gallery during gallery opening times from 31 March until 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Apr
5
Sun
Exhibition – Inner Landscapes, The Beauty that Insects Thrive On @ Lauderdale House
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Inner Landscapes will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Lower Gallery during gallery opening times from Wednesday 1 April until Monday 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)
•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm)
•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Fridays and Saturdays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Lauderdale House Exhibition – Dashwood Art Society @ Lauderdale House
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Dashwood Art Society Exhibition 2020 will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Upper Gallery during gallery opening times from 31 March until 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)

•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Friday (11am to 4pm) – Call to check

•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Saturdays and Sundays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.

Apr
6
Mon
Exhibition – Inner Landscapes, The Beauty that Insects Thrive On @ Lauderdale House
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Inner Landscapes will be on display at Lauderdale House’s Lower Gallery during gallery opening times from Wednesday 1 April until Monday 27 April 2020.

The gallery is open:

•    Monday to Wednesday (11am to 4pm)
•    Thursday (11:30am to 4pm)
•    Sunday: Special Sunday opening on Sunday 5 April and Sunday 12 April.

The gallery may also be open on select Fridays and Saturdays depending on our schedule of events. Please call 020 8348 8716 to check Friday and Saturday opening times.