Dandelions is run by volunteers from Ichthus Forest Hill Church. Their aim is to create a safe and loving environment for parents and young children in our community to have lots of fun with songs, stories and toysFridays 10:15am-11:30am. Term Time only
Join us from 10:30am-12pm on the second Friday of the month in Room 1 (first floor) at Manor House Library for a relaxed drawing session for adults with Draw Club. No experience needed, just come along, draw, and enjoy the process.
This is a free session focusing on spending some quiet time slowing down, drawing, and enjoying the process alongside others. The session will begin with a few gentle warm-up drawing exercises to help you get started, followed by unguided time to draw at your own pace.
All materials are provided, including oil pastels, wax crayons, soft pastels, pencils, and charcoal. If you’d like to bring your own materials, please note that dry materials only can be used in the space.
Draw Club is a relaxed, self-guided drawing session for adults – no experience needed. Free tickets are available via Eventbrite. (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/draw-club-120624929975?_gl=1*1e57qdu*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcxMjkyMTc3OS4xNzcxODYwNDkz*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzE4NjA0OTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzE4NjA0OTIkajYwJGwwJGgw)
Join senior arts and communication consultant Dima Karout for a free curated conversation and creative health workshop from 1:45-4:30pm on Friday 8th May at Manor House Library.
1:45pm – arrival, coffee & tea
2:00pm – workshop begins
This workshop is designed as a moment of creative togetherness to respond to divisive narratives and gather potential to expand solidarity, care, and creative health in our communities by combining presentations, discussion, and practical participation. We will discuss the role that arts and culture play in improving our health, the power of libraries and engaging in public spaces to build solidarity and belonging. Then, we will participate in a hands-on art session to breathe outside of the work routine. During the session, we will curate a moment of collective thinking and knowledge sharing to learn from everyone’s experiences.
This workshop is free. It is open to cultural workers, library staff, council teams, and freelance artists who deliver community programs and workshops. All materials are provided. Full details and tickets are (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/2169325)
Boogie, bond and blossom are joyful creative movement sessions for parents and babies up to 18 months. Using rhythm, music and play, each session inspires wellbeing, exploration and meaningful connection.
The sessions naturally flow between being uplifting and energising, as well as gentle and calming. We encourage self-expression, allowing you and your baby to blossom.
Expect self-care, self-expression and flow for yourself, creative discovery with your baby, all in a nurturing and vibrant space. Feed, change, and rest whenever you need. No experience needed. Come as you are.
Book your session on Happity (https://www.happity.co.uk/schedules/boogie-bond-blossom-lewisham-manor-house-library-creative-dance-movement-for-parents-babies?tracking%5Bcost%5D=1&tracking%5Bhash%5D=58688bf8d55719cdde41a1860dc79e4a9f9bf01de3a524de0913cd33c7b3bcba&tracking%5Blocation%5D=se13&tracking%5Bnow_booking%5D=false&tracking%5Bposition%5D=3&tracking%5Bpromoted%5D=true&tracking%5Bprovider_id%5D=18138&tracking%5Bschedule_id%5D=129566)
Insatgram: boogiebondandblossom
Email: holatamya@gmail.com
Are you a writer, or would you like to be one? Join us at Forest Hill Library from 5-7pm on the second Friday of each month for a free creative writing workshop for ages 14-18. In each sesion, we will look at a few short examples to guide us, and then dive into our own work.
Topic Schedule:
September: Writing the Self
October: Halloween
November: Imagined Worlds
December: Multisensory Writing
January: Inventive & Experimental Forms
February: Non-romantic & Non-traditional Love Poetry
March: Writing Place
April: Structured Poetic Forms
May: Writing in Performance
We welcome writing in any form and genre, and all experience levels are welcome. No prior reading or knowledge required. You are welcome to join us for all sessions, or just a few. Please book each session separately. You can reserve your free spot at www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1822665 (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1822665)
A dynamic Vinyasa class designed to energise the body and build strength, with a strong focus on mindful mobility. You’ll be guided safely through creative, flowing sequences that gradually build heat, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body awareness.
Expect an uplifting and invigorating practice that leaves you feeling rejuvenated, balanced, and relaxed—while still having fun along the way.
Every Saturday 8.30-9.30am
Open level .
Cost £13.
To book your spot please email ainalille@yahoo.co.uk (mailto:ainalille@yahoo.co.uk)
Join Kusam from Element Box to celebrate World Collage Day with a day of free collage making on Saturday 9th May at Sydenham Library!
These free sessions are full of tips and guidance, perfect for beginners to collage. Experts are also welcome to come and explore ideas of their own!
Sessions are free, and available in either two-hour slots or for the whole day.Booking allows us to know how many to expect. (https://www.elementbox.co.uk/event-details/world-collage-day-workshop-may-9)
Initiated by Kolaj Magazine in 2018, World Collage Day is an annual, international celebration of collage on the Second Saturday of May.
Welcome to one of our three monthly adult reading at Manor House Library which takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month 11am-12pmEveryone is welcome and there is no need to sign up, just grab a copy of the book from the library and come along to discuss it. It is an informal discussion and a great opportunity to meet new people.
Young Gems is a structured weekly Saturday wellbeing group in Forest Hill, designed to support children and young people in building confidence, self-esteem, emotional resilience, and positive friendships within a calm and nurturing environment.
This programme is ideal for young people who may be experiencing anxiety, low confidence, social challenges, or difficulty expressing themselves.
What the programme focuses on:
Healthy self-esteem and confidence
Emotional wellbeing and coping strategies
Resilience and positive thinking
Building friendships and social skills
Communication and self-expression
Understanding peer pressure and healthy relationships
Online safety and digital awareness
Each session combines guided wellbeing learning and practical skills development with creative and expressive
Every Saturday at Sydenham Library, the Knit & Natter circle comes together to knit (or crochet, sew, stitch, embroider…) and also, and much more importantly, to natter.Led by Wendy, this is a friendly group of like-minded crafty souls, and a fixture in the library’s week. Bring your own projects along and get some advance, admire other people’s handiwork, and swap tips and stories.Knit & Natter is free and there is no need to book. However spaces at the library are extremely limited at the moment, so it may be worth calling ahead on 020 8778 1753.Knit & Natter run a second weekly session at Ignition Brewery from 2-4pm on a Thursday, which currently has more spaces available.Knit & Natter runs every Saturday except when the library is closed – please do check around holiday times, etc.
