Are you a writer, or would you like to be one? Join us at Manor House Library from 5-7pm on the first Friday of each month for a free creative writing workshop for ages 14-18. In each session, we will look at a few short examples to guide us, and then dive into our own work.
Topic Schedule:
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 buytickets.at/calico/1822417 (https://buytickets.at/calico/1822417)
Love to paint and create? Stuck on a project? Looking for something new to try?Join local artist Carry Hornby at Sydenham Library for monthly sessions of inspiration and creation. You can bring your own projects to work on, or try out something we’ve arranged for the day. It’s a chance to work in a relaxed atmosphere alongside like minded people.All ages are welcome, though young children will need a parent or carer. And it’s free! Instagram @ArtCarryHornby
Make your mark in this mural workshop with Susan Raf and special guest artist Eli Delbaere!
You’ll get to draw and paint your own picture, which will then be added to the design for our community mural – to be painted on the Sydenham Library building this spring. We’ll be taking inspiration from Sydenham’s wildlife and from fairytales, so think of your favourite creatures and characters!
Paints, brushes, pens and pencils provided. All ages welcome, but younger children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book – just drop in!
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.
Hartbeeps put your child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. We offer original and super fun, developmental baby classes, toddler classes and pre-school classes, as well as educational sessions, stay & play with baby discos, and fabulous children’s parties. We offer three different classes for different stages of development.
£10 per session if you are booking for the term, £13.50 per session if booking Pay As You Go.
Monday Mornings
9:30 Happy House: Confident walkers – (18 months – 5 years)10:30 Baby Beeps: Confident sitters – confident walkers 6 – 18 months)11:30 Baby Beeps: Confident sitters – confident walkers (6 – 18 months)12:40 Baby Bell: Newborn – confident sitting (0 – 7 Months)13:40 Baby Bell: Newborn – confident sitting (0 – 7 Months)
For more information on each class and to book your session, click the link below!https://hartbeepssouthlondon.classforkids.io/term/4 (https://hartbeepssouthlondon.classforkids.io/term/4)
Every Monday at 10:00 till 12:00. Here you can get help with Whatsapping and emailing from our friendly buddies. We have free wifi, and a few spare tablets you can borrow, although learners tend to bring their own devices.LocationSydenham Library210 Sydenham RoadSE26 5SEContactEmail:Phone Number: 020 8778 1753
Join Sydenham Library’s artist in residence Anna Arianova for a special edition of her free art classes! In this session, Anna will be joined by local artist Eli Delbaere to lead students through drawing or painting designs which will be used to help inspire the design for our community mural – to be painted on the Sydenham Library building this spring. Students will take inspiration from nature, wildlife, and fairytales.
Free, all materials provided. Please book a space via Ticket Tailor (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1826930)
“I learnt about aspects of writing that I’d never considered before – as someone who has taken a lot of writing courses, I didn’t expect so much that was new. It was just what I needed.” – Liz BarnesFour creative writing courses, each with 6 weekly 2-hour classes. Sessions feature author excerpts, 20–25 minute writing exercises, discussion, and time to share work. Writers with or without current projects will benefit. Weekly homework set. Suitable for prose writers and poets alike.Authors include Kei Miller, Tim Winton, Margaret Atwood, Jeanette Winterson, Andrea Levy, Helen MacDonald, Jo Shapcott, Tim O’Brien, Tracey Emin, and more.Course 1: Creative Writing Essentials – fantasy, imagery, dialogue, theme & voice.Course 2: Character & Fiction – characterisation, backstory, structure, setting.Courses 3 & 4: Tailored Topics – chosen by the group, such as memoir, poetry, suspense, endings, and more.£135 per course. Some concessions available.Book here: https://beccaleathlean.co.uk/product/approaches-to-creative-writing-forest-hill-2/https://bec
Pilates General levelMeritxell teaches a fluid and well balanced Pilates based class to promote strength, stability, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Beginners are welcome.Tuesdays 9.30 – 10.30 am£11 per class or £40 for a group of 4 consecutive classes.Call 07963113932 or email meritxellpan@gmail.com to book or enquire- Spaces are limited
Join Anita for songs and stories at our Rhyme Time Session for ages 5 & Under!
