Courses and Workshops
Drama, Arts and crafts
Life Drawing Class
Until 15 Dec, Mondays, 7-9pm. From Beginner to the experienced artist, all are welcome to draw and paint from a life model in a sympathetic environment, easels and drawing boards are provided. Core Arts, 1 St Barnabas Terrace, Homerton, E9. £7 per session. Info: 07984 233842; mail@corearts.co.uk; www.corearts.co.uk
Community Art Classes
Mondays 10-12pm and Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm. £35 for year or £3 per class. Adults only. Materials provided for free. Group outings to gardens and canals for inspiration. Fellows Court Community Centre, Weymouth Terrace, E2 and Haggerston Community Centre, 179 Haggerston Road, E2. More info 07932 095056 or 020 7613 0323.
Creative Classes for the over 50s
Tue, 10am-1pm Block printing: cards, cushion covers, clothing, drapes, etc. and 1.30-3.30pm. Knitting/crocheting group: improvers and advanced - opportunities to create artistic pieces as well as practical work. The Sharp End, Dalston Methodist Centre, 11 Richmond Rd, E8. Info: Nazmun 020 7923 8690.
Fox Music School
After school and evening classes, £30-60 per month, grants available. All ages. Piano lessons, instrument tuition, music education and dance classes, singing, rap school, studio courses, belly dancing. Workshops around Hackney. Info 020 7503 7499 or foxmusicschool@yahoo.co.uk
Creative Arts Group
Every Tues, 1pm-2.30pm, 3-4.30pm. Asian Woman’s Advisory service is running an arts group for young South Asian women. Free. Info 020 8533 5796.
Dramahub
Adult drama group,welcomes new members for weekly evening classes from 1 Apr. £7 (waged), £5 (unwaged) per session. Info: 07719 922419.
Lights, Camera, Action (LCA)
Tues 7-9pm. Drama group meets at Claudia Jones Organisation, 8 Palatine Rd, Stoke Newington, N16. Info: 020 7275 9084.
Drama Classes
Thurs 7-8.45pm. For adults (18+)by the Crop Theatre Department. Chats Palace, 42-44 Brooksby’s Walk, E9. £5/£3, info: Egle 07984 212924; eglynulis@yahoo.co.uk
Vision Impossible Studios
Mon-Weds, 10am-2.30pm. Free art sessions and arts materials for adults (18+) who are experiencing homelessness, living with a disability, or who are otherwise vulnerable. Rear of St. John-at-Hackney Church, E5. Mon to Wed, 10am-2.30pm. Call Info: 020 8985 6707.
Art Class
Wed 11am-12.30pm (5 Mar-Oct 08). Classes for the over 50s, learn or improve your drawing and painting skills, meet new people, go on art trips and exhibit in Hackney. Wayside Community Centre, 24 Chatsworth Rd, E5. £1/session, info: 020 8986 7531.
Sewing Skills Course
Meet others and make friends while you learn sewing skills, no experience required. Dalston venue. Travel and childcare support provided. Info/bookings: Sharon 020 7241 4908.
Photography Courses
Tue and Wed 6.30-9.30pm. Photochats 4-week studio portrait course and black & white printing course. Chats Palace, 42-44 Brooksby’s Walk E5. Saturday courses also available. Info: Peter 020 8986 9283.
Stone Carving Classes
Every Tue, 10am-12noon. For adults. Abney Park Trust, Stoke Newington High St, N16. £10 (£8 concs) to cover materials. Info: 020 7275 7557.
Sharp End Art Group
Thurs 10am - 12noon, sessions for beginners and improvers aged 50+ at 11 Richmond Road, E8. Learn different techniques and try new mediums, water colours, acrylics, oil, all materials provided. Membership £12 for 12 weeks, attend as many of our varied sessions as you wish. For info email jackie-brettin@shapeinhackney.org.uk
Life Drawing
Mon and Thurs 7-9pm. All levels, at St Paul’s Church, Essex Rd N1. For info call 020 8806 6294
Flower Arrangement
Wed 11am - 12noon for over 50s at Wayside Community Centre, 24 Chatsworth Rd E5. For info call Lareisse Blackman 020 8986 7531
Music and dance
Breakdancing
Every Fri, 8-9.30pm. An open class in breakin’ for all ages from 8-58! Participants will learn the basics in technique, style, conditioning and musicality, and learn to create their own moves. Friendly atmosphere and the first class is free. £8. Easy Studio, 60-64 Kingsland Road, E2. Info: 020 7033 4660.
Adult African Dance Classes
Every Mon, 7pm-8pm. £5. Lose weight, get fit, or stay fit. Join a wonderful and exciting African dance workshop, drumming classes also available. Robin Redmond Centre, 440 Seven Sisters Road, N4. Nearest Tube: Manor House; Buses 253+. Info: 07939 377222
Tango Conexion
Every Mon, 8-9.30pm. Traditional Argentine tango classes for adults. No need to come with a partner. Beginners welcome. Abney Public Hall, 73a Church St, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0AS. For more info call Alan on 07737 011 394 or email: tangoconexion@yahoo.com
Introduction to Ballroom and Argentine Tango/Latin Dance
Every Wed, 3-5pm. Ballroom and Argentine Tango. Every Fri, 3-5pm. Latin dance. Over 50s especially welcome. Lordship South TA, Community Centre, 14 Lordship Grove N16. Info: 07962 318 844.
Hip Hop Dance
Every Tues, 6-7pm. Hip Hop dance, and learn a funky dance routine, aerobically enhancing yourself. All levels welcome inc beginners. £6 for the hour. 12yrs+ / adults. Chats Palace Arts Centre. 42-44 Brooksby's Walk, E9. More info 07903843272; alyxsteele@hotmail.co.uk, www.streetbeatuk.com.
Dance Classes
Every Saturday at 3.15pm (Doors close at 2pm). For 8– 25yr olds. The group teaches different dance styles which includes street dance, contemporary and theatre style dancing. We also encourage singers and actors to participate in our workshops and to collaborate with the dancers. Free. At Tottenham Green Leisure Centre Active Studio. 1 Philip Lane, Tottenham, N15 4JA. Contact Antoinette on 07904 079 176 or Bianca 07960 867 861, peacemakers.studios@hotmail.com, www.myspace.com/peacemakersstudios
Newington Dance Space
Wed, 2.15-3pm - Parent & Baby Creative Dance. Babies from 3 months to crawling with a parent/carer, £5. Thurs, 11am-12pm - Parent & Toddler Creative Dance. For 2-4 yrs with a parent/carer, £5.50. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. Info: 07884 104681; louiseklarnett@hotmail.com
Urban Griots Workshops
Every Mon. Free, for young people aged 12-25, living in Hackney. 2.45-3.45pm: 1 to 1 performance surgery (book in adv); 4-5.45pm: song-writing workshop; 6-8.30pm: The Urban Griots Collective, for 18-25 yrs. Chat’s Palace, 42–44 Brooksby’s Walk, E9. First Mon every month, 8pm, acoustic showcase. Info: 07833 996809; urbangriots@yahoo.co.uk
The Village Guitar Studio
Acoustic guitar tuition for adults and children. Classical (ABRSM grades), finger-picking, song accompaniment, general introduction to the guitar. Village Guitar Studio, Victoria Park, E9. Beginners welcome. Info: 020 8985 8951 or email jonhoward@tiscali.co.uk
Guitar Lessons
Rock, pop, blues, Jazz, acoustic guitar styles and music theory. Lesson times to suit you. Beginner and intermediate levels welcome. £15/30mins, £20/45mins. Info: Deborah Jones (RGT registered) 07773 445948.
Piano Lessons
Starts Aug. Private tuition and group classes available to residents in Hackney and Tower Hamlets. All ages welcome, affordable rates. Bookings/info: Mr Wilson 07900 858194 or email foxmusicschool@yahoo.co.uk
Community Drumming Workshop
Wednesdays 5-8pm. Enjoy the beats from Africa & Cuba, all levels & ages welcome. Passing Clouds (behind Uncle Sam Jazz Bar), Richmond Rd off Kingsland Rd, E8. for info call Nando 07956 281691.
Traditional Caribbean Dance and Drumming
Saturdays, range of classes for children (7+) and adults. Hackney Free and Parochial School, Paragon Road, E9. For info call 020 7241 1753 or www.muraldodc.com
Classical Piano Lessons
All ages and abilities welcome. Lessons by professional pianist held near London Fields or elsewhere. Specialise in children and beginners. Info call Gintare on 07926 975741.
Music Tuition
Learn to play instruments, especially guitar and piano, and the songs you love in the comfort of your home. Experienced tutors with references, all ages welcome. Info: 07877 123 370 or www.Musictutors4you.com
Drum Circle
Mondays 4.30-6pm at Whitmore School, Bridport Place N1. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. For info call 07886 214329 or email drumwithme@googlemail.com
Computers
Hackney Silver Surfers
Every Monday-Friday, 10am-4.30pm. Free computer training and internet access, also courses, workshops, tasters and other activities. Free. 50yrs+. 52 The Lawns, Matthias rd, N16. Info: 020 7254 2183; info@lawns.org.uk; www.lawns.org.uk
Free Computer Courses
PhotoShop and CLaIT Level 1 at Core Arts, Homerton E9, for people who have experienced mental health difficulties. For info call Natalie on 020 8533 3500.
Languages
Spanish Tuition
Conversation, grammar etc., all levels and groups welcome, materials provided. £20 p/hr, info: Javier 0777 2567979 or email jsosa@btinternet.com
ESOL Classes for Women
English classes for women at Aziziye Education Centre, 117-119 Stoke Newington Rd N16. Female staff, crèche available. For info call 020 7254 5566.
ESOL With Dance
Thurs am. Women ESOL students are invited to take part in Moving Words, a new project at Chisenhale Dance Space which combines learning English language skills with dance and creative movement. Info and registration call 020 8981 6617.
General
Mens Games Workshop
28 Nov, last Fri monthly. Enjoy an afternoon of board games, dominoes, chess, backgammon or bring your own game to play. Rhodes Estate Community Hall, Woodland St, off Dalston Lane. Free. 50yrs+. Info: AgeWell 020 7241 5909; Agewell@ageconcernhackney.org.uk
Gardening for All
Every Friday for 10 wks (starts 14 Nov), 2-4pm. Basic gardening course covering items such as pruning, seed sowing, cuttings and planting. St Mary’s Secret Garden, 50 Pearson St, E2. £75 / £50 concs. Adults. Info / download enrolment form and course outline: 020 7739 2965; www.stmaryssecretgarden.org.uk/education.htm
City Apprentice
Every Tues, Weds + Fri, 10am-1pm. Free. Training For Life is running an LDA ESF project which aims to get economically inactive people back into mainstream employment in the city, includes financial awareness, and office admin & ICT. Shoreditch. Info: 020 7749 2804; tbird@trainingforlife.org
Bodging Workshops
Mon-Thurs, 11am-3pm. Lots to find out about bodging and green woodworking, four days a month until the end of the year, next: 17-20 Nov; 15-18 Dec. Within the surroundings of Abney Park, N16. Join all the sessions of or just drop in. Free. Tools, guidance, handouts, inspiration and materials provided. Bring along lunch to share and clothes to work in. Info: Jacklyn 07950 539254; woodcrafty@gn.apc.org
Home Tutors 4 You
Tutors in the comfort of your home offering a range of subjects such as English, Maths, Science and languages etc. Private tuition for Entrance exams, SATs, GCSEs and A-Levels are all catered for. Info: www.hometutors4you.com; 07877 123 370
Ethnic Minority Enterprise Project
Sept onwards. six weeks, one day a week, 10am-3pm. Free. Women Business leaders programme course ‘UK level 2 institute of leadership and management skills’ to help get a job or achieve promotion. Also benefit from career advice, and CV preparation. Info: 020 7655 0906 or info@emep.co.uk
Chess for Women
Thurs 2-3.30pm. Classes for women aged between 50 and 65 with AgeWell.CLR James Library, 24 Dalston Lane (next door to Age Concern) E8. Beginners welcome. Info: 020 7241 5909.
Gymtrain
Free training courses for unemployed Hackney residents aged 18-24. Get YMCA Fitness Instructor or Community Sports Leadership qualifications, improve your literacy and numeracy skills and become a part of the exciting and growing industry. Intakes mid March, Info: 020 7749 3801; gymtrain@trainingforlife.org
Professional Tutoring In English and Maths
Weekly sessions for 6-16yr olds, with fully qualified teachers, using exclusive and proven educational methods and resources in a safe and focused learning environment. State-of-the-art facilities, personal study programme, homework and parental feedback. Free assessment/info: 020 7241 3339; www.kipmcgrathhackney.co.uk
Free Training for All
ELATT, a registered charity established in 1984 and based on Kingsland Road, provide a range of free training for employed and unemployed adults covering IT, Business Administration, Customer Service and Skills For Life – ESOL, Literacy and Numeracy. To register/info: 020 7275 6750; enquiries@elatt.org.uk
Challenging Your Condition
Six-week self-management course for people with a long-term health condition, such as heart/lung disease, back pain, diabetes, migraine, arthritis, IBS, osteoporosis, MS, Crohn’s, depression, Parkinson’s etc. For info Frances Boyce 020 8961 6112 or francesb@arthritiscare.org.uk
'Au' Dramatic Writing Workshops
Fortnightly workshops, Thurs 7-9 pm.Stage, television, film and radio at the Hackney Empire Marie Lloyd Bar, 298 Mare St, E8. For info visit www.auquarterly.com
Page updated: 1 Dec 2008