A NEW HOME
A mixed media art exhibition about the concept of belonging with contributions by members of the East London Printmakers print studio and guest artists from in- and outside the UK
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Accompanying workshops and events 4 February (First Thursday Event) OPENING OF A NEW HOME WITH LAUNCH OF THE EAST LONDON PRINTMAKERS BOX SET 2016 Free (donations box for "world food bites")
______________________________ All Saturdays 6, 13 and 20 February, 12-6pm A NEW HOME: 30 MINUTE GUIDED TOURS OF THE EXHIBITION Free Donations welcome to go to the Refugee and Migrants Forum Essex and London (ramfel.org.uk) By curator Katja Rosenberg 30 minute tours through the exhibition for minimum numbers of three participants. Information ______________________________ All Saturdays 6, 13 and 20 February, 12-4pm TRADITIONAL PUB GAMES AND TOURS THROUGH THE REGENERATED AREA IN LUCY SCHOFIELD'S INTERACTIVE CAB Free Activity leader: Lucy Schofield Experience the atmosphere of the disappearing East London pub in the mobile saloon bar, interact with locals and enjoy a game of pub top trumps. Expect the unexpected and take a tour around the East End in the Cabfessional directed by you and your own stories. Information ______________________________ 16 February, 1.30-3.30pm BUILD-A-DRAGON WORKSHOP Free A workshop for all ages to welcome the New Chinese Year Arteast is a disabilities arts group that runs at Bromley by Bow Centre. Arteast have been making a Chinese new Year Dragon to celebrate Chinese New Year and will bring the dragon to the exhibition. All welcome to join the workshop where you will be able to make a small hand held Dragon's Head and take part in a Dragon Dance. Sign up here ______________________________ 18 February, 7-9pm THE OPEN DOOR? A free evening of information and exchange Lead by Canon Steven Saxby, Walthamstow Canon Steven Saxby of the Walthamstow Migrants Action Group, Rita Chadha, Chief Executive of the Refugee and Migrants Forum Essex and London (RAMFEL) and volunteers of the Walthamstow Migrants' Support Centre share their experience of running their project and share points of consideration for offering drop in advice services for fellow citizens with migration backgrounds. We would love to meet volunteers of similar projects on the night and hear their thoughts and experiences too. A relaxed and informal evening with some drinks and nibbles. Information ______________________________ 12 and 17 February, 7-9pm LIFE DRAWING Free - materials provided Workshop leader: Ed Firth Sign up here ______________________________ 14 February, 3-6pm DRAWN INTO MOVING SPACE Free drawing workshop for all ages - materials provided Workshop leader: Vanessa Downie, Katja Rosenberg Move and dance through time and space and this exhibition's exhibits; guided dance activity will be captured by participants through drawing. The workshop will be preceded by a performance of the solo dance piece "The Room" by Vanessa Downie of Ajos Dance. Sign up here ______________________________ 19 February, 12-4pm PRINT YOUR HOME! Free Workshop for all ages Workshop leader: Ann Norfield Draw the place you would like to live and turn it into a printing block. Help to make a village with all the prints - and have a copy to take away with you. All ages welcome - children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up here ________________________ 23 February TOWER HAMLETS ARTS DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING EVENT Free event for Tower Hamlets Arts Practitioners Organiser: Tower Hamlets Council Arts, Parks and Events Team Back by popular demand, the event will take place at the Art Pavilion in Mile End Park and will explore issues around programming, fundraising and reaching out to the wider community. Guest Speakers include Beci Jamieson, Arts Council England’s Relationship Manager for Children, Young People and Learning across the Combined Arts, London, and others. RSVP |