To celebrate the past year of our free art programme for North Kensington families, we are revisiting a small selection of workshops with a twist. Come along, have fun with your family and make work for the exhibition at the end of the week, this half term.

Workshops are suitable for 4yrs-11yrs and their parent/carer. All workshops will take place at Maxilla Walk Studios, 4 Maxilla Walk, London, W10 6NQ (the former Children's Centre under the Westway).

If you have any questions, you can email lnash@acava.org [1]. Find our more about our project Flourish here [2].

 

Programme:

 

Tuesday 23 October
Two hour workshop starts at 2pm

Making Sound
with Clay & Cups and artist Josh Bilton

Explore playful ways to make a sound installation using clay and china cups! The group will select the work to be exhibited at the end of the session.

Booking advisable - please book your family space here [3].
Find out more about Josh's work here [4].

 
Wednesday 24 October
Two hour workshop starts at 2pm

Autumnal Light Sculptures
with Rachael Nee & Carolina Rodrigues

Celebrate the new season by creating delicate suspended sculptures combining nature, science and your imagination. The finished pieces will be hung in the gallery space as part of the exhibition.

Find out more about Carolina's work here [5].
Find out more about Rachael's work here [6].
Booking advisable - book your family space here [3].
 

Thursday 25 October
Two hour workshop starts at 2pm

Dreamcatchers
with Heather Fiona Martin

Originating from Native American culture, some believe dreamcatchers to have protective powers. Create an original dreamcatcher of your very own using hoops, thread, beads, feathers and felt. The finished pieces will be hung in the gallery space as part of the exhibition.

Find out more about Heather's work here [7].
Booking advisable - book your family space here [3].

 
Friday 26 October
Two hour workshop starts at 2pm

Drawing & Dancing
with Light and Ursula Kelly

Have fun moving and drawing using light and photography. The results of your work will be exhibited as part of the show later on in the afternoon.

Find out more about Ursula's work here [8].
Booking advisable - book your family space here [3].

 

Flourish: Retrospective Exhibition
Friday 26 October 5pm-7pm

Come and celebrate the wonderful work North Kensington families have made over the past year during ACAVA's Flourish programme.

All welcome. Refreshments will be served.