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Past Workshops and Events

Monday 11th January 2016

Powerballad Yoga

Epic soundtrack: CHECK. Strengthened core: YOU BET. A playful fitness class where you’ll work on toning your abs and strengthening them glutes while you soak up a classic power ballad soundtrack. Complete with Bonnie Tyler, Meatloaf and good old Tina it’ll beat a solitary night at the…

Monday 11th January 2016

Sea Shanties With Nick Hart

Dust off our vocal chords and channel your inner pirate to get your teeth stuck into a series of swashbuckling sea shanty songs! The mesmerising musician Nick Hart is returning to Antidote by popular demand. This salty sea dog will teach the group a series…

Tuesday 15th December 2015

Shim Sham Swing Dance

Oh hello budding Lindy Hoppers. Here’s just the thing for you. A dance class devoted to the National Anthem of swing dance, Shim Sham. Come learn the iconic steps swing dancers have been showcasing since the 30s. Run by the ultimate experts in the field,…

Tuesday 15th December 2015

Songs, Spoons & Body Percussion

You ‘eard. A unique workshop exploring the musical potential of your cutlery drawer with beautiful folky percussion from Jo May and music and song from Frances Watt. Playing the spoons, body percussion, dance and singing. Basically the whole shebang.

Tuesday 15th December 2015

Cracking Easter Games

A basketload of cracking Easter-themed playground games hosted by King of the Games Magpies, Kevin Davidson. Expect running-around vibes, terrible egg-puns, throwing, dodging, catching. You get the picture. Game? YOU’RE IT.

Tuesday 15th December 2015

African Dancing

A big beautiful booty-shaking workshop pulsating with the rhythms of Africa, hosted by the celebrated Frititi. During the session you’ll learn a little about the history of traditional African dances before soaking up a soulful sequence of steps. Hand-eye coordination optional, shaking-what-your-mama-gave-you mandatory.

Tuesday 15th December 2015

Roadtest the Ukelele

A beginners’ workshop in the guitar’s legendary little bro. Master some basic chords and strumming techniques with expert tuition from Nele, uke queen of Belgium band Nele Needs A Holiday. What better way to get to know the uke than in a chilled workshop suitable for…

Tuesday 15th December 2015

Are You Game?

An evening romp comprised purely of old school fun & games. Expect bad puns and good vibes from Tim Goldman; an actor and musician by trade who divides his time between delivering games and drama workshops and making widespread mischief. Bring your mates/mum.

Monday 14th December 2015

How to be a Smooth Criminal

Douse yourself in pop vibes with this dance class devoted to Michael Jackson’s iconic moves. Think mastering the moonwalk, lots of 80s pelvic thrusts and the odd Jacko ‘OWW,’ thrown in for good measure. Dancing skills totally un-required, full enthusiasm mandatory.

Monday 14th December 2015

African Drumming and Singing

The ultimate in uplifting hippy music fixes, suitable for all levels of drumming expertise. Expect to learn some easy djembe drumming techniques and some world music diamonds to accompany them. Above all, expect Tom Morley’s infectiously good cheer. Vibes aplenty.

Monday 14th December 2015

Let’s get Loose

Blisteringly silly games, hosted by the Games Mistress you wish you had in school, Loose Baker. Loose remixes playground classics such as Bulldog and Keepy-Uppy and injects them with modern vibes. She also makes some incredible new ones up. Your kind of thing? Then bring…

Monday 14th December 2015

The Big Samba Workout

In need of some actually fun fitness? We totally hear you. So we came up with The Big Samba Workout, where dance meets fitness in an uplifting fusion class. Soak up some Latin tunes and shake off the day in a session suitable for all levels,…

Monday 14th December 2015

A Soulful Songbird Session

A blissful singing workshop open to all levels of singing expertise that’ll spruce up your shower-singing no end. Whether you’re tone deaf or a tremendous tenor, our Soulful Sessions are all about enjoying the beautiful power of music (and feeling as sassy as Aretha in…

Monday 14th December 2015

Gamesmaster Flash

A playground games session with Jim Rastall. Tag, Wink Murder, Bulldog, you get the vibe! Games at Antidote: Stuck-In-The-Mud, Duck Duck Goose, Grandma’s Footsteps – remember those? We say you’re never too old to play them. Expect remixed versions of playground classics and some tasty…

Wednesday 16th September 2015

Red Rhythm

Amidst a world of whirling dancers, velvet drapes and hula hoops, you’ll discover your inner swinger (no, not the key-swapping kind) and reclaim your youth in an evening extravaganza of old school games and swing dancing. Tunes and games filling every nook and cranny and…

Monday 3rd August 2015

Roadtest the Harmonica (Stoke Newington)

Test out the ultimate in portable instruments with the charming Vincenzo Fratelli. Portable instruments are pretty in right now. They’re practical AND there’s nothing better than effortlessly whipping out a harmonica and serenading idle friends. Vincenzo first discovered the harmonica through Blues, and has since…

Monday 3rd August 2015

Art Class Remixed (Stoke Newington)

An arty sesh for creative magpies. Savour a cocktail while you sketch, sculpt and make. Blindfolded drawing, scrapheap sculptures, alternative life drawing… we’ve injected the stoic art class model with a healthy dose of playfulness and a variety of creation stations you can flex your…

Monday 3rd August 2015

Powerballad Pilates (Stoke Newington)

Iconic power anthems: check. Strengthened core: you bet. A playful Pilates class instructed to an epic and uplifting power ballad soundtrack. Let Bonnie Tyler, Meat Loaf and Queen energize your ears while you control, centre and flow in a blissful Pilates session suitable for all…

Monday 3rd August 2015

DIY Giant Origami Lampshade (Stoke Newington)

Bling up your lightbulbs using nothing but beautiful paper. Come learn how to craft your very own, homemade lampshade using only the power of your hands and a lotta coloured paper. Expert tuition comes courtesy of Jo & Elena, so sip a cocktail with your…

Monday 3rd August 2015

Roadtest the Uke (Stoke Newington)

Come road test the guitar’s legendary little bro in a super workshop suitable for all levels of strumming expertise. Once considered a twee plucking choice, the ukulele has made a huge resurgence as the ultimate fireside and festival companion in recent years. So what better…

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