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Past Workshops and Events

Tuesday 23rd June 2015

Hula Hoop with Anna the Hulagan

Ana’s a Hulagan. Heralded as ‘London’s cult hooping artiste’, she’s a seasoned pro at bringing out the super hooper in all of us. In this workshop Ana will teach some jazzy tricks all levels can master and leave you handling a hoop like a whirling…

Tuesday 23rd June 2015

Improvisation Station with Loose Baker

A session devoted to having creative fun, hosted by play impresario Loose Baker. Dig in to a juicy assortment of improvisation games, exercises and tips to help sharpen that beautiful brain of yours. Games you played as a kid fused with exercises that push your imagination…

Monday 22nd June 2015

The Name of the Game with Loose Baker

A FREE games session inviting you to relive your playground heydays (not Kiss Chase though, behave) with games guru Loose. Re-connect with your inner big kid by playing some old school games guaranteed to shake off the hectic day. WHAT GAMES? I hear you shout….

Monday 22nd June 2015

Gamesmaster Flash with Jim Rastall

Let excitable improvisation guru, Jim Rastall, activate your mischievous spirit in an evening romp through the playground games of your youthful heyday. Think Bulldog, Bombs & Shields and playful twists on all those classic games you used to love. Jim champions the power of play…

Drumming

Monday 22nd June 2015

African Drumming and Singing with Tom Morley

Fancy playing the snazziest of West African djembe drums? Then come roadtest the djembe in a workshop comprised of beautiful beats, world music harmonies and Tom Morley’s infectiously good cheer. Tom’s love affair with drumming all started in a Native American Sweat lodge (where else?)…

Monday 22nd June 2015

Samba Reggae with Mariana Pinho

Let’s get together and feel all right! Shake your tail feather, bounce to some reggae rhythms and sweat in an uplifting dance class open to all abilities. Samba Reggae is an exhilarating dance form that originated in Brazil in the mid 80s and Mariana is…

Monday 22nd June 2015

The Playground with Leah Cox

Fondness for fooling around? Ah, we’ve just the thing for you. A blissfully silly evening of old school games designed to release your inner big kid, with the pixie-of-fun Leah Cox. Chasing, singing, rolling, flying* are the type of things you can expect to do,…

Monday 22nd June 2015

Playing the Spoons with Jo May

The perfect workshop for those with a serious desire to make musical use of silverware. Become a kitchen composer in the space of an evening with infectiously cheery Jo May. Jo’s a pro spooner, percussionist and folk musician who’s a firm favourite on the festival…

Friday 15th May 2015

The people’s festival of play

Calling all players, shakers, fun makers; join us for a FREE day festival of games, workshops & activities, all for adults. Playground Games, Ultimate Frisbee, Mindfulness workshops, Rounders, a juicy People’s Kitchen picnic, Giant Twister & much more. This is your invite to actively create…

Thursday 12th March 2015

In the Summertime

Celebrate the British summer time (come rain or shine) with an afternoon of old school games in the park. Capture the Flag, Bulldog, Rounders, you get the vibe. If it rains we’ll incorporate brollies into everything. Bring your mates and the sun. Meet outside Hampstead…

Thursday 12th March 2015

Folk Songs with Cleo Lane (Stoke Newington)

Seriously soulful songs from Blues, World, Folk and African traditions come courtesy of the infectiously cheery and charming Cleo Lane in this singing workshop for all levels. Dust the cobwebs off your voicebox and come learn some uplifting tunes to leave you with a smile…

Thursday 12th March 2015

Games Glorious Games with Mick Barnfather

Feeling foolish? Well how about an evening of old school fun and games with Mick Barnfather. Play time but for adults. Ranging from high-energy tag to wink murder, word games to rhythm games; our games-maestro has something for everyone up his sneaky sleeve. The ideal…

Thursday 12th March 2015

Hula Hoop with Anna the Hulagan

Anna’s a Hulagan. Heralded as ‘London’s cult hooping artiste’, she’s a seasoned pro at bringing out the super hooper in all of us. In this workshop Anna will teach some jazzy tricks all levels can master and leave you handling a hoop like a whirling…

Thursday 12th March 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…

Thursday 12th March 2015

Gamesmaster Flash with Jim Rastall

Let excitable improvisation guru, Jim Rastall, activate your mischievous spirit in an evening romp through the playground games of your youthful heyday. Think Tag, Wink Murder and playful twists on all those classic games you used to love. Jim champions the power of play and…

Thursday 12th March 2015

World Music Gems with Cleo Lane

Seriously soulful songs from Blues, World, Folk and African traditions come courtesy of the infectiously cheery and charming Cleo Lane in this singing workshop for all levels. Dust the cobwebs off your voicebox and come learn some uplifting tunes to leave you with a smile…

Thursday 12th March 2015

Improvisation Station (Stoke Newington)

Improvisation exercises, games and tips to help sharpen that beautiful brain of yours. A workshop overflowing with improvisation skills, creative drills and spontaneity games. All of which can help enrich interactions and inform decision making. Juicy stuff. A games session that leaves a lasting and…

Thursday 12th March 2015

The Playstation (Stoke Newington)

An old school games session for adults that are young at heart. Wink Murder? Grandmothers Footsteps? Tag? We say you’re never too old to enjoy these classic playground games. So come shake off your Tuesday blues in a nostalgia-tinged, decidedly unserious evening of fun celebrating…

Thursday 12th March 2015

The Dirty Dancing Dance Class with Amy Robinson

A dance class homage to Patrick Swayze’s heavenly hips and Baby’s 80s perm. Amy Robinson will take you through an energising warm up before teaching you a snazzy routine dedicated to the swoontastic moves that made this film a cult classic. Suitable for all dancing…

Thursday 12th March 2015

The Bollywood Banger with Jennie Jethwani

Take a sizzling fusion of classical Kathak and Bhratnatyam, sprinkle with high energy Bhangra and you’ve got the Bollywood Banger. A dance class spicier than a vindaloo and much better for you. Hosted by dazzling dance innovator Jennie Jethwani, this workshop promises to get your…

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