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Past Workshops and Events

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…

Thursday 12th March 2015

West End Hits with Tommy Ludgate

Look at you. You’re snazzy, cultured and cool. But we all know when no one’s home you love nothing better than belting showtunes into the hairbrush. So do we. So come out! Be proud! And come learn the iconic harmonies behind the musical hits that…

Thursday 12th March 2015

Games in Primrose Hill Park with Loose Baker

With the best weather forecast imaginable (oh yes, a sunny 25 degrees), and hosted by gamesmistress extraordinaire Loose Baker, we’re putting on the most playful picnic imaginable to celebrate another amazing year of Antidote evenings. Come grab some grub and play a whole host of…

Wednesday 11th March 2015

Park Life

Celebrate the imminent arrival of spring 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. Collect at Hampstead Heath Overground Station…

Wednesday 11th March 2015

West Afro Dance Mix with Diene Sagna

Bored of your solitary gym sessions? Then how about getting a fitness fix in a vibe-packed workshop pulsating with the rhythms of West Africa, hosted by Senegalese dance artist Diene Sagna. A celebration of life and self expression through a beautiful blend of rhythms and movement….

Wednesday 11th March 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…

Wednesday 11th March 2015

Yodeling with Doreen Kutzke

Much like dip dyes and Take That, yodeling has made a comeback! So come learn to call like an Alpine cowherd with the enigmatic Doreen Kutzke: a performance artist, composer and professional yodeler from Berlin at the forefront of the yodel resurgence. How’s that for…

Wednesday 11th March 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. The charming Vincenzo Fratelli first discovered the harmonica through Blues,…

Wednesday 11th March 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…

Wednesday 11th March 2015

African Drumming and Singing with Tom Morley

Fancy playing the snazziest of West African djembe drums? COURSE YOU DO. 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…

Wednesday 11th March 2015

Old School Games Night (Stoke Newington)

Old school games for adults. Think Wink Murder, Tag, Grandmothers Footsteps vibes, a blissfully silly way to spend an idle Tuesday eve. Expect a decidedly unserious evening jam-packed full of classic playground games & left field fun. We’ll banish those workplace woes pronto and have you…

Wednesday 11th March 2015

The Playstation with Kevin Davidson

Games guru Kevin Campbell Davidson will be your host for an evening romp through classic playground games and playful gems from Kevin’s life as a games magpie. From tagging to listening games, physical dexterity to mental agility games, Kevin will refresh your mind and body…

Wednesday 11th March 2015

Charleston Solo (Stoke Newington)

A swinging dance class exploring the basics of the iconic Charleston. All abilities are welcome in a raucous workshop exploring the enduringly iconic Charleston moves. Have a HOOT trying to master the jazzy ankle twists and extended arms that characterize this century old dance. Get…

Tuesday 10th March 2015

Cracking Easter Games with Tim Goldman

Easter needn’t be just about the nippers foraging for hidden eggy treasure. Come experience an Easter-themed games bonanza hosted by Chief Egghead Tim Goldman. Expect remixed egg hunts, Musical Chicken Chairs, Stuck in the Muddy Coop; old school games all designed to help you find…

Friday 12th December 2014

The Soup & Swap Social

Come fish for a new wardrobe in a sea of pre-owned garment gold. Bring your unwanted clothes and exchange them with others’ top quality items. Artisan bread and lovingly homemade soup will be available to fuel your swapping spree. Swapping will start at 15.00 Please…

Friday 14th November 2014

Uke Crash Course with Lorraine Bow

Once considered a twee strumming choice, the ukulele has made a huge resurgence as the ultimate fireside and festival companion in recent years. So what better way to learn the basics of the guitar’s legendary little bro than with lovely Lorraine Bow from Learn To…

Friday 14th November 2014

African Dancing with Frititi

A vibe-packed 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 taught by the esteemed Nii Tagoe. Hand-eye coordination optional,…

Friday 14th November 2014

Motown Medley with the Songbirds

Everyone loves a good croon into the hairbrush when no one’s home, right? So whether you’re tone deaf or a tremendous tenor we’ve got the perfect Motown fix for you. Marinate yourself in some musical truffle oil with the Songbird Sessions; three professional singers here…

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