Chisenhale Summer of Art Festival Day: 11th September 11.30am till 5.00pm
Don’t miss our festival grand finale!
There’s a wonderful line up for the day, so if you missed out during the previous weeks, you’ve another chance to experience our fantastic artist led workshops and performances.
Come along on Saturday 11th September from 11.30am -5pm and see what surprises you come across as you explore the newly established Chisenhale Learn + Play + Create outdoor playground.
Pre booking is advised for each of the workshops, however there are lots of activities you can drop in and join throughout the day.
Find the event timetable and how to sign up below!
Make a day of it and take part in a host of workshops including:
Story Tree: Saturday 11th September – 1:15pm – 2:15pm
There will be another workshop led by the popular studio artist and poet Charlotte Mew, join her on a journey to create a shared story ….
Creature Comforts: 11th September – 2.30pm – 3.00pm/ 4:30pm – 5pm
Performers: Robyn Holder & Patricia Zafra (please note there are two performances so make preferred selection on the eventbrite page)
Flynn feels at home on her phone, in fact, so does everyone around her… but when a mysterious four legged creature appears, she leaves behind her creature comforts and enters a world full of technicolor, fun and magic! Feet off the Ground celebrate the power of play, friendship and imaginations will be performed by Feet off the Ground, join Flynn on an adventure bursting with dance, theatre and circus!
Make an art work with your child: 11th September – 3.15 – 4.15pm
Artist Maria Teresa Ortoleva will lead an experimental drawing workshop for children and their parents. The session will involve play and improvisation in the creation of a collaborative artwork made by you and your child/ren together.
V&A Museum of Childhood – Summer of Play: Drop in sessions from 12pm – 4:30pm (no booking needed)
Join the V&A Museum of Childhood team at Chisenhale Play + Learn + Create Space. Use our large-scale play kits to construct a huge tower, a boat to sail away on, a den to hide in, or create anything you choose! An array of materials developed by design and play experts PLAY BUILD PLAY and sculptor Matt Shaw will also be available as you use your imagination to be creative and have fun together.
Everyone is welcome at the Chisenhale Summer of Art, though activities are primarily aimed at children aged 3 – 13 years old to do with an adult. Parent, carer, favourite auntie or grandparent perhaps, it’s up to you! All events take place outdoors in the temporary Learn+Play+Create space in Chisenhale Road. Fear not, if the weather isn’t co-operating with rain or meltingly hot sunshine, we’ll pop up a few gazebos for cover. But do come prepared to be out of doors. The space is all ground level and fully accessible.
All workshops are free but must be booked through our Eventbrite page here or by clicking through to it on the highlighted time for each session. If you are not able to access eventbrite, please book by emailing nadine@chisenhale.co.uk
Chisenhale Primary School PTA will host a bake sale to raise money to continue to support free accessible activities for local children and families. It’s time to indulge in a sweet treat or tempting savoury snack to refuel.
Chisenhale Summer of Art Programme has been funded by Action for Bow.
Past Events:
Thursday 29th July: Family workshop with Artist and Poet Charlotte Mew. Story Tree will take you on on a journey to compose from the everyday, explore and draw, play with words and create a shared visual story.
The same session will run twice in the day: Morning (10-11.30am) and afternoon (1.30-3pm).
When registering, please book a space for each child and adult attending. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Tuesday 3rd August: Family Workshop with Artist and educator Rebecca Griffiths. This will be the first in a series of workshops with Rebecca that advocate an exploratory, inventive and tactile approach to drawing and making. The same session will run twice in the day from 11:30 am – 1 pm and from 2 -3:30 pm. When registering, please book a space for each child and adult attending. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Thursday 5th August: Family Workshop with Artist Joy Girvin. Gardens of Hope is a painting and collage workshop, visually exploring and expressing something that gave each participant ‘hope’ during recent lockdowns.
The same session will run twice in the day: Morning (10-11.30am) and afternoon (1.30-3pm).
When registering, please book a space for each child and adult attending. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Saturday 7th August: Let’s Dance
Mini Movers Workshop (Ages 2 – 5) For adults and little ones (ages 2 -5) to dance together and discover the joy of movement through play and creative exercises. Class runs twice, once at 12noon and again at 12.45pm.
Family Dance Workshop (Ages 3+ All Welcome) This 45 minute class will explore creative ideas, expressive tasks and new ways to move together with the emphasis always on fun and discovery. Get together and have fun learning some energetic moves! Class runs 2 -2.45pm.
Thursday 12th August: Family Workshop with artist Henrietta Armstrong. Midsummer Folklore & the Green Man. Come and create your own mask while learning about pagan myths and folklore surrounding summer solstice folklore. The same session will run twice in the day: Morning (10-11.30am) and afternoon (1.30-3pm). When registering, please book a space for each child and adult attending. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Monday 16th August: Family Workshop with Artist and educator Rebecca Griffiths. This will be the second in a series of workshops with Rebecca that advocate an exploratory, inventive and tactile approach to drawing and making. The same session will run twice in the day from 11:30 am – 1 pm and from 2 -3:30 pm. When registering, please book a space for each child and adult attending. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Tuesday 24th August: Family Workshop with Artist and educator Rebecca Griffiths. This will be the third in a series of workshops with Rebecca that advocate an exploratory, inventive and tactile approach to drawing and making. The same session will run twice in the day from 11:30 am – 1 pm and from 2 -3:30 pm. When registering, please book a space for each child and adult attending. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Wednesday 25th August: CDS and V&A Museum of Childhood: Summer of Play Family Event
Join the V&A Museum of Childhood team and use their large-scale play kits to construct a huge tower, a boat to sail away on, a den to hide in, or create anything you choose! An array of materials developed by design and play experts PLAY BUILD PLAY and sculptor Matt Shaw will also be available as you use your imagination to be creative and have fun together. Suitable for families with children up to 11 years. Sign up here to one of four sessions, each 45 minutes long. 12-4pm