Monthly Activities

 

Life Drawing

Tutor: Bella Franks

This class will guide you through the fundamentals of Life Drawing. The class has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, that builds on a range of techniques, in a relaxed environment. The life model performs a variety of poses, whilst the tutor gives guidance to learn the different methods of life drawing. Suitable for all abilities, this class facilitates creative expression through a relaxing practise.

Monthly, 2:30 – 4 pm, Anya’s Hall, £5 

Mon 28th September / Mon 12th October / Mon 2nd November / Mon 7th December 

Death Cafe

At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. The objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group not a grief support or counselling session.

Second Tuesday of the Month, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Barnsbury Room (2nd Floor)

 

 

Parties, Workshops and Trips

 

Coming of Age Exhibition at the Wellcome Collection

‘The Coming of Age’ explores experiences and perceptions of ageing, from adolescence to later life, and asks how societies can adapt for us all to age better.

‘The Coming of Age’ features 150 artworks and objects, from historical artefacts to works by contemporary artists including John Coplans, Serena Korda, Suzanne Lacy, Anna Maria Maiolino, Rory Pilgrim, Paula Rego and more.

Bringing together different perspectives from art, science and popular culture, this exhibition challenges assumptions about life stages and asks what greater longevity means for all of us.

Claremont members are invited to join us on a special guided tour of the exhibition at the Wellcome Collection.

Wednesday 12th August, 11:30 – 1:30 pm, Wellcome Collection

Sign up via the front desk or reserve a spot here.

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Art & Poetry Workshop with Ola Apata

Join long-standing and fabulous Claremont volunteer Ola for an art workshop inspired by the poem ‘After Apple Picking’ by Robert Frost.

Drawing inspiration from the poem, partipants will be invited to create an artwork using line drawing, collage and oil pastel techniques.

Ola is a practicing artist and has a passion for community engagement and art education.

Friday 14th August, 2 – 3:30 pm, Garden Hall

Sign up opens via the front desk or reserve a spot here. 

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Claremont Carnival Party

Celebrate Notting Hill Carnival weekend at Claremont!

Join us for an afternoon of music, food and dancing celebrating one of London’s iconic parties and Europe’s largest street festival. Notting Hill Carnival celebrates Carribean culture, heritage and community. We welcome everyone to come along and celebrate 60 years of carnival with us!

Claremont members and visitors aged over 55 are welcome.

Friday 28th August, 2 – 3 pm, Garden Hall

Sign up via the front desk or reserve a spot here. 

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Fashion Show

It’s the return of the Claremont Fashion show after an 8 year hiatus, we are bringing back the runway. Join in and dress to the theme of the Four Elements – Earth, Wind, Fire and Water! Or whatever you would like to wear…

No need to buy anything new, grab something from your wardrobe or dip into our dressing up box. Fashion consultations available.

Friday 4th September, 2 – 3:30 pm, Garden Hall

Sign up at the front desk to join the catwalk.

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Complete Introduction to Castanets Workshop

Join Claremont’s Flamenco & Castanets tutor, Lucia Caruso, for a complete beginner’s workshop on Castanets.

In this workshop you will get familiar with the castanets and explore basic rhythms.

Playing the castanets supports coordination, focus, and the connection between hand and mind through rhythmic finger movement.

Lucia will have 10 pairs of Castanets for members to borrow, that will be given on a first come, first served basis.

Friday 11th September, 1:30 – 3 pm, Garden Hall

Sign up via the front desk or reserve a spot here. 

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Sort It Out September

September is a time for fresh starts. Join us for a welcoming, discussion-based workshop where we’ll explore how the spaces we live in can influence how we think, feel and function. Through shared conversation and practical ideas, we’ll look at how small, manageable changes can help create more organised homes and build momentum for positive change.

The workshop will feature a Senior Decluttering Practitioner from MRS Living Hackney and the Wellbeing Coaching Lead from Bright Lives from Islington Council.

Friday 11th September, 2 – 3:30 pm, New Hall

Sign up via the front desk or reserve a spot here. 

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Wolverine Worldwide HQ Tour

Visit Wolverine Worldwide London HQ!

Come for a behind scenes tour of fashion brands such as Merrel, Saucony, Sweaty Betty and Cat. The visit will include meeting the Wolverine Worldwide team, tours of their showrooms and, of course, coffee and cake.

Wednesday 16th September, 11 am – 1 pm, Wolverine HQ

Sign up via the front desk or reserve a spot here. 

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New Member Coffee Morning

Come and enjoy a brew or two with your fellow members!

Chat and get to know each other and some of the staff team if you’ve recently joined Claremont within the last 3 months.

We’d love to see you there!

Friday 18th September, 10:30 – 11:45 am, Garden Hall

Sign up via the front desk or reserve a spot here. 

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Character Comedy & Improvisation Workshop with Roísín O’Mahony

Fancy being someone else for a while?

Join Róisín, one half of cult comedy duo Róisín and Chiara, for a workshop exploring character comedy and improvisation.

We’ll use physical comedy techniques and simple improvisation games to explore how stepping into another character’s shoes can help us loosen up, release creative tension and, most importantly, have a giggle.

No experience necessary for this workshop. Come as you are, get involved as much or as little as you like, and see if there are any unexpected characters hidden up your sleeve!

Friday 18th September, 2 – 3 pm, Garden Hall

Sign up via the front desk or reserve a spot here. 

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Flora & Fauna Art Workshop with Laura Browne

Join our very own Front of House Coordinator Extraordinaire, Laura, for this extra special art workshop looking at patterns in textiles, with a focus on flora and fauna.

Exploring repeat patterns using the “folded paper technique”, Laura will guide you to create your very own hand drawn repeat pattern. This workshop is inspired by nature and organic forms, drawing on artworks by William Morris and the Liberty art fabrics.

Laura is a practicing artist who finds beauty in the organic, weaving artefacts and objects with nature into surreal compositions. Laura enjoys using fine line pens to create intricate and delicate designs. A graduate of Leeds College of Art, Laura studied Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design.

Friday 25th September, 2 – 3:30 pm, Garden Hall

Sign up via the front desk or reserve a spot here.

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