Play in a Band Fridays 5-7pm term time These weekly sessions give everyone a chance to play with others and develop their musical skills. Led by enthusiastic and highly experienced tutors, the sessions are fun and interactive. You will work on a variety of material from learning to play covers to creating original…
Point Blank Point Blank specialises in the delivery of Creative and Media courses and activities designed for and in consultation with young people. We understand the importance of the arts in engaging youth today and provide unique and engaging educational pathways and progression routes for a wide…
Recreate, Young Families Project Saturdays A unique family project designed by young parents for young parents (up to 25 years) and their children. Enjoy free activities every other Saturday morning: Free tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks Be a part of a creative project with amazing artists including music, photography…
Rich Mix Box Office: Monday to Friday, 9am to 11pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 11pm. Event times vary. Rich Mix is East London’s independent arts venue. Located between Shoreditch and Bethnal Green, it is a charity and social enterprise that offers live music, film, dance, theatre, comedy, spoken word and a range of creative activities for people of all ages and all cultures. …
Rose Bowl Activities on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please see the website for details. Rose Bowl provides activities for children and young people including an after-school drop in, dance, arts, home cooking and sport. On Tuesdays - Fridays from 3.30-6pm there is a programme for 8-12 year olds. From 6.30-8.30pm there is a programme for 13-19 year olds including…
Roundhouse Studios See website for details. Projects run in the evening, weekend, term time and holidays. The Roundhouse offers a range of theatre, performing and visual arts, dance, circus and music projects for young people who are given the opportunity to work with experienced artists and creative industry professionals. The information and advice base (InfoBase) provides learning and development support, as well…
Saturday French School Saturdays Point-Virgule is a Saturday school which teaches French as a mother tongue to francophone children attending English primary schools. Point-Virgule is a charity and belongs to the FLAM (Français Langue Maternelle) network supported by the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Point-Virgule currently offers lessons for…
Scarabeus Theatre Scarabeus Aerial Theatre is an Islington-based, small and dynamic professional theatre company which has pioneered the creation of outdoor site responsive aerial performance. Integral to our work is an extensive programme of high quality participatory activities for disadvantaged young people, children and families, often working…
Sensory and Soft Play Area, Estorick Collection Every other Friday from 8 September until 15 December Explore the Estorick Collection with our interactive and sensory space especially open for families. The families’ area, located in the temporary exhibition galleries, includes a wealth of sensory and creative resources to enjoy and play in the museum. Suitable for Under 5s. Advanced booking recommended.…
Soapbox Islington See website for details Youth centre where young people can try new things, create, make and showcase their talents and have fun. Develop skills in digital media and technology, music and video production, 3D printing, VR, AR and more!
Stagecoach Saturday sessions for Early Stages (90 minutes) and Main School (3 hours). See website for details. Stagecoach Islington has two main school (6-18 years) and three Early Stages (4-6 years) classes each Saturday during term time. The classes aim to build singing, dancing and drama skills and to build confidence.
Street Step Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 2.30pm Employability and Dance Fitness Academy that supports young people (aged 16-24) into sustained employment, education and training. We will help you gain the key skills and qualifications to get into sustainable work and training. Job search support, CV writing, mock interviews with national and local…
This Girl Can Dance Aerobics Every Tuesday 10am-11am Get fit the fun way. You’ll perform a range of cardio moves, taking each at your own pace, all guided by our friendly, motivational instructors. Better for: Cardio fitness and conditioning. Suitable for beginners.
This Girl Can Pilates Every Wednesday 5pm-6pm Our Pilates classes come in all shapes and sizes, but they all focus on concentration and muscle control, for a highly effective workout. Better for: Lengthening and strengthening your core. Suitable for beginners.
Tick Tock Monday, 9.30-10.45am, Tuesday, 9.45-10-45, Thursday, 9.45-10.45 Tick-Tock is a children's music group for under 5's run by professionally trained and highly experienced actors and singers operating 36 weeks of the academic year. In each 45-minute session they sing a selection of nursery rhymes and songs old and new, with a different programme each…
Under 5s music sessions with the London Symphony Orchestra - Shake Rattle and Roll Every Monday morning for 10 weeks - starting Mon 4 September - 20 November. There will be no sessions on 16 and 23 October. Booking for our autumn term (September- November) is now open Interactive, creative, and fun – our Shake, Rattle and Roll music workshops for early years are a great way to introduce your little ones to the world of music-making. Move and grove along to new sounds and songs, and…
Weblink: Colourstrings Music Kindergarten. Small age related classes from babies to 7 years. Fun inspiring learning. Can lead onto our outstanding instrumental and musicianship programme, if desired: Violin, Piano, Cello, Guitar, and Flute.
Weblink: Young Pleasance Young Pleasance is part of the Pleasance Theatre giving young people the opportunity to rehearse, learn, devise, share skills, and perform as part of a focused and motivated ensemble, recognising that drama is an essential part of learning and growth for young people on an…
Wiggly Jigglers Term-time; Tuesday, 1-3pm, every other week during term-time, check website for details. Creative movement for babies and toddlers (0-2 year olds), led by a movement practitioner, in partnership with a local children's centre.
Young Actors Theatre After-school from 3.45pm, weekends and summer holidays; Pre-school drama classes on Monday; Phone for details Young Actors Theatre, Islington offers drama classes and productions for ages 18 months to adult. Classes run after school, evenings and weekends all year and there are summer schools and half-term workshops. Pre-school classes run on Monday morning.
Youth Club Monday, Wednesday, 6.30-8.30pm Free for all young people aged 11 to 18 We provide a safe and friendly environment to enjoy different activities, have a space to study or relax, and meet others. Activities: multi-sports, study space, IT suite (and courses), cooking, chill out space, games (pool, table football, play station, board games), arts & craft, trips…
Youth Pottery at 1A Arts Term-time only; Tuesdays 6-7.30pm Our after school Youth Pottery Class for 13 to 16 year olds is a lot of fun and makes use of our fantastic facilities at 1A Arts. We have a pottery studio, complete with kiln, allowing you to explore your creativity. Colleen is our very talented pottery tutor…
Youth Session Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 3-8.30pm We have board games, books, music, playlists made by you, table tennis, table football, TV, videos and an PS4. There’s lots of space to just chill out and hang about and there are plenty of people to talk to. Sometimes we have debates, projects or…
The Zone Youth Club Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-8pm. The Zone Youth Club is located between Holloway School and the Bridge School and is accessed from the Bridge School entrance on Carleton Road. We offer after-school and evening youth club sessions for young people aged 11 to 19 years or up to 24 years for…
ZooNation Academy of Dance, ZAD Saturday trial classes; Under 8s: 9–10am; 8+s 10-midday. Intermediate 1 and 2: (2x1.5 hour classes), 12–3pm; Intermediate 3 and Advanced (2x 1.5 hour classes): 3–6 PM The ZooNation Academy of Dance, ZAD, currently trains over 150 students in all styles of Hip Hop dance. Classes cover a wide range of Hip Hop styles inlcuidng Popping, Locking, Old Skool, Nu Skool, Breakin’ and House. ZooNation also runs a youth company with dancers…