Collier's Wood Spring Art Festival 2013

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Sat 23 Feb 2013 - Thu 09 May 2013

Hollywood might be famous for its stars, but the people of Collywood are just as talented. This Spring, the Collier's Wood Art Festival is providing a showcase for local artists, musicians, writers, and dancers. There are tons of free and cheap activities for families to get involved in, from music lessons to poetry slams. Some events have already taken place - yesterday I took part in a free pottery class - but there are plenty more on the way.

Hairy Hedgehogs
6th April, 10am-12pm, Free,
Cavendish House, High Street Collier's Wood, Collier's Wood, London, SW19 2HR

5-11 year olds can get in touch with nature by taking part in some eco-friendly activities such as learning to make nature clothes and hairy hedgehogs out of natural materials.

African Drumming Workshops
6th, 13th, 20th & 27th April, 11am-12pm, £5 adult, £2.50 children
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 63 High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19

Master Ghanian drummer, Sebastian Ahorlu, will give a high energy lesson in drumming.

Poetry & Story Slam
18th April & 9th May, 7pm-9pm, Free
Donald Hope Library, Cavendish House, High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2HR

Is there a poet in you waiting to get out, or perhaps a story? Why not enter the Poetry Slam on the 18th April where you can recite poetry for three minutes. Alternatively you can write a two-hundred word story about discovery and read it out on the 9th May. The best performance will be voted on by the audience, and the winners will win £30.

Pop-up Cinema
19th April, 7.30pm, £1-£2
Johmard Centre, 65-67 High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2JF

There will be two screenings; first a British documentary called Plastic Stones about the pollution plastic does to our oceans, followed by a French documentary about finding happiness.

Ukelele Festival
20th April, 7pm-11pm, £5
Colliers Wood Community Centre, 66-72 High Street, Colliers Wood, SW19 2BY

The Sugar Sisters will make a special guest appearance for the 4th Ukelele Festival, with fun new and old acts.

Journey to the Fifth Province
26th April, 7.30pm, £10
Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills, Merantun Way, Wimbledon, London, SW19 2RD

Looking at Ireland's rich heritage, performers will draw on the work of poets and writers to tell a story through words music.

Pop-up Art Gallery
27th April, 2.30pm-5.30pm, Free
Johmard Centre, 65-67 High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2JF

An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by local artists.

The Medium
27th April, 8pm-9pm, £10-£12
Christ Church, 58 Christchurch Road, London, SW19 2NY

Come and see a play about a fake medium, whose sanity takes a wobble when unexplained things start to happen.

Speech Workshop
4th May, 2pm-4pm, £5
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 63 High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19

Learn the art of del-expression in a speech workshop that teaches you how to communicate effectively.

Sangerstevne Concert
10th May, 6.45pm, Free
Christ Church, 58 Christchurch Road, London, SW19 2NY

In a Scandinavian style choral festival, choirs from around the world will gather for an evening concert.

The Art of Cooking
11th May, 12.30pm-2.30pm, Free
Corleone, High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19

Take the kids to the Italian restaurant, Corleone, for pizza making (and eating).

Fusion
18th May, 6.30pm-10.30pm, £5 adult, Free for under 12s
Colliers Wood Community Centre, 66-72 High Street, Colliers Wood, SW19 2BY

A multicultural dance show with dancers from Africa, Brazil, Indian, and more. There will be audience participation and a raffle.

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