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YATI offers over 54 hours each week of high-quality but affordable classes in drama, singing and dance. Prices average from £7.50 per week, and we can offer bursaries. In school holidays, we offer a range of specialist workshops and also stage full-scale professional productions. We…

These vibrant classes are taught by Patience from the amazing GOP Dancers. You will: learn the fundamentals whilst grooving and having fun improve your stamina and work on your creativity expand your knowledge and dance vocabulary We work towards performing at end of term shows,…

Our after school Pottery Class for 6 to 12 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 kids to explore their creativity. Colleen is our very talented pottery…

Akademi South Asian Dance runs education and community projects in Islington and the surrounding area for children and young people in schools and local arts venues.

Almeida Projects is the Almeida Theatre's community and learning programme. Inspired by the main-house productions, Projects deliver a range of high quality, innovative activities to make the theatre accessible to young people, inspire them creatively, and encourage an exploration of the power and potential of…

Open Sessions are free drama workshops for 14 – 18 year olds at the Almeida Theatre in Islington. Everyone is welcome, no need to apply just turn up and get involved! These are fun and friendly sessions on developing acting skills and making theatre. Currently…

Angel Shed is an inclusive theatre company that has been delivering high-quality workshops and productions with children and young people in Islington for the past sixteen years. Parent/carer of Angel Shed member: “I have watched my daughter develop from a very shy child, lacking confidence,…

Learn skills and techniques in animation with artist-duo Kaleidoworks. You’ll experiment with photography, drawing, moving image and sound recordings, exploring the area in and around Lift, to create your own playful animations and collaborate with others.The project will be based in Lift Youth Hub in…

Acting and drama classes and holiday school.

Offers advice and information about welfare rights and setting up a business; education and training classes including ESOL, computing, job seeking skills, interview techniques, CV writing, sign language, learn to type, sewing classes, jewellery making, glass painting, decoupage, keep fit, choir, iconography, lunch club, traditional Greek dance and after school activities (Greek…

Weekly after school art classes and holiday workshops for children 6-16. We inspire children aged 6-16 to develop artistically by immersing them in our art-K programme, which integrates core visual skills. Each child follows their own individual programme, which is curated based on their age.…

St Luke's afterschool clubs are back.

Make friends, develop your art practice and experience your creative future with Cubitt’s Institute of Anything. Spend two weeks developing your art and ideas with artist Beverley Bennett, tutors from Central St Martin’s art college and other special guests. Together, you’ll explore how filmmaking, research,…

Arts First run two Music Centres funded by Arts First with a grant from Arts Council England, at Canonbury Primary and St Joseph's Primary Schools.   Canonbury Music Centre offers keyboards, violin and guitar instrumental tuition on Tuesday after school. Anyone attending an Islington school can apply using the application…

Join us for a week-long inclusive dance project for young women aged 16-25, led by inspiring professional dance artist Sarah Blanc. Learn new skills, express yourself and make performance work about issues that matter to you. Booking essential - contact Rachel, projects@allchangeartsorg or call 07949…

The BFI Film Academy offers high quality training to the next generation of UK talent. If you are 16-19, interested in learning or improving your skills in animation or VFX, this is the place for you. (Please note – university students cannot apply and there…

A selection of arts and crafts, toys, sand play and a sing along at the end of each session, plus outside activities, bikes and trikes - weather permitting!

This year's Indigo Arts carnival project theme is Re-Root. A call to rediscovering ourselves and our world. We are Re-rooting in culture, in values, in understanding, in nature, in community, in love and in hope. These themes will provide a foundation for all strands of…

Learn how to use a variety of carpentry tools and techniques to create your own wooden objects to take away. In these fun interactive workshops you will learn how to use power tools safely and gain a good understanding of useful DIY basics. This is…

Centre 404 provides support and services to disabled children and Adults with learning disabilities or autism and their families. Supporting Families: Centre 404 offers support to families from birth onwards throughout life. We offer families advice, support and advocacy on all matters that may affect…

Connect with like-minded people and learn new skills with City Academy’s range of creative and performing arts courses. Classes at venues in Islington and other locations across central London. Dance, act, sing, draw, paint or write your way to creative expression. City Academy have been…

We offer fun and inspiring dance classes for girls and boys in ballet, tap, modern, jazz and street jazz. Children can work towards ISTD(Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) examinations, perform in our show that is held in a West End theatre, take part in…

Clod run workshops aimed at primary and secondary school students, older people and actors. Based in Bethnal Green but many workshops take place in Islington. See website for details of current projects.

Coco Jam classes provide training for young people to develop and achieve the high level of dance skills required to compete and perform intoday’s ever growing street style industry. Our eclectic blend of experience, along with our commitment puts Cocojam in this unique position, linking…

The Crafts Council’s Young People’s Program is a London-based network of 16-25 year olds who are interested in craft and making. Our network of 16-25 year olds brings together those who are passionate about craft and making to co-produce projects and events with us at the…

St Luke's afterschool clubs are back.

Dance-A-Round aims to provide stimulating and exciting dance classes for boys and girls of all ages. All of our classes offer opportunities to develop body control and self-esteem as well as creative skills. Children from the age of 3 years and upwards enjoy creative, Jazz,…

Welcome to Dani Grant School of Dance, a Royal Academy of Dance registered school providing classes from 2.5 years upwards, including teenagers and adults. Pupils train towards Royal Academy of Dance examinations, and regularly perform presentations, as well as school shows and workshops. We encourage…

Diddi dance classes are designed to help young children to enhance their co-ordination and rhythm. We are here to nurture their natural love of movement in a structured yet relaxed 45 minute class. We use ribbons and hoops to help them get the most from…

Are you looking for your next vocal challenge? Eclectic Voices pride ourselves on performing ambitious music from a broad range of genres: from Classical to Jazz, from Gospel to World music, as well as pieces specially commissioned for us by notable composers. We are an…

Art work by the Italian Futurists collected by Eric and Salome Estorick. We provide a range of creative activities including gallery tours, museum trails, art workshop and family days, suitable for a range of learners.  See website for details.

The Film and Video Workshop is an educational charity that specialises in teaching children and young people about animation and film. Animation workshops for young people are run by a BAFTA award winning tutor in the purpose-built media studio. 16-19 year olds can apply for BFI…

Come down and record/create your music with the help of local professionals such as music producer Semothy Jones. You can come and work on your own projects or start something from scratch. Sing, play, write or produce, it’s your time to Gain Ctrl. Sem has…

We are a long established dance school teaching the Cecchetti Method of ballet at venues in Archway, Tufnell Park, Kentish Town & Muswell Hill. Ballet classes for girls and boys 3 years + One of the main aims of the school is to develop co-ordination,…

Highbury Roundhouse provides a range of activities for children and young people aged 0 -21 years old. Highbury Roundhouse provides a thriving under 5’s projects for parents and carers including stay and play, dance, drama and music classes. Highbury Roundhouse runs five after-school clubs in Islington.…

HYC is a family of youth choirs based in Islington for young singers aged 6-18. Comprising three choirs, HYC offers members high-quality choral training, amazing performing opportunities and the chance to be a part of a supportive community of young musicians, parents and specialist staff.…

At Woodcraft Folk children and young people learn through games, arts and crafts and camping trips. We have three age groups: Elfins (6-9), Pioneers (10-12) and Venturers (13-16). We are a national charity. 

Hoxton Hall's Youth Arts programme runs after school, during half term and holidays. Activities are split into two age groups - 7-10 year olds and 11 to 11 year olds. See the website for the full programme of activities.

In It Together is a series of virtual workshops led by professional facilitators that allows young people to use their voice and what matters to them to aid their mental health and wellbeing by exploring the arts. Aimed at 16-21 year olds, the workshops will…

Islington Arts Factory runs after-school and weekend music, dance and art classes as well as occasional one-off projects.

The Museum is a fun and interesting place to bring children. The museum has a Victorian dressing up box, activities, quizzes, colouring sheets and displays of objects with information about Islington in the past. There is a changing programme of exhibitions which are often suitable for young…

Islington Youth Theatre (IYT) creates innovative, exciting theatre with members aged 12 to 19 drawn from all of Islington’s secondary schools.  In the past we have performed large scale theatre pieces in professional venues including the Lilian Baylis Theatre, Urdang Academy and Pleasance Theatre Islington. As well as…

Jacksons Lane is a multi-arts venue in Highgate North London. Housed in a striking red-bricked gothic church conversion, the building is home to a 160 capacity theatre, a large scale dance and rehearsal studio a cafe and bar and four other multi-purpose spaces.  The annual…

St Luke's afterschool clubs are back.

The Kurdish Children and Youth Centre run weekend classes and fun activities at Manor Gardens.

A FREE 3 day holiday project for children aged 7 -11 years old in Islington in June half term 2021, where the children will also be given lunch. The children will work with professional artists to explore their emotions, thoughts and feelings surrounding the Covid-19…

Little Angel Theatre is ‘the home of British Puppetry’. We produce 3-5 productions every year, host a range of visiting companies and tour nationally and internationally. Founded in 1961, Little Angel is one of the UK's oldest theatres producing children's work with an unparalleled reputation…

The London Sinfonietta is a world class performing group based in Kings Place who look to put new music at the heart of modern life. The KX Collective is a dynamic group of young people from the Kings Cross area who create and perform new…

LSO Discovery is the education and community outreach department of the London Symphony Orchestra. Much of our work is delivered at LSO St Luke’s, UBS and LSO Music Education Centre, on Old Street, and in the surrounding area. We offer many services: early years workshops…

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