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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…

A variety of soft play equipment, which encourages children to develop their balancing abilities and physical skills. To end the session, we all take part in a parachute activity and a sing-along.

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…

Running until the 9th January, the Almeida Theatre returns with socially distanced performances of 'Nine Lessons and Carols: stories for a long winter'. The play is about connection and isolation, about lighting a candle to see us through the longest nights and what we hold on…

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.

Angel Shed is an inclusive theatre company that has been delivering high-quality workshops and productions for all children and young people in Islington for the past decade. “Through group activities, singing & acting children developed huge range of invaluable skills for the 21st century. These…

Acting and drama classes.

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…

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…

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…

Music and language classes in Spanish for 0-5 year olds. Our classes give an introduction to the foreign language using both the foreign language and English during the class. Contact us for a free trial class. See the website for details.

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!

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…

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…

Get crafty with Maria and enjoy painting, drawing, animation and loads more! Suitable for ages 7-11. If you want to join in simply turn up and register with the teacher at the start of the session.

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…

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,…

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…

The Garden Classroom is a non profit social enterprise delivering high quality workshops and events on wildlife, gardening and the environment in Islington. We are primarily based at King Henry's Walk Garden but use other green spaces as well and can move around to a…

Workshops for young musicians led by professional jazz and world-musicians from the International Grand Union Orchestra. Learn about world music first hand from experts, discover new instruments and develop improvisation skills, meet and create with like-minded young musicians. Wheelchair accessible.

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: Get Creative includes music, art, dance, drama and ideas planning for 7 to 13 year olds; Hipnotic includes art, theatre, drama, music, open mic and music production. The…

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…

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

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…

There is a brilliant play area, complete with ball pit. There's also parking for buggies, costumes for dressing up, children's classes and story time, chalkboard tables for budding arts (both children and grown-ups...) and a wall of full of of toys and books. The cafe…

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…

Sing! Act! Dance! Contact us to book a free trial.

Media Arts Club for 13-18 year olds. This term a professional visual artist will help you unleash your glitch artist and you will learn how to  use, appropriate and manipulate mistakes and errors from recorded footage to create a short video or series of photographs. Contact 1A Arts to…

Glorious Backstage Arts in collaboration with [A]rt:[w]ork, seek to expand the creative experience for graduates and emerging practitioners seeking to develop, maintain and explore ways to expand their professional practice. MERGE aims to provide innovative opportunities to exhibit, network and gain work experience. A collaborative platform…

A stimulating musical environment, gentle songs and fascinating sounds, absorbing activities and precious shared moments for under 5s.   

A free drop in for children and their carers. Singalong is a fun, uplifting music event for 0-5 years olds.  

A glorious culturally conscious afternoon for the whole family featuring live music, cinema, dance, games, workshops and the best of vibes. Each month we feature a different live act with African connections, DJ sets and African cinema.  See the website for details. There are two…