Hey people!! We are opening a new exhibition of Textile Art and Craft this week. Entries of the Soft Competition are on display at The Mill. If you are inspired to be involved in something Arty, Rebecca Jacobs (of the William Morris Gallery) and Artist David Barnet are here to get your creative side going!!
Cllr Clare Coghill is here on Tuesday at 9.30 so make an appointment if you would like to discuss any local issues with her.
The Mill is always buzzing with the usual activities and sessions such as The Book Club, The Chess Club, The Knitting Group, Support groups, Language Classes, the list does really go on. See below for more details and please call us on 0208 521 3211 for more information.
Tuesday 19th June
SOFT: A Tactile exhibition of Textile Art and Craft – showing until 16th July.
SOFT is an exhibition of textile art, knitting, crochet, patchwork, embroidery – all things tactile and beautifully crafted.
9:30 – 11:30 High Street Ward Labour Surgery
Please call The Mill for more information.
12:00 – 13:30 English conversation with Cllr Clare
Practice speaking English with Cllr. Clare Coghill and Adele Tinman. All nationalities welcome.
13:30 – 15:30 ‘Coppermill Recycled Teenagers’ ( for local senior citizens)
The senior citizens group “The Coppermill `Recycled Teenagers” and their leader Sue Clarke meet, they devise a variety of activities and discussions. They have room for more members. Small donation is welcomed.
17:30 – 19:30 Grow Your Own Theatre – Youth Theatre 11-15yrs – MORE SPACES AVAILABLE.
Drama and theatre making for young people in Walthamstow. Make your own show from scratch. Sign up to be one of our young creatives now and get your free membership pack. From 1st May – 17th July (no class 5th June) and it is £80 per term / 10% off with flyer.’ More details go towww.growyourowntheatre.co.uk or call Sarah on 07541 082 552.
19:00 -21:00 Mill Book Club
This months book is The Man Who Broke Into Auschwitz by Denis Avey.
More details visit here
Wednesday 20th
SOFT: A Tactile exhibition of Textile Art and Craft – showing until 16th July.
SOFT an exhibition of textile art, knitting, crochet, patchwork, embroidery all things tactile and beautifully crafted.
10:00 – 11:15 Parent and Baby Yoga
For babies of 6 weeks – 1 year. £8 per session or £42 for 6 classes please book in advance as space is limited. To make a booking or for more details please contact The Mill on 020 85213211 or email info@themill-coppermill.org.
10:30 – 12:30 Basic 1-2-1 Computer Skill Training
Book your session at reception. Call 0208 521 3211 for more details.
10:30 – 12:30 Mixed media beginners art for adults
Join Rosie for 2 hours of stimulating art workshops. Suitable for everyone including beginners and children welcome. Small donation for materials and The Mill.
12:00 – 14:00 Asian Womens Support Group Informal support group for Asian women where you can learn things and also make new friends! Call 020 8521 3211 to find out more.
18:30 – 20:00 Knitting Drop-in Session
Do you enjoy knitting or do you want to learn how to knit? Join us and have fun!! Call 020 8521 3211 for more details.
19:00 – 20:00 English Conversation Group
Want to practise having conversations in English? Join us. It is simple as that!!
19:15 – 20:45 Adult Yoga Open level Yoga at £10 per session / £54 for 6 sessions. Please book in advance as space is limited to make a booking or for more details please contact The Mill on 020 85213211 or email info@themill-coppermill.org.
Thursday 21st June
SOFT: A Tactile exhibition of Textile Art and Craft – showing until 16th July.
SOFT an exhibition of textile art, knitting, crochet, patchwork, embroidery all things tactile and beautifully crafted.
16:15 – 17:15 Mamenoki Bunko (Japanese Children Book Club)
parent / carer and child 1 years up learning Japanese through looking at childrens books
18:00 – 21:00 Meet The Artists – Soft Exhibition.
It is you chance to the meet the Artists of the Soft Exhibition.
Friday 22nd June
SOFT: A Tactile exhibition of Textile Art and Craft – showing until 16th July.
SOFT an exhibition of textile art, knitting, crochet, patchwork, embroidery all things tactile and beautifully crafted.
10:00 to 12:00 Knitting Group
The Mill Community space knitting group meets every Friday from 10am to 12 noon. For experienced knitters or the complete novice. Support and teaching where required. Everyone welcome.
Saturday 23rd June
SOFT: A Tactile exhibition of Textile Art and Craft – showing until 16th July.
SOFT an exhibition of textile art, knitting, crochet, patchwork, embroidery all things tactile and beautifully crafted.
10: 00 – 14:00 Sewing for the extreme lazy (TBC)
You are encouraged to bring your own sewing machine. Don’t have one? Don’t worry! there will be one you can use there. Over 4 hours this course will look at how to use your machine to do the basics and you will have the opportunity to re-make one of your favourite tops or simple dresses.Places are limited to 8 and will be given on a first come first served basis.Cost: £18 this includes all basic materials.The place will only be secured once payment has been received.For all enquires and bookings please contact me on hello@denisehickey.com.
1o:00 – 12:00 Italian for beginners
£8 per session.. 2hrs session Please contact The Mill – 020 8521 3211 for more information and to book a place.
13:00 – 15:00 Blackhorse Action Group drop-in session
Representatives of BAG will be at The Mill in Coppermill Lane and are looking forward to meeting you at drop-in sessions. This will be a chance to chat, to learn more about what BAG is, what it does – and, importantly, to let us know what you would like BAG to do and if you would like to be more actively involved. We need more residents to become involved so that we can be truly representative of all in the neighbourhood – so please come along to The Mill.
14:00 – 16:00 Block Printing Workshop
Use wood printing blocks to upcycle your old bags and clothing, with Rebecca Jacobs of the William Morris Gallery. Free for everyone.
14:00 – 16:00 Spanish for You
Spanish is a fun and easy language to learn. This course is aimed at beginners and improvers and you will learn how to ask for information, get around, order food and drink and start basic conversations. I am a native Spanish speaker, with a teaching qualification from the UK, so why not get enrolled and enjoy a Spanish adventure! The cost is £6 per session (payable in advance). If you are not sure you are welcome to come along to a class and try it out. For more information or to enrol please contact: Roxana Phone: 020 82577479 / 07709937543 e-mail: roxanauk@hotmail.com
16:00 – 17:00 Children’s Saturday Art Workshop: Stipple and stencil
Children create a portfolio of animal prints: crocodiles, lizards, snakes, turtles and star fish and more. Suitable for children aged 8 – 12 (places limited to 8 children) quality materials supplied and children keep their work.
Workshops start on Saturday 16 June, 4 – 5 pm and run for 5 weeks. Price is £25 per child and payment is made to See ‘n’ Make.
11:00 – 11:45 Children`s creative dance workshop
Maximum 8 children at £3.50 per session. Spaces limited. Some bookings already taken. Please call The Mill on 020 8521 3211.
11:00 – 12:00 Pippi Longstocking Club
we will be reading the adventures of Pippi and her friends to children of all ages today and every other Sunday. Please note this is a 1 hour story telling session).
11:00– 13:00 Chess at The Mill
Who is it aimed at? Beginners and improver’s – Everyone is welcome! Aged from 11 years upwards. What to pay? Minimum donation £2 towards The Mill. What to bring? A few chess sets would be available, but please bring your own set – if you have one! See you there!