Autumn Newletter

Dates & Times

SPRING WORKSHOP TIMES & DATES COMING SOON

workshop times

cREATIVE WEDNESDAYs

Family Workshop 10-11am

Home Ed Art Class 11am-12pm

Adult Workshop 12-2pm 

After School Club 4-5:15pm 

Portfolio Afterschool Art Club (8-16 years): 5:15-6:45pm

Adults Arts Class Wednesday Evening 5-7pm

Fridays

Home School Club 10:30-11:30am
SEND Hour

SEND Girls Friday Art Club (9-16 years): 5-7pm

SundayS

Junior Class 11am-12:15pm

Portfolio Sunday Art Club (8-16 years) 12:30 - 2 pm

COVID-19 Update

Please note that we are currently reviewing our classes and events amidst new regulations. Please check this page for updates.

COVID-19 Class Rules

• Face masks are required for children and parents at the art club

• Regularly sanitize hands; on entry, exit and during class

• Windows will be open! We advise children to wear long sleeves during the colder months. 

*** Postponed *** Winter Exhibition

Exhibition 15th December postponed - TO BE UPDATED

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 our in-person Winter exhibition on Wednesday 15th December at The Window Gallery and Art Space in Fullwell Cross Library has been postponed. We’re very sorry for any disappointment that this will cause and hope to deliver the exhibition as soon as it’s safe to do so.

We’re looking into the option of hosting an exciting online exhibition in it's place, to be shared with parents and family and we will update you soon with our plans. We will make sure children still receive the awards they have earned, as this recognition is very important. In this case, we will be sending out consent forms for filming this video soon.

A note to parents/CARERS

the Winter Exhibition and Work Collection

The time for the Barkingside Art Club Winter exhibition is approaching - save the date for the opening event on Wednesday 15th December.

In preparation for this, our team is selecting artworks from throughout the term which represent an array of the mediums and themes that the children have been learning - as well as highlighting contributions where students have shown exceptional effort, passion and creative flair. 

We are grateful to have so many talented regular students and hope you can understand that we will (sadly) be unable to show every piece of artwork that we love in the exhibition. We will be sending lots of incredible work home with the children to share with their families and would love your feedback on these too - do tag us in pictures if you post any online!

Some work will remain with us to be proudly displayed at the exhibition from 15th Dec until the New Year when it can be collected.

We hope to welcome each of you at the exhibition, to come together and celebrate a wonderful Winter Term.

Booking ahead for 2022 Workshops

We are currently (excitedly) planning the workshops for Spring Term 2022, beginning on Wednesday 5th January.

Upcoming workshops will go live on our website before the end of term in December. These will then be available to book via the website.

All of our sessions are inclusive and we are flexible in our approach to teaching art so that everyone can work to their full potential. Children and adults with SEN and learning difficulties are always welcome.

Creative Wednesdays

Wednesday Family Workshop (18mths - 5 years) 10-11am

We are running family art workshops on Wednesdays where we will be exploring your creativity as a family. Our family sessions happen in the mornings – so you can just pop in after a school run and or start your day with your child with artistic play!

These easy going, yet inspiring and skills focused classes cover, but are not limited to: drawing (graphite, pencil, sharpie, watercolour pencils, pastels) painting (acrylics, watercolour, ink) printing (relief printing, linocut, mono-printing, screen printing) and mixed media (collage, digital art, projector).

home ed club (5-16 Years)

Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm

Our Family Home Ed Art Club is a space for the growth and enjoyment of young, aspiring artists from a home-ed background. The course invites children with parents, or independently.

The club provides a great opportunity to learn a variety of art techniques whilst coming together in a hands-on environment using a wide range of materials. The session is taught by engaging participants in the practical side of creation and promoting their free-spirit and creativeness - which we use to guide and strengthen their understanding of core techniques and colour theories in a fun-loving, instinctive way.

Please note the Wednesday and Friday dates will teach the same class each week.

Wednesday CREATIVE STUDIO SPACE and ART CLASSES For Adults 12-2pm

The Creative Studio Space is a network of artists who live locally and share the same passion, so it is a great way to meet others with similar interests and share your knowledge.

This time is also used for adults art classes in painting and printmaking, which can be viewed and booked via the website.

We often use the Creative Studio Space for 1 to 1 mentorship sessions, to give portfolio advice and to discuss projects with guest artists. We have also met artists at the Creative Studio Space sessions who are now working with us to expand their practice and will continue to work with us by delivering BAC projects as guest artists in the future.

adults acrylic painting CLASS

12-2PM, select wednesdays

‘EVERYONE IS AN ARTIST’ – JOSEPH BEUYS

Join us for acrylic painting. Whether you wish to refine your existing talents, or learn the basics and develop skills with painting - this is the class to attend.

We pride ourselves on creating an open and accepting environment in which we encourage collaborations and inspiring discussion. Above all we aim to give you a place to explore your own creativity. Come along to meet like-minded individuals, to inspire and form new networks. Professionals and amateurs - everyone is welcome!

Eliyah Qureshi, professional artist and the founder of Barkingside Art Club, will facilitate the sessions - guiding, suggesting and inspiring.

Click the image for dates and booking - this class runs on alternate weeks with Adults Watercolour Painting Class.

adults watercolour painting CLASS

12-2PM, select wednesdays

Join us for watercolour painting. This class is for all - whether you are wishing to refine your existing talents, or learn the basics and develop skills with painting.

Find inspiration alongside like minded individuals and new networks. Professionals and amateurs - everyone is welcome! We pride ourselves on creating an open and accepting environment in which we encourage collaborations and inspiring discussion. Above all we aim to give you a place to explore your own creativity.

The sessions are facilitated by Eliyah Qureshi a professional artist and the founder of Barkingside Art Club who will offer guidance suggestions, and inspiration.

Click the image for dates and booking - this class runs on alternate weeks with Adults Watercolour Painting Class.

Wednesday After-School Club (4-7 years) 4pm - 5:15pm

Develop your children in a positive environment, working on critical thinking, creative imagination and essential social skills, whilst learning visual arts based skills. Our Weekend Workshops are great opportunities for children to learn and practice a variety of art techniques using an extensive range of materials. Taught with close guidance, through classic and contemporary art-making techniques.

Students will be invited to showcase their artwork at the Autumn Exhibition on Wednesday 15th December.

Class Materials:
Our classes cover, but are not limited to, drawing (graphite, pencil, sharpie, watercolour pencils, pastels) painting (acrylics, watercolour, ink) printing (relief printing, linocut, mono-printing, screen printing) and mixed media (collage, digital art, projector).

Wednesday After-school Portfolio Art Club (8-16 years) 5:15 - 6:45pm

Encourage your children's development in a positive environment whilst building on their visual art skills. We nurture critical thinking, creative imagination and support formal art studies.

Students will be invited to showcase their artwork at the Autumn Exhibition on Wednesday 15th December.

Class Materials:
Our classes cover, but are not limited to, drawing (graphite, pencil, sharpie, watercolour pencils, pastels) painting (acrylics, watercolour, ink) printing (relief printing, linocut, mono-printing, screen printing) and mixed media (collage, digital art, projector).

Friday Workshops

home ed morning club (5-16 Years)

friday 1-2pm

Our Family Home Ed Art Club is a space for the growth and enjoyment of young, aspiring artists from a home-ed background. The course invites children with parents, or independently.

The club provides a great opportunity to learn a variety of art techniques whilst coming together in a hands-on environment using a wide range of materials. The session is taught by engaging participants in the practical side of creation and promoting their free-spirit and creativeness - which we use to guide and strengthen their understanding of core techniques and colour theories in a fun-loving, instinctive way.

Please note the Wednesday and Friday dates will teach the same class each week.

SEND HOUR

SEN Hour is a free weekly session run by our founder Eliyah Qureshi for children with Special Educational Needs who attend local mainstream schools. The programme aims to improve social relationships through art and develop a connection with the library, as well as familiarise them with the process of finding and borrowing a book.

The first half of the workshop is dedicated to teaching pupils about browsing through books with the guidance of their LSA and library staff, to help them build a more familiar relationship with the library. The second half is dedicated to exploring various art techniques and learning new skills, which encourages pupils to explore their creativity. At the end of the session, children create an art piece inspired by either their chosen book or by exploring different art materials and techniques. These sessions are mutually beneficial - as it helps to create a common understanding of methods of communication between our students and the library staff.

SEND Girls Friday Art Club (9-16 years) 5-7 pm

Barkingside Art Club is home to the only workshop in the local area specifically designed for girls on the Autistic spectrum, other learning and physical difficulties with their families and siblings.

These are sessions where sen girls who are so often overlooked in day to day life can explore activities in a creative environment, within comfortable surroundings and with guidance from dedicated mentors experienced with working with SEN children. 

As well as art workshops which explore a variety of techniques and materials via printmaking, painting, drawing or sculpture, the SEN Girls Creative Social Club also offers an additional activity delivered by guest mentors alongside the art workshops, so our participants can choose what they’d like to do best. This term we have focused on Bollywood dance, with guidance from professional dance teachers each week.

Sunday Workshops

Sunday Art Club (4-7 years) 11am - 12:15pm

Develop your children in a positive environment, working on critical thinking, creative imagination and essential social skills, whilst learning visual arts based skills. Our Weekend Workshops are great opportunities for children to learn and practice a variety of art techniques using an extensive range of materials. Taught with close guidance, through classic and contemporary art-making techniques.

Students will be invited to showcase their artwork at the Autumn Exhibition on Wednesday 15th December.

Class Materials:
Our classes cover, but are not limited to, drawing (graphite, pencil, sharpie, watercolour pencils, pastels) painting (acrylics, watercolour, ink) printing (relief printing, linocut, mono-printing, screen printing) and mixed media (collage, digital art, projector).

Sunday Portfolio Art Club (8-18+ years) 12:30 - 2 pm

Encourage your children's development in a positive environment whilst building on their visual art skills. We nurture critical thinking, creative imagination and support formal art studies.

Children will be allocated to one of the following groups after assessment and review; Portfolio Juniors group, Portfolio Plus group, Portfolio Creatives group

On Wednesday 15th of December, there will be a special workshop and exhibition for Wednesday After School Club and Sunday Weekend Art Club. The exhibition will be a private viewing event only, further details to come.

Opportunities to get involved!

Volunteers needed!

Do you want to be involved in creating and delivering community art projects? We are seeking an enthusiastic volunteer, willing to support our friendly team in a positive and encouraging environment. The position will require 4-5 hours per week for a three month period as a minimum. 

The role could include, but are not limited to; blogging, social media promotion, publicity, research, photography, using design applications, assisting with exhibitions, video editing, website work, organising and preparing and supporting our admin and communications manager.   

Please click the image or visit our website under ‘Opportunities’ for more information on how to apply.

Open call for local artists

Calling all local artists and creatives! Are you looking for an exciting new project? We have a golden opportunity for you to share your art, and your practise with the community!

This is an exciting chance to be involved with BAC’s Artist Open Call at Fullwell Cross Library. This residency style project aims to unite artists from different disciplines and will be made available to artists all year round on a bi-monthly basis. 

This project has been developed to give underrepresented artists in Redbridge a creative space where they can freely create and exhibit work. Artists will also be asked to host their workshops for the local community, enabling others to be inspired by their practical work.

This will be a space presenting work from a diverse array of artists and art-forms. Please help to spread the message, tell every artist and creative that you know! 

Please visit the ‘Opportunities’ section on our website for more information and how to apply. 

you’re invited to Redbridge Women's Network

We are extending the invite - would you like to be involved with the Redbridge Women’s Network? This is a platform for women from the Borough of Redbridge to come together, to build relationships and create opportunities for and with each other. Previously we hosted a pop-up market and art exhibition, featuring performances from a local professional Bollywood dancer and held an inspiring talk with the UK’s youngest female CEO.  

By creating this space to promote inspiring stories, we aim to celebrate each participating women’s lifestyle, highlight overcoming barriers and increase awareness of present issues in society. 

Click the image or visit the ‘Opportunities’ section on our website for more information.