


CENTRAL PARADE
OPENING
Come celebrate the opening of a new creative space in the heart of Walthamstow, with live performances and open studios.
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12th July 2016
6.30pm - 9pm










AUTUMN WORKSHOPS

We’ve got lots of exciting workshops coming up at Central Parade this Autumn, from piano lessons and upholstery to lino printing and embroidery, so if you fancy learning a new skill and getting creative, book yourself a place!
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Music Lessons for All Ages
Children's lessons: every Wednesday
Piano lessons for all ages: by appointment
Click here to book
Upholstery Course
Learn to upholster a drop in seat from scratch.
Three week courses from 20th October
19:15-21:45
Click here to book
Lino Printing Workshops
Explore the craft of creating your own lino block printed artwork.
Tuesday evenings
18:30-21:00
Click here to book
Wednesdays: by appointment
Click here to enquire
Children's Art Workshops
Thursdays from 20th October
11:00-12:30
Click here to book
Saturdays 5th - 26th November
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Drypoint Printing Workshops
Learn to create drypoint printing artworks full of line, tone and texture.
18th October
25th October
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Free Monthly Embroidery & Stitch Club
A monthly get together for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.
31st October
28th November
18:30-19:30
Tarot Learning Circle
A space for people interested in the tarot to meet and discuss the cards.
Every Tuesday for six weeks
18th October-22nd November
19:00-20:30
Click here to book
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Mindful Mandalas
Learn to craft an Ojo De Dios (eye of God), woven with yarn between wooden sticks.
24th October
19:00-20:30
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Tambour Beading Demonstration
5th November
Drop in from 10:30
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Beginners Weaving Workshop
14th November
19:00-21:00
Winter Wellness Workshop
Learn how to boost immunity, expand your energy, master stress, balance mood, and awake health and vitality.
23rd November
19:00-20:30
Click here to book
Natural Dye & Slow Stitch Workshop
29th November
19:00-21:00
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African Lino Cut Christmas Cards & Gift Wrap
21st, 22nd & 27th November
18:30-21:00
Click here to book
Kids African Christmas Baubles
28th November
11:00-12.30
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NZINGA
EXHIBITION
Central Parade residents Nzinga collective are launching their first exhibition showcasing paintings and prints from upcoming artists Antonietta Torsiello and Fungai Marima. In this show, the creative duo aims to create dialog and conversation around Black histories, through visual artistry: @nzingaproject
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Private view
19th October
19:00-21:00
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RACER ROSA
LAUNCH NIGHT
We’re very excited to welcome new residents Racer Rosa to Central Parade this month. They’ll be opening their bespoke bicycles and fitting service shop, kicking things off with an opening night ‘do'.
18th November
From 17:00






The festive season is fast approaching and we’ve got lots of exciting workshops coming up to get you in the spirit this winter!
Macrame Wall Hanging
Learn this traditional rope knotting technique to make a unique, handmade wall hanging.
6th December
19:00-21:00
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Drypoint Printing
Create artworks full of line, tone and texture with this traditional technique.
6th & 13th December
19:00-21:00
Click here to book
Papercraft Christmas Decorations
Make unique, handmade decorations inspired by elements of Pajaki Polish chandeliers.
13th December
18:30-21:30
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Music Lessons
Learn a new instrument or improve your skills in these classes for all ages and abilities.
By appointment
Click here to book
Lino Printing
Explore materials, pattern and image making through lino cutting and printing.
14th December
19:00-21:00
Click here to book
Kids’ printmaking
Kids will explore their creativity through different print processes including lino, mono and screen printing.
3rd & 17th December
12:00-13:00
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DECEMBER
WORKSHOPS










Pop down for a hot toddy and get stuck into some late night shopping with extended opening hours from our cafe, retail and gallery residents!
Thursdays in December
Open until 21:00
LATE NIGHT
THURSDAYS





CENTRAL PARADE
WINTER WARMER
Join us for a day of winter celebrations and get warmed up for the festive season! We’ll have music, mulled wine and mince pies to get you in the spirit as well as free workshops and shopping offers. Come and visit our residents in their gallery, retail and work spaces and feast on seasonal treats from the Cafe!
Saturday 17th December
10:00-21:00
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Free Workshops
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10:00-11:00 - Festive e-cards, draw & animate (cafe: drop in)
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10:30-13:30 - Make your own tune & improvise, music making (basement: drop in)
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11:00-12:30 - Christmas present pom-poms & tassel making, session one (cafe: drop in)
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15:00-17:00 - Screen printing tote bags (cafe: reserve a place here or drop in)
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15:00-17:00 - Christmas present pom-poms & tassel making, session two (cafe: drop in)
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All day - Bike health check (Racer Rosa retai)
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Music & Merriment
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17:00-18:00 - Barbershop Christmas songs & carols, roaming performance (cafe & beyond)
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18:00-19:00 - Kuumba Youth Orchestra, festive quartet (cafe)


We're looking forward to the year ahead as 2017 promises to be an exciting one for Central Parade! With our second round of incubator residents moving in during January, there'll be a variety of new artists, designers, makers and creators for you to meet, as well as new products and services and a whole bunch of workshops for you to get involved in. Watch this space for news of what's coming up over the coming months!




HAPPY NEW YEAR!
RETAIL INCUBATOR APPLICATIONS OPEN!
Our Retail incubator units are available from the middle of January 2018, for up to 6 months to local startups looking for an opportunity to trial a retail space with prices starting from £222.60.
To find out more or to apply for a space, please visit: info/Apply or email:priya@meanwhilespace.com.




CENTRAL PARADE
WINTER WARMER 2017
Join us for an evening of winter celebrations and get warmed up for the festive season!
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(more details to follow)
Thursday 14th December
18:00-21:00
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