What’s on
Art for Wellbeing
Art for Wellbeing
2 workshops for three afternoons running. 5th, 12th and 19th April
Each with their own unique lessons and benefits. Pastel and painting and clay work.
Art for Wellbeing
Pastel and painting 1.00 pm-2.30pm
A gentle way to release emotional stress and explore the language of colour through simple painting and pastel work.
Clay work 3.00pm-4.30pm
Experience the calming properties of clay and reconnect your inner balance through the sensory exploration of texture and form.
No experience necessary - Do one, do both in one day or do all six if you like.
Paint and Clay day (both sessions) £25
All 6 Sessions £60 - Single Session £15 (prices include refreshments)
To book and for more information contact art.rosivetti@gmail.com
‘Bernanna’- Susanna Abel & Bernadette Griffin
Bernadette Griffin & Susanna Abel team up for a joint exhibition of epic proportions!
Bernadette’s colourful, abstract works will be juxtaposed with Susanna’s graphic monotone illustrations for a show that has something for everyone.
Bernadette’s work ranges from large abstract to small portraits and landscapes. Bernadette can spend weeks on a piece of art only to scrape off or paint over. This leads to a gritty depth of tone, and the finished result is often a surprise to the artist herself.
Susanna is an artist, illustrator & designer based in South London. Specialising in natural forms, movement, feathers, fur and flesh. Working in a combination of graphite, inks and metallics, inspired by tattoo art, the natural world and clean graphical lines.
Opening Times
Tues 22nd: 11-4pm
Wed 23rd: 11-4pm
Thurs 24th: 11-4pm
Fri 25th: 11-4pm
Saturday 26th: 10am - 2pm
Sunday 27th: 10am - 4pm
Tues 29th: 12pm - 4pm
Wed 30th: 11-4pm
Thurs 1st May: 11-4pm
Fri 2nd May: 11-4pm
Sat 3rd May: 10am-4pm
Sun 4th May: 11-6pm
Beowulf - Storytelling evening
South London Storytellers presents…
Beowulf
Bernadette Russel on the 25th April will be telling her adaptation of the Anglo Saxon Poem ‘Beowulf’.
Bernadatte is a consummate storyteller, author, workshop facilitator and theatre maker. https://www.bernadetterussell.com
In this re-telling of the ancient story she explores the concepts of hero, monster and revenge with passion, intelligence and wit.
£12 Tickets - OTD or secure your seat HERE
Delicious food and drinks available.
Tooting Common Bio Blitz
TOOTING COMMON BIO BLITZ!!
In Partnership with The CITY NATURE CHALLENGE 2025 and THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Help find and log BIRDS, PLANTS, TREES, BUGS, ANIMALS and FUNGUS ETC.
Event will include an illustration workshop and music from young local musicians.
WE WILL NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP ON THE DAY IF YOU’RE KEEN TO BE INVOLVED!
JUST EMAIL HERE!
On Sunday 27th April between 10am – 1pm we will be running the Big Tooting Common bio blitz across the whole of Tooting Common as part of City Nature Challenge 2025
The event will be based from the Woodfield pavilion but we are hoping to identify trees, plants, birds, fungus, amphibians, mammals etc from across all the Tooting commons from Graveney woods to the Balham Triangle.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to connect children and adults from across the community with our local nature on our very own Tooting Common. We hope to create a baseline of local nature so that we can increase biodiversity for future generations.
We have already started to plan the event but need interested local residents who can help with running the event and any local naturalists who are available to share their passion and expertise on the day! - see the email link above!
We will be using the iNaturalist app so if you have not seen the app before you may want to download it and start using it in preparation
Here’s the links that will be useful:
iNaturalist app - HERE
City Nature Challenge - HERE
Natural History Museum - HERE
Amaia Quartet Present ‘Spring & Serioso’ Recital
AMAIA QUARTET
The Woodfield Pavilion are delighted to have the Amaia Quartet back at the Woodfield Pavilion
“We warmly welcome you to an early evening String Quartet recital at the Woodfield Pavilion, in the heart of Tooting Common. We will perform Shostakovich’s very first String Quartet, to which the composer said he had “visualized childhood scenes, somewhat naïve and bright moods associated with spring”. We will pair this with Beethoven’s fiery and brilliant String Quartet No.11 Op.95, often referred to as ‘Serioso’.”
Under 12s and Students go free!
Amaia Quartet - playing for the Woodfield Pavilion fundraiser May 2024
Words @ The Woodfield - MayDay
MayDay - Words @ The Woodfield
Thursday 1st May
We’re bringing in ‘Beltane’ at the Woodfield, the Gaelic ‘May Day’ festival of new life, passion and springtime abundance. Join us as we offer up poetry, story and song for our revered open mic night on this most fertile of occasions.
If you want to guarantee a spot, please book in advance on the Eventbrite
or if you want to play that dangerous OTD game (£5), get here early!
We will cap the number at 14 performers, each with a strict five minute slot.
For any surplus performers, names shall be drawn from a hat.
Vegan dinner available.
BYOB
See you down there!
MC’s: Mohah & Chris.
Chef for the evening: Kiki
Postcard Fundraiser 2025
Grab yourself a miniature masterpiece
Woodfield Postcard Fundraiser 2025!
Every postcard is only £10 - but every £10 means an awful lot!
All monies raised go to helping keep the Woodfield Pavilion open.
Lots of local artists will be donating their beautiful little artworks and all are for sale.
Each piece will be £10 and all proceeds go towards the Woodfield Pavilion Charity.
5 days of Art, Music and Cake!!
Cake donations greatly received and if you would like to volunteer to help out please contact us on pavilion@thewoodfield.org
The Vincent Burke Band
As part of the Woodfield Pavilion Postcard Fundraiser, we’re delighted to introduce…
The Vincent Burke Band
This amazing duet
Vincent - guitar and Voice
Paul Southern - Double-bass
will be playing a selection of Vincent’s beautiful songs from 2pm in the Woodfield Pavilion. Please come and enjoy this free show.
Postcards for the fundraiser will be on sale the whole time for only £10 each, and refreshments will be available from the kitchen.
More from Vincent Burke can be found HERE
For a chance to listen beforehand, or hear more after their gig - please find Vincent at https://www.vincentburke.co.uk/
Swing Driven Thing
As part of our Postcard Fundraiser, The Swing Driven Thing will be playing a selection of songs from 2pm in the Woodfield Pavilion.
Please come and enjoy this free show!
See their website for more info.
Woodfield Worms Bookclub
May’s book is:
James by Percival Everett
Love a book? Want to share?
Come and be a Woodfield Worm (Bookworm that is!?)
Come and join our new monthly Bookclub
Meetings - Second Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm - Doors open 5:15pm
It's free to come along - Teas and Coffee available to buy.
Read about last month’s book, The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey on our blog.
So if you fancy joining in then let us know.
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Everyone welcome - Dog Friendly
Drop an email HERE
The Woodfield Project AGM
Please save the date for:
The Woodfield Project Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 14 May 2025, 6.00–8.00pm
The Woodfield Pavilion, 16A Abbotswood Road, London, SW16 1AP
This year's meeting is scheduled to take place at the Pavilion and will be followed by refreshments and socialising.
The ground floor of the Pavilion is both step-free and wheelchair accessible.
Herbal Heritage Guided Walk with Roy Vickery
The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.
A gentle walk discussing the folklore and uses of local plants
Booking is unnecessary and its free.
Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather
Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.
More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here
A Common Perspective
A Common Perspective
Exhibition of Art from the collective talents that are:
Ania Pieniazek, Margo Random & Ailbhe Phelan
Ailbhe Phelan - Ania Pieniazek - Margo Random
Ailbhe Phelan: - web: ailbhephelan.com - Instagram @ailbhephelan
Ailbhe has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for many years and only began to create her own art when she attended Morley College printmaking classes in 2015. Her etchings were chosen for the V&A curated exhibitions “Inspired By…” in 2016 and 2018 at Morley Gallery, London. She started to explore painting in 2024, incorporating a variety of media from acrylics to gelli-printing to inks and oil pastels. Her artistic interest is in still life and landscapes, with a special interest in local places. Ailbhe has exhibited locally at Sprout Arts and Woodfield Pavilion group shows. In 2022 she was commissioned to create a set of postal stamps for the Irish Post Office and again in 2023 when she represented Ireland in the pan-european Europa stamp project. She will be showing a mix of prints and paintings at this shared exhibition.
Ailbhe says “I am both excited and nervous to be showing alongside Ania and Margo, two wonderful local artists.”
Ania Pieniazek: - Instagram @aniapieniazekpaintings
Born in Katowice, in Poland, Ania displayed a talent for art in early childhood. From the age of 10, she began to attend additional art classes and received tutoring from a number of well-established Polish artists. At 13, she received her first oil paints from her father and has worked in the medium for over 30 years now. She studied at Silesia University in Cieszyn, Poland, and obtained her art diploma in 2003 in the studio of Tadeusz Rus.
Ania works mainly on canvas in oil and likes to experiment with colours and shapes often creating the pictures from her imagination. Since moving to London in 2005, Ania’s paintings have been exhibited in numerous solo and joint exhibitions. Her work is on display with multiple galleries throughout the UK, and can be found in the homes of collectors across the country. She had a great pleasure to exhibit with Society of Women Artists at the Mall Galleries in London and with Chelsea Art Society at Chelsea Old Town Hall and she is frequently represented at Affordable Art Fair and Fresh Art Fair.
Margo Random: - web: www.margorandom.weebly.com Instagram: @margo_random_art
Margo Random discovered art following a career as a musician, songwriter and actress. Studying at Putney School of Art and Morley College, for the past sixteen years she has been passionate about making art. While oil painting is her first love, Margo is also interested in exploring pastel, watercolour, collage, monoprint, and other printing techniques. Margo has shown her work at Putney, Woodfield Pavilion, Sprout Arts, Wandsworth Artists Open House and other galleries and art shows in London. Her ‘Tooting Bec’ series of limited-edition prints were acquired by London Transport Museum.
Margo’s work encompasses landscape, still life and portraits with an abstract sensibility and a love of colour derived from her travels, her London home and her origins in New York. Her aim is to find the essence of her subject and to depict it with simplicity and emotion. She is very pleased to present A Common Perspective this spring alongside the lovely art of Ania and Ailbhe.
Keep Calm and Draw - art workshop
Portrait drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.
Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.
Model will be clothed.
Contact Uki to book your spot HERE
Yoga Workshop with Fenella Lindsell
YIN YOGA WORKSHOP 1st June 3pm - 6pm
FOR ALL ABILITIES
As we move into Summer, we can give ourselves time to deeply stretch, release and restore. The workshop encourages longer holds in postures to reduce and prevent injury. We use props to facilitate this and finish with a guided yoga nidra.
£60 per person
‘Another huge thankyou for a wonderfully relaxing Sunday afternoon! Just what the doctor ordered after a busy few weeks and sandwiched between birthday celebrations! - Kat Kitto
Contact Nell at www.yoga-forever.com
Woodfield Worms Bookclub
A God in Every Stone by Kamila Shamsie
Love a book? Want to share?
Come and be a Woodfield Worm (Bookworm that is!?)
Come and join our monthly Bookclub
Meeting - 2nd Tuesday at 5:30pm - Doors open 5:15pm
It's free to come along - Teas and Coffee available to buy.
So if you fancy joining in then let us know.
.
Everyone welcome - Dog Friendly
Drop an email HERE
Keep Calm and Draw - art workshop
Life drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.
Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.
Model will NOT be clothed.
Contact Uki to book your spot HERE
Comedy Night at the Woodfield
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE WOODFIELD
As part of the 2025 Wandsworth Arts Festival, join us at The Woodfield Pavilion for two great shows for the price of one!
First, New York City Comedian, Bryan Stoops, presents Celebrity Girlfriend Draft, a clean hour of stand-up that has been seen at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Leicester Comedy Festival and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The show is a love letter to Bryan's wife and kids wrapped up in a beautiful bow of observational comedy and obscure movie references.
Second, someone has dropped an atom bomb on Copenhagen. With all-out war looming, an underqualified junior staffer in the British government must somehow stimulate a response from his idiotic superiors. There is just one thing standing in his way: Microsoft Teams. It's Operation Blank, written and performed by George Grant.
As part of Wandsworth Arts Fringe - the Woodfield Pavilion is delighted to host a double-bill comedy evening.
Two laughs for the price of one!
BRYAN STOOPS - https://bryan-k-stoops.mykajabi.com/bryan-stoops-comedy-homepage
GEORGE GRANT - https://ggwellplayed.co.uk/
Mid Summer Wild Flowers Guided Walk with Roy Vickery
The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.
A gentle walk exploring the wild flowers at the north end of Tooting Common
Booking is unnecessary and its free.
Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather
Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.
More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here
Air Source Heat Pump - open Day
Everything You ever wanted to know about Air Source Heat Pumps but didn’t know who to ask.
Refreshments available.
Phillippa Egerton
Phillippa’s paintings usually concentrate on urban life and are inspired by events, whether family or public.
Phillippa is a practising artist who has delved into print making, silk screen prints and linocuts. Painting urban scenes and small egg tempera portraits.
Phillippa has won several prizes for her printmaking and there was television coverage of her Nigel Farage Cake head!
Trees in Summer - Guided Walk with Roy Vickery
The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.
A gentle walk on Tooting Common
Booking is unnecessary and its free.
Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather
Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.
More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here
Pavement Prowl - Guided Walk with Roy Vickery
The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.
A gentle walk examining and discussing the origins of ‘weeds’ growing along Abbotswood Road.
Booking is unnecessary and its free.
Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather
Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.
More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here
Afternoon Pavement Prowl - Guided Walk with Roy Vickery
The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 2pm and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.
A gentle walk examining and discussing the origins of ‘weeds’ growing along Abbotswood Road.
Booking is unnecessary and its free.
Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather
Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.
More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here
Season of Mellow Fruitfulness - Guided Walk with Roy Vickery
The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes.
A gentle walk examining and discussing the origins of ‘weeds’ growing along Abbotswood Road.
Booking is unnecessary and its free.
Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather
Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and was President of the South London Botanical Institute. He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.
More of Roy’s walks and talks can be found here
Springtime Trees Guided Walk with Roy Vickery
The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes. Each walk will have a different theme.
Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and is President of the South London Botanical Institute.
He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.
Booking is unnecessary and its free.
Please wear suitable footwear and wrap up!
Art for Wellbeing
Art for Wellbeing
2 workshops for three afternoons running. 5th, 12th and 19th April
Each with their own unique lessons and benefits. Pastel and painting and clay work.
Art for Wellbeing
Pastel and painting 1.00 pm-2.30pm
A gentle way to release emotional stress and explore the language of colour through simple painting and pastel work.
Clay work 3.00pm-4.30pm
Experience the calming properties of clay and reconnect your inner balance through the sensory exploration of texture and form.
No experience necessary - Do one, do both in one day or do all six if you like.
Paint and Clay day (both sessions) £25
All 6 Sessions £60 - Single Session £15 (prices include refreshments)
To book and for more information contact art.rosivetti@gmail.com
Wine Tasting evening
Welcome to Cork and Crisp, Wine Tasting Experience!
Join us for a fun-filled evening of sips and chips. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone.
Mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts and let our expert guide you through which crisps pair with which wine. We'll try 6 different wines across the evening including fizz, red and whites.
Tickets available here.
Keep Calm and Draw - art workshop
Portrait drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.
Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.
Model will be clothed.
Contact Uki to book your spot HERE
Woodfield Worms Bookclub
The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey
Love a book? Want to share?
Come and be a Woodfield Worm (Bookworm that is!?)
Come and join our new monthly Bookclub
Meeting - Tuesday 8th April at 5:30pm - Doors open 5:15pm
It's free to come along - Teas and Coffee available to buy.
So if you fancy joining in then let us know.
.
Everyone welcome - Dog Friendly
Drop an email HERE
Bat Walk
Bat Walk - with Dr Iain Bolton
5th April
The walk is free, no need to book.
Bat detectors will be provided!
Meet at the Pavilion at 7:40 pm
NO DOGS please (except service dogs) You’ll have more luck bat spotting.
Dress for the weather.
This event is subject to a last min cancellation if the weather is very wet and windy. We won’t be able to give notice, as this decision will be taken by Dr Bolton at very short notice.
Art for Wellbeing
Art for Wellbeing
2 workshops for three afternoons running. 5th, 12th and 19th April
Each with their own unique lessons and benefits. Pastel and painting and clay work.
Art for Wellbeing
Pastel and painting 1.00 pm-2.30pm
A gentle way to release emotional stress and explore the language of colour through simple painting and pastel work.
Clay work 3.00pm-4.30pm
Experience the calming properties of clay and reconnect your inner balance through the sensory exploration of texture and form.
No experience necessary - Do one, do both in one day or do all six if you like.
Paint and Clay day (both sessions) £25
All 6 Sessions £60 - Single Session £15 (prices include refreshments)
To book and for more information contact art.rosivetti@gmail.com
Spring Flourishing - mini retreat
Spring Flourishing: a mini-retreat on Tooting Common
Join us for a nourishing mini-retreat celebrating the beauty and hopefulness of spring!
Spring Flourishing is the second mini-retreat in a series which aims to offer you space out of everyday life to reflect, rest and connect to the changing seasons, all inpired by our beloved Tooting Common.
Your host, Holly, will guide you through meditation practices and journalling with prompts and there'll be an opportunity to get out onto the Common to take inspiration from nature.
We'll enjoy:
Mindfulness and rest practices
Journalling
Gentle, meditative walking on Tooting's historic Common.
The event will take place in the Upper Hall of Woodfield Pavilion, a lovely community space. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Please bring:
Notepad and pen
Comfy, cosy clothes, and your yoga mat if you have one (don't worry if you don't)
Your keep-cup if you might like to take a tea out onto the Common with you
Your facilitator Rev. Holly Chetan-Welsh
Holly is a writer and ordained Interfaith Minister - offering spiritual support to people of all faiths and none. She believes that all life is a journey of what we might call the spirit. Her wish is to support more people to own, embrace and create their own 'spiritual journey', inspired by all the rich meaning-making material around us.
Please note: this venue is up a flight of stairs. Please get in touch if you have any questions about the accessibility of the building.
Words @ the Woodfield
Spoken Word and Acoustic Music Evening on the edge of Tooting Common
Doors open at 6:30pm | Show Starts at 7pm
"SOLSTICE SPECIAL"
On March 20th, we shall cast poetic light and generate warmth with a cauldron of creative expression, good food and community embrace.
All are most welcome, whether you wish to perform or just enjoy the words as an audience member.
Pre-booking on Eventbrite here: TICKET
Alternatively, you can chance your luck on the door :) but message beforehand if you so wish to share.
BYOB - there is no bar but tea and coff on sale.
Food available! Delicious veggie food is provided as per for a small donation.
Get your Performer Tickets in advance and guarantee your spot - or it's £5.00 on the door and take your chance!
Doors open at 6:30pm | Show Starts at 7pm Thursday 20th March - All done by 9pm
Woodfield Pavilion is on the edge of Tooting Common - There's a path between 16 and 18 Abbotswood Rd SW16 1AP
If you've never been before it's wonderful - but don't be shy... ASK FOR DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU SET OUT!!! Any questions email Janet on pavilion@thewoodfield.org or call 07593008882
Signs of Spring Guided Walk with Roy Vickery
The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11am and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes. Each walk will have a different theme.
Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and is President of the South London Botanical Institute.
He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.
Booking is unnecessary and its free.
Please wear suitable footwear and wrap up!
Textiles Exhibition
Art in the Pavilion presents…
Woodfield Textile Exhibition
A showcase for the amazing textile artists in the area - all members of the Woodfield.
Free to visit - all welcome (including the pooches)
OPENING TIMES:
Wednesday 19th from 12pm - 4pm Thursday 20th & Friday 21st from 11am to 4pm
Saturday 22nd from 10am to 2:30pm Sunday 23rd from 10am to 4pm
Wednesday 26th from 12pm to 4pm Thursday 27th & Friday 28th from 11am to 4pm
Saturday 29th from 1pm to 4pm Sunday 30th ALL DAY (10am to 4pm)
Stop Smoking Today
Stop Smoking Today
For a free Stop Smoking and Treatment please come along.
A NHS Smoking Cessation team from Pharmalite Pharmacy in Balham will be on site at the Woodfield Pavilion
Wednesday 19th March 10am to 4pm.
Woodfield Worms Bookclub
Maurice & Maralyn by Sophie Elmhurst
Love a book? Want to share?
Come and be a Woodfield Worm (Bookworm that is!?)
Come and join our new monthly Bookclub
Meeting - Tuesday 11th March at 5:30pm - Doors open 5:15pm
It's free to come along - Teas and Coffee available to buy.
So if you fancy joining in then let us know.
.
Everyone welcome - Dog Friendly
Drop an email HERE
Keep Calm and Draw - art workshop
Life drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.
Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.
Model will not be clothed.
Contact Uki to book your spot HERE
Stefan Szczelkun Solo Show
Stefan Szczelkun solo show:
‘In Common’
4th to the 16th March.
Wednesday 5th March: 12 - 4pm
Thursday 6th March: 1 - 5pm
Friday 7th March: 11 - 4pm
Saturday 8th March: 10 - 6pm
Sunday 9th March: 10 - 4pm
Wednesday 12th March: 12 - 4pm
Thursday 13th March: 1 - 5pm
Friday 14th March: 11 - 4pm
Saturday 15th March: 11 - 6pm
Sunday 16th March: 10 - 4pm
This is mainly a chance for me to show my new series of water colours of Community Noticeboards.
I’ll put these in the context of some retrospective work - ‘The Superior Six’ a set of paintings on the subject of how 'glamour lied to me'; a 2024 reprise of my ’24 Masterpieces’, about my obsession with UK Plotlands; finally a collage of documentary photographs of my ‘Scratch Cottage’ from Art Spectrum 1972 and Documenta 14 in Athens.
There will also be a few recent prints and a selection of my book works for sale.
I’m hoping to launch a new paper edition of my essay ‘Can Working Class Culture Be Knowledge?’.
Yoga Workshop with Fenella Lindsell
YIN YOGA WORKSHOP 23RD FEBRUARY 2.30-5.30
FOR ALL ABILITIES
As we move towards a new season, we can give ourselves time to deeply stretch, release and restore. The workshop encourages longer holds in postures to reduce and prevent injury. We use props to facilitate this and finish with a guided yoga nidra.
£60 per person
‘Another huge thankyou for a wonderfully relaxing Sunday afternoon! Just what the doctor ordered after a busy few weeks and sandwiched between birthday celebrations! - Kat Kitto
Contact Nell at www.yoga-forever.com
Keep Calm and Draw - art workshop
Portrait drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.
Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.
Model will not be clothed.
Contact Uki to book your spot HERE
Free Family Singing Workshop
FREE FAMILY SINGING WORKSHOP AT WOODFIELD PAVILION!
Always singing? Never sung in a choir before but want to try something new? Would you like to have some FREE half term fun together as a family? Everyone is welcome to London Youth Choirs Family Come & Sing event at Woodfield Pavillion, on Friday 21st February from 10.30am-12.00pm.The songs we will learn are suitable for children aged 6-11yrs but younger siblings are welcome, accompanied by their grown-ups. The session will be really friendly and all levels of experience can take part, including complete beginners! FREE SNACKS PROVIDED.
Sign up!
Sign up for the free LYC family Come & Sing event at Woodfield Pavilion on the website and complete our quick online form. The LYC team is looking forward to meeting you!
SIGN UP AT THIS LINK
Any questions?
Email engagement@londonyouthchoirs.com or text/call us on 07549 435 102
Thank you!
Learn to Design Your Garden Workshop with Jana Rychvalska
17th February : 3-5.30pm in the UPPER HALL
Jana Rychvalska’s background is in architecture, landscape design and has a BSc in Horticultural science, Writtle University, Essex. She’s now a full time artist but her bond with the natural world is always present and she feels she can share her passion and knowledge with others during the ‘Down to Scale’ workshop.
This workshop will explain how to scale down your garden onto a piece of paper, and make subtle or bold ideas come to light without the actual expense. Over the course of the year you will also learn how to choose plants either for their structural, functional and ornamental aspects and learn how to select plants to create an all year round interest
No prior design or plant knowledge necessary! You will learn how to design your garden by hand (not on a pc).
For more info and to book your place contact Jana at jrcreativeart97@gmail.com
South London Storytelling Club
VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL
Join us upstairs at the Woodfield on Feb 14th for an Alternative Valentine's Day.
Bring a story or anecdote to tell - a tale of revenge perhaps, curse of the lovelorn or the cynic.
All stories welcome - or if you like, just come to listen.
BYO drinks and we’ll provide the snacks. Tickets £5 on the door covers room hire.
Look forward to seeing you there!
For further information email HERE
Woodfield BookWorms
Love a book? Want to share?
Come and be a Woodfield Worm (Bookworm that is!?)
Woodfield Worms ...
Come and join our new monthly Bookclub
Our inaugural meeting will take place Tuesday 11th February at 5pm .
It's free to come along.
At the meeting as well as deciding the first month's book we will discuss and agree how we will work .
So if you fancy joining in then let us know.
.
Everyone welcome - Dog Friendly
Drop an email HERE
picture of a pile of books of different colours
Keep Calm and Draw - art workshop
Life drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.
Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.
Model will not be clothed.
Contact Uki to book your spot HERE
Pilates and movement Workshop
“Roll up to Pilates”
Pilates & Movement Workshop - with Serena
To book or for more information click here
10% discount on this set of workshops to concessions, Woodfield members, SLSC members and peeps at my allotment.
Roll up to Pilates! (Sunday 2 February 2025)
The much loved (and cursed) foam roller was originally developed for Feldenkrais classes before being adopted into Pilates studios. In this workshop we'll cover their different uses and benefits, in addition to trying different sizes and materials. You'll learn which rollers work best for your body; how they can be challenging and relaxing. And get to experience the 'moment of loveliness' when you lie on the floor afterwards!
WORKSHOPS - do them all - do just one.
19 January - The 'C' word (Core)
26 January - Balls to Pilates (some of the many and varied balls used in Pilates classes and studios
2 February - Rolling, rolling, rolling (Pilates and foam rollers)
Pilates Workshops
Enjoy Pilates classes and want to learn more? Or not sure what it is or why you should do it? Informative, enjoyable workshops for EVERYbody!
Escape the demands of life for two hours. Focus on yourself and make your life easier, whatever your current level of fitness. Regular classes are great for your body, mind and spirit but longer workshops allow you to explore different aspects of Pilates. With numbers strictly limited, you'll get the time and attention to explore how Pilates works for your body. Click to learn more about Serena, matwork classes, studio classes or online classes.
Words @ the Woodfield
Spoken Word and Acoustic Music Evening on the edge of Tooting Common
Doors open at 6:30pm | Show Starts at 7pm
"January"
On January 31st, we shall cast poetic light and generate warmth with a cauldron of creative expression, good food and community embrace.
All are most welcome, whether you wish to perform or just enjoy the words as an audience member.
Pre-booking on Eventbrite here:
Alternatively, you can chance your luck on the door :) but message beforehand if you so wish to share.
BYOB - there is no bar but tea and coff on sale.
Food available! Delicious veggie food is provided as per for a small donation.
Get your Performer Tickets in advance and guarantee your spot - or it's £5.00 on the door and take your chance!
Doors open at 6:30pm | Show Starts at 7pm Friday the 31st January - All done by 9pm
Woodfield Pavilion is on the edge of Tooting Common - There's a path between 16 and 18 Abbotswood Rd SW16 1AP
If you've never been before it's wonderful - but don't be shy... ASK FOR DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU SET OUT!!! Any questions email Janet on pavilion@thewoodfield.org or call 07593008882
January Dreaming - a mini retreat
January Dreaming: a mini-retreat
Come join us for a cosy in-person wellness session on Tooting Bec Common.
January traditionally was a time of rest and recuperation. These days, we're expected to leap into action on January 1st, setting new year's resolutions and making 'progress' on our goals.
Reclaim the restorative energy of winter with January Dreaming. Together, we'll connect with ourselves and the natural world, and gently dream into the possibilities that might come with the arrival of very early spring in just a few weeks.
We'll enjoy:
Mindfulness and rest practices
Journalling
Gentle, meditative walking on Tooting's historic Common.
The event will take place in the Upper Hall of Woodfield Pavilion, a lovely community space. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Please bring:
Notepad and pen
Comfy, cosy clothes, and your yoga mat if you have one (don't worry if you don't)
Your keep-cup if you might like to take a tea out onto the Common with you
Your facilitator: Rev. Holly Chetan-Welsh
Holly is a writer and ordained Interfaith Minister - offering spiritual support to people of all faiths and none. She believes that all life is a journey of what we might call the spirit. Her wish is to support more people to own, embrace and create their own 'spiritual journey', inspired by all the rich meaning-making material around us.
Pilates and movement Workshop
“Balls to Pilates”
Pilates & Movement Workshop - with Serena
To book or for more information click here
10% discount on this set of workshops to concessions, Woodfield members, SLSC members and peeps at my allotment.
Balls to Pilates! (Sunday 26 January 2025)
Many and varied balls are used in Pilates classes. What is a Pilates ball? Why do teachers insist on using them? Experience the 'magic shoulder release' that Serena often gives private clients in their first class? How and why can overballs release upper back tension and pain? And how can the same ball strengthen your inner thighs and release a tight neck?
All this and more will be covered in the two-hour workshop where you will also have a chance to find what you need to buy for home practice.
WORKSHOPS - do them all - do just one.
19 January - The 'C' word (Core)
26 January - Balls to Pilates (some of the many and varied balls used in Pilates classes and studios
2 February - Rolling, rolling, rolling (Pilates and foam rollers)
Pilates Workshops
Enjoy Pilates classes and want to learn more? Or not sure what it is or why you should do it? Informative, enjoyable workshops for EVERYbody!
Escape the demands of life for two hours. Focus on yourself and make your life easier, whatever your current level of fitness. Regular classes are great for your body, mind and spirit but longer workshops allow you to explore different aspects of Pilates. With numbers strictly limited, you'll get the time and attention to explore how Pilates works for your body. Click to learn more about Serena, matwork classes, studio classes or online classes.
Pilates & Movement workshop
“The C Word”
Pilates & Movement Workshops - with Serena
To book or for more information click here
10% discount on this set of workshops to concessions, Woodfield members, SLSC members and peeps at my allotment.
The C word... CORE! (Sunday 19 January 2025)
What does, 'engage your core' mean to you? Does it help you to move beautifully and enjoy moving? Serena did her first Pilates back before anyone thought about 'core'. Some brilliant teachers/practitioners still use the term but it never made sense to her body.https://www.serenajoyoliver.com/matwork-classes
This workshop will cover the concept of 'core' and different ways of moving. Centering and trunk stability are integral to Pilates - understand the differences between these and 'working your core'. Pilates is whole body movement with different ways to mobilise, challenge, strengthen your whole body.
WORKSHOPS - do them all - do just one.
19 January - The 'C' word (Core)
26 January - Balls to Pilates (some of the many and varied balls used in Pilates classes and studios
2 February - Rolling, rolling, rolling (Pilates and foam rollers)
23 February - Magic circle (not a group of magicians who keep their tricks secret, but the original name for Pilates rings)
Pilates Workshops
Enjoy Pilates classes and want to learn more? Or not sure what it is or why you should do it? Informative, enjoyable workshops for EVERYbody!
Escape the demands of life for two hours. Focus on yourself and make your life easier, whatever your current level of fitness. Regular classes are great for your body, mind and spirit but longer workshops allow you to explore different aspects of Pilates. With numbers strictly limited, you'll get the time and attention to explore how Pilates works for your body. Click to learn more about Serena, matwork classes, studio classes or online classes.
To book or for more information click below:
Keep Calm and Draw - art workshop
Portrait drawing session, and opportunity to practice your skills.
Untutored, Bring your own materials - easels and / or tables provided.
Model will be clothed.
Contact Uki to book your spot HERE
