The working day’s over, dinner’s done... it’s time to head down to the Paxton Centre for Figuration’s Life Drawing Late.

Grab a drink and get creative with the most expressive of subjects, the human form. All abilities welcome with guidance available.

Materials provided, kindly sponsored by Great Art. Get 20% off further materials when you book with us online (conditions apply).

Tickets available here..

Come and join us for a new year of Jelly (our monthly co-working get together at The Paxton Centre). This is a monthly meet-up for freelancers and self-employed professionals and creatives to come and work together in the hot-desking space upstairs at the Paxton Centre, includes WiFi access..

Our guest speaker for the 11am skillshare on the Ground Floor is Jes Bailey from Crowdfund 360 who will answer these questions:

Why do most crowdfunding campaigns fail and how to make yours succeed?

We're excited about this one! Make sure you arrive by 10:45 to grab a drink and a seat.

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

You can come to the skill-share talk and/or use a shared table on a drop-in basis anytime between 9:30 and 5pm on monthly Jelly days, on the understanding that you support the Paxton Centre by buying refreshments from the cafe.

The normal fee of £5 for 4-hours of hot-desking is waived on Jelly days.

Although we don't currently ask you to book, please click going/interested to give us a better idea of numbers.

What if I told you that Online Dating can be an interesting, happy and FUN journey?

Join me - your Rebel Angel Elettra - for a relaxing and entertaining evening, and find out what online dating sites are the best for you, how to write the perfect profile, how to devise a state-of-the-art filtering plan, and - better still - how to enjoy this ride!

Check me on Instagram (rebel_angel_elettra)

Let the fun begin!

book your FREE place here..

Let's come and party ! Everyone welcome to the community and green drinks Christmas Party in the lovely Paxton Centre. This is the Transition Town's Christmas Party and we welcome everyone in Crystal Palace who wants to come together and raise a glass for a fantastic year in our community ! From 7.30pm with full bar.

Join us for a festive Open Mic celebration of talent! After many events now the Open Mic in The Paxton Centre is really taking shape with the most amazing varied artists performing.

At the last event we had 18 acts and a great range of singer-songwriters and spoken word, and just as importantly, a really appreciative audience !

Come along to listen and enjoy !

We welcome.... Musicians, singers, poets, comedians, actors, spoken word (we're open to random acts as well ! )

To get more info and request a slot please get in touch with Joe at joeduggan215@hotmail.com, if possible with an audio/video/written sample of your work. (So far the slots have been oversubscribed, so get in touch asap - slots not guaranteed until you've heard back -

we aim to create a varied programme with new and regular acts, some open mic slots may be available on the night.

Unreserved tickets for this event are £3 ( free entry for acts) and can be bought by following the link here with remaining ones on the door. Don't miss out tickets can be found here..

Get into the festive spirit with this wreath-making workshop at the lovely Paxton Centre just opposite Crystal Palace train station.
Learn how to build seasonal foliage onto a wire ring and embellish with festive decorations to create a your own beautiful and unique Christmas wreath.

No experience necessary. You'll be taught by Kay, an experienced florist who will guide you through the process and ensure you have a wreath to be proud of.

All materials including a variety of foliage’s, ribbons and decorations, are provided all you need to bring along is your own pair of sharp scissors or secateurs.

Festive nibbles are included and there's an on-site café where you can buy hot and cold drinks.

Workshop review from customer Melanie Yurt - Christmas 2017.
"Had an excellent Christmas Wreath workshop with Kay last night. Would highly recommend and look forward to doing another workshop with her in the new year."

Tickets via the link here..

Exciting news..

Our Handmade Palace Christmas Market is back (soon)!

We are so pleased to be teaming up this year with the very beautiful Stanley Halls for an art and craft extravaganza!

'Stanley Halls is a Grade II listed Edwardian arts venue in South Norwood, very close to Norwood Junction station. A fascinating complex of unique Edwardian buildings built in 1904-11, the Halls comprise an art gallery, theatre hall and assembly rooms. The building was donated and designed for the people of South Norwood by William Ford Robinson Stanley (1829-1909), a prominent local inventor, industrialist and philanthropist'.

On Saturday 8th December from 10am to 6pm our Christmas Market will be bustling with 30 craft stalls in the theatre hall and 8 artists in the adjoining gallery space.

For more info and to book a stall please fill out this short form here.

Submission deadline is Oct 21st.

Our Monthly Launch Night is back to welcome the artists and craftspeople exhibiting and selling their work with us in December.

This month we have as usual a diverse range of arts and crafts on sale perfect for a unique Christmas gift! Works include fine art, abstract, photography, screen prints, ceramics and more!

Come and meet the makers and enjoy a drink or bite to eat in our creative space and find out more about our workshops and courses coming up.

Bar opens at 7pm.
Hope to see you there!

Freelancers and remote workers all welcome.

We’re making our December Jelly extra Festive.

 It’s our monthly co-working session, with possibly a little LESS working after 11am and a little MORE mingling to celebrate a great end of 2018 for the Crystal Palace Freelancers, which recently welcomed its 900th member.

 Jelly Skill Share is One! We’ll be inviting back some of 2018’s fabulous speakers in our skill share hour slot from 11-12pm, to celebrate our first birthday. Stay tuned as plans take shape.

 There will be mince pies and some cheeky mulled wine from the Paxton Centre café. You need to be there. It’s the office party that you don’t go to anymore, except WAY better.    

Having a busy lifestyle, do you feel you can't be as healthy as you would like? Do you suffer from lack of energy, work stress, fatigue, poor quality sleep, lack of productivity and weight-gain from unhealthy lifestyle patterns?

We all know that we can do more to improve our lifestyles, eat more veggies, exercise more often, stop drinking, etc- but the health and well-being industry offers endless and contradictory advice, making it near impossible to changing our habits.

Therefore, we would like to invite you to join us for a relaxed evening where you will get real advice from experts in the fields of well-being, mindfulness, personal development, fitness and nutrition. The workshop will be interactive with games and activities and you will get a chance to network with other like-minded people afterwards.

So, come along to this session and learn:

- How making practical changes actually help you to better control your wellbeing and health.

- Techniques to manage your thoughts and create better outcomes.

- Tips to boost your energy levels and vitality.

- The best apps to inspire, motivate and ensure your mental and physical health gets as much as attention as your career and family.

- The secret to managing stress levels and dealing with difficult situations.

- Easy recipes to help you manage your eating and a list of foods that will provide all the nutrients and achieve a balanced diet.

- Different workouts that will require 15- 25 minutes per day maximum.

Snack and drinks will be provided and you will leave with a useful and amazing GOODIE BAG as well!

Stunflower are nervous and excited to announce their ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!

They've been working on an 8 song LP including a collection tunes featuring soul-searching earnest songs, upbeat rhythmic explorations and rolling hypnotic wanderings (plus recently released single 'Modavader')

The party will feature sets of music by Stunflower, a slower opening set and a upbeat set intended for dancing ;) Space will be saved for a dance floor!

More info at www.stunflower.com

Demo of Stunflower's music https://stunflower.com/music

***Stunflower is a London-based trio...a mash-up of rock, funk, reggae & jamband. Bass player/composer Alex Barrett joins Canadian couple Thomas (guitars, vocals & loops)& Devaki (vocals & percussion) to create a cool collision of culture and sound.***

After many events now the Open Mic in The Paxton Centre is really taking shape with the most amazing talented performers joining us.

At the last event we had 18 acts and a great range of singer-songwriters and spoken word, and just as importantly, a really appreciative audience !

Come along to listen and enjoy !

We welcome.... Musicians, singers, poets, comedians, actors, spoken word (we're open to random acts as well ! )

To get more info and request a slot please get in touch with Joe at joeduggan215@hotmail.com, if possible with an audio/video/written sample of your work. (So far the slots have been oversubscribed, so get in touch asap - slots not guaranteed until you've heard back -

we aim to create a varied programme with new and regular acts, some open mic slots may be available on the night.

Unreserved tickets for this event are £3 ( free entry for acts) and can be bought by following the link here with remaining ones on the door. Don't miss out tickets can be found here..

The working day’s over, dinner’s done... it’s time to head down to the Paxton Centre for Figuration’s Life Drawing Late.

Grab a drink and get creative with the most expressive of subjects, the human form. All abilities welcome with guidance available.

Materials provided, kindly sponsored by Great Art. Get 20% off further materials when you book with us online (conditions apply).

Our Monthly Launch Night is back to welcome the artists and craftspeople exhibiting and selling their work with us in November.

This month we welcome the Dulwich Wood Makers a trio of local artists holding their first group show with a varied selection of works. We welcome back Bev Jones with her vibrant paintings of Croydon and beyond plus her beautiful detailed Autumnal collection. Tim Feltham will be joining them with his poignant paintings depicting the 100 year anniversary of World War 1 in the upstairs gallery.

Come and meet the makers and enjoy a drink or bite to eat in our creative space. Bar opens at 7pm.

Hope to see you there!

Remember, Remember the 5th of November!

Come in from the cold for your pre of post drinks and eats to coincide with the Fireworks display in Crystal Palace Park opposite.

This year we are offering traditional bonfire night food fayre in addition to our hot and cold drinks, wine, beer, boozy hot chocolate and mulled cider to have in or take away.

So get your 'jackets' on enjoy the 'bangers' and have a 'chilli' evening with us! Boom

Bar and café open from 5pm to 11pm

Yet more monthly Jelly co-working is coming your way. 

When? 
All day 1 November 2018, 9:30-5pm

Who for?
All remote-workers and self-employed types are welcome to join the Crystal Palace Freelancers for our monthly day of friendly co-working upstairs at the Paxton Centre. Bring your laptop for a couple of hours, or spend the day (9:30 to 5pm). First-timers, returners - all welcome.

What's the deal?
For this monthly meet-up: the upstairs hot-desk space is made available for FREE on a drop-in basis. Includes WiFi, accessible sockets. Table-sharing encouraged. First time visitors very welcome. Come and try out the Paxton Centre freelancer experience on the first Thursday of the month.

Pricing: FREE, but do say thank you by buying a hot drink and getting involved with full Paxton Centre cafe menu, background music and lovely art to browse while you work while you meet other self-employed locals.

What's on?

You are invited to join our complementary skill share session at 11am.
Arrive by 10:45 to grab a hot drink and a seat.

We have Nicole Cotton & Claire Simpson joining us from Social Style Pro to advise freelancers and small businesses with Top Tips for Social Media.

Happy co-working.

--Looking for somewhere to work for the rest of the week? --
Freelancing/hot-desking hours upstairs at the Paxton Centre 9am to 5pm Tues to Fri. Rate: £5 per 4-hour block, includes welcome drink.

Our Paxton Creatives Club is back on Wed 31st October. The theme for this months social networking event is 'collaboration'

*The Paxton Centre is offering a unique opportunity for a vibrant retail space to rent suitable for art / craft / maker / collaborative group to take over as their own. The Paxton Centre has made a name for itself in the last 2 years as a home for creative practice and thinking, we are please to be offering a 12ft x 10ft space in a prime retail location that can be used as a studio and retail space. The space will be open to view on the night for creatives to give us expressions of interest and more info will be given on costs and availability too.*We are also looking for artists, designers, painters, illustrators and more to join us and contribute for our monthly residencies commencing in the new year as we start 2019 with a bang!

*Do you run workshops or courses or would like to start one? The Paxton Centre is the perfect place for you as we welcome new classes covering all art and craft mediums, we would like to hear more!

*Find out more about Events and Markets taking place in the local area and if you have any info you would like to pass on to other creatives there will be an opportunity to share this too.

So come and meet like minded talented local people, enjoy a drink or bite to eat and get involved!

If you can not make this event but would like to chat more or have some ideas which are always welcome please get in touch with Beth at thepaxtoncentre@gmail.com

Entry is FREE but please register following the link here so we will have an idea of numbers attending..

Hope to see you there!

Flyer design by Sinead Taylor at 'Red Faces Prints'

This 6 week course is designed for beginners, returning and intermediate learners. Beginners will follow a course programme to introduce many techniques including hand building and the potters wheel. You will be introduced to many decorating resources and glazing options.

Advanced learners are encouraged to work on your own projects using the various clays, glazes, tools and resources available. You will receive my continued support, guidance and experience in order to expand your pottery knowledge.

Course fee is £175 for 15 hrs qualified tuition with materials and firing included. Book your place with a £25 deposit following the link and then £75 in week 1 and week 3.

Expect fun and creativity!

Course dates
Oct 30th,
Nov 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Dec 4th

This course is designed to give beginners a rounded experience of pottery and the several techniques we use to create ceramic pieces. Over 6 weeks you will learn how to make a set of tiles, lidded box, a bowl, a vase or jug, pinch pots and various sample pieces. You will also be given a wheel throwing lesson within the course. There are many glazing options, equipment and resources available to you to create beautiful ceramic pieces.

* note if you miss a class it can be made up on the Tuesday course or a Monday during the following course.

The course fee is £175 for 15 hrs qualified tuition with all materials and firing included.

You can secure your place with a £25 deposit and then 2 further payments in week 1 and 3 of £75.

6 week course * NOTE class does not run on Mon 5th Nov*

Monday
Oct 29th
Nov 12th. 19th, 26th
Dec 3rd, 10th

Expect fun and creativity!

Learn the basics of screen printing onto textiles in this fun beginners class. You will learn how to use paper stencils to create a simple yet unique design which you can then choose to print onto an organic cotton tea towel or tote bag. The course covers how to prepare and create your design, printing and finishing your final fabric pieces.

The classes are deliberately small to ensure lots of one to one tuition and advice and to make sure that you get the most out of your experience.

Suitable for beginners. This class will take place at The Paxton Centre in Crystal Palace which is a short walk from Crystal Palace station; 52 Anerley Hill, SE19 2AE. For further information or if you have any queries, please email: hello@georgiabosson.co.uk

Price includes all materials, if you would like to print more than one product then additional blanks will be available to buy on the day.
Tickets can be purchased online or from The Paxton Centre - Gift cards are available if this is being purchased as a gift.

If you would like to book using a gift card please contact the studio to arrange your workshop.

**Please note the following conditions that apply to our print classes:

Refunds
If you change your mind before the class has begun, you will receive a refund less 25% of the fee, provided it is more than 7 days from the start date of the class. There can be no refunds for cancellations made with less than 7 days before the start of the class.

Cancellation
In the unlikely event that the class has to get cancelled by Georgia Bosson due to unforeseen circumstances (such as illness etc) you will be notified as soon as possible. An alternative date will be offered, but if you can’t make the new date you will be refunded in full.

You can book your place by following the link here..

After many great events now the Open Mic in The Paxton Centre is starting to really take shape and gather momentum.

At the last event we had 14 acts and a great range of singer-songwriters and spoken word, and just as importantly, a really appreciative audience !

Come along to listen and enjoy !

We welcome.... Musicians, singers, poets, comedians, actors, spoken word (we're open to random acts as well ! )

To get more info and request a slot please get in touch with Joe at joeduggan215@hotmail.com, if possible with an audio/video/written sample of your work. (So far the slots have been oversubscribed, so get in touch asap - slots not guaranteed until you've heard back -

we aim to create a varied programme with new and regular acts, some open mic slots may be available on the night.

Unreserved tickets for this event are £3 ( free entry for acts) and can be bought by following the link here with remaining ones on the door..

The working day’s over, dinner’s done... it’s time to head down to The Paxton Centre for Figuration Life Drawing & Animation’s Life Drawing Late. Grab a drink and get creative with the most expressive of subjects, the human form. All abilities welcome with guidance available.

Materials provided, kindly sponsored by GreatArt.

Tickets for this workshop are £10 / £12 bookable in advance

Places are limited so don’t miss out!

In this Mandala drawing we will teach you all the skills and techniques you need to draw your own beautiful Mandala.

We will use straight edges, compasses, stencils and free-hand drawing to creative a stunning piece of work of 20/25cm square canvas! You will be amazed at what you can produce in a 2.5 hour class

The Mandala structure is perfect for student's of ALL abilities from complete beginners to professional artists looking for something different

You will leave the course with your very own personal Mandala suitable for display which you may then choose to paint or leave in B&W

All materials are provided. Class sizes are small and typically no more than 12 people so there will be plenty of time to give you 1-2-1 assistance and feedback.

Crystal Palace's Paxton Centre is a great creative venue very convenient to get to just 2 mins walk from CP station. Nice coffee and cakes available too :)

The class is suitable for Adults or Children 8+ (if accompanied by an adult)

**ARTISTIC SKILL IS NOT REQUIRED**

Ever wondered just what goes on in inside a solar panel? Ready to take clean energy into your own hands? Stumped by watts, amps and volts? Fascinated by the future of power?

If you are interested in knowing more about renewable energy systems, this one day, very practical workshop, will allow you to create a small solar power generator to charge your phone (and other USB devices) from the sun, that you can take home at the end of the day. You will learn what energy is and what it can do, and gain a hands-on understanding of the electrical basics: current, voltage, resistance, power, and series and parallel circuits.
During the workshop you will build your own solar panel from reclaimed materials, learn how to test it, and connect the charging components required to provide power on the go.
Our facilitators will guide you through the making process, while exploring the energy challenges we are facing, and what possible solutions might look like.

The workshop will start at 10am, and finish at 5pm (or maybe sooner, depending on how fast you can solder).

• All materials are included.
• No previous experience required.
• Includes lunch.
• A limited number of concessions are available.

Limited places so don't miss out. Booking can be made by following the link here..

More monthly Jelly co-working is coming your way. 

When? 

All day 4 October 2018, 9:30-5pm

Who for?

All remote-workers and self-employed types welcome to join the Crystal Palace Freelancers for a day of friendly co-working upstairs at the Paxton Centre. Bring your laptop for a couple of hours, or spend the day (9:30 to 5pm). First-timers, returners - all welcome.

What's the deal?
For this monthly meet-up: the upstairs hot-desk space will be made available for FREE on a drop-in basis. Includes WiFi, with accessible sockets. Table-sharing encouraged. First time visitors very welcome. Come and try out the Paxton Centre freelancer experience on the first Thursday of the month, for the modest price of a cup of tea.

Pricing: FREE, but do say thank you and get involved with full Paxton Centre cafe menu, background music and lovely art to browse while you work while you meet other self-employed locals.

What's on?
SEPTEMBER SPEAKER: 

You are invited to join our complementary skill share session at 11am.

Arrive by 10:45 to grab a hot drink and a seat.

Local accountant Peter Stratton says "Don't Panic. Get your tax right first time." Come and listen to top tips for freelancers and small business owners to jargon-bust those forms, followed by Q&A.

Happy co-working.

--Looking for somewhere to work for the rest of the week? --
Freelancing/hot-desking hours are back to normal upstairs at the Paxton Centre 9am to 5pm Tues to Fri. Rate: £5, includes welcome drink --

First Green and Community Drinks of the Autumn - come and find out what's going on in the local community and transition town and share any projects you've been up to !
It's an informal hosted space where everyone gets a chance to share what they're up to and ask questions, bounce off ideas and see what happens...

Including the latest from Library of Things, Electronic Fixing, CP Food Market, Community Tour of The Park, Events at The Paxton Centre, congratulations to two of our community gardens that have been short-listed, news of our Annual Celebration, A new way to keep up to date with what's going on in the park, gardening at Gipsy Hill and West Norwood Stations ! a dinosaur bridge !

plus a chance to chat with other people interested in their community
New people always welcome !

The event is free but we encourage you to buy a few drinks to cover the costs of hosting. Full bar plus hot drinks and snacks from 7.30pm

Learn the basics of screen printing onto textiles in this fun beginners class. You will learn how to use paper stencils to create a simple yet unique design which you can then choose to print onto an organic cotton tea towel or tote bag. The course covers how to prepare and create your design, printing and finishing your final fabric pieces.

The classes are deliberately small to ensure lots of one to one tuition and advice and to make sure that you get the most out of your experience.

Suitable for beginners.

This class will take place at The Paxton Centre in Crystal Palace which is a short walk from Crystal Palace station; 52 Anerley Hill, SE19 2AE. For further information or if you have any queries, please email: hello@georgiabosson.co.uk

Price includes all materials, if you would like to print more than one product then additional blanks will be available to buy on the day. 

Tickets can be purchased online or from The Paxton Centre - Gift cards are available if this is being purchased as a gift.
If you would like to book using a gift card please contact the studio to arrange your workshop.

**Please note the following conditions that apply to our print classes:

Refunds
If you change your mind before the class has begun, you will receive a refund less 25% of the fee, provided it is more than 7 days from the start date of the class. There can be no refunds for cancellations made with less than 7 days before the start of the class.

Cancellation
In the unlikely event that the class has to get cancelled by Georgia Bosson due to unforeseen circumstances (such as illness etc) you will be notified as soon as possible. An alternative date will be offered, but if you can’t make the new date you will be refunded in full.

Back by popular demand we welcome 'The Mayans' They are a Instrumental Jazz Soul Funk & Roots Collective from South London Combining tight melodic grooves with an earthy vibe.

Influences include jazz, rock, soul, funk, Latin, African, hip-hop, and countless other styles. Artists include The Meters, The JBs, Martin Medeski Wood, Head Hunters, Jackie Mittoo, Bob James, Ernest Ranglin, Fela Kuti and more!

Tickets for this event are £7.50 in advance with remaining tickets at the door.