Join us for our regular Launch Night to welcome the new local artists and craftspeople exhibiting and selling with us throughout July.

*This evening will include poetry readings by Maria Straw-Cinars inspired by Cape Verdean artist Lito Silva's vibrant images and the poems and art work will be on display all month.

So come and meet the makers, enjoy a glass of wine, beer, coffee or a bite to eat at our art space for all things creative.

You can also find out more about our full timetable of varied events, workshops and courses coming up and how you can get involved.

Hope to see you there!
 

B.D. Lenz is a guitarist extraordinaire based out of the NJ/NY area. His ensemble can summon the sophisticated sounds of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington. B.D has played guitar since his early teens and has studied with such masters as Mike Stern, Vic Juris, and Charlie Banacos along the way..

Even if you've never heard of American jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz it's very possible you've heard his music before - it's been featured on hundreds of TV shows around the globe. He's released ten CDs of his unique brand of funky jazz that fuses virtuoso musicianship with expert songwriting. Joining B.D. will be James Rosocha (bass) and Joe Falcey (drums). Together, this trio will keep you surprised with their eclectic mix of jazz standards, original jams, and pop classics.

Special guest John Altman

Altman is a highly accomplished jazz musician, lauded by respected critic Don Heckman in the Los Angeles Times as "one of the few film composers with authentic jazz skills." In the jazz world he has performed with Chet Baker, Plas Johnson, Ernie Watts, Red Holloway, Conte Candoli, Slim Gaillard, Barbara Morrison, Herb Geller, Wild Bill Davison, Bud Freeman, Les McCann, Percy Heath and many others. He conducted the Stan Tracey Big Band and the Durham Cathedral Choir for an album of Duke Ellington's Sacred Music. His jazz quartet CD You Started Something was released in January 2006 on the Bronze Jazz label, of which he is A&R Director, and was named 'Jazz CD Of The Month' in The Observer. His previous CD (featuring his orchestra with jazz singer Joan Viskant) also received this accolade. The John Altman Big Band frequently performs in the US and UK. Personnel includes Wayne Bergeron, Andy Martin, Pete Christlieb, Grant Geissman, Gary Foster, Warren Luening, Peter Erskine, Alex Acuna, and Tom Ranier. Altman performed at the Vladivostok Summer Festival, the San Jose winter jazz series, the LA Jazz Festival, the Hollywood and Highland Summer Jazz Series in Los Angeles and the London Jazz Festival both with the big band, which garnered a standing ovation and rave reviews, and the Caribbean Jazz Cruise. He is also a Patron of the National Jazz Archive and was honoured by the Archive in July 2010. He recently recorded the big band for an album released in the New Year of 2018. Altman also undertook a well received big band tour of Australia, and a quintet tour of California. His latest jazz project is a quartet, Pearls of Wisdom, with Police guitarist Andy Summers which debuted in 2014.

After five 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

Free entry for performers plus 1 half-price drink. Some open mic slots may be available on the night.

Our bar will be open from 7pm to 11pm serving wines, local beers, hot and soft drinks, light snacks and Open Mic starts from 8pm.

Admission for this event is £2.50 in advance and remaining tickets on the door with unreserved seating so turn up early to secure a good seat.

Hosted by local prize-winning poet Joe Duggan

It gets full, so recommend getting there early !

Follow the link here for tickets to this exciting evening of local talent..

Working with The Friends of Crystal Palace Subway we are thrilled to be organising the second Handmade Palace Craft Market in the iconic Crystal Palace Subway focusing on local creatives and Crystal Palace Heritage. Our December Market attracted 3400 visitors and was a wonderful day celebrating local culture and community.

We are now looking for local artists and craftspeople to take part in this event which takes place on Sunday June 17th to coincide with the Crystal Palace Festival. Application deadline is April 30th and to apply just fill out this short form here..

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.

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 11th June - 16th July

Expect fun and creativity!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-pottery-tickets-45402601403

Join us for our regular Launch Night to welcome the new local artists and craftspeople exhibiting and selling their handmade work with us throughout June.

Come and meet the makers, enjoy a glass of wine, beer, coffee or a bite to eat at our community art hub for all things creative.

You can also find out more about our full timetable of varied events, workshops and courses coming up and how you can get involved.

Hope to see you there!

All remote-workers welcome to join the Crystal Palace Freelancers, for a day of friendly co-working upstairs at the Paxton Centre. Come for a couple of hours, or spend the day (9:30 to 5pm). For this monthly meet-up: the upstairs hot-desk space will be made available for FREE on a drop-in basis. Includes WiFi + there are accessible sockets.
Table-sharing encouraged.

Each month we offer a free business Skill Share session (usually at 11am) facilitated by one of our talented local freelancers.

**We are needing to make a switch-over for this month's skill-share. Guy will join us as a future event to give us the low-down on media relations. Freelance life throws the occasional curve-ball, as we all know. We'll confirm June's speaker as soon as we can.**

Please buy a drink, snack or even a piece of art, to support the work of our host Paxton Centre, while you enjoy the facilities on Jelly days. Full café service, breakfast and lunch options available.
Click ‘Going’ for your place at the talk or at a co-working table.
For co-working, drop in any-time from 9:30 to 5pm. Stay for an hour or two, or stay all day.

Paxton Centre hot-desks are available during normal opening hours on other weekdays (Tue-Fri) at rate of £5 for 4 hours. This includes welcome drink.

Come and create a personalised gift for Dad or Grandad or any one special on this Pottery Painting Family Fun Day!

Activities include..

Plates, mugs, boxes or tiles to decorate with your design or add babies hand & foot prints and wording - £15

Framed tile - feet or hand impressions in clay with names and dates with your choice of colour presented in a box frame - £30

Personalised clay gift decorations using stamps with your choice of colour added - £7.50

All Pottery will require firing and will be ready to collect from Friday June 8th ready for Fathers day on the Sunday 11th. Book your place / time slot and choose your activity on the day.

Our arts space café will be serving all day hot and cold drinks, tasty lunch meals and of course delicious cakes and sweet treats. 

In this 2 hour workshop you will learn how to cut, shape, hole punch and rivet leather to create an attractive, contemporary plant hanger complete with a terracotta pot. There will be a choice of 3 different leather colours including black, tan and natural and metal fastenings in brass, nickel or copper finish to create your own unique plant hanger. You will also be taught how to make and attach a leather tassel detail as well as the option of embossing a label to add that completely personal touch.

Learn the basics of screen printing onto textiles in this fun beginners class where you will learn how to use paper stencils to create a simple yet unique design which you can then choose to print onto a linen tea towel or organic cotton 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.

Balagan Café Band is an eclectic new project, this group combines the worlds of jazz, world music and classical, featuring the intimate chamber instrumentation of violin, guitar, cello and accordion and an elegant yet fiery fusion of improvisation and written music. Ranging from Parisian and American Jazz, the Chaabi music of Algeria, Tango from Argentina, Balkan folk melodies through to the early modern and folk music of Western Europe.

Balagan fuses these threads into a coherent and characteristic sound world. ‘This is music for the ears, heart and feet.’ Royal Albert Hall ‘An inspired string trio.’ Time Out The past couple of years have seen the band perform at venues including the Elgar Room, Omnibus and National Portrait Gallery to enthusiastic public responses and look forward to releasing their debut album featuring guests including UK vocal jazz rising star Alice Zawadski. T..

Tickets for this event are £7.50 and can be booked in advance by following the link here

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/balagan-cafe-band-tickets-40778340113

http://www.balagancafeband.org/

It's back ! After our first successful Park Night - we're back in the Paxton Centre to invite you to celebrate and find out more about the groups active in the park

Friends of Crystal Palace Park will be attendance , with more groups confirming as we go along !

This facilitated evening will give you a change to learn more about the amazing activities going on in the park in an informal setting. Friends of Crystal Palace Park and several other groups will be present.

Everyone Welcome!

Supported by Crystal Palace Park Community Projects Fund from Bromley Council.

After four 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

Free entry for performers plus 1 half-price drink. Some open mic slots may be available on the night.

Our bar will be open from 7pm to 11pm serving wines, local beers, hot and soft drinks, light snacks and Open Mic starts from 8pm.

Admission for this event is £2.50 in advance and remaining tickets on the door with unreserved seating so turn up early to secure a good seat.

Hosted by local prize-winning poet Joe Duggan

Book your tickets in advance for this exciting evening by following the link here.

Join us for our regular Launch Night to welcome the new local artists and craftspeople exhibiting and selling their handmade work with us throughout May.

Come and meet the makers, enjoy a glass of wine, beer, coffee or a bite to eat at our community art hub for all things creative.

You can also find out more about our full timetable of varied events, workshops and courses coming up and how you can get involved.

Hope to see you there!
#goodtimes #goodcompany

All remote-workers welcome to join the Crystal Palace Freelancers, for a day of friendly co-working upstairs at the Paxton Centre. Come for a couple of hours, or spend the day (9:30 to 5pm). For this monthly meet-up: the upstairs hot-desk space will be made available for FREE on a drop-in basis. Includes WiFi + there are accessible sockets.
Table-sharing encouraged.

Each month we offer a free business Skill Share session (usually at 11am) facilitated by one of our talented local freelancers...stay tuned for updates.

Please buy a drink, snack or even a piece of art, to support the work of our host Paxton Centre, while you enjoy the facilities on Jelly days. Full café service, breakfast and lunch options available.
Click ‘Going’ for your place at the talk or at a co-working table.
For co-working, drop in any-time from 9:30 to 5pm. Stay for an hour or two, or stay all day.

Paxton Centre hot-desks are available during normal opening hours on other weekdays (Tue-Fri) at rate of £5 for 4 hours. This includes welcome drink.

Learn the basics of screen printing onto textiles in this fun beginners class where you will learn how to use paper stencils to create a simple yet unique design which you can then choose to print onto a linen tea towel or organic cotton 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. 
Time: February & April classes will be held from 11am- 1.30pm on a Sunday.

March 24th Class willstart at 2pm and finish at 4.30pm 

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.

This 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!

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 and 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 too.

* The course will not run on the 2 bank holidays within the 6 weeks on Monday on 7th and 28th of May with the last class week being 4th June.

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.

Expect fun and creativity!

We are going to have an interactive and informative afternoon of aromas. After this 2 hour workshop, every participant will have made their own created products to take home in glass bottles. We will work on two products: a Body & Face Lotion (50ml) and a Hair & Body Wash (50ml).

All unscented products and esstential oils we will use are from the well-known good quality & ethical brand Neal's Yard Remedies. This is a family-owned UK brand with their easy-to-recognise "Blue Bottles”. Their products are vegetarian and/or vegan friendly, cruelty free, organic, soil association approved, with NO microbeads or parabens, NON-GM, and NO synthetic fragrances or colours.

All unscented products and essential oils we ...will use are from the well-known good quality & ethical brand Neal's Yard Remedies. This is a family-owned UK brand with their easy-to-recognise "Blue Bottles”. Their products are vegetarian and/or vegan friendly, cruelty free, organic, soil association approved, with NO microbeads or parabens, NON-GM, and NO synthetic fragrances or colours.

Why is the workshop called "Make Scents Make Sense"? Because we are going to cover the following topics before we make our own products.

1. What is essential oil? (A brief introduction)
2. Why essential oils are more than just fragrance
3. How do essential oils work to support our wellbeing?
4. How to choose and blend essential oils
5. How to use essential oil safely in our daily life. What are the contraindications?

If you really enjoy creating your own products, you can buy and make extra bottles while you are with us or bring them home to continue your aroma exploration. We also have Bath Oil, Ointment, Massage Oil for you to buy and create extra bottles.

We have Q & A section. Although the workshop will be finished at 3:20pm, we can stay behind until 3:50pm if you would like to.

We will also have a Lucky Draw, all participants have a chance to win a full size Aromatic Foaming Bath (200ml, RRP £15.50)

The fee covers all the tools you need in class.
Early Bird: £18 (Sign up before 19 March)
This workshop is purely for personal daily care only. Not medical advice or prescription. We will not diagnose health conditions, nor prescribe medicines. This not a certified workshop to use the oils with the public but to enjoy them safely and creatively. Your body is your responsibility. If you have any health concerns, take medication, is pregnant please get advice through a specific consultation with a qualified aroma therapist. Always receive advice from your health provider before using taking new remedies or starting a new exercise regime.

Look forward to seeing you all !

Disclaimer:
This workshop is purely for personal daily care only. Not medical advice or prescription. We will not diagnose health conditions, nor prescribe medicines. This not a certified workshop to use the oils with the public but to enjoy them safely and creatively. Your body is your responsibility. If you have any health concerns, take medication, is pregnant please get advice through a specific consultation with a qualified aromatherapist. Always receive advice from your health provider before using taking new remedies or starting a new exercise regime.

This workshop is purely for personal daily care only. Not medical advice or prescription. We will not diagnose health conditions, nor prescribe medicines. This not a certified workshop to use the oils with the public but to enjoy them safely and creatively. Your body is your responsibility. If you have any health concerns, take medication, is pregnant please get advice through a specific consultation with a qualified aroma therapist. Always receive advice from your health provider before using taking new remedies or starting a new exercise regime.

After three 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)

Free entry for performers plus 1 half-price drink. Some open mic slots may be available on the night.

Our bar will be open from 7pm to 11pm serving wines, local beers, hot and soft drinks, light snacks and Open Mic starts from 8pm.

Admission for this event is £2.50 in advance and remaining tickets on the door with unreserved seating so turn up early to secure a good seat.

Hosted by local prize-winning poet Joe Duggan

Book your tickets in advance for this exciting evening by following the link here.

It gets full, so recommend getting there early !

Learn the basics of screen printing onto textiles in this fun beginners class where you will learn how to use paper stencils to create a simple yet unique design which you can then choose to print onto a linen tea towel or organic cotton 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. 
Time: February & April classes will be held from 11am- 1.30pm on a Sunday.

March 24th Class willstart at 2pm and finish at 4.30pm 

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.

For the first time at the Paxton Centre 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!

https://www.facebook.com/TheMayansCollective/

https://m.soundcloud.com/themayanscollective

Tickets for this event are £7.50 in advance by following the link and remaining tickets at the door on the night.

After two 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)

Free entry for performers plus 1 half-price drink. Some open mic slots may be available on the night.

Our bar will be open from 7pm to 11pm serving wines, local beers, hot and soft drinks, light snacks and Open Mic starts from 8pm.

Admission for this event is £2.50 in advance and remaining tickets on the door with unreserved seating so turn up early to secure a good seat.

Hosted by local prize-winning poet Joe Duggan

Book your tickets in advance for this exciting evening by following the link here.

It gets full, so recommend getting there early !

Book your tickets for this exciting evening by following the link here

Do you use Social Media for your business, brand, craft or service? Is it working for you?

There is no magic formula for social media but there are proven steps you can take to get it working for your business now. And we know what they are! Come along to the Paxton People’s Club Social where you can meet fellow business owners, freelancers and makers and find out how to get Social Media working harder for you in 2018.

Saundra O'Shea is a designer-maker who has grown her brand's Instagram account (weareSoS15) to influencer level in under 18 months, entirely organically and with no paid advertising. She has enjoyed several high-profile collaborations with other brands and has appeared on live TV. Her brand now enjoys magazine coverage and is a bloggger’s favourite.

Come and find out how she did it and how you can do it too! Enjoy a drink in the relaxed surroundings of the Paxton Centre and let’s get Social Media working for you!

Tickets for this informative talk and networking event are £5 in advance by following the link.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paxton-peoples-club-social-media-tickets-42398138975

Make your own special floral gift for your Mum at this relaxed workshop on the eve of Mother's Day.

Join us at the Paxton Centre in Crystal Palace where you'll learn how to create a contemporary arrangement that any Mum would be proud to have in her home.

You'll be able to choose your own flowers from a fabulous selection of spring blooms and get expert help and guidance to create your own unique arrangement that will stay fresh for days to come. We'll also give you a gift bag to carry your flowers home and a card to complete the package.

The skills learned on this 2-hour workshop can also be applied to arrangements for weddings, dinner parties and all kinds of special occasions.

This workshop is suitable ...for anyone who loves flowers and using their creativity.

Ticet includes:

Flowers & vase

Tea and treats

Gift bag and card

NB: Participants need to bring a pair of sharp scissors or secateurs. All other materials are provided.

Join us for our regular Launch Night to welcome the new local artists and craftspeople exhibiting and selling their handmade work with us throughout March!

Come and meet the makers, enjoy a glass of wine, beer, coffee or a bite to eat at our community art hub for all things creative.

You can also find out more about our full timetable of varied events, workshops and courses coming up and how you can get involved.

Hope to see you there!

#good times #goodcompany