Fairkytes Arts Centre Prospectus 2023-24

51-59 BILLET LANE HORNCHURCH RM11 1AX

Classes and Workshops for Adults

Activities for Children & Young People

Exhibition and Display Spaces

Clubs, Societies, Enthusiast Groups etc.

Room & Hall Hire

How to Join Fairkytes Workshops

About Fairkytes Arts Centre

TERM DATES 2023-24

w Winter Term – From 11 September 2023

w Spring Term – From 8 January 2024

w Summer Term – From 15 April 2024

(dates subject to change at short notice; please contact us for confirmation)

Welcome to Fairkytes!

Fairkytes is a friendly, sociable centre for all ages and interests from music, dance and drama to pottery and painting.

Most workshops run for ten weeks from the start of each term, although you are welcome to join most of them at any time. Start dates and term lengths are subject to change at short notice, so please check before booking.

Our welcoming and helpful staff are available to show you round during opening hours. Phone 01708 456308 for more information.

FAIRKYTES ARTS CENTRE

w 51-59 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1AX

w 01708 456308 w fairkytes@havering.gov.uk

w www.havering.gov.uk/fairkytes

w Facebook: www.facebook.com/fairkytesartscentre

w Twitter: www.twitter.com/fairkytesarts

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-10.30pm

Saturdays (school term time only) 9am-4.30pm

Sundays 9.30am-1.30pm

Other times by arrangement (additional fees apply).

Closed on all public holidays.

ADULT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ARTS

Multi-media Art

With Peter Barnes

Using pencils, water colour, acrylic and oils, learn basic techniques or hone already existing skills, designed to suit all abilities for hobbies and beyond. Subjects covered include landscapes, still-life, wildlife, pets and people, the only limit is your own imagination! Beginners welcome.

w Mondays 7.30pm-9.30pm

w Tuesdays 1pm-3pm

w Wednesdays 1pm-3pm

w Thursdays 10am-12pm

w Thursdays 1pm-3pm

Art

With Nursen Ibrahim

An informal art class in which Nursen will guide you with your paintings and drawings.

w Mondays 10am – 12pm

For cost and more information, contact Nursen on 07890498407, email nursen-i@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.nursenart.com

CRAFTS

Patchwork & Quilting

With Sarah Sparkes

Create both hand and machine

sewn quilts, cushions and other patchwork items, both for yourself and as gifts. The morning class is suitable for more advanced quilters while the afternoon is a back-tobasics class for beginners.

w Tuesdays 10am -12pm (advanced)

w Tuesdays 1pm -3pm (beginners)

10 weeks cost £60.00

For more information, visit Sarah’s website:

www.tortoisecrafts.uk

With Lindsay Matthews

Discover different ways of using clay to make interesting ceramic items including pinch and coil pots, slab built and moulded pieces. Try different glazes and decorating techniques for a variety of unusual and exciting effects.

w Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm

w Thursdays 10am -12pm

w Fridays 10am -12pm

10 weeks cost £65.00 fair

S.E.N.D. Pottery

With Lindsay Matthews

A purpose run group for people with special educational needs and disabilities (S.E.N.D.)

w Fridays 2pm - 4pm

Cost £6.50 per week

Dressmaking

With Nichole Goodison

Friendly beginner sewing classes. Gain confidence and get creative making clothing, soft furnishings and upcycling. Learn about patterns, fitting and alterations.

w Tuesdays 10am - 12.30pm

w Thursdays 7pm - 9.30pm

w Saturday 1pm - 4pm

Call for details 07947399647 info@elashacreations.com www.elashacreations.com

Sewing Bee

With Carol Allen

Home sewing is currently enjoying a revival – let experienced tutor Carol Allen guide you through pattern cutting, fitting and making up, alterations, repairs, making soft furnishings, and more. Please note you will need to bring a sewing machine with you to the class.

w Thursdays 1pm - 4pm

3 session term costs £27.00

4 session term costs £36.00

Lessons take place once per month.

With Patricia Murphy

Discover the joy of sewing with JOYZ (Just For You Zone). Your ideas, my sewing skills. Together we watch your projects come alive. All abilities welcome, ages 18+.

w Mondays 9.45am - 12.45pm

w Mondays 1.30pm - 4.30pm

w Tuesdays 6.30pm - 9.30pm Call 07522844909 or email patriciajm001@gmail.com for details.

MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

Drum Kit Lessons

With Richard Manley

Learn to play for fun or work towards a professional qualification. All music genres and techniques taught from beginners to advanced. Graded exams from 1 to 8 are available through the Trinity College London syllabus. These can be taken at our inhouse exam centre (for attending students only). GCSE music performance preparation and ABRSM music theory grades 1-5 are also available.

For more information please contact Richard on 01708 451652

Adult Tap & Street Dance

Please see the entry in the children’s section.irkytesarts

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EDUCATION

Art & Music Studies

With Andrew Rothwell

Music and art of all types related to anniversaries and current exhibitions.

w Tuesdays 10am – 12pm

£100 cost per ten weeks

For more information email arw6@aol.com

First Aid

With Andrew Cottington

First aid courses, online or face to face training. Emergency First Aid at Work, Emergency Paediatric First Aid, Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work to meet the Health & Safety Executive and OFSTED requirements.

For dates and times visit www. ambulanceservicecollege.org

For more information call 01708 37931 or email fairkytes@ambulanceservicecollege.org

French for Fun

With Joyce Winn

Have a smattering of French left over from school days? Would you like to expand on that by reading articles and answering questions, but don’t want to face tests? Come and join our friendly over 40s group. A sense of humour and a willingness to join in is all that’s required.

w Thursdays 10.30am – 12.30pm

More information from Joyce on 07890323914

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Anti-Gravity Yoga & Pilates

With Yvette Obertelli

Join our beginner friendly classes! Aerial Yoga is an amazing addition to matwork yoga classes, the hammock sling supports your joints as you float into poses, making yoga more accessible for all ages and fitness levels. Aerial Pilates uses the suspension sling kit for core strengthening, body toning with resistance bands, glute bands and pilates balls.

w Tuesdays 4.30pm (Children’s

Aerial Yoga ages 6-12)

w Tuesdays 5.30pm (Anti-Gravity

Pilates - beginner friendly)

w Tuesdays 6.30pm (Anti-Gravity

Yoga - all levels)

w Tuesdays 8pm (Matwork Vinyasa

Yoga with Dharma wheels)

Classes from £10

Enquiries:

yogactivefitness@gmail.com,

Whatsapp 079047000071 or visit www.facebook.com/yogactive. co.uk fairkytesarts

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Counselling

With Mrs E Allen

Counselling in a confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life. I provide both short and long term therapy to adults and children in Hornchurch and Havering.

w Wednesdays 7-10pm (online at other times of the week)

Cost £50 per session

More information ateeacounsellingservices.co.uk or on 07598678004

Counselling With Philip Goldstone

I am a qualified clinical psychologist working collaboratively with you to understand specific problems you are experiencing and develop a treatment plan. I have received academic training in, and gained indepth clinical experience of, a wide range of therapeutic approaches. I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs.

w Mondays 9am-3pm w Tuesdays 9am-4pm

£100 per 1 hour session

Contact Phil on 07501919396 or email philgoldstone320@ hotmail.com

Intergrative Counselling & Clinical Supervision

With Claire Huzzey BA (Hons) MBACP MNCPS (Acc.)

Claire is a qualified intergrative counseller using different theories of psychology including Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamics. Through combining techniques and interventions Claire can create a therapy for your needs.

w Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm or 5.30pm – 9.30pm

Contact Claire for more details on 07508524408 email claire@serenitycounsellingservice.co.uk or visit www.serenitycounsellingservice.co.uk

Mediumship Tutoring

With

Pam Trott

Learning and understanding how to use our own abilities and senses to connect to spiritual energies, life after Earth death, soul journey. Living true spiritual, loving and giving with fellow Earth people. Learning our own purpose of life on Earth. How to give comfort to fellow people through spiritual message and healing.

w Alternate Thursday evenings 7pm-10pm

Contact Pam on 07949038550 or email pamtrott@hotmail.com

Pilates

With Virginia McGowan-Brown

A regular Pilates class will improve your health and wellbeing. Classes are fun and friendly and you can try a class for £5 before signing up for a regular place. The classes consist of low impact yet strong mobilising and lengthening exercises that improve posture, release tension, boost energy and strengthen your body. Your mobility and strength will improve noticeably after just a few weeks.

w Wednesdays 9.15am-10.15am And 10.30am-11.30am

For enquiries and bookings call Virginia 07766528216, email virginia@acclaimpilates.co.uk or visit www.acclaimpilates.co.uk

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Strong & Steady Movement Class

With Kim McClean

Want to stay strong and independent? Classes follow the FaME programme which includes mobilising joints, improving balance, strengthening muscles, building confidence to get up and down from the floor and adapted Tai Chi. Classes led by a fully qualified specialist exercise instructor for older adults.

w Mondays 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Cost £9.00 per session or 4 in a row for £30.00

Please contact Kim to check suitability and reserve a space. Call 07776213764 or email kim_dance17@live.co.uk

Wing Chun Kung Fu & Qigong With Justin Reynolds

Wing Chun is a southern Chinese style of Kung Fu, suitable for children and adults. Qigong is an ancient Chinese form of holistic exercise, incorporating static postures, movement, breath control and meditation.

w Fridays 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Kids Wing Chun

w Fridays 7pm – 8.15pm

Adult Wing Chun

w Saturdays 9am – 10.15am

Adult Qigong

For more information call

07974070123 or visit www.the-kwoon.co.uk

Regular Yoga with Kundalini Style for Beginners With Chloe Newman

These classes are a wonderful mix of physical postures, breathwork, meditation and mantra. Suitable for complete beginners, you are literally guaranteed to float out. Join us in the beautifully lit studio for an out of this world experience. Workshops also available.

w Mondays 7.30pm - 8.30pm

w Wednesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm

£7-9 per class

Contact Chloe on 07986524346 or visit chloenewmanyoga.co.uk

Gentle Yoga for Every Body

With Michelle Spencer

Michelle’s gentle yoga classes are accessible to all, regardless of ability or experience. Through slow-paced and gentle movements, you will learn to breathe deeply and mindfully, while promoting flexibility, strength, and relaxation. Whether a beginner or experienced, this class will help improve your well-being. You will be encouraged to move mindfully and at your own pace, listening to your body’s needs and honouring your limits. Each class ends with relaxation to help you let go of tension and find a sense of calm.

w Mondays 7:15pm - 8.15pm

w Tuesdays: 7pm - 8pm

w Wednesdays: 9:30am - 10.30am

w Fridays: 9:30am - 10.30am

w Saturdays (Women only) 10am - 11am

Cost: £12 PAYG; different class passes are available to purchase

For more details or to book, please go to www.anahatayogawithmichelle.co.uk/ book-online or email anahatayogawithmichelle@gmail.com

Sunday Morning Yoga

With Jemma Louise

Sunday morning yoga for all levels including beginners. Classes vary from week to week - we move mindfully through Hatha and Vinyasa styles of Yoga building strength and mobility with a focus on the breath, followed by a calming relaxation/savasana to close the practice, leaving us ready for the week ahead.

w Sundays 10am-11am

£10 a session - class passes available starting from £8.50 a week.

For more information contact jemmacross@live.co.uk or IG: @jemmalouiseyoga

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Saturday

Afternoon Art

With Shema Mehta

Art

A fun, creative art workshop where children can explore and learn a variety of skills such as drawing studies, perspective, basic colour work, sculpture and printing, using different materials and media. Suitable for ages 5 and over.

With Karen Carr

w Mondays 4.30pm - 6.30pm

w Thursdays 4.30pm - 6.30pm

With Yvonne Gilder

w Saturdays 10am - 12 noon

10 weeks cost £65.00

Weekly art class suitable for children aged 10 and up. This afternoon class will follow a plan of painting, drawing, printmaking, observational art of still life and model drawing and other art disciplines. There will be a chance to produce experimental art using different mediums and following different artists, both historical and contemporary. Your child will explore style and create their own unique subjective views. Children should come prepared with an open mind, enthusiasm and an understanding that there is no such thing as bad art!

w Saturdays 1pm - 3pm

10 weeks cost £65.00

Contact Fairkytes for information and enrolment.

Pottery

With Lindsay Matthews

An introduction for children to the fascinating material, clay. They will be able to mould and model unique designs which will be kiln fired for collection later. The children will also be given the opportunity to experiment with glaze. Suitable for ages 5 and over.

w Wednesdays 4pm - 6pm

w Saturdays 10am - 12pm

10 weeks cost £65.00

Anti-Gravity Yoga

Please see the entry in the adult section.

Dance & Performing Arts

Offering a wide range of dance and performing arts classes for ages 2 –adult. These include Toddler Ballet and Streetdance, Breakdance Acro, Contemporary, Tap, LAMDA (Drama) Musical Theatre School, Competition Dance Training, Street Dance and Keep Fit.

w Tuesdays 4pm - 8pm

w Thursdays 4.30pm - 8pm

w Saturdays 9am - 3pm (exact class times vary)

For more information telephone 07950475476

email admin@ultimatedancenrg.com or visit www.ultimatedancenrg.com

Drum Kit Lessons

Please see the entry in the adult section.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Children’s Holiday Workshops

Fairkytes runs weekday arts and crafts workshops for children during the school holidays at Easter, Summer and selected Half Terms. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to be notified when activities take place.

Guitar Lessons with Debbie Driver

Debbie helps ages 6-16 years learn to play guitar and provide evidence for Access Creative (home of Ed Sheeran) for further music education at age 16.

Group lessons or Premium one to one sessions.

info@fretboardwarriors.com www.fretboardwarriors.com

Music Lessons

Please see the entry in the adult section.

Sewing

Friendly beginner sewing classes for children aged 8+. Weekly after school sewing club and holiday sewing workshops for young fashionistas!

w Wednesdays 4pm – 6.45pm w Saturdays 10am – 12.30pm

Call for details 07947399647, email info@elashacreations.com or visit www.elashacreations.com

Wing Chun Kung

Fu & Qigong

Please see the entry in the adult section.

for SEND young people and adults

To express your interest in the London Borough of Havering’s Para Activities, please email: arts@havering.gov.uk

EXHIBITION & DISPLAY SPACES

Fry’s Gallery

Fry’s Gallery is a space open to local artists, art groups, schools and educational establishments and community organisations to display their works. The gallery aims to encourage engagement in the arts in Havering by hosting a range of artworks of different types and styles.

In addition to numerous community exhibitions throughout the year, the gallery is host to annual displays including the 11:18 competition for secondary school students and the Para Arts exhibition for people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Craft Gallery & Shop

Our Craft Gallery is a showcase for different types of crafts. The wide range of items on display are all hand-made by centre users, local craftspeople, or special guest artists. Items can include jewellery, pottery, glassware, handmade cards, metalwork, fabric crafts and more.

Most items are for sale, so this is a great opportunity to pick up a rare, unique and unusual gift.

The opening hours of the galleries are:

w Monday – Friday 9.30am –9.30pm

w Saturday 9.30am – 4pm

w Sunday 10am – 1pm

For more information and to arrange a booking please contact us on 01708 456308 or email fairkytes@havering.gov.uk

CLUBS, SOCIETIES, ENTHUSIAST GROUPS ETC

visual ARTS & CRAFTS

Fairkytes Painters

Art group for older people interested in painting and drawing and meeting like-minded people.

w Mondays 10am - 1pm

Contact Ralph Mason on 01708 456784 or email christine224@aol.com

Lenu Life Drawing Club

A life drawing group with naked male and female models. A friendly atmosphere with experienced artists, advice given to novice artists. Also suitable for A-Level art work.

w Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Cost £10 per session or £80 for 10 weeks in advance.

Contact Adrian Henderson on 01708 370649 or email a.henderson1943@yahoo.com

Crafty Crafters

A friendly group working on embroidery on paper, upcycling, crystal art, cross stitch, quilling, decoupage and more. Any handycraft welcome. Ages 18+.

w Wednesdays 10am – 12pm

Contact Karen Garner on 07707628290

Fairkytes Pottery Society

A friendly group where both experienced potters and beginners are welcome. Guidance and advice are shared among the members. Ages 18+.

w Thursdays 7pm - 10pm

Contact Emma Christmas on 07981320386 or email emma.christmas19@gmail.com

Havering Quilters

Small, friendly group who meet to sew and chat. Out programme includes group and charity projects as well as led sessions by group members. All levels welcome, ages 18+.

w Every second and fourth Monday (except August) 7pm – 9.30pm

Contact Suzie Persaud at haveringquilters@gmail.com

Havering Sculptors

The Potty Fridays

A fun and friendly group where all are welcome regardless of experience. Guidance and advice given to those who need it. Come and have fun with clay! Ages 16+.

w Fridays 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Contact Emma Christmas on 07981320386 or email emma.christmas19@gmail.com

A small group playing with clay to make everything from simple pots to more complex pieces and sculptures. Coil, pinch, slab build, throw, model, decorate and glaze your unique creations. Experienced potters and those wishing to explore a new art/craft warmly welcomed.

w Wednesdays 10am - 1pm

Contact paulinechampkins@gmail. com for more information.

Miniature Armoured Fighting Vehicle Association

Local branch of the Miniature Armoured Fighting Vehicle Association (MAFVA). We are a friendly military modelling club and happy to share our knowledge.

w First Tuesday of every month 7pm - 10pm £5.00 per session.

Contact Chris Banting at cbanting128@yahoo.co.uk

Romford Model Railway Society

We meet each Monday evening when we plan and build model railways in the 3 popular gauges, N, OO and O, and run the layouts as built. Tea and biscuits are available each night!

w Mondays 6.30pm - 9.30pm

For more details contact Alan Kay on 07946615381 email romfordmodelrailwaysociety@gmail.com or visit www.rmrs.org

Patchwork & Quilting

A group of ladies who are interested in patchwork and quilting. No teacher, we all bring our own things and help each other out.

w Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Contact Fairkytes for more information.

music & performing ARTS Royal Liberty Morris Dancers

We teach Morris dancing and sword Dancing. We do days and evenings out performing including Weekend festivals during the summer, camping.

w Every other Thursday from October to April

Call for details.

Terry 01708 765708 or mobile 07983 347902

Fairkytes Accordion Club

Meeting socially to make music playing Accordions or other instruments.

w First Wednesday of every month 7pm -10pm

£4 per session

Contact Mrs Valerie Coe on 01708 225313/07803 657257 or Jon Polden on 01708 458373/07951 345813

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writing & LITERATURE

Havering Writers’ Circle

Sharing what we have written with each other and making constructive comments and suggestions about what we have heard. Giving advice about publication, encouraging us to send our work away to magazines etc. and alerting each other to competitions we can take part in. Ages 18+.

w First Monday of each Month 7.30pm - 10pm £35.00 per annum.

email johnstuartlester@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

EDUCATION

Havering & District Amateur Radio Club

Lectures, training for exams, morse tuition, library, equipment hire, outside radio field days, help and repairs make the Havering and District Amateur Radio Club a must for the local hobbyist. Ages 18+, under 18s welcome with parent/guardian.

w Wednesdays 8pm - 10pm

£4.00 per week.

Contact Oliver Tillett on 01708 746677 or visit www. haveringradioclub.co.uk

Havering Numismatic Society

Talks and lectures on topics related to collecting coins, medals, banknotes and other monetary items. Members exhibitions and the swapping and exchange of numismatic material.

w First Tuesday of every month

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Contact 07835 800894 or email haveringcoins@hotmail.com

Wingle-Tye Pre-School 2

Wingle-Tye Pre-School offers an environment that is not only educational but most of all friendly and fun for children aged 2-4+ years of age. All staff are experienced and have high expectations for academic achievement while respecting and valuing individuals. Staff ratios are high and staff turnover is low.

w Mondays to Fridays 9.15am - 3.30pm £6.50 per hour

Telephone 01708 438282 during above hours or email email@wingle-tye.co.uk

CLUBS, SOCIETIES, ENTHUSIAST GROUPS ETC health & WELLBEING

Add Up

Add Up are a support group for families living with ADHD. They provide a family training programme, parent support network meetings, and for children they run a life skills project, a drama group and school holiday activities.

w Mondays 4pm - 5pm (Health, Fitness & Wellbeing)

w Wednesdays 4pm - 5.30pm (Life Skills)

w Saturdays 10am - 1pm (Drama)

w School holiday activities 10am12pm (ages 5-8) / 10am - 3pm (ages 9+)

Contact Add Up on 01708 454040, email addup@addup.co.uk or visit www.addup.co.uk for more information.

The Monday Club

Bingo, Quizzes, raffles, lunches, Coffee, Biscuits and chat.

w Mondays 10am – 1pm

£17.00 for 4 weeks.

Contact Mary on 07491 677933 or Pearl on 07799 577778

Beauty Treatments With Miranda Raven

Welcome to MR Pulchêr! We are a team of passionate individuals who believe that everyone deserves to look and feel their best. Our mission is to provide high quality beauty and aesthetic services to our clients, helping them to enhance their natural beauty and boost confidence. We have many treatments on our website.

More information from mraven@mrpulcher.co.uk or visit mrpulcher.co.uk/webmail

ROOM & HALL HIRE

If you’re looking for a room to hold your class or as a meeting place for your club, Fairkytes has a number of simple, adaptable spaces in a range of sizes, all at reasonable cost. Whether you need a clear area for dance, tables and chairs for a meeting, or a cabaret style layout for a quiz night, we can be of help.

ROOM RATES WITHIN NORMAL OPENING HOURS (valid until 31 March 2024)

w Monday to Friday 9am – 10.30pm

w Saturdays (school term time only) 9am – 4.30pm

w Sundays 9.30am – 1.30pm

Rooms are charged per hour with every third hour discounted. Bookings that start before 6pm but cross into the peak rate period will be subject to the peak rate.

ROOM & HALL HIRE

*(does not include functions on Friday evenings – see next page)

Studios/Workshops

Are you an artist or craftsperson looking for a place to work? We have a number of smaller spaces ideal for private studios, workshops or offices. Exclusive access during opening hours and the privacy you need to create your masterpiece, all for a simple, reasonable flat monthly rent.

Private Studio/Workshop £235.00 flat rate per calendar month

Function Hall

In the mood for a party? Our main hall is available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for your party, function or quiz night.

RATES FOR PRIVATE/COMMERCIAL FUNCTIONS & OUT OF HOURS HIRES

(Out of hours hires by arrangement only – bookings accepted at the Manager’s discretion and with availability of staff permitting)

w Friday evenings 6pm – 10.30pm £240.00 flat rate

w Saturday evenings 6pm – 11pm £330.00 flat rate

w Sunday/Bank Holiday evenings 6pm – 10.30pm £300.00 flat rate

w All other out of hours hires As peak rate column plus £25.00 per hour staffing charge

w Payment must be made in advance or on the day of hire.

w All bookings are accepted at the Manager’s discretion. We reserve the right to refuse bookings without giving reason.

w Fairkytes is usually closed over the Easter weekend, the period between Christmas and New Year, all public holidays, and on Saturdays throughout August. Please contact us if you require further information.

w Other terms and conditions apply. Ask for details.

HOW TO JOIN FAIRKYTES WORKSHOPS

Fairkytes is a friendly sociable centre with events and workshops open to everyone. Drop in for a look around anytime during opening hours.

w By phone: To request an enrolment form please phone 01708 456308.

w By post: Send enrolment forms and cheques payable to “London Borough of Havering” to our listed address.

w By email: send to fairkytes@havering.gov.uk

w By calling in: Call in any time, no appointment necessary.

Workshops are normally organised in ten week blocks, generally commencing in early September, early January, and late April. Start dates are notified on request but may be subject to change at short notice. Workshop places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If a workshop is full, a waiting list will apply.

Please note, workshops are subject to a required minimum number of students and may not run at all times of the year. Please contact us for more information.

Fees & Payment

We accept cash, cheques (made payable to “London Borough of Havering”) and credit/debit cards.

Fees are listed in the subject sections. Generally, fees for adult workshops cover tuition costs only and do not usually include materials or equipment. Either bring your own or, in some cases, materials and equipment can be provided by the tutor for a small charge. Please ask for details before enrolling. Fees for children’s workshops cover tuition, materials (if applicable) and the cost of additional helpers.

In some cases there may be small additional charges, please ask for more details.

Access For People With a Disability

Our workshops are open to all. As Fairkytes is a listed heritage building, not all areas are accessible. If you have special accessibility requirements, please contact us on 01708 456308 or email fairkytes@havering.gov.uk and our staff will advise you and try to make your visit as comfortable as possible.

ABOUT FAIRKYTES ARTS CENTRE

A Brief History of Fairkytes

Grade II listed, Fairkytes was once a private house originally built in the mid-18th century. Several later additions to the property were made up to the end of the 19th century. Previous occupants include Job Alibone, Joseph Fry (son of Quaker and prison reformer Elizabeth Fry) and Thomas Wedlake, who owned the Iron Foundry which stood opposite. Hornchurch Urban District Council bought the house in the 1950s and used it as the local library.

Fairkytes became the London Borough of Havering’s Arts Centre in 1973 when the library moved to a purpose built building in North Street. Over time the centre has grown considerably, incorporating the Annexe building at the rear in 1992, the Billet building next door in 2001 and Fry’s Gallery, the former Citizens Advice Bureau office, in 2018.

General Information

Fairkytes is managed by the London Borough of Havering’s Arts Team, part of the Culture, Customer and Communications section.

w Around 80 different clubs, societies and enthusiast groups meet at Fairkytes every week, daytimes and evenings. See the relevant section in this booklet or ask us for contact details.

w Fairkytes is available to hire for cultural activities, meetings, fund raising events, parties and functions. We offer simple, adaptable spaces in a range of sizes with reasonable rents (see the ‘Room Hire’ section for prices, or contact us for more information).

w Fairkytes hosts occasional events, demonstrations and activities. Contact us for details.

01708 456308

fairkytes@havering.gov.uk

@fairkytesarts @fairkytesartscentre

www.havering.gov.uk/fairkytes

Information correct at time of going to press. Centre Management reserve the right to alter, add to or cancel the services listed without prior notice.

The inclusion of any private or commercial groups or services in this publication does not indicate the endorsement of the London Borough of Havering.