Back to School at Pitzhanger Gallery

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Education events for Autumn

PM Gallery

Ealing Art Group's Annual Exhibition

Wednesday 4 - Sunday 9 November

Wed & Thurs 1 - 4.30pm

Fri 1 - 8.30pm

Sat 11 - 4.30pm

Sun 1 - 4pm

Admission Free

PM Gallery is pleased to present this exhibition of work by Ealing Art Group. More than one hundred artists and crafts people from around the West London area belong to Ealing Art Group - both amateur and professional. 

Now in its 93rd year, the exhibition traditionally attracts a range of art and craft work, all of which is for sale. 

The group welcomes all levels of ability and further information on joining is available at www.ealingartgroup.org.uk

This is the House that John Built!

FREE sessions for Nurseries and Playgroups

PM are offering Ealing nurseries and playgroups the opportunity to attend our Early Years sessions in Pitzhanger Manor-House. Through fun rhymes, stories and crafts, children can explore this historic house built by the architect, Sir John Soane.

If you are interested in booking a session for your nursery, please call the Education & Learning Programmer on 020 8825 9808 or lmcculley@ealing.gov.uk

www.johnsturrock.co.uk

THE STUDIO

The Journey - Black History Month in the Studio at PM Gallery & House

1 - 25 October

Black History Month has been celebrated across the UK every October for over 30 years, highlighting the achievements of the black community. This exhibition of photographs, paintings, film and literature has been curated by Acton Black History Group to recognise the creative expressions of Acton's African Caribbean community.

Festival of Storytelling at Pitzhanger Manor-House

FREE Storytelling Sessions with Akuba

1pm - 2pm and 3pm - 4pm on Sunday 28 September

Suitable for children aged 5 and over. Parents welcome to join in.

Over 50 museums, libraries and archives across England are taking part in the Festival of Storytelling as part of Open Weekend, to celebrate the Launch of the Cultural Olympiad. The stories will bring alive museum, archive and library collections with words, music and dance.

Children are invited to Pitzhanger to hear Akuba tell the fascinating story of Sir John Soane, the architect who built Pitzhanger and his family who once lived there. Akuba will tell the story in her own unique style, inviting the audience to get caught up in the action.

Akuba has been telling stories to children and adults for many years. A regular performer at the British Museum, she has continuously enthralled audiences, inviting them to explore local and world heritage.

No need to book - just turn up. For further information tel 020 8567 1227

Half-term workshops for Children

PM's workshops encourage children to create artworks in response to their visit to PM Gallery & House. All materials are supplied and everyone will complete a piece of work to take home. Dress for mess!!!

For all tickets telephone 020 8567 1227

Forest Tales

Wednesday 29 October

11am - 12 noon

Tickets £2

Suitable for children aged 5 and over. Parents welcome.

Storyteller Akuba will take you on a storytelling journey around Walpole Park, with her tales to enchant young listeners!

A Spook in a Book!

Thursday 30 October

10 - 12 noon (5 - 8 yr olds) and 2 - 4pm (9 - 12 yr olds)

Tickets £4

Artist Marysia Lachowicz will show you how to create your own scary pop up picture book!

Pitzhanger's Haunted Hallowe'en

Friday 31 October

10 - 12 noon (5 - 8 yr olds) and 2 - 4pm (9 - 12 yr olds)

Tickets £4

Make a spooky mask and mobile and discover some stories to frighten your friends!

 

October 2, 2008