What's On

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon December 11, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness,Event

Christmas Decorations

In this workshop, you will learn how to create beautiful decorations using everyday items such as cards, pine cones, candles, and recycled materials found around your home. It's a great opportunity to add a touch of warmth and charm to your home this holiday season.

Mon December 11, 2023 12:30PM

Ignition Brewery, Ground Floor, The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Sydenham Winter Welcome,Workshop

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon December 18, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness,Event

Winter Survival Zine Making

Join us for a workshop led by the talented artist Eve Turner, where we will embrace the winter season as an opportunity for introspection and self-care.

Mon December 18, 2023 12:30PM

Ignition Brewery, Winter Survival Zine

Sydenham Winter Welcome,Workshop

Film: Us

Sydenham Arts Film is back this October! We’ve taken lots of precautions, so you can enjoy some great cinema safely. Tickets must be booked in advance- no tickets available on the door. Our events have a reduced, limited capacity- Book early to avoid disappointment.

Thu October 29, 2020 6:30PM

2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6PL

Film,Wellness

Film: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Doors open from 7. We’re Back! After a tough year for all you lovers of film, the big screen is back, and our film screenings kick off this summer with two cracking…

Tue June 22, 2021 2:50PM

2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6PL

Film

Film: Kung Fu Hustle

We're Back! After a tough year for all you lovers of film, the big screen is back, and our film screenings kick off this summer with two cracking comedy masterpieces!

Thu July 29, 2021 6:30PM

2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6PL

Film

Artists Trail Opening Event: Anna Lovely Private View

Join us for a night celebrating the launch of the Sydenham Artists Trail 2021- a taster of what is to come over two exciting weekends of visual arts in and around Sydenham. There's no need to book, but click the link below to see the gallery's website.

Fri September 10, 2021 6:00PM

Anna Lovely Gallery, 140 Sydenham Road, SE26 5JZ

Artists Trail

Collage Club- Workshop

Transform a personal memory into a work of art with this super easy collaging technique!

Sat September 11, 2021 12:00PM

Upstairs at The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QF

Workshop

Make your own Silver and Beaded Earrings

Join jewellery maker Jayne Williams as she teaches you how to make your very own silver and beaded earrings to take away with you!

Sat September 11, 2021 2:00PM

Upstairs @ The Sydenham Centre, SE26 5QF

Workshop

Cyanotype Demo

Watch a live demo with Ky Lewis of the cyanotype or ‘blueprint process' showing two methods of production using a UV exposure unit.

Sat September 11, 2021 3:00PM

Upstairs at The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road SE26 5QF

Workshop

Graffiti Walk- Artists Trail

Join an hour long guided walk around Sydenham and explore some incredible street art around our local area!

Sat September 11, 2021 4:00PM

Meet at the Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QF

Artists Trail

Make a Glass Tile

Led by artist Pippa Stacey, make a glass tile by playing with coloured glass shapes to be fused in the kiln.

Sun September 12, 2021 12:00PM

30 Kingsthorpe Road, SE26 4PG

Workshop

Artists Talk at Anise Gallery

Rachel Ara, Jeanette Barnes, Minho Kwon, Oscar Lett, Esther Rolinson & Jacek Ludwig Scarso in conversation.

Sun September 12, 2021 2:00PM

Anise Gallery, The Old Chapel, 27-33 Malham Road, SE23 1AH.

Event

Film: Faces Places (Artists Trail Special)

Join us for an extra special screening celebrating our annual Artists Trail this September with Agnès Varda's Faces Places.

*This screening replaces 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' as listed in the Artists Trail map*

Thu September 16, 2021 7:30PM

The Grove Centre, 2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6PL

Artists Trail,Film

Make a Beaded Necklace or Bracelet

In this workshop, you'll create your very own necklace or bracelet from scratch with the help of jeweller Jayne Williams.

Sat September 18, 2021 2:00PM

Upstairs at The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QF

Workshop

Cyanotype Workshop

This short workshop will give you all the basics in order for you to feel confident making your own Blueprint Photographs.

Sat September 18, 2021 3:00PM

Upstairs at The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road SE26 5QF

Workshop

Stephen Wright, Artist Talk and Screening

Creator of the House of Dreams in East Dulwich gives us a glimpse inside the incredible artistic creation and inspirations.

Sat September 18, 2021 7:00PM

The Anna Lovely Gallery, 140 Sydenham Road, SE26 5JZ

Artists Trail,Event

Cyanotype Workshop

This short workshop will give you all the basics in order for you to feel confident making your own Blueprint Photographs.

Sun September 19, 2021 3:00PM

Upstairs at The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road SE26 5QF

Workshop

Art with enSEmble26- A Concert

As the Artists Trail 2021 draws to a close, join us for a musical celebration alongside enSEmble26 and artists from the trail.

Sun September 19, 2021 8:00PM

Forest Hill School Theatre, Dacres Road, SE23 2XN

Artists Trail,Music

Film: Isle of Dogs

Discover magical world and intricate detailing of director Wes Anderson in this pooch-tacular stop-motion comedy!

Thu September 30, 2021 7:30PM

2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6PL

Film

Film: The Others

On the 20th Year anniversary of the film's release, The Others (2001) starring Nicole Kidman is our Halloween Screening.

Thu October 28, 2021 7:30PM

The Grove Centre, 2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6PL

Film

Sydenham Arts Film Quiz

It's the end of another pretty apocalyptic year, in which we've finally managed to get back to the cinema and our local screenings!

To celebrate, we're ending the year with a Film Quiz extravaganza at our friends Ingition Brewery's Tap Room.

Teams, Assemble!

Thu December 9, 2021 7:30PM

Ignition Brewery Tap Room, The Sydenham Centre, SE26 5QF

Film,Event

Window Wanderland- One Planet

Welcome to the second year of Sydenham Arts Window Wanderland- A covid-friendly event which you can all get involved in from your homes.

Fri December 10, 2021 5:30PM

Sydenham (Various)

Event

In Sync- A Chamber and Spoken Word Concert

Continuing our unique Chamber series with enSEmble26, join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word collaborations.

Proudly supported by KFH Estate Agents

Sat December 11, 2021 7:30PM

Ken Kirby Theatre, Forest Hill School, SE23 2XN

Music

Waking the Sydenham Dragon...

Reviving a Local Myth for Modern Times... an exciting Interactive street art project. Part of Day One of Leiwsham London Borough of Culture 2022

Fri January 28, 2022 11:00AM

Sydenham Station Approach, SE26 5EU

Event,Artists Trail

Talking Films- LGBTQ+ Month

Our next Talking Films event takes place this February, with a playlist full of LGBTQ+ highlights and more.

Thu February 10, 2022 7:00PM

Online

Film

Film: The Lobster

Possibly the perfect Anti-Valentine's Day Movie?! Join us for this modern cult classic, with a star-studded cast.

Thu February 17, 2022 7:30PM

The Grove Centre, 2 Jew's Walk, Sydenham. SE26 6PL

Film

Film: The 8th

A Very Special Screening for Women's History Month 2022- The 8th tells the story of Irish women and their fight to overturn one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the world.

Thu March 31, 2022 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QX

Film

Film: The Full Monty

Join us for our uplifting April screening, The Full Monty.

Winner of Multiple Baftas and other prestigious film awards, The Full Monty, directed by Peter Cattaneo is a funny, heart-warming and gritty British Classic.

Thu April 21, 2022 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QX

Film

Film: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

For this month's film screening of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, we've joined forces with the Kirkdale Bookshop. After the screening, we'd love you to stick around for a glass of wine to discuss the film and the book. It's a classic you may already have in your bookcase, but if not, do pop over to the Kirkdale Bookshop and grab a copy if you're interested in reading the book ahead of the screening.

Thu May 26, 2022 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Harriet Green for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon May 30, 2022 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

START - Creative Futures Workshop

In this session we will work together on practical hand's on activities and advice about CV and Application Writing, and Interview Techniques

Mon June 6, 2022 5:00PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Workshop

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Harriet Green for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon June 13, 2022 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

START - Creative Futures Workshop

In this session we will work together on practical hands on activities and advice about working in the Creative Industries.

Tue June 14, 2022 5:00PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Workshop

START - Creative Futures Workshop

In this session we will work together and talk about Work and Mental Wellbeing, Getting the Balance Right.

Tue June 21, 2022 5:00PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Workshop

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Harriet Green for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon June 27, 2022 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Film: Sideways

This June we are screening Sideways! Directed by Alexander Payne, who brought us Election and About Schmidt.

Thu June 30, 2022 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Harriet Green for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon July 4, 2022 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

START - Creative Futures Workshop

In this session we will work together and talk about Funding and Producing your own Work.

Mon July 4, 2022 5:00PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Workshop

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Harriet Green for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon July 11, 2022 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

START - Creative Futures Workshop

In this session we will work together on practical hands on activities and advice about Marketing Yourself and Your Work.

Mon July 11, 2022 5:00PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Workshop

START - Creative Futures Workshop

In this session we will work together on practical hands on activities and advice about Application Writing Support, plus Final Thoughts.

Tue July 12, 2022 5:00PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Workshop

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions, led by Harriet Green for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon July 18, 2022 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Film: Portrait of a Lady on Fire

July's screening continues the country's marking of 50 years of Pride in the UK, Portrait of a Lady on Fire.

Thu July 28, 2022 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Summer Open Day 2022

Join us for an afternoon of Live Music, Food & Drinks, Creative Workshops and even a Prize Draw!

Sat July 30, 2022 3:00PM

44a Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF

Event

Word on the Street

Join us for a celebration in Poetry and Spoken Word of our local high street from poets Esme Allman and Ade Oyejobi.

Thu August 11, 2022 7:30PM

The Canvas Sydenham, 22-24 Sydenham Road, SE26 5QW

Spoken Word

Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

Watch Maria's painting process behind the scenes. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Tue August 16, 2022 3:52PM

Flat 3, 43 Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2PS

Workshop

Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

Learn about the process of clay modelling and sculpting with artist Pat Rae. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Tue August 16, 2022 5:03PM

The Coach House, 3 The Hermitage, Forest Hill, SE23 3QD

Workshop

Artists Trail 2022 Launch: Anna Lovely Gallery Private View

Join us for the Private view of the annual Summer Exhibition at The Anna Lovely Gallery to celebrate the launch of the Sydenham Artists Trail 2022.

Fri September 2, 2022 6:00PM

The Anna Lovely Gallery, 140 Sydenham Road, SE26 5JZ

Artists Trail,Event

Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

Learn about the process of clay modelling and sculpting with artist Pat Rae. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sat September 3, 2022 11:00AM

The Coach House, 3 The Hermitage, Forest Hill, SE23 3QD

Workshop

Demo: Pop Up Portrait Photo Booth

Get your portrait taken by photographic artist Pupak Navabpour. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sat September 3, 2022 11:00AM

The Canvas: Cafe and Creative Venue, 22a-24 Sydenham Road

Workshop

Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

Watch Maria's painting process behind the scenes. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sat September 3, 2022 11:00AM

Flat 3, 43 Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2PS

Workshop

Demo: Linocut Printing & Brushstroke Techniques

Learn to paint a bird or plant with simple brushstrokes or watch a lino-printing demonstration. 
No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sat September 3, 2022 11:00AM

98 Kirkdale Rd, SE26 4BG

Workshop

Demo: Spinning Wool Taster Experience

Richard Sant aka Popinjay will demonstrate how to spin, and you might even get an opportunity to have a go yourself.

Sat September 3, 2022 12:00PM

98 Kirkdale, SE26 4BG

Workshop

Demo: Hand-colouring flower photograms

Come and join artist Alison Day for a demonstration of photographic colouring.

Sat September 3, 2022 1:00PM

Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN

Workshop

Handbuilding Clay

Craft your very own item from clay with helpful tips from artist Ellwood Design to pick up on the second weekend.

Sat September 3, 2022 1:00PM

Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN

Workshop

Make your own Silver and Beaded Earrings

Join jewellery maker Jayne Williams as she teaches you how to make your very own silver and beaded earrings to take away with you!

Sat September 3, 2022 2:00PM

Upstairs @ The Sydenham Centre, SE26 5QX

Workshop

Exploring your Path

Join Boutzie for an online workshop exploring pathways, goals and creativity for artists and creatives.

Sat September 3, 2022 2:00PM

Online

Workshop,Wellness

Street Art of Sydenham- Artists Trail Walk

Join an hour long guided walk around Sydenham and explore some incredible street art around our local area!

Sat September 3, 2022 5:00PM

Meet behind The Greyhound Pub, 313-315 Kirkdale, SE26 4QB

Artists Trail

Demo: Pop Up Portrait Photo Booth

Get your portrait taken by photographic artist Pupak Navabpour. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sun September 4, 2022 11:00AM

The Canvas: Cafe and Creative Venue, 22a-24 Sydenham Road

Workshop

Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

Watch Maria's painting process behind the scenes. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sun September 4, 2022 11:00AM

Flat 3, 43 Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2PS

Workshop

Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

Learn about the process of clay modelling and sculpting with artist Pat Rae. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sun September 4, 2022 11:00AM

The Coach House, 3 The Hermitage, Forest Hill, SE23 3QD

Workshop

Handbuilding Clay

Craft your very own item from clay with helpful tips from artist Ellwood Design to pick up on the second weekend.

Sun September 4, 2022 1:00PM

Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN

Workshop

Collage and Stitch with Natural Dyed Fabrics

Use natural dyed fabrics and threads to create a simple but effective collage piece.

Sun September 4, 2022 2:00PM

Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN

Workshop

Make a Beaded Necklace or Bracelet

In this workshop, you'll create your very own necklace or bracelet from scratch with the help of jeweller Jayne Williams.

Sun September 4, 2022 2:00PM

Upstairs at The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QF

Workshop

Demo: Linocut Printing & Brushstroke Techniques

Learn to paint a bird or plant with simple brushstrokes or watch a lino-printing demonstration. 
No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sun September 4, 2022 11:00PM

98 Kirkdale Rd, SE26 4BG

Workshop

Film: The Painter & The Thief

As part of our celebrations of Sydenham Arts Artists Trail 2022, witness the incredible true story of The Painter & The Thief unfold this September.

Thu September 8, 2022 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film,Artists Trail

Demo: Linocut Printing & Brushstroke Techniques

Learn to paint a bird or plant with simple brushstrokes or watch a lino-printing demonstration. 
No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sat September 10, 2022 11:00AM

98 Kirkdale Rd, SE26 4BG

Workshop

Demo: Pop Up Portrait Photo Booth

Get your portrait taken by photographic artist Pupak Navabpour. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sat September 10, 2022 11:00AM

The Canvas: Cafe and Creative Venue, 22a-24 Sydenham Road

Workshop

Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

Watch Maria's painting process behind the scenes. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sat September 10, 2022 11:00AM

Flat 3, 43 Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2PS

Workshop

Make a Glass Tile or Glass Hanging

Led by artist Pippa Stacey, make a glass tile or hanging by playing with coloured glass shapes to be fused in the kiln.

Sat September 10, 2022 12:00PM

30 Kingsthorpe Road, SE26 4PG

Workshop

Handbuilding Clay

Craft your very own item from clay with helpful tips from artist Ellwood Design.

Sat September 10, 2022 1:00PM

Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN

Workshop

Demo: Hand-colouring flower photograms

Come and join artist Alison Day for a demonstration of photographic colouring.

Sat September 10, 2022 1:00PM

Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN

Workshop

Exploring your Path

Join Boutzie for an online workshop exploring pathways, goals and creativity for artists and creatives.

Sat September 10, 2022 2:00PM

Online

Workshop,Wellness

Demo: Wood Engraving

Learn about engraving processes with various tools on the wood block, with artist Fay Watson.

Sat September 10, 2022 2:00PM

Priory Cottage, 32 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5QF

Workshop

Collage and Stitch with Natural Dyed Fabrics

Use natural dyed fabrics and threads to create a simple but effective collage piece.

Sat September 10, 2022 2:00PM

Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN

Workshop

Street Art of Sydenham- Artists Trail Walk

**NEW DATE ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND**

Join an hour long guided walk around Sydenham and explore some incredible street art around our local area!

Sat September 10, 2022 5:30PM

Meet behind The Greyhound Pub, 313-315 Kirkdale, SE26 4QB

Artists Trail

Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

Learn about the process of clay modelling and sculpting with artist Pat Rae. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sat September 10, 2022 11:00PM

The Coach House, 3 The Hermitage, Forest Hill, SE23 3QD

Workshop

Make a Concertina Artwork

Make a concertina artwork with artist Caroline Lee!

Sun September 11, 2022 11:00AM

42 Priestfield Road, SE23 2RS

Workshop

Demo: Painting by artist Maria Luisa Azzini

Watch Maria's painting process behind the scenes. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sun September 11, 2022 11:00AM

Flat 3, 43 Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2PS

Workshop

Demo: Linocut Printing & Brushstroke Techniques

Learn to paint a bird or plant with simple brushstrokes or watch a lino-printing demonstration. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sun September 11, 2022 11:00AM

98 Kirkdale Rd, SE26 4BG

Workshop

Demo: Pop Up Portrait Photo Booth

Get your portrait taken by photographic artist Pupak Navabpour. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sun September 11, 2022 11:00AM

The Canvas: Cafe and Creative Venue, 22a-24 Sydenham Road

Workshop

Make a Glass Tile or Glass Hanging

Led by artist Pippa Stacey, make a glass tile or hanging by playing with coloured glass shapes to be fused in the kiln.

Sun September 11, 2022 12:00PM

30 Kingsthorpe Road, SE26 4PG

Workshop

Handbuilding Clay

Craft your very own item from clay with helpful tips from artist Ellwood Design.

Sun September 11, 2022 1:00PM

Forest Hill School, Dacres Road, SE23 3XN

Workshop

Make a Silver and Coloured Wire Bling Ring

Fancy a bit of bling? Jayne will teach you how to make your very own 'Bling Ring' to keep in this workshop.

Sun September 11, 2022 2:00PM

Upstairs at The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QF

Workshop

Demo: Wood Engraving

Learn about engraving processes with various tools on the wood block, with artist Fay Watson.

Sun September 11, 2022 2:00PM

Priory Cottage, 32 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5QF

Workshop

Demo: Clay Model Making and Sculpting

Learn about the process of clay modelling and sculpting with artist Pat Rae. No booking required, just drop in from 11am.

Sun September 11, 2022 11:00PM

The Coach House, 3 The Hermitage, Forest Hill, SE23 3QD

Workshop

Film: Orfeu Negro

Our October Screening is a multi-award wining classic, especially selected for Black History Month.

Thu October 27, 2022 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Painting: Mark Making with Watercolour, Pastels and more

Painting workshop with Misa Gott.

Mon November 7, 2022 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Photomontage

Playful photomontage with Pupak Navabpour.

Mon November 14, 2022 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Printing: Cutting & Mark Making on cardboard and Printing with Ink

Painting workshop with Misa Gott.

Mon November 21, 2022 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Film: Mystery Screening- Nosferatu

November's mystery screening is revealed as the 1922 original horror, Nosferatu!

Thu November 24, 2022 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon November 28, 2022 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Knit Clinic

Learn to knit with Linda Litchfield.

Mon November 28, 2022 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Street SmART - Art for Change

Join us for the first session of Street SmART to learn more about our programme's initiatives for creative and artistic ways to improve safety for women in our neighbourhood.

Thu December 1, 2022 5:30PM

Sydenham Centre, Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Street SmART

Window Workshop and Inspiration Session

Taking part in Sydenham Wanderland this year? Come along and make a window silhouette, learn some handy techniques for your display and more.

Sat December 3, 2022 3:00PM

Ignition Brewery Tap Room, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QF

Wanderland

Recycling old Greetings Cards

Join us recycling old greetings cards.

Mon December 5, 2022 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Film Quiz 2022

Yes, it's that time of year again! Rounding off another year of film screenings is our ever popular Film Quiz of the Year. Teams at the ready...

Fri December 9, 2022 7:30PM

Ignition Brewery Tap Room, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QF

Film

Collaging a la Kurt Schwitters!

Learn to make a collage masterpiece with Marc Rosenfeld.

Mon December 12, 2022 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Origami

Learn to make Origami with James Hodgson.

Mon December 19, 2022 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Make a concertina Artwork

Learn to make a concertina with Caroline Lee.

Mon January 9, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Make a concertina Artwork

Learn to make a concertina with Caroline Lee.

Mon January 16, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon January 23, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Hand Stitch & Embroidery

Learn simple embroidery skills with Linda Litchfield.

Mon January 23, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon January 30, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Pencils and Pastels Watercolours

Learn a variety of drawing techniques using using watercolour pencils and pastels, to make your own watercolour creations with Paul Tymkow.

Mon January 30, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, London SE26 5QF

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Collagraph Prints

Collagraph Printing with Misa Gott.

Mon February 6, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Papier Mâché Puppets

Rediscover the joys of Papier Mâché with Pippa Stacey, making and decorating your very own hand puppet.

Mon February 13, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Collaging Faces using Found Materials, Pencil and Pastels

Join an exploratory collaging session to create images of heads and faces, led by Paul Tymkow.

Mon February 20, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, London SE26 5QF

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Film: Blade Runner - The Final Cut - & Whisky Tasting

Join us for a screening - & Whisky Tasting - of Blade Runner [1982] - the influential science fiction thriller starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos.

Fri February 24, 2023 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Kintsugi- The Art of Mending

Learn the art of mending broken pottery- Kintsugi - in this hands on creative workshop.

Mon February 27, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, London SE26 5QF

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Knitting- Next Steps

Learn to knit with Linda Litchfield, and take your skills to the next level.

Mon March 6, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Street SmART - Feminist Art Collage Workshop

Let's celebrate International Women's Day together! Join us for a Feminist Art Collage Workshop, let by artist Amelia Grace Eve.

Wed March 8, 2023 4:30PM

Leo, 24 Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QW

Street SmART

Mixed Media Mosaics

Create a unique mosaic piece in this mixed media workshop led by Diana McKinnon.

Mon March 13, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Life Drawing in Concert

Join us for a unique concert experience, and have a go at life-drawing whilst listening to an eclectic repertoire from local musicians Ensemble 26.

Wed March 15, 2023 7:30PM

The Lovely Gallery - 140 Sydenham Rd, London, SE26 5JZ

Event

Mobile Photography

Learn some simple tips on how to take perfect pictures with your phone with Yoke Matze.

Mon March 20, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon March 27, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Show & Tell Celebration Event!

We invite you all to bring in a few of your favourite creations, made at or inspired by workshops you've attended, for a mini-exhibition and celebration!

Mon March 27, 2023 12:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF

Sydenham Winter Welcome

Film: Mad Max- Fury Road

March's film celebrates a powerful female lead (Charlize Theron) and supporting actors (Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Riley Keough, Zoe Kravitz, Abbey Lee and Courtney Eaton) as part of  Women's History Month, in  George Miller's Mad Max- Fury Road.

Fri March 31, 2023 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon April 24, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Film: Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind

We've got a real treat for you with our April screening. The unmistakable, Oscar winning Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Thu April 27, 2023 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Back to the Moon

Giovanna Koyama presents her funny, absurd and physical monologue Back to the Moon, following the journey of a young woman trying to escape her nightmare and find a universal language to express herself...

Fri April 28, 2023 7:45PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

START,Event,Theatre

Street SmART - Making a Feminist Art Tapestry

Following the International Women's Day Feminist Art Collage Workshop, we are meeting again to sew our work into a "Tapestry".

Thu May 11, 2023 5:00PM

On the Hoof, 23 Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5EX

Street SmART

Self-Care Speed Meet

Tired of going to networking events where you make no connections?

Then join us and experience the power of self-care and theatre at our unique networking event. Interact with like-minded individuals and develop a project with a new bond.

Fri May 12, 2023 6:00PM

Upstairs at The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, SE26 5QX

START

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon May 15, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon May 22, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Film: Winged Migration

Join us on a journey like no other as we witness the beauty and wonder of Oscar nominated documentary Winged Migration.

Thu May 25, 2023 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon June 5, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon June 12, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon June 19, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Downpour

Join us for an immersive installation, devised and designed by artist Alya Kautsaranti.

Fri June 23, 2023 6:30PM

Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, SE26 5QX

Visual Arts

Downpour

Join us for an immersive installation, devised and designed by artist Alya Kautsaranti.

Sat June 24, 2023 6:00PM

Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, SE26 5QX

Visual Arts

Film: Marcel The Shell With Shoes On

Get ready to experience a heartwarming adventure with the most adorable character you've ever seen!

Thu June 29, 2023 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon July 3, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Mapping Sydenham Workshop

In this workshop, we'd love local people to come along and join us in a creative mapping session. Together, we will create a giant map of Sydenham, which will highlight local opinions about various areas, and what we can do to make them safer for women and girls.

Wed July 19, 2023 6:30PM

Ignition Brewery Tap Room, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Street SmART

Film: Our Little Sister

Our Little Sister (2015) is the Palme d'Or nominated and multi-award winning family drama from acclaimed director Kore-eda Hirokazu.

Thu July 27, 2023 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film

Artists Trail Official Launch: Anna Lovely Gallery Open Exhibition

Join us for a night celebrating the launch of the Sydenham Artists Trail 2023- a taster of what is to come over two exciting weekends of visual arts in and around Sydenham.

Thu September 7, 2023 6:00PM

Anna Lovely Gallery, 140 Sydenham Road, SE26 5JZ

Artists Trail

Meet The Artists: Artists Trail 2023

A chance for artists and enthusiasts alike to meet, discuss art, and hear a little bit more about what's in store over both weekends.

Fri September 8, 2023 7:30PM

Leo Cafe, Dragonfly Yoga Studios, Sydenham Road, SE26 5QW

Artists Trail

Live Painting Demonstration

A Live Painting demonstration by Maria and John.

Sat September 9, 2023 2:30AM

Venue 28: Hidden House Gallery

Workshop

Aerial Life Drawing

We are opening our studio at My Aerial Home and inviting artists to come and draw aerialists from life at our adult classes for FREE.

Sat September 9, 2023 10:30AM

Venue 30: My Aerial Home

Workshop

Throwing porcelain – Mini taster

15-minute taster session on the potter's wheel with the option of having your pot fired.

Sat September 9, 2023 11:00AM

Venue 27: Whirled Art Studios

Workshop

Common Cloth - Communal Weaving

Learn to weave on our giant 3 sided loom at this communal weaving workshop.

Sat September 9, 2023 11:00AM

Venue 7: Leo Cafe

Workshop

Walk-In Portrait

Come and have your portrait photograph taken, including 1 medium film image and 1 polaroid for you to take home.

Sat September 9, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 29: Whirled Arts Studios

Workshop

The Dolphin Preview Exhibition

A curated taster of what to expect on this years trail, featuring artists taking part.

Sat September 9, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 33: The Dolphin

Artists Trail

Community Marks the Spot

Come and join the fun by adding your own authentic marks to our community art piece.

Sat September 9, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 7: Leo Cafe

Workshop

Flower Painting Masterclass

Learn how to paint seasonal blooms using watercolour inks and gouache paint.

Sat September 9, 2023 12:00PM

Max Made ME, 16 Dartmouth road, SE23 3XU

Workshop

Colombian Traditional Drumming Workshop

Welcome to the symphony of La Comba!

Sat September 9, 2023 12:30PM

Venue 16: Forest Hill School

Workshop

Pinhole Camera Portraits

Explore the art of pinhole photography with artist Molly Behagg.

Sat September 9, 2023 1:00PM

29. Whirled Art Studios

Toy-making in Action

Alice will be in her studio during opening hours.

Sat September 9, 2023 1:00PM

Venue 27: Whirled Arts Studios

Workshop

Make your own Silver Beaded Earrings

Learn to make pretty silver and beaded drop earrings with Jayne.

Sat September 9, 2023 2:00PM

Venue 8: Sydenham Centre

Workshop

Movement Workshop

This is an introduction workshop to Masumi's movement practice.

Sat September 9, 2023 3:00PM

Venue 16: Forest Hill School

Workshop

Gurkhas Preview Exhibition

A preview exhibition of what to expect to see on this years Artists Trail.

Sat September 9, 2023 3:00PM

Venue 9: Gurkha's Restaurant

Artists Trail

Performance Art Shows

Dynamic live aerial performance art.

Sat September 9, 2023 3:30PM

Venue 30: My Aerial Home

Workshop

Throwing porcelain – Mini taster

15-minute taster session on the potter's wheel with the option of having your pot fired.

Sun September 10, 2023 11:00AM

Venue 27: Whirled Art Studios

Workshop

Walk-In Portrait

Come and have your portrait photograph taken, including 1 medium film image and 1 polaroid for you to take home.

Sun September 10, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 29: Whirled Arts Studios

Workshop

Community Marks the Spot

Come and join the fun by adding your own authentic marks to our community art piece.

Sun September 10, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 7: Leo Cafe

Workshop

Make a Glass Tile or Suncatcher

Using small shapes of coloured glass, create a pattern or picture onto a clear glass square to use as a coaster or hanging.

Sun September 10, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 12: 30 Kingsthorpe

Workshop

Pinhole Camera Portraits

Explore the art of pinhole photography with artist Molly Behagg.

Sun September 10, 2023 1:00PM

29. Whirled Art Studios

Toy-making in Action

Alice will be in her studio during opening hours.

Sun September 10, 2023 1:00PM

Venue 27: Whirled Arts Studios

Workshop

Colombian Traditional Drumming Workshop

Welcome to the symphony of La Comba!

Sun September 10, 2023 1:45PM

Venue 16: Forest Hill School

Workshop

Make your own Silver Beaded Necklace

Learn to make a bead necklace with Jayne.

Sun September 10, 2023 2:00PM

Venue 8: Sydenham Centre

Workshop

Acoustic Live Music

Live performances of unique songs and improvisation.

Sun September 10, 2023 2:30PM

Venue 28: Hidden House Gallery

Artists Trail

The Dolphin Preview Exhibition

A curated taster of what to expect on this years trail, featuring artists taking part.

Sun September 10, 2023 3:00PM

Venue 33: The Dolphin

Artists Trail

Film: Maudie

Join us for our Artists Trail Special screening of Maudie!

Fri September 15, 2023 7:30PM

Sydenham Arts, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Artists Trail,Film

Aerial Life Drawing

We are opening our studio at My Aerial Home and inviting artists to come and draw aerialists from life at our adult classes for FREE.

Sat September 16, 2023 10:30AM

Venue 30: My Aerial Home

Workshop

Common Cloth - Communal Weaving

Learn to weave on our giant 3 sided loom at this communal weaving workshop.

Sat September 16, 2023 11:00AM

Venue 7: Leo Cafe

Workshop

Throwing porcelain – Mini taster

15-minute taster session on the potter's wheel with the option of having your pot fired.

Sat September 16, 2023 11:00AM

Venue 27: Whirled Art Studios

Workshop

Community Marks the Spot

Come and join the fun by adding your own authentic marks to our community art piece.

Sat September 16, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 7: Leo Cafe

Workshop

The Dolphin Preview Exhibition

A curated taster of what to expect on this years trail, featuring artists taking part.

Sat September 16, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 33: The Dolphin

Artists Trail

Colombian Traditional Drumming Workshop

Welcome to the symphony of La Comba!

Sat September 16, 2023 12:30PM

Venue 16: Forest Hill School

Workshop

Drawing from Plant Life: Botanical Illustration Workshop

The workshop is an introduction into the practice of botanical illustration.

Sat September 16, 2023 1:00PM

16. Forest Hill School

Workshop

Pinhole Camera Portraits

Explore the art of pinhole photography with artist Molly Behagg.

Sat September 16, 2023 1:00PM

29. Whirled Art Studios

Toy-making in Action

Alice will be in her studio during opening hours.

Sat September 16, 2023 1:00PM

Venue 27: Whirled Arts Studios

Workshop

Demo: Silver Clay Leaf Making

Jayne demonstrates how to use a real leaf to create a stunning pendant using silver clay paste.

Sat September 16, 2023 2:00PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Workshop

Live Painting Demonstration

A Live Painting demonstration by Maria and John.

Sat September 16, 2023 2:30PM

Venue 28: Hidden House Gallery

Workshop

Gurkhas Preview Exhibition

A preview exhibition of what to expect to see on this years Artists Trail.

Sat September 16, 2023 3:00PM

Venue 9: Gurkha's Restaurant

Artists Trail

Performance Art Shows

Dynamic live aerial performance art.

Sat September 16, 2023 3:30PM

Venue 30: My Aerial Home

Workshop

Hidden House Gallery Artists Celebration

Hidden House Gallery Artists Trail 2023 Open Night

Sat September 16, 2023 6:00PM

Venue 28: Hidden House Gallery

Artists Trail

Geometric Art Painting Workshop

Learn to create a beautiful geometric art on canvas board with Karo!

Sun September 17, 2023 11:00AM

Forest Hill School, SE23 2XN

Workshop

Throwing porcelain – Mini taster

15-minute taster session on the potter's wheel with the option of having your pot fired.

Sun September 17, 2023 11:00AM

Venue 27: Whirled Art Studios

Workshop

Community Marks the Spot

Come and join the fun by adding your own authentic marks to our community art piece.

Sun September 17, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 7: Leo Cafe

Workshop

Make a Glass Tile or Suncatcher

Using small shapes of coloured glass, create a pattern or picture onto a clear glass square to use as a coaster or hanging.

Sun September 17, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 12: 30 Kingsthorpe

Workshop

The Dolphin Preview Exhibition

A curated taster of what to expect on this years trail, featuring artists taking part.

Sun September 17, 2023 12:00PM

Venue 33: The Dolphin

Artists Trail

Toy-making in Action

Alice will be in her studio during opening hours.

Sun September 17, 2023 1:00PM

Venue 27: Whirled Arts Studios

Workshop

Drawing from Plant Life: Botanical Illustration Workshop

The workshop is an introduction into the practice of botanical illustration.

Sun September 17, 2023 1:00PM

16. Forest Hill School

Workshop

Pinhole Camera Portraits

Explore the art of pinhole photography with artist Molly Behagg.

Sun September 17, 2023 1:00PM

29. Whirled Art Studios

Colombian Traditional Drumming Workshop

Welcome to the symphony of La Comba!

Sun September 17, 2023 1:45PM

Venue 16: Forest Hill School

Workshop

Acoustic Live Music

Live performances of unique songs and improvisation.

Sun September 17, 2023 2:30PM

Venue 28: Hidden House Gallery

Artists Trail

Gurkhas Preview Exhibition

A preview exhibition of what to expect to see on this years Artists Trail.

Sun September 17, 2023 3:00PM

Venue 9: Gurkha's Restaurant

Artists Trail

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon September 25, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon October 2, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon October 9, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Women's Safety: The Sydenham Arts Podcast

The Sydenham Arts Podcast is back! Presented by Angela Eyton with Special Guests Henna Bakhshi (Local Artist), Ellie Reeves (Labour MP for Lewisham West and Penge) and Jack (Local Business Owner, Leo Cafe).

Wed October 18, 2023 6:00PM

YouTube

Street SmART

Film: Nope

Time to get spooky and join us for our October screening of the film Nope.

Thu October 26, 2023 7:00PM

Sydenham Arts, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Film

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon October 30, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

That's a Mad Mix

Join us for artist Saul Samba's solo photography exhibition exploring what it means to be mixed heritage.

Mon October 30, 2023 7:00PM

On The Hoof, 23 Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5EX

START

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon November 13, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness,Event

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon November 13, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon November 20, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon November 27, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness

Poetry Writing Workshop

Join us for an opportunity to unleash your creativity and dive into the world of words!

Mon November 27, 2023 7:00PM

Ignition Brewery, Ground Floor, The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Street SmART

Film: Persepolis

Film Club is back with a special Street SmART screening of the Oscar and BAFTA-nominated animated film, Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud.

Thu November 30, 2023 7:30PM

The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Film,Street SmART

Moving with Parkinson's

Come along to our creative movement sessions for people living with Parkinson's.

Mon December 4, 2023 10:30AM

The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Wellness,Event

Christmas Collaging

Join us for our first session this winter where we get ready for Christmas, creating unique decorative collages led by talented artist Sian Hoolahan.

Mon December 4, 2023 12:30PM

Ignition Brewery,Ground Floor, The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX

Sydenham Winter Welcome