Listings Th is month’ s ALEXANDRE Fan Maker to the Courts of Europe
Félix Alexandre (b.1823) rose to fame during the 1850’s to become fan-maker to Empress Eugènie, the Queen of the Netherlands and Queen Victoria – a fact proudly proclaimed in gold letters on the inside of his fan boxes. Not only did Alexandre paint fan leaves and produce designs for many of the elaborate montures (sticks and guards), he was also the fi rst éventailliste to employ painters and designers who were part of the coterie of fashionable artists working in France at this time.
This ambitious exhibition, a joint initiative of The Fan Museum and Musée Galliera, Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris brings together, for the fi rst time, an array of exquisite Alexandre fans including loans from Royal Collections and some of Europe’s most prestigious collectors. Drawing on extensive archival research, the exhibition offers unparalleled insights into the craft of a particularly enigmatic éventailliste, undoubtedly one of the major forces in 19th century French fan design and production. Until Sunday 26 February The Fan Museum, 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, SE10 8ER. 020 8305 1441.
www.thefanmuseum.org.uk
JANUARY 2012 Ongoing Art, Drama, Music, Language & Wine courses. One to one instrumental & vocal tuition for all age groups. The Conservatoire, Lee Rd; Blackheath, SE3. Info: 020 8852 0234 or info@
conservatoire.org.uk. Blackheath & Greenwich WI. All kinds of opportunities for all kinds of women. First Weds of the month. 7.30pm.
www.thewi.org.uk. Sunfi elds Methodist Church, Old Dover Road, SE3.
Canar y Wh a r f Ice Sculp ting Fes tiva l
The Annual London Ice Sculpting Festival returns to Canary Wharf. Enjoy two professional ice
sculpting competitions at Montgomery Square, take part in a free ice carving masterclasses at Canada
Square Park or Jubilee Place Shopping Mall near Canary Wharf tube station.
This year there will be more teams of
sculptors from around the globe to captivate with their artistic talent and competitive spirit. Competition times at Montgomery Square are Friday 13 January, 9am – 7pm and Saturday 14, 8am – 4pm.
Learn to sculpt a Husky Dog by signing up for Masterclasses at
the Festival. Children must be 12+ and accompanied by an adult. Workshops take place on the hour, 20 minutes and 40 minutes past. At Canada Square Park on Friday 13 January, 10am – 6pm, Saturday 14 January, 10am – 6pm. And at Jubilee Place Shopping Mall Friday 13 January, 12noon – 4pm, Saturday 14 January, 10am – 6pm. Also a new fun snow pit with real snow for children and a Frost
Fayre with especially themed hot winter food and drinks to warm your winter spirits in Montgomery Square.
www.londonicesculptingfestival.co.uk
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Greenwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society. Monthly lectures at King William Court, Room 315, University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10. 8pm on 2nd Monday of the month, except April & August. Refreshments from 7.15pm. New members welcome. 020 8852 6248 or
www.gdfas.org. Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park. Wed - Sun. Come & spot all kinds of different birds & bugs in this wildlife park, which has a vibrant freshwater habitat. Free drop-in activities for children. All under 8 year-olds to be accompanied by an adult. Wed. to Sun. 10am-5pm. Free. Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Trust for Urban Ecology, The Ecology Park, Gatehouse, Thames Path, John Harrison Way, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10. 020 8293 1904.
www.urbanecology.org.uk. Greenwich Tour Guides Association. Walks start at 12.15pm & 2.15pm from the Tourist Information Centre, Pepys House, 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10. £6 (£5 concs). 07575772298 or email:
guides@greenwichtours.co.uk. Greenwich Market. Weds - Sun. Weds - food market with local producers & organic produce. Thurs & Fri - antiques, collectables, arts & crafts. Weekends & Bank Hols - Arts & Crafts & food. Wed: 11am - 7pm. Thurs 10.30am - 5.30pm. Fri, Sat & Sun: 9.30am - 5.30pm. Free. Greenwich SE10. 020 8269 5096.
www.greenwichmarket.net. Guided Walk in Maryon Wilson Park. Part of the former Maryon Wilson estate, this is a beautiful landscaped park in a valley setting. There is also an animal park with ducks, geese, chickens, pigs, & a deer enclosure. 1.15pm & 3.30pm tour of the animals every Wednesday. Extra tours of the animals Monday & Friday in school holidays. Free. Maryon Wilson Park, Thorntree Road, Charlton, SE7. Park Ranger Service. 020 8319 4253. Knitshop. 6-week courses designed to teach basic skills with expert guidance in 6 x 2 hour sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the stitches and complete the project or be well instructed to continue working in their own time. All materials are included. As well as free drinks and knitting pattern to take home. to book visit:
www.knitshop.co.uk Julieta 020 8144 4523.
knitshop.co.uk, 326 Lee High Road, Lee Green, London, SE13 5PJ.
Singitout.co.uk. Laid-back stress-relieving singing for mothers (& others). Bring your bump or pre-crawler along for fun & singing in Maze Hill. Meet other local mothers, sing it all out & eat some cake. Tues 10.30am & Thurs 2.30pm.
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Info: 07747 794321 or email:toria@singitout.
co.uk. EVERY WED Keep Fit & In Shape + Line Dancing. 10am - 12noon. Donation £3.50 to Cancer Research UK.020 8852 7127. Kingswood Hall, Kingswood Place, off Dacre Park, Lewisham SE13. EVERY THURS Jazz Band. 12.30-3pm. Free. Lord Hood. 300 Creek Rd; Greenwich SE10. 020 8858 1836. Blackheath Morris Men. Practice 8.45-10pm. St Marks Church Upper Hall, Greenwich South St, SE10. Free. Contact John: 020 8461 2440.
www.blackheathmorris.com. EVERY FRI
Lunchtime Concert. 1pm – 2pm. Free. Charlton House, Charlton Road SE7 8RE. 020 8856 3951. Greenwich Tourist Guide. Departs Cutty Sark to National Maritime Museum includes Old Royal Naval College. Qualifi ed Guide trained in Greenwich. 7pm. £10 concs £5. To book call David Stopp. 020 8319 2708, mob 07506 861 716. Email
david.stopp@
lawnside.ltd.uk. Tangoworkout. Classes connecting Tango with health and well being, for men and women. 7.15pm – 9.15pm – beginners and Intermediate classes. £7. West Greenwich Community Centre, 141 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA. EVERY SAT
Explore Saturdays. Meet a character from the past and take part in an exciting performance that will bring maritime history to life. Suitable for 6+. 12noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Free. National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich SE10 9NF. 2ND SAT OF EVERY MONTH Forest Hill Farmers’ Market. 9.30am-2pm. Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Road, SE23 3HZ. EVERY SUN Blackheath Farmers’ Market. 10am-2pm. Blackheath Rail Station Car Park, Blackheath Village, SE3. Discover Sundays. Be inspired by our Maritime past and explore your personal connections to the sea. Suitable for all ages. 11.30am –1.30pm & 2pm – 4pm. Free. National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich SE10 9NF. THIRD SUN OF EVERY MONTH Eltham Farmers’ Market. 10am-3pm. Passey Place. Off Eltham High Street, Eltham, SE9. FOURTH SUN OF EVERY MONTH Dulwich Farmers’ Market. 9am-1pm. South Gravel, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, SE21. New Year Exhibition. Featured Artists. Lucy Chapman (3 – 15 Jan) Jon Crane (17 – 29 Jan) Mary Cossey (31 Jan – 12 Feb) . Tues – Sun 10.30am- 5.30pm. 020 8858 1569. Greenwich Printmakers Gallery, 1A The Market, Greenwich SE10 9HZ. UNTIL 8 JAN
Snow White and The Seven Drawfs. Blue Peter presenter and star of many children’s TV shows, Barney Harwood plays Muddles and Patsy Kensit plays the Wicked Queen in this family favourite, with glittering costumes and sets, hilarious jokes, song and dance, and of
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