Newham & Tower Hamlets (East)
For the East region of SPINE Lite activities, Newham and Tower Hamlets are hosting a series of private and public events facilitated by their Poets in Residence and local artists.
Below are the contact details for the lead libraries and public events. All events are free to attend and welcome children and their families to attend.
Newham
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Events
- Make a Magical Potion
Create a sparkling magical potion and secret spell book to record your concoctions in this enchanting workshop with local artist Momtaz Begum- Hossain
Saturay 6th April at 11.30am-1pm and 2.30pm-4pm at East Ham Library.
Poet in Residence
Miss Jacqui is a Poet and Songwriter who knows a great deal about working with the cards that you are dealt. She is someone who always tries to challenge societal perceptions, like what it actually means to be a black woman with a disability. A wheelchair user herself, Miss Jacqui wants her poetry and music to help her listeners to see the world differently, and to inspire others to feel confident in being themselves.
Miss Jacqui has spent over 15+ years creating, performing, and advocating for change in different industries.
Miss Jacqui has performed at various locations like the 2012 Paralympic Team Welcoming Ceremonies as well as the Opening Ceremony, Southbank Centre, The Barbican, and Roundhouse to name a few.
Miss Jacqui believes that creativity can be a universal language and she is devoted to the exploration of poetry, music, songwriting, and of course performing.
Miss Jacqui is leading the schools sessions for SPINE Lite 2024.
Tower Hamlets
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Events
- Poetry, Portraits, Sculptures, GOLD!
Alchemists were early scientists who mainly attempted to turn cheap metals into gold. No alchemist ever found the formula for this particular problem but alchemy still exists in many forms. In these workshops, Adam Kammerling will guide us through creative alchemy producing sculptures, poems, portraits from simple questions, and filling the library with artistic gold!
With poet in residence Adam Kammerling. Suitable for ages 7-11 years.
Thursday 4 April – Idea Store Bow, 1 Gladstone Place, London, E3 5ES
Saturday 6 April – Idea Store Chrisp Street, 1 Vesey Path, London, E14 6BT
Monday 8 April – Bethnal Green Library, Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 0HL
All events are 2-4pm.
- The Magic of Harry Potter Art Workshop
Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter, the children will embark on a creative journey to craft two iconic magical objects —the Sorting Hat and the Magic Wand. Join us for a magical experience where imagination knows no bounds!
With local artist Meng Ni Beh.
Monday 15 April – Idea Store Chrisp Street, 1 Vesey Path, London, E14 6BT
Friday 19 April – Idea Store Bow, 1 Gladstone Place, London, E2 5ES
All events are 4-5pm
POet in Residence
Adam Kammerling is an award winning poet, interdisciplinary artist and educator.
His most recent works include Seder, his debut poetry collection which was a finalist in the National Jewish Book Awards, Shall We Take This Outside, a three-person spoken-word/dance theatre show that toured nationally, and Inside!, a piece of poetry/rave theatre commissioned by Centrepoint and the Saatchi Gallery.
He has written poetry commissions for the BBC, The Orwell Prize and Nationwide, and theatre commissions for Upswing Circus, Raise Dark, and Slide Dance.
A highly experienced educator, he has created poetry based theatre with emerging poets, musicians and circus practitioners at the Roundhouse, The Albany and Pentonville Prison. He is the creative producer of The Nest, an arts education program for young people at the Fostering Network.