BIG DRAW FESTIVAL & BLACK HISTORY MONTH: DRAWING FACES IN MOTION
Barkingside Art Club
with Esiyada
Part of #DrawinginMotion and Black History Month
Redbridge Central Library
Celebrate #DrawinginMotion and Black History Month at Barkingside Art Club with Esiyada, our creative ambassador supporting SEN (Special Educational Needs) children. Learn portrait drawing techniques focusing on movement and dynamism, and turn your sketches into animations
BIG DRAW FESTIVAL & BLACK HISTORY MONTH: DRAWING FACES IN MOTION
This
year's Big Draw Festival at Barkingside Art Club celebrates
#DrawinginMotion while embracing Black History Month through the
inspiring journey of Esiyada, our creative ambassador and young leader
supporting SEN (Special Educational Needs) children. We aim to empower
the next generation by highlighting his contributions and reclaim
narratives by showcasing Black excellence within our community.
Participants will learn various portrait drawing methods focused on
movement and dynamism, culminating in animated creations that capture
the energy of life.
EVENT DETAILS
When
Sunday 13th October 2024
Spectrum Studio (SEN-focused session): 1 PM - 3 PM
Where
Redbridge Library
Clements Rd
Ilford IG1 1EA
What To Expect
Drawing Techniques Freehand drawing, monoprinting, sketching portraits from various angles
Animation Bring your drawings to life with simple animation techniques
Inclusive Workshops Sensory-rich activities designed for SEN participants
Interactive Art Performances Outdoor drawing sessions capturing real-time movement
Take It Home Free sketchbooks, take-home portraits, prints, and animations
Who Can Join
Open to all skill levels; tailored sessions for SEN children and families. No prior experience needed
FEATURING ISLAND MOVEMENTS BALLET
Before
and after the workshops join us for "Island Movements," a 30-minute,
family-friendly ballet celebrating the Windrush generation's legacy on
family, community, and society. Enjoy a free performance followed by a
Q&A with the dancers and creators.
Sunday 13th October:
12:30 PM & 3 PM at Ilford Town Centre
Staff will be there to assist with engagement and support to watch the show.
Join us for a weekend of creativity, movement, and community celebration!
This is a free event
Suitable for ages:
All
Organised by
Barkingside Art Club
Family Friendly Facilities: This is a library for people of all ages. You can have free Internet access and use the computers for up to 2 hours a day. You can also make photocopies and send faxes here.
You can borrow books, CDs and CD ROMs, videos, DVDs and talking books.
It has all sorts of adult education classes and language courses through the year. There are also story-times and activities for children.
Other things the library has to offer are: a Reference Library, a study area, exhibition and display space, and meeting rooms. You can hire a meeting room for your group if you want.
You could visit Redbridge Museum on floor 2 - this is free too.
If you want to join you need to bring your ID and fill in a form. The staff can support you if you want.
You can also apply for a Redbridge leisure pass here. 
Opening hours
SundayClosedMonday 9:30am - 8:00pmTuesday 9:30am - 8:00pmWednesday 9:30am - 8:00pmThursday 9:30am - 8:00pmFriday 9:30am - 8:00pmSaturday 9:30am - 4:00pmThe staff will tell you when they are closing. Cost or concessions
It is free to borrow books, but you have to pay to borrow DVDs. You don't have to pay to borrow talking books or CDs if you are registered as disabled in Redbridge.
Adults can borrow as many as 8 books, 4 videos, 4 DVDs, 8 CDs, 8 cassettes and 2 CD ROMs from Ilford's Central Library at any one time.
All the adult education classes run by Learn Direct are free (once you have paid a one-off £15.00 membership fee).
Call Learn Direct on 0208 553 5961 to find out more.
Accessibility:
Getting there
Ilford Central Library is near the Kenneth More Theatre.
Click here to see a map from Streetmap.
Parking
There is a drop-off bay outside the library front door. There are not any reserved accessible parking spaces outside.
Bus/Mobility bus
Tube
(District Line) Barking underground station is the nearest station, from there you need to catch a bus towards Ilford central. British Rail
Ilford mainline station is about 650 metres from Ilford Central Library.
Call National Rail Enquires on 08457 484 950 for access information.
Access from outside
There are automatic doors from pavement level.
The entrance doorway is 940mm wide. Getting around inside
It is very roomy inside and there are accessible service counters.
There is a Ground Floor, Floor 1 and Floor 2. There are 2 lifts to reach all the floors.
On the Ground floor:
You will find the reception, main library and a lift to Floor 1 and 2.
Chairs and tables are not fixed to the floor.
The top shelves in the main library are about 1210 mm high.
There is tactile flooring in some areas.
On the First floor:
Here you will find the meeting rooms, Learn Direct and the Redbridge Museum.
The only accessible toilet is on this floor.
On the Second floor:
Here you are able to use the computers or check out what's on the Internet. This is also where the Reference Library is.
Accessible toilets
The fully accessible toilet is on the first floor.
It is in a unisex area.
It is kept locked - the radar key is in the caretaker's room (opposite the toilet room).
The doorways are about 800 mm wide. Support and equipment
The trained staff are happy to help.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome.
There are always staff members around who have first aid training.