Hidden in plain sight, Havelock Walk is home to a community of artists, designers and theatremakers in the centre of Forest Hill. There you will discover a cobbled mews with a delightfully incongruous mix of buildings.  Over the two middle May weekends 11/12 & 17/18 they have their annual Open Studios  – wander through the studios, chat with the artists and designers; relax in the sunshine while you watch a free site specific performance or sample some street food. Try your luck in the annual raffle – please check social media for the list of works. Between the 2 weekends they are hosting their first Arts Week with the road closed to traffic, a new art installation in the street plus workshops, talks and performances. Details can be found here: www.facebook.com/havelockwalk/events

Tues 14th May – Havelock Walk Arts Week: Stool Making Workshop
10am-4pm. Come and make a three legged stool from hardwood in a day at no.11 Havelock Walk. Simon McKeown, a furniture maker based on Havelock Walk, will guide you through the process of making your stool using mainly hand tools. The workshop will take place outside Simon’s workshop at no.11 Havelock Walk. Number of participants: 5-8 people (Adult beginners) Cost: £80. For info on how to book please see our facebook page: www.facebook.com/havelockwalk/events or send us an email: havelockwalkartsweek@gmail.com

Weds 15th May – Havelock Walk Arts Week: Cyanotypes Workshop
11am – 3pm. fh space, 9 Havelock Walk with Ky Lewis and HW fine art photographer Lenka Rayn H. In this workshop you will gain enough hands on experience that you will feel confident to work on your own with cyanotype materials. It will be fun, surprising and creative,  suitable for beginners or those who are more familiar with printmaking/photographic processes.You will make a few prints and have the chance to experiment with different techniques, allowing you to experiment in line with your interests. You can bring your own items to capture and see the many varied results you can get from this medium. Number of participants: 8 (Adults – beginners or those who are more familiar with printmaking/photographic processes).  Cost: £62.42. For info on how to book please see our facebook page: www.facebook.com/havelockwalk/events or send us an email: havelockwalkartsweek@gmail.com

Weds 15th May – Havelock Walk Arts week: Group Painting Crit
10.30am-3pm. Outside at the communal table Havelock Walk or inside at fh space 9, Havelock Walk, if wet. Group Painting Crit with Havelock Walk fine artist Elizabeth Chisholm. The focus will be on exposing consistent elements of your work. Please bring 1 WIP +A4 prits of previous work. Bring a packed lunch. This workshop is FREE but you will need a BA in painting or equivalent to take part. To reserve your place, please send an email to: havelockwalkartsweek@gmail.com

Weds 15th May & Thursday 16th May- Havelock Walk Arts Week: Badge Making
12-2pm & 4-6pm. Outside at the communal table Havelock Walk or inside at fh space, 9 Havelock Walk if wet.  Badge Cafe, badge making with HW Artists Tess & Ian. £5 per head includes 2 large badges and 5 small plus refreshments. This is open to everyone (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). To reserve your place, please send an email to: havelockwalkartsweek@gmail.com or just turn up on the day.

Weds 15th May – Havelock Walk Arts Week: Talk with Liz Atkin
7pm. An illustrated talk with Liz Atkin at the fh space, 9 Havelock Walk. For over 20 years, Liz Atkin’s life was dominated by Compulsive Skin Picking, a complex physical and mental disorder which affects as many as 1 in 25. Liz confronted her condition head-on with creativity, and has reimagined the disorder into art and acts of kindness the world over. She is now an advocate for the disorder and an internationally acclaimed artist. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her remarkable story at Havelock Walk! This talk is free but there are limited places, to reserve yours please email: havelockartsweek@gmail.com

Thurs 16th May – Havelock Walk Arts week: Group Painting Crit
3pm-7pm. Outside at the communal table Havelock Walk or inside at fh space 9, Havelock Walk, if wet. Group Painting Crit with Havelock Walk fine artist Elizabeth Chisholm. The focus will be on exposing consistent elements of your work. Please bring 1 WIP +A4 prits of previous work. Bring a packed lunch. This workshop is FREE but you will need a BA in painting or equivalent to take part. To reserve your place, please send an email to: havelockwalkartsweek@gmail.com

Friday 17th May  – Havelock Walk Arts Week: Talk with Rob Low aka Supermundane
7pm. Talk: Lines Are Human – Havelock Walk based artist Rob Lowe, also as known as Supermundane, will talk (and sing) at the fh space, 9 Havelock Walk  about all things line related, his varied career, approach to work and thoughts on life. Rob’s work is always infused with his distinctive humour and hyper-colourful imagination. Prolific in output, with a portfolio spanning over 20 years, his work has been published and exhibited worldwide. This talk is free but there are limited places, to reserve yours please email: havelockartsweek@gmail.com