Learn the basic skills of Zine making & minting them into a NFT. Includes free meal. Part of the Hello Again Hackney Campaign.

WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST PETE BENNETT & MEAL

£5 PP

MONDAY 28 NOVEMBER 6.30-9.30PM

Over 2022, Grow, Hackney is hosting 10 workshops for Hackney residents to join makers, producers, musicians, artists and activists and participant in an introductory creative activity and enjoy a communal meal together.

Sign up for a Cut ‘n’ Paste Zine Making to NFT Workshop with artist Pete Bennett.

Back in the day, before the internet, armed with a pair of scissors, glue sticks and the humble photocopier, enthusiasts around the globe communicated via a world of DIY fanzines, posters and flyers. Learn the basic skills of this lost art form in a two hour workshop.

You will then learn how to create and edit your zine into a digital piece of art and turn it into an NFT for sale in the digital marketplace using basic smartphone technology. The workshop will demystify the process of minting images into the much talked about Non Fungible Token (NFT).

A healthy and nutritious vegan/veggie meal will also come as part of the evening where Pete will be joining you so you can follow up questions.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

• You need to bring your own source material, magazines, newspapers etc. and a smartphone.

• You must live in Hackney and provide a Hackney postcode on booking

• You must be over 18 years of age (please note: we operate a challenge 25 policy if you wish to buy alcohol)

• You will get a free vegan/veggie meal as part of the workshop

• You will be able to buy drinks as part of workshop

• Please check your email before leaving for this workshop in case there is a last-minute cancellation of the event

• If you are unable to make it, please do let us know as early as possible as there is a waiting list.

These events are part of the Hello Again, Hackney campaign, a Hackney Council (LBH) Initiative which aims to encourage residents and visitors to rediscover their favourite venues, businesses and public spaces and help get the local economy back on its feet after the strain of the coronavirus

About Grow

Grow is an independent and grassroots cultural space with international impact, based in Hackney Wick. Since 2014, our aim is to remove financial barriers to extend opportunities to enjoy a creative and nurturing environment whilst exploring ecological and social sustainability. Grow spans genres and celebrates diverse culture from around the globe to down the road. The venue includes a busy bar, kitchen, indoor and outdoor areas from which people enjoy good food, drinks and cultural and community events.

If you are curious about African drumming or want to further your drumming journey, sign up for this workshop with Abass Dodoo, a drummer that has toured extensively with C.R.E.A.M drummer, Ginger Baker and recorded with Van Morrison & violinist Julia Brussel.

A ticket includes a vegan/veggie meal with the price.

You can bring your own drums or instruments for the final part of the workshop, where everyone will play together.

£5 PP

MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 6.30-9.30PM

Over 2022, Grow, Hackney is hosting 10 workshops for Hackney residents to join makers, producers, musicians, artists and activists and participant in an introductory creative activity and enjoy a communal meal together.

Come and join Abass Dodoo, London based percussionist and Julia Brüssel, Germany based violinist. Abass Dodoo is a master drummer and has toured the world with his different projects and his uncle, legendary percussionist and cultural ambassador Mustapha Teddey Addey. He toured and worked with the legendary drummer Ginger Baker for 12 years.

Julia Brüssel is a jazz violinist, skilled in different fields of music like experimental music, jazz and global music. International concert tours and intensive collaborations with local artists shaped her individual style and expanded her artistry.

If you are curious about African drumming or want to further your drumming journey, Abass is will take you through some classic rhythms for 1.5 hours followed by a healthy and nutritious vegan/veggie meal eaten together with Abass and members of the Grow Team.

About Abass Dodoo

Abass Dodoo was born into a family of Royal master Ghanaian Drummers whose existence was not only steeped in the traditions of Ghanaian music and dance, but also in the folklore of traditional medicines. He has toured extensively since then. And had been involved in many innovative performances, recordings, TV appearances and educational projects.

Leading workshops throughout Europe (including WOMAD), Abass magically turns the audience into performers, and entertainment into a lived experience, as is the tradition in Ghana. At workshops in schools, business team building and festivals, Abass turns workshops into creative participation experiences with the result of solidarity in the cohesive experience.

Abass says: " I love playing music as it makes me feel like I'm walking on the moon."

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

• Drums will be provided

• You must live in Hackney and provide a Hackney postcode on booking

• You must be over 18 years of age (please note: we operate a challenge 25 policy if you wish to buy alcohol)

• You will get a free vegan/veggie meal as part of the workshop

• You will be able to buy drinks as part of meal

• Please check your email before leaving for this workshop in case there is a last-minute cancellation of the event

• If you are unable to make it, please do let us know as early as possible as there is a waiting list.

These events are part of the Hello Again, Hackney campaign, a Hackney Council (LBH) Initiative which aims to encourage residents and visitors to rediscover their favourite venues, businesses and public spaces and help get the local economy back on its feet after the strain of the coronavirus

About Grow

Grow is an independent and grassroots cultural space with international impact, based in Hackney Wick. Since 2014, our aim is to remove financial barriers to extend opportunities to enjoy a creative and nurturing environment whilst exploring ecological and social sustainability. Grow spans genres and celebrates diverse culture from around the globe to down the road. The venue includes a busy bar, kitchen, indoor and outdoor areas from which people enjoy good food, drinks and cultural and community events.

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF TREE PROPAGATION WITH MARCELO WHITE AND FELICITY JONES OF THE TREE MUSKETEERS, PLUS A MEAL

£5 PP

Over 2022, Grow, Hackney is hosting 10 workshops for Hackney residents to join makers, producers, musicians, artists and activists and participant in an introductory creative activity and enjoy a communal meal together.

This session is led by Arborist & Mycophile Marcelo White, and fellow Tree Musketeer Felicity Jones. In this workshop, you will:

Plant a sweet chestnut seed to take home and nurture

Be introduced to different methods of propagation

Discuss the effects of climate change on our native trees

Learn the importance of building climate resilience into our urban tree population

The workshop will last 1.5 hours followed by a vegan/veggie communal meal where you'll get a chance to to ask more questions to Marcelo and Felicity and the Grow Team. You will not need to bring anything as materials will be provided but we suggest clothes you don't mind getting dirty!

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

You must live in Hackney and provide a Hackney postcode on booking

You must be over 18 years of age (please note: we operate a challenge 25 policy if you wish to buy alcohol)

You will get a free vegan/veggie meal as part of the workshop

You will be able to buy drinks as part of meal

Please check your email before leaving for this workshop in case there is a last-minute cancellation of the event

If you are unable to make it, please do let us know as early as possible as there is a waiting list.

These events are part of the Hello Again, Hackney campaign, a Hackney Council (LBH) Initiative which aims to encourage residents and visitors to rediscover their favourite venues, businesses and public spaces and help get the local economy back on its feet after the strain of the coronavirus

About The Tree Musketeers

The Tree Musketeers are a group of volunteers who:

Grow trees at our community Tree Nursery.

Plant trees in parks and other green spaces across Hackney.

Plant and care for Hackney community orchards.

Support local groups to plant trees on estates and green spaces.

Manage forest trees in Wick Woodland.

Provide memorial and sponsored tree plantings.

Work with Hackney Council and other community organisations to promote good practices for urban tree stewardship.

About Grow

Grow is an independent and grassroots cultural space with international impact, based in Hackney Wick. Since 2014, our aim is to remove financial barriers to extend opportunities to enjoy a creative and nurturing environment whilst exploring ecological and social sustainability. Grow spans genres and celebrates diverse culture from around the globe to down the road. The venue includes a busy bar, kitchen, indoor and outdoor areas from which people enjoy good food, drinks and cultural and community events.

If you are curious about African drumming or want to further your drumming journey, sign up for this workshop with Abass Dodoo, a drummer that has toured extensively with C.R.E.A.M drummer, Ginger Baker and recorded with Van Morrison. A ticket includes a vegan/veggie meal with the price.

£5 PP

MONDAY 13 JUNE 6.30-9.30PM

Over 2022, Grow, Hackney is hosting 10 workshops for Hackney residents to join makers, producers, musicians, artists and activists and participant in an introductory creative activity and enjoy a communal meal together.

Born into a family of Royal master Ghanaian Drummers, Abass Dodoo has toured with the late Ginger Baker for the last 13 years of his life and recorded an album with Van Morrison. Abass has taught traditional West African drumming workshops all over the world to thousands of people.

If you are curious about African drumming or want to further your drumming journey, Abass is will take you through some classic rhythms for 1.5 hours followed by a healthy and nutritious vegan/veggie meal eaten together with Abass and members of the Grow Team.

About Abass Dodoo

Abass Dodoo was born into a family of Royal master Ghanaian Drummers whose existence was not only steeped in the traditions of Ghanaian music and dance, but also in the folklore of traditional medicines. He has toured extensively since then. And had been involved in many innovative performances, recordings, TV appearances and educational projects.

Leading workshops throughout Europe (including WOMAD), Abass magically turns the audience into performers, and entertainment into a lived experience, as is the tradition in Ghana. At workshops in schools, business team building and festivals, Abass turns workshops into creative participation experiences with the result of solidarity in the cohesive experience.

Abass says: " I love playing music as it makes me feel like I'm walking on the moon."

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

• Drums will be provided

• You must live in Hackney and provide a Hackney postcode on booking

• You must be over 18 years of age (please note: we operate a challenge 25 policy if you wish to buy alcohol)

• You will get a free vegan/veggie meal as part of the workshop

• You will be able to buy drinks as part of meal

• Please check your email before leaving for this workshop in case there is a last-minute cancellation of the event

• If you are unable to make it, please do let us know as early as possible as there is a waiting list.

These events are part of the Hello Again, Hackney campaign, a Hackney Council (LBH) Initiative which aims to encourage residents and visitors to rediscover their favourite venues, businesses and public spaces and help get the local economy back on its feet after the strain of the coronavirus

About Grow

Grow is an independent and grassroots cultural space with international impact, based in Hackney Wick. Since 2014, our aim is to remove financial barriers to extend opportunities to enjoy a creative and nurturing environment whilst exploring ecological and social sustainability. Grow spans genres and celebrates diverse culture from around the globe to down the road. The venue includes a busy bar, kitchen, indoor and outdoor areas from which people enjoy good food, drinks and cultural and community events.

An introduction to community organising workshop, with Beth Foster-Ogg of the Centre for Progressive Change

This introductory workshop will begin to explore the methodology of community organising - and is part of the Hello Again Hackney campaign, funded by Hackney Council. A ticket for this event will include a veggie/vegan meal

£5 PP

MONDAY 11 APRIL 6.30-9.30PM

Over 2022, Grow, Hackney is hosting 10 workshops for Hackney residents to join makers, producers, musicians, artists and activists and participant in an introductory creative activity and enjoy a communal meal together.

This session is led by community organiser Beth Foster-Ogg who is part of the Centre of Progressive Change and will begin to explore the methodology of community organising and give you some of the skills to begin building power in your own community.

The workshop will last 1.5 hours followed by a vegan/veggie communal meal where you'll get a chance to to ask more questions to Beth and the Grow Team. You will not need to bring anything as materials will be provided.

About Beth Foster-Ogg

Beth is a community organiser and trainer who has trained thousands of activists in how to campaign within their local community.

About The Centre of Progressive Change

The Centre for Progressive Change is a not-for-profit organisation that supports individuals and organisations to build strategic organising campaigns. CPC is currently running the Cleaners United campaign - a coalition of unions working collectively to fight for the rights of cleaners in the UK.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

• You must live in Hackney and provide a Hackney postcode on booking

• You must be over 18 years of age (please note: we operate a challenge 25 policy if you wish to buy alcohol)

• You will get a free vegan/veggie meal as part of the workshop

• You will be able to buy drinks as part of meal

• Please check your email before leaving for this workshop in case there is a last-minute cancellation of the event

• If you are unable to make it, please do let us know as early as possible as there is a waiting list.

These events are part of the Hello Again, Hackney campaign, a Hackney Council (LBH) Initiative which aims to encourage residents and visitors to rediscover their favourite venues, businesses and public spaces and help get the local economy back on its feet after the strain of the coronavirus

About Grow

Grow is an independent and grassroots cultural space with international impact, based in Hackney Wick. Since 2014, our aim is to remove financial barriers to extend opportunities to enjoy a creative and nurturing environment whilst exploring ecological and social sustainability. Grow spans genres and celebrates diverse culture from around the globe to down the road. The venue includes a busy bar, kitchen, indoor and outdoor areas from which people enjoy good food, drinks and cultural and community events.