Residents of the borough are invited to get their creative juices flowing throughout the month of October, with a series of free family-friendly art workshops.

The events will take place in high street locations across Ealing, delivered by Ealing's High Street Task Force.

Creature Mobile Workshops

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery are facilitating a mobile making workshop, inspired by the creatures inside and outside of the Manor.

The workshops are suitable for children aged 5 and over, with all material provided.

There will be a limited number of tickets available on each date for pre-booking, with the majority available on a first-come, first-served basis for drop-ins.

When

Saturday 16th October, 11am to 2.30pm – Oldfields Circus, Northolt

Monday 25th October, 11am to 2.30pm – Boston Manor Road, Hanwell

Tuesday 26th October, 11am to 2.30pm – The Avenue, West Ealing

Community Art Canvas Play Project

Led by local artist, educator and therapeutic art coach Komal Madar, the free sessions focus on creating a community artwork, where visitors are invited to doodle, draw, scribble and sketch what they love about Ealing's high streets and area.

Aimed at children, but open to all, this activity is Inspired by the Uniqlo TATE Play programme and the Gutai group of radical Japanese artists who sought to change the world through painting, performance and children's play.

When

Saturday 16th October, 11am to 3pm – Pitshanger Lane, Ealing

Friday 29th October, 11am to 3pm – Southall Sq, Southall

Saturday 30th October, 11am to 3pm – Horn Lane, Acton

After the sessions there are plans to display each work locally, and as a collection in a central location in the borough.

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