Fun Palaces at Colindale

Bring your family, meet your neighbours, and enjoy a free day of creativity, crafts, poetry, and arts activities for all ages. You don’t need to be an artist — just come along, join in, and discover something new at Colindale’s very own Fun Palace.

Join us on the day for:

Mixed Media Art for All Ages with ZsaZsa
Join local artist ZsaZsa for an exciting Mixed Media Art workshop where participants of all ages can get creative! Use canvas boards, paints, markers, paper, and gold-coloured foil to create your own unique masterpiece. ZsaZsa will guide you through fun stencils, allowing you to express your ideas freely and confidently. This workshop welcomes all ages, including parents with toddlers, as well as those with special needs, to explore art together in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

“I Wish I Could” with Joan Roselie
Think you can’t draw? Think again! Join local artist Joan Rosalie for “I Wish I Could”, a creative workshop for adults who’ve always believed they can’t create art. Joan’s here to show you just how easy it can be to start drawing – no pressure, no judgement, just fun! Joan’s simple “art hacks” uses oil pastels to transfer outlines from photocopies, making it easy for you to get started with a confident, no-fail drawing. You’ll leave the workshop with your own artwork and a new belief in your creative abilities.

Portraits of Home: Community Family & Portrait Art Sessions with CeciDesign
CeciDesign leads this warm, welcoming art session where you can receive a hand-drawn portrait of yourself or your family. Share your story, get your portrait by a local artist, and be part of our community celebration! The portraits will be displayed in a special exhibition at Colindale and Edgware Libraries, showcasing the diverse beauty of our local community. You’ll also get to take home a copy of your portrait as a personal memento. The number of portraits that can be done during the event is limited.

Zumba dance with Mau

Face-painting and henna with Isma Yaqub

Fun Palaces takes place at Colindale Communities Trust, The Old Library, The Concourse NW9 5XA.

This event is part of Fun Palaces 2025, a weekend of free community events taking place all over the country.