April Weekend Workshop: Animation

From April 22-23, 2017 The Hub hosted Patrick Rorke for a weekend workshop on Animation. In celebration of Earth Day, the animation created by participants over the weekend was a story about the importance of keeping our communities clean. Hub volunteers have the task of editing the animation, using our new MacBook Pro, donated by ourContinue reading “April Weekend Workshop: Animation”

January Weekend Workshop: Photography

In 2017 The Hub is hosting monthly weekend workshops that are teaching a range of skills, including photography, film-making, women’s rights and gender based violence, and ways to meaningfully address and tackle relevant socio-economic issues such as gender-based violence and human rights. January’s weekend workshop on photography was held from Saturday 28 – Sunday 29,Continue reading “January Weekend Workshop: Photography”

Skills Session: Comic books

Big thanks to Douglas Holgate for spending time with us on Friday October 28 for a Skills Session on comic books. He is an Australian illustrator and comic book artist, our members were especially excited about his work on the Regular Show comic. After Douglas gave a presentation on his work, and showed us workContinue reading “Skills Session: Comic books”

WordPower kickstarted at The Hub!

WordPower, a brand new literacy program at The Hub, kickstarted with its first session yesterday! We had a great time learning about writer and filmmaker MK Asante and reading extracts from his memoir, Buck. WordPower will be meeting every Thursday at 4pm. Everyone above the age of 14 is free to join, even if you are notContinue reading “WordPower kickstarted at The Hub!”

Sankofa Photography Project update

The Sankofa Photography Project continues to grow at The Hub. Each month has a different theme, and Hub members are encouraged to check out cameras from The Hub, and photograph anything they see fitting to the theme. The best photo each month is chosen by a panel, with prizes sponsored by Cafe Mojo, Morija Guest Houses & Tours, Lindy’s Catering, andContinue reading “Sankofa Photography Project update”