AS the weather warms, Ealing Council is opening the doors to its Rickyard education centre in Walpole Park, offering residents of all ages a range of arts and crafts workshops and performances.

Activities start on Saturday, April 25, with an electric willow-weaving workshop, run by digital artists Codasign.

Using willow from Walpole Park, they will take a new approach to weaving from nature by working and combining it with conductive thread. The art works created will be connected to an electronic touch board to create a sonic sculpture.

The natural wood theme continues on Saturday, May 2, with wood carving expert Sophia Demetriou’s workshop. Attendees will be taught some basic carving skills and create a project using wood from the park.

Park Sounds 2 will take place on Saturday, May 9. Musicians will be spread out across the park, putting on ‘pocket’ performances, finishing with a final performance at the Rickyard.

Sessions run from 2-5pm in the Rickyard, Walpole Park, W5. Activities are free and equipment and materials will be provided. Booking is not required, but spaces are limited.

For more information, contact Claire Cooke, Walpole Park outreach officer, on cookec@ealing.gov.uk or visit www.pitzhnager.org.uk