Events
In-Store Games and Art Classes
Art Classes:
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All classes take place in our downstairs gallery at Iglootree Books. Unless otherwise noted, pallets and tables are provided for all classes but otherwise please bring your own art supplies. New students are welcome to use our art materials for the first session ( We will provide everything you need for your first class) and we're very happy to make recommendations on what items you need and where you can get them (we do not sell supplies ourselves).
You can book in person at Iglootree Books or on our events page. The price will be displayed in each unique session. In general it will be £15 per session and bulk book 4 sessions for £48.
Still Life Drawing
Instructor: Shuyi Zhang
All experience levels and abilities are welcome. Recommended equipment:
- 2b & 4b pencils
- Soft eraser
- Heavy weight cartridge paper
- Craft knife
- Optional: Fixative spray
Chinese Painting
Instructor: Shuyi Zhang
An introduction to Chinese Painting for curious beginners. Recommended equipment:
- Chinese paper (untreated rice paper, look for 生宣纸)
- Chinese brush (pure goat hair or goat mix)
- Optional: Chinese liquid ink (black)
- Optional: Chinese paint (look for 中国画颜料)
- Optional: Felt matt
Watercolour Painting
Instructor: Shuyi Zhang
All experience levels and abilities are welcome
- Watercolour paint set, solid or liquid, Windsor & Newton is recommended as minimum (lower quality paints are increasingly difficult to use)
- Three brushes, small/medium/large, sable or synthetic (all brands are different, but roughly size 2, size 6 and size 10 will be fine)
- Regular watercolour paper, roughly A4
- Optional: pencil & rubber
Free Character Drawing Workshop
Instructor: Shuyi Zhang
Everyone welcome, all ages, drop in drop out throughout the day, all materials provided.
Play Tabletop Roleplaying Games at Iglootree
Unless otherwise stated, our game sessions are run by our own staff and are intended for people curious about a certain RPG system, be they new, classic, old-school and so on. No experience with roleplaying games is needed and all materials are provided.
We operate on an "anything but 5th edition D&D" principle, with a view to helping people learn new games and start their own independent home games.
By default our TTRPG sessions are all ages, though we strongly recommend 12 and up due to perilous themes and the possibility of character death*. Under 18's must be accompanied by their parent or guardian, who may attend at no cost or, better yet, book a seat at the table and join in!
*A player whose character dies during the adventurer will be handed a new one as soon as possible during the evening's play.
How much does it cost?
We charge £5 per head for one-off and introductory games. More elaborate or long-term games are as-priced. All game sessions need to be booked ahead of time from the website or in person at our shop, no spots will be available on the door.
Available game sessions and their tickets can be viewed on our events page.
What do I need to do before I come?
Other than making sure you've booked a ticket (since we have very limited space) and ensuring you arrive on the right day, you'd don't need to do anything! We provide dice, pencils, paper, etc. Just bring yourself.
What happens on the day?
Turn up at or before the start time, make yourself known to the nearest staff member, maybe say hi to the other people attending, and we'll herd you downstairs to the basement when it's time to play games.
The start and end times of the games are always posted on the individual events, and we try to stick to them but sometimes the end times may vary. A game might be completed particularly fast, or we might go ten minutes longer to finish something fun! However we understand if you need to leave on time, or even early.
Food and drinks
You are welcome to bring any food or drink you might like, and sharing is encouraged. Cups and tap water are available to all attendees.
How to get here
We are almost exactly situated at the middle point between Blackheath, Lewisham and Hither Green. Triangulate us!
Free parking is available after noon on Manor Lane, up the hill behind the shop.
Nearby bus routes: 108, 122, 178, 321, N21.
Nearby train stations: Blackheath, Hither Green, Lewisham
There is no step-free access to the play area. Players with mobility issues will need to be able to navigate down a short set of stairs in order to reach it. If you can manage this with our assistance we are happy to help!
Toilet facilities are available.