The library's Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 15th May from 11.00am at the Lugger Inn, Marine Terrace, Penzance TR18 4DL, with refreshments served from 10.30 beforehand. A reminder that you need to be a current, paid up member of the library to be eligible to vote, and voting is limited to one vote […]
Join acclaimed author Emylia Hall on publication day for The Shell House Detectives, the first novel in her new crime series. Drawing advance praise from the likes of Elly Griffiths, Sarah Winman and Emma Stonex, Emylia’s novel is inspired by the wild Cornish landscape. Learn how setting fuels her writing, what ‘cosy crime’ really means, […]
Much of the world’s philosophy has historically been ignored by the West. Yet, if philosophy is the love of wisdom, there is no doubt that the philosophy of other cultures can enrich us further still. This half-day course will explore two key texts of Ancient Indian philosophy, the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, and then consider their value […]
What is happiness? Is it nothing more than feeling good, which underpins the philosophy of utilitarianism? Is it merely the temporary cessation of suffering? Or is it to fully flourish; to live the best life we can live? In this workshop, Darren will explore these questions in the esteemed company of J. S. Mill, Arthur […]
A workshop as part of Vicki Aimers' Artist Residency (find out more here) Catherine Payton Phillips had several ideas about how to beautify wastelands which will be explored in this workshop. At this workshop, attendees will create a unique textile tableau from preloved fabrics, inspired by our shared memories of nature such as, walks in […]
This workshop is part of Vicki Aimers' Residency at Morrab Library which you can read about here. Catherine had the inspiring idea to grow fruit trees to feed communities. At this free community event, we will make simple seed diaries from some up-cycled materials, learn about the life cycle of a sunflower (a symbol of […]
Vicks Harrison started the Embroidered Bees Project in 2019 to raise awareness of the loss of biodiversity. The project will create a huge art quilt to help people develop their embroidery skills and learn more about the nearly 300 kinds of bees we have in this country and. It is a long term project and […]
Join Jessica Cornish for a course in using Tarot as a transformational tool to support self development and spiritual connection. Drawing from historical texts, belief structures and personal experience, the course commences on Friday 26th May from 10.30-12.30 and runs on the last Friday of each month. Contact Jessica directly at jessicat.cornish@gmail.com or WhatsApp 07312 […]
CREATIVE SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON THE PROCESS, JOY AND CONNECTION FOUND THROUGH MAKING TOGETHER. All materials are included for these 1.5 hour sessions with guidance by artist in residence Faye Dobinson. There will be structured exercises or you may want to bring something you are already working on and work alongside others. No activity […]
CREATIVE SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON THE PROCESS, JOY AND CONNECTION FOUND THROUGH MAKING TOGETHER. All materials are included for these 1.5 hour sessions with guidance by artist in residence Faye Dobinson. There will be structured exercises or you may want to bring something you are already working on and work alongside others. No activity […]
Join Darren Harper for another fascinating philosophy workshop. Much of the world’s philosophy has historically been ignored by the West. Yet, if philosophy is the love of wisdom, there is no doubt that the philosophy of other cultures can enrich us further still. This half-day course will explore two religions which emerged in opposition to Hinduism: […]
Join Darren Harper for this afternoon workshop. Women philosophers are often overlooked due to the patriarchal dominance of ideas over the last two millennia. This course will celebrate the contributions made by female philosophers in the ancient world, including Ban Zhao and Hypatia. This is the first in a series of half-day courses on Great […]
CREATIVE SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON THE PROCESS, JOY AND CONNECTION FOUND THROUGH MAKING TOGETHER. All materials are included for these 1.5 hour sessions with guidance by artist in residence Faye Dobinson. There will be structured exercises or you may want to bring something you are already working on and work alongside others. No activity […]
Our next talk at the library will be from Lesley Billingham about the photojournalist, Serena Wadham. "Serena Wadham (1930-2006) was a photojournalist who was based in Islington from the late 1960s until 1987, when she retired to Cornwall, spending her final years at Middle Georgia Farm, Nancledra, near St Ives. After her death her family […]
Join digital artist and former artist-in-residence Karen Lorenz on Wednesday 25th October for this brilliant workshop. Learn helpful tips and tricks during this stop-motion animation taster day! You will learn how to use the animation software and operate camera equipment, and then try animating with a range of different materials. Did you know you […]
Do your bit to make the Forest for Cornwall grow! Penzance is one of the areas with the lowest tree canopy cover in the county. With not much space in and around Penzance town Cornwall Council are offering residents a chance to plant a free tree in their front or back garden to make a […]
We are sorry to say this event has been cancelled. Tickets for this event are now available directly from Morrab Library - please contact us to book. Entry is now free but donations are welcomed to help support the library (suggested £5). A live spoken word event, where Mor poets will share poetry from their new book, Mordardh. This all-women […]
CREATIVE SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON THE PROCESS, JOY AND CONNECTION FOUND THROUGH MAKING TOGETHER. All materials are included for these 1.5 hour sessions with guidance by artist in residence Faye Dobinson. There will be structured exercises or you may want to bring something you are already working on and work alongside others. No activity will […]
CREATIVE SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON THE PROCESS, JOY AND CONNECTION FOUND THROUGH MAKING TOGETHER. All materials are included for these 1.5 hour sessions with guidance by artist in residence Faye Dobinson. There will be structured exercises or you may want to bring something you are already working on and work alongside others. No activity […]
CREATIVE SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON THE PROCESS, JOY AND CONNECTION FOUND THROUGH MAKING TOGETHER. All materials are included for these 1.5 hour sessions with guidance by artist in residence Faye Dobinson. There will be structured exercises or you may want to bring something you are already working on and work alongside others. No activity […]