Plants are amazing - aren’t they? But, when you look through a magnifying glass a whole new world opens up before your eyes. All the beautiful details of a plant can be seen through the lens. Come along to Morrab Library on Thursday 13th April to meet Book Artist and Authorial Illustrator, Vicki Aimers, and make […]
Saturday 22nd April, 10.30-12.30 This workshop is aimed at surfers and writers who want to create poetry about surfing. If you're interested in the sea and are inspired by it, you'd be very welcome. Encouraged by Kate Barden and Fi Read you will use the sea as your muse. Leap into an ocean of words together and ride that cresting wave […]
FULLY BOOKED - this event is fully booked Jodie Hollander's workshop will focus on the significance of place in poetry. Place may be defined as a geographical location, an internal state, or perhaps a poetic meeting of the two. Using the library's unique and extraordinary surroundings as an inspiration, this workshop will lead students through a […]
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 […]
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 […]