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 […]
This event is now fully booked Mark Cottle is returning to the library to run another Study Day at the Library on Saturday 14th October, from 10.15-1.30pm. This workshop will focus on Sutton Hoo and the Lindisfarne Gospels. Sutton Hoo and the Lindisfarne Gospels provide remarkable insights into the England of the 7th century. Early in […]
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 […]
Being together is laughter and singing and sharing each bright sunny day. It's splashing through puddles or reading together-It's special in every way! Let’s read this story and experience some activities together, in a workshop led by Jak Stringer, who believes in the creative superpower of a good story. Super Storytime is a journey for […]
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 […]
Our next talk at the Library will be from Guy English who will be giving an insight into the life of Hugh Seymour Tremenheere and our ‘Tremenheere Collection’ in our archive at the Morrab Library. The talk will take place in the Reading Room at 2pm on Wednesday 15th November. Guy describes Hugh Seymour Tremenheere as […]
Our Christmas Craft Fair on the 18th November will be a bumper affair featuring a record number of stalls from West Cornwall's local makers - a perfect opportunity to start Christmas shopping AND support your library at the same time. As always, there'll be second hand books and historic photographs for sale, and our wonderful […]
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. It is a long term project and it […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The next talk at Morrab Library will be taking place on Wednesday 29th November at 2pm. Before writing his novel, ‘The SAD Detective’, Colin Stringer sought advice from the Open University and the internet. He has compiled a top ten of the suggestions that he discovered, which is almost as funny as the book he ended up writing. His talk will […]
The Morrab Library holds a vast array of rare, historic and important books in its collections. The most special of all are locked away, available to view by appointment, but rarely seen. On Thursday 30th November, the library will host an Open Day, where some of the finest examples of published works from our collections will be on display. Included will […]
We're delighted that our next talk at the library will be given by Paul Phillips, one of the Trustees at Morrab Library. On Wednesday 6th December at 2pm in the Reading Room, Paul will be talking about the life of the remarkable John Passmore Edwards. Passmore Edwards was born at Blackwater, near Redruth in 1823, the son of a carpenter. Through his good […]