Create your own mini zine. All equipment is provided but do feel free to bring along anything that inspires you. Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com. Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling and modern calligraphy, whilst improving their wellbeing. She has a PGCE, plus […]
All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. The tour begins at 2pm, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large […]
Join Book Artist and PhD researcher Vicki Aimers for an informal talk and hands-on workshop exploring private education in Cornwall, particularly in West Cornwall, during the period when state schools were becoming more widespread. Through the fascinating story of Marion Ash, governess to the Chown family in the early 1900s, Vicki will share insights into […]
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 artist Faye Dobinson for these weekly sessions centring creative play, experimentation and discovery. Fuelled by humour, enthusiasm, curiosity and love, and taking place in the magical Morrab Library, Sessions last 2 hours from 10.30am-12.30pm, cost £15 with ALL materials included and all levels are welcome. Booking link here.
“Always the sea rules us. We are born to its sound, and its voice is forever in our hearts.” Mark Cottle will be returning to the Reading Room at The Morrab Library to give an illustrated talk on the history of the Isles of Scilly in relationship to the sea. Mark is a former teacher […]
All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. The tour begins at 2pm, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large […]
Performed by Penzance Orchestral Society Tim Boulton (Conductor) Emma Stansfield (Leader) Reuben Hesser (Percussionist) Synaesthesia – Hearing Colours A concert of music by composers who heard and hear music in colour! Programme includes: Mozart: ‘Paris Symphony’ K297 Amy Beach: Bal Masque Ben Comeau: Neon Numbers with percussion soloist Reuben Hesser Sibelius: Symphony No 5 Tickets: £15/£10 Age 26 and under free […]
Hand stitch – fun experimental embroidery with Vicks Harrison at The Morrab Library. Tuesday 25th March - Experimental and fun embroidery into paper and card . You will be weaving some paper, making lots of holes and learning some surface embroidery stitches – its loads of fun These workshops are £15. Check times on each […]
About the group: A friendly group for anyone who loves books but doesn’t want the pressure of a traditional book club. Rather than reading a specific book, we share what’s on our bookshelf or simply come for tea, biscuits and company in the beautiful book-filled atmosphere of The Morrab library. No library membership is required […]
Join artist Faye Dobinson for these weekly sessions centring creative play, experimentation and discovery. Fuelled by humour, enthusiasm, curiosity and love, and taking place in the magical Morrab Library, Sessions last 2 hours from 10.30am-12.30pm, cost £15 with ALL materials included and all levels are welcome. Booking link here.
Come and explore our Library's Archives Thursday 27th March from 10am - 3pm Join us as we once again delve into The Morrab Library's archive collection to bring you some more of its treasures. The Archive Open Day will be held in the Reading Room between 10am-3pm on Thursday 27th March. At this Open Day, you'll be able […]
Fortnightly art class for all levels of ability. Claire will provide inspiration and guidance for participants to explore subject matter and media best suited to their skills and character; helping them to discover (or deepen) their relationship with the artist within! £125 for 6 sessions or £25/class if dropping in occasionally (priority is given to […]
Join us for a creative journaling session focused on enhancing your wellbeing. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, boost creativity, or increase self-awareness, journaling offers powerful benefits. In a safe, supportive space, connect with like-minded individuals and explore mindfulness, self reflection, and planning through guided prompts and templates. This session is open to all abilities, […]
All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. The tour begins at 2pm, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large […]
A fun, productive workshop for adults that will help you get going with writing the story you’ve always wanted to. Whether you’re starting from scratch, picking a project back up that you began some time ago or just interested in writing in general, this is an event for you in which we will explore how […]
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 artist Faye Dobinson for these weekly sessions centring creative play, experimentation and discovery. Fuelled by humour, enthusiasm, curiosity and love, and taking place in the magical Morrab Library, Sessions last 2 hours from 10.30am-12.30pm, cost £15 with ALL materials included and all levels are welcome. Booking link here.
On Wednesday 2nd April (2pm) we will be welcoming Janet Levy, an American-Swiss sculptor and curator currently based in Los Angeles, to The Morrab Library to give a talk about her work. Janet will share her influences and reference materials from Cornwall, including her previous exhibition, Rapture Bound, at Anchor Studio in Newlyn, which will be presented […]
Suitable for beginners and experienced gelli printers, this session is dedicated to spring themed prints. Bring your own gelli plate/s. Everything else is supplied, including a selection of dried and fresh flowers. Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com. Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the joys of creative journaling […]