The Morrab Library

Intro to modern calligraphy
2023-01-13 14:15 - 15:45 (Europe/London) | Morrab Library
Get to grips with brush lettering – learn the basic strokes, get tips and tricks, and try products before you buy. Emma will also be hosting monthly lettering workshops for those who have already attended an intro session. These will feature a range of seasonal projects.

Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having fun with pen and paper.

£8 – includes brush pen

Booking is essential. Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Intro to creative journaling
2023-01-13 13:10 - 14:10 | Morrab Library
In this introduction to creative journaling class, discover how using pen and paper can help improve your wellbeing!

Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having fun with pen and paper.

£8 – includes notebook and pen

Booking is essential. Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Super 'Christmas' Storytime
2022-12-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Morrab Library
We’re back for Christmas – Join us for Super Storytime!
Tuesday 20th December 10.30am -12.00pm
Wolf is feeling offended and indignant: All the wolves he’s ever read about are nasty, scary, and greedy! To set the record straight he decides to write a story about a nice wolf. But will his wolfish instincts get the better of him after all?
Come and listen to a jolly good snow story and do some really Christmassy, Christmas activities – party gear optional!
This workshop session will be led by Jak Stringer, former librarian of Heamoor CP School, who believes in the creative superpower of a good story.
Super Storytime is a journey for 4 to 8-year-olds but there will be refreshments for the grown-ups they bring along! Booking is essential, and places book up fast, so please let us know if you would like to come along so we can make sure we have enough cake!
All children will need to be accompanied by an adult. We ask for a suggested donation of £5.
Contact us at enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or telephone:01736 364474 to book a place.

Creative Journalling & Mindfulness for Children
2022-12-17 13:15 - 15:30 | Morrab Library
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging children to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing.
Emma will be running two ‘Creative journaling and mindfulness’ sessions for children on Saturday 17th December at 1:15-2:15 & 2:30- 3:30pm.
These sessions are aimed at children in Key Stages 1 and 2.
Tickets are £5 per child and include a starter pack with a notebook, pencil, and stickers.
Siblings aged four and under are welcome to attend at no additional cost and colouring sheets and pens will be available to help keep them entertained too.
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Researching Crysede...a talk by Janet Axten
2022-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Morrab Library
Janet Axten, MA, is currently researching the history of women in the textile industry in West Cornwall. She is also part of a new venture, Crysede Collective, which aims to promote the Newlyn/St Ives/Hayle silk company that flourished between 1918 and 1953.
Her illustrated talk will provide an overview of the history of Crysede, originally created by Alec Walker and his wife Kay Earle. It will also focus on the current research being undertaken, in order to understand, far more fully, the role of women in this almost forgotten industry.
We will allocate tickets by a ballot system. Email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to register your interest in attending by Monday 28th November. We will then draw out names and let you know if you have been successful.
Suggested donation £5. Refreshments will be available after the talk.

Lettering Workshop - Make Your Own Christmas Decorations
2022-12-02 14:30 - 15:30 | Morrab Library
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having fun with pen and paper.
This workshop will be an extra-special Christmas session where Emma will guide you through creating your own beautifully lettered Christmas decorations to take home or give to your loved ones!
Emma’s workshop at Morrab Library on will be on Friday 2nd December from 2.30pm – 3.30pm.
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Journalling and Lettering Taster Session
2022-12-02 13:15 - 14:15 | Morrab Library
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having fun with pen and paper.
Friday 2nd December 1:15 – 2:15pm
Tickets are £5 each and include refreshments and a free starter pack for first timers.
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Creative Journaling - Setting up your December Journal
2022-11-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Morrab Library
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having fun with pen and paper.
She will be running a ‘Set up your Journal for December’ workshop at the library on Friday 25th November from 2.30pm – 3.30pm.
Tickets are £5 each and include refreshments and a free starter pack for first timers.
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Creative Wellbeing Journaling and Modern Calligraphy Taster Session
2022-11-25 13:15 - 14:15, 2022-11-11 13:15 - 14:15 | Morrab Library
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having fun with pen and paper.
She will be running taster sessions on Fridays fortnightly throughout autumn,
The September sessions will be held on the 16th & 30th.
The October sessions shall be on the 14th & 28th.
The November sessions will be on the 11th & 25th.
All workshops will take place at 1:15pm until 2:15pm.
Tickets are £5 each and include refreshments and a free starter pack for first timers.
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Join us for the Morrab Library Christmas Fair!
2022-11-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Morrab Library
A multitude of stalls offering all sorts of wonderful Christmas gift options, second hand books and photos from our archive for sale, Dorothy’s brilliant tombola, a raffle, plus our delicious refreshments room all return for what will be a lovely event to support the library and raise much needed funds.
Looking for Christmas gifts? Our stallholders will be offering everything from original art, beautiful textiles, cards, prints, jewellery, candles and much, much more.
Photographic reprints from our historic Photo Archive collection will be on sale, as well as a wide selection of second hand books to help fill those stockings.
And as always, there’ll be a huge selection of cakes and tasty treats available in our refreshments room, and some excellent raffle prizes to win.
Bring your cash and start the Christmas season festivities with us – we look forward to seeing you there.

Modern Calligraphy Lettering Workshop
2022-11-11 14:30 - 15:30 | Morrab Library
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing.
She will be running a monthly lettering workshop to explore different techniques and supplies, such as brush pens, watercolour inks and more!
November’s theme will be Christmas. Enjoy making your own personalised gift tags and more for your nearest and dearest!
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

New Year Creative Journalling with Emma Farley
2022-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having fun with pen and paper.
Emma will be running a special creative journalling workshop to set up your 2023 journal on Friday 16th December from 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Join Emma to reflect on 2022 and plan for the year ahead in a cheerful and inspiring atmosphere.
£28 per person including fantastic goodies; a high-quality Yop & Tom Journal, additional stationery and templates.
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket & choose your journal: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Jewels of the Rainbow - a talk by Victoria Osborne-Broad
2022-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Morrab Library
Join local author Victoria Osborne-Broad as she talks about her book trilogy, Jewels of the Rainbow.
Set in present day West Cornwall, the action moves from Penzance and Pendeen, through magic and time travel to Chapel Carn Brea in the Dark Ages. In her third book, Victoria then delves into the mystery of an island which nobody can reach…
No ballot will be held for this event, please just email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call the library (01736 364474) if you wish to attend. The suggested donation is £5 and refreshments will be provided.

Creative Journaling for Children - Fireworks Themed
2022-11-05 13:15 - 15:30 | Morrab Library
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging children to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing.
She is running two ‘Creative journaling and mindfulness’ sessions for children on Saturday 5th November at 1:15-2:15 & 2:30- 3:30pm.
This month’s theme will be Fireworks!
These sessions are aimed at children in Key Stages 1 and 2.
Tickets are £5 per child and include a starter pack with a notebook, pencil, and stickers.
Siblings aged four and under are welcome to attend at no additional cost and colouring sheets and pens will be available to help keep them entertained too.
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

A Taster in Stoicism and the Art of Living
2022-11-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Morrab Library
Stoicism is often misunderstood as languishing through life without complaint, but in this talk, Darren Harper will show you how such thinkers such as Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius confronted one of the key questions of the ancient world, “How should we live?”, and supplied us with pragmatic ways in which to flourish.
This taster session will be on Friday 4th November 2pm – 3.30pm.
Darren will also be hosting a half-day session on the same day about the Philosophy of Religion and Art, please view the separate event page for this for more information.
Please contact Darren Harper if you wish to book at darrenharper.esq@gmail.com

A Crash Course in Philosophy: Religion and Art
2022-11-04 10:30 - 13:30 | Morrab Library
Formerly, Philosophy was the preserve of PhDs and the intellectually precocious, until now!
In this fantastic half day course, Darren Harper will disinter a little of philosophy’s hermetic meaning as you join him to re-evaluate religion, including St. Anselm’s famous “Ontological Argument”, and then go on to appreciate art and aesthetics with Clive Bell, R. G. Collingwood and George Dickie.
Friday 4th November 10.30am – 1.30pm (with a brief refreshment break at noon)
Darren will also be hosting a taster about Stoicism on the same day at 2pm for £5, please see the separate event page for this for further details.
To book a place, please email Darren at darrenharper.esq@gmail.com

Library Talk: Pre-Raphaelite Mythbuster: Gossip, Scandals And Secrets
2022-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Morrab Library
We have another excellent talk coming up at the library on Wednesday 2nd November at 2pm from Dr Serena Trowbridge, Reader in Victorian Literature at Birmingham City University & Chair of the Pre-Raphaelite Society.
Serena will look at the evidence and explore a number of myths surrounding the Victorian artists associated with the Pre-Raphaelites. She will use serious research to answer daft questions including…
Did Elizabeth Siddall’s hair really grow in her coffin?
Why did Effie Gray really divorce Ruskin?
Did Rossetti really seduce all his models?
Did Holman Hunt see gnomes?

Email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk (or call 01736 364474) to add your name into the ballot by Monday 24th October. We will then draw out names & let you know if you have been successful.
£5 suggested donation to support Morrab Library. Refreshments will be served after the talk.
Morrab Library team

Creative Journaling for Children - Halloween Themed
2022-10-29 13:15 - 15:30 | Morrab Library
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging children to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing.
She is running two ‘Creative journaling and mindfulness’ sessions for children on Saturday 29th September at 1:15-2:15 & 2:30- 3:30pm.
This month’s theme will be Halloween!
These sessions are aimed at children in Key Stages 1 and 2.
Tickets are £5 per child and include a starter pack with a notebook, pencil, and stickers.
Siblings aged four and under are welcome to attend at no additional cost and colouring sheets and pens will be available to help keep them entertained too.
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Creative Journaling - Setting up your November Journal
2022-10-28 14:30 - 15:00 | Morrab Library
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Emma provides an introduction to journaling and modern calligraphy in the context of mindfulness, building self-esteem, goal setting and more, all while having fun with pen and paper.
She will be running a ‘Set up your Journal for November’ workshop at the library on Friday 28th October from 2.30pm – 3.30pm.
Tickets are £5 each and include refreshments and a free starter pack for first timers.
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Creative Wellbeing Journaling and Modern Calligraphy Taster Sessions
2022-10-28 13:15 - 14:15, 2022-10-14 13:15 - 14:15 | Morrab Library

Super ‘Autumn’ Storytime
2022-10-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Morrab Library
A wild wind blows on the tippy-top of a steep hill, turning everything upside down
for the man who lives there. Luckily, Kate comes up with a plan to tame the wind.
Listen to a jolly good story, frolic with fallen leaves, build a tree, create a group poem and round this off by eating a chocolate log!
This workshop session will be led by Jak Stringer, former librarian of Heamoor CP
School, who believes in the creative superpower of a good story.
Super Storytime is a journey for 4 to 8-year-olds but there will also be refreshments
provided for their grown-ups too, so please book ahead if you would like to come along so we can make sure we have enough cake for everyone!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
We ask for a suggested donation of £5.

Just Suppose - Children's Creative Writing Workshop
2022-10-25 10:15 - 14:00 | Morrab Library
A creative writing workshop for 8 – 14 year olds with children’s author, Bridget Crowley.
In this workshop, Bridget will use artefacts & books in the Morrab Library to spark off ideas for creative writing that will light up a brighter future for Penwith.
There will be writing games, chanting, plenty of ideas for the budding writer (plus cake too!).
The pieces created at the workshop will then be included in the Penwith Futures book; a very special book that the Morrab Library is compiling, filled with positive ideas from the people of Penwith for the future of this special place, for all to read and to inspire change.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.

Ways into Writing with Annamaria Murphy - NOW SOLD OUT!!
2022-10-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Morrab Library
Ways into Writing
with Annamaria Murphy
Annamaria will explore ways into writing for story, poetry and
radio, using imagination fire starters and the library and its
surrounds as a starting point.
Annamaria is a teacher and writer, and amongst others writes
with Kneehigh Theatre and BBC Radio 4. She is also artistic
director of the Writers Block, and collaborates with musicians
Bagas Degol.
Bring a hard backed notebook. There will be a lunch break of
approximately 45 minutes. Booking essential, all fees will go to Morrab Library.

From the Corner of a Cornishman's Eye - Bert Biscoe
2022-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Morrab Library
Jubilee observations of a “chronic optimist” on key changes in the cognition of Cornish people 1952 – 2022
Join Bert Biscoe as he reflects upon changes for the better within the modern Cornwall that he helped to build.
Bert was born in 1952, just after the late Queen first felt the weight of the crown settle on her head. He was excited to attend the opening of the Tamar Bridge by the Queen Mother in 1962, and in 1977 he was amongst the crowd at the Winter Gardens in Penzance, when The Sex Pistols exhorted God to save the Queen!
It was at a Mebyon Kernow conference, in his role of Chair of the Cornish Constitutional Convention, that Bert was introduced as “a chronic optimist!”
We will allocate tickets using a ballot system, so please email or call Morrab Library to register your interest by Monday 10th October.
Refreshments will be provided.

Modern Calligraphy Lettering Workshop
2022-10-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Morrab Library
Emma Farley is a local feminist bookworm and stationery addict, encouraging women to explore the joys of reading and journaling to feel inspired, empowered and improve their mental wellbeing.
She will be running a monthly lettering workshop to explore different techniques and supplies, such as brush pens, watercolour inks and more!
October’s theme will be Halloween.
Email Emma directly to ask any questions and to book your ticket: e.farley27@gmail.com
Find out more on Emma’s website: https://acornishgeek.com/2017/03/19/welcome-to-a-cornish-geek/

Big Brother or Brave New World? Britain's Relationship with Technology -Library Talk
2022-10-12 14:00 - 16:00
We’re delighted to bring you another fascinating talk, this time from Stephanie Hare, researcher, broadcaster and author of ‘Technology Is Not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics‘.
It seems that just about every new technology that we bring to bear on improving our lives brings with it some downside, side effect or unintended consequence. These issues can pose very real and growing ethical problems for all of us. How do we understand and frame these debates, and work out a healthy relationship with technology?

In this talk Stephanie will address one of today’s most pressing problems: how to create and use tools and technologies to maximise benefits and minimise harms?
The talk will take place in the Reading Room on Wednesday 12th October at 2pm. £5 suggested donation to support Morrab Library. Refreshments will be served after the talk.
We will allocate tickets by a ballot system. Email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to register your interest in attending by Monday 3rd October. We will then draw out names and let you know if you have been successful.

Workshops with Penzance artist Sarah Bell
2022-10-12 10:30 - 15:30 | Morrab Library
Penzance artist, Sarah Bell, is running two six-week art courses at Morrab Library this autumn.
1. Come draw with me
Great for beginners who haven’t picked up a pencil since school, perfect for improvers who’d like to sharpen their skill set. Learn easy techniques and start to draw this Autumn.
10.30-12.30pm on Wednesdays 12th, 19th, 26th Oct, 2nd, 9th & 16th Nov 2022. Six sessions for £120.
2. Watercolour Nature Journal
We’ll use Derwent Intense Pencils instead of watercolour: same effect but so much easier and lots of fun. No experience necessary: don’t be shy!
1.30-3.30pm on Wednesdays 12th, 19th, 26th Oct, 2nd, 9th & 16th Nov 2022. Six sessions for £120.
To book your place on either course pop in to see Nigel at Chapel Street Gallery, Chapel Street, Penzance. Or email: contact@watercolourworkshops.co.uk www.sarahbellart.co.uk/pages/aboutsarah

From Holbein to Byrd: The Art & Music of the Tudor Century
2022-10-01 10:15 - 13:30 | Morrab Library
We’re delighted to welcome Mark Cottle back to Morrab Library for his brilliant workshop From Holbein to Byrd: The Art and Music of the Tudor Century.
The long anticipated workshop – which we had to postpone it in 2020 due to Covid19 – will now take place at Morrab Library on Saturday 1st October from 10.15am – 1.30pm.
Behind the Tudors and their turbulent century, a great cultural awakening arose, transforming the medieval world it replaced. In this half day class, based on illustrated lectures and course files, aims to capture something of the depth, breadth and vitality of a century discovering New Worlds, as much cultural as geographical. It will explore the art and music of the Tudor period via Holbein’s paintings, the miniatures of Hilliard and Oliver and music by the Madrigalists.
Tickets are £12.50 per person – cash only – advance payment and booking is essential. Unlike our library talks, places to this workshop will not be allocated via a ballot system and we expect it will be very popular so please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to book your place as soon as you can. Refreshments will be included in the ticket price.
