Intro to modern calligraphy with Emma Farley

Morrab Library

Learn the basic strokes of brush lettering and how these come together to form letters and words. The session will feature lowercase brush script plus a brief introduction to other ways you can use brush pens. Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com. Emma is a life-long stationery addict, encouraging others to explore the […]

£10

Free tour of The Morrab Library

Morrab Library

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 […]

Embroider a Bee and learn about and help wild bees

Morrab Library

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 […]

The Joy of Drawing with local artist Claire Lucas

Morrab Library

Local artist Claire Lucas is returning to Morrab Library in September to run an 8 session term of art classes. The Joy of Drawing will run fortnightly, starting Sept 5th, 10.15am-12.45pm,  £175 for the term. Using slideshows, demonstrations and a wide range of drawing activities, Claire will help you to develop your drawing skills, find […]

£175

The Morrab Library Christmas Fair

Morrab Library

Saturday 16th November, 10.00am - 2.00pm Our Christmas Craft Fair will feature lots of stalls from West Cornwall's local makers - a perfect opportunity to start Christmas shopping and support your library at the same time. There will be second hand books and historic photographs for sale, and our wonderful refreshments room with delicious home-made […]

Creative Journaling

Morrab Library

10:30-12:30pm. £10/person. Bring your own notebook. Refreshments provided. Optional £5 starter pack for newbies featuring a notebook, pen, and roll of washi tape This monthly workshop is an opportunity for people to get together and journal in a safe space with plenty of goodies to play with. There is a loose structure, with templates, tips, […]

£5

Festive decoupage with Emma Farley

Morrab Library

We will be decoupaging festive maches. All equipment plus refreshments provided. £10 sponsored. This session is sponsored by Decopatch. 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 Level […]

£10

Creative Journaling

Morrab Library

1:30-3:30pm. £10/person. Bring your own notebook. Refreshments provided. Optional £5 starter pack for newbies featuring a notebook, pen, and roll of washi tape This monthly workshop is an opportunity for people to get together and journal in a safe space with plenty of goodies to play with. There is a loose structure, with templates, tips, […]

£10

Creative Journaling with Emma Farley

Morrab Library

This monthly workshop is an opportunity for people to get together and journal in a safe space with plenty of goodies to play with. There is a loose structure, with templates, tips, and tricks, ensuring attendees get what they need from the session rather than following a strict plan. Bring your own notebook. Refreshments provided. […]

£10

Free tour of The Morrab Library

Morrab Library

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 […]

Embroider a bee and learn and help our wild bees

Morrab Library

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 […]

The Joy of Drawing with local artist Claire Lucas

Morrab Library

Local artist Claire Lucas is returning to Morrab Library in September to run an 8 session term of art classes. The Joy of Drawing will run fortnightly, starting Sept 5th, 10.15am-12.45pm,  £175 for the term. Using slideshows, demonstrations and a wide range of drawing activities, Claire will help you to develop your drawing skills, find […]

£175

Free tour of The Morrab Library

Morrab Library

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 […]

Musings at The Morrab – Merry, Mad & Maudlin

Morrab Library

Not sure how you feel about Christmas? From Causley to Crowley, Fanthorpe to Fairs, via Dickens and Dylan (ah, but which one?) and other improbable combinations, writers have had their differences too. Join Bridget Crowley and Nigel Fairs for a pillow-case full of festive readings to celebrate - or to perhaps take a closer look […]

Festive lettering. Christmas cards, tags, and wrap with Emma Farley

Morrab Library

We will be hand lettering Christmas cards, tags, and wrap. All attendees will receive a selection of metallic pens. £15. This session is sponsored by STAEDTLER. 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 […]

£15

Drop-in festive decoration making with Rebecca Harvey

Morrab Library

Pop in to The Morrab Library on Friday 6th December for a festive decoration making workshop with artist Rebecca Harvey. Rebecca is one half of our current Artists in Residence duo and has recently installed a beautiful floral display over one of the windows in our Reading Room to celebrate the festive season. Nestled within […]

Christmas decoration making with Emma Farley

Morrab Library

We will be decorating ceramic baubles and wooden slices with paint pens. All equipment plus refreshments provided. £15. This session is sponsored by STAEDTLER. 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 […]

£15

Free tour of The Morrab Library

Morrab Library

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 […]

Embroider a bee and learn about and help our wild bees

Morrab Library

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 […]

POSTPONED Revealing The Morrab Library: Poetry and Porcelain with artists in Residence Rebecca Harvey & Lucy Sparrow

Morrab Library

CANCELLED. Please note that this talk has been postponed to Wednesday 29th January 2025, 2pm. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk if you would like to come along to this revised date. Our penultimate talk of the year in the Reading Room at The Morrab Library will be from our Artists in Residence, Lucy Sparrow and Rebecca Harvey. […]