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 […]
All are welcome to join a free to 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 […]
On Saturday 5th October, The Morrab Library will, for the first time, join hundreds of Fun Palaces nationally and internationally to be filled with free and fun activities for all ages. Pop down to The Morrab Library between 10am-3pm for a day of stories, writing, workshops and much more. Emma Farley will be running creative wellbeing workshops for all ages, including creative journaling, scratch […]
Emma Farley will be running creative wellbeing workshops for all ages, including creative journaling, scratch art, watercolour, and more. There will be a notebook and pen for all attendees as long as stocks last. Find out more about the Fun Palace events here: https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/fun-palaces-at-the-morrab-library/ Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com. Emma is a […]
The Morrab Library holds a vast array of rare, historic and important books in its collections. The most special of all are stored securely, available to view by appointment, but rarely seen. On Thursday 10th October, the library will host an Open Day, where some of the finest examples of published works from our collections […]
We'll be welcoming the new season with a printing session. Various paints and seasonal items will be provided but you'll need to bring your own gelli plate and anything specific you'd like to print. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After discovering that Wilkie Collins had toured Cornwall in 1850 and written a travel journal, Jak Stringer felt inspired to follow in his footsteps. She wanted answers to questions; why did the people of Looe eat rats, the women of Saltash clean boots and the folk on Scilly never open windows? It wasn’t long before […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 Morrab Library doesn’t have a ghost, but what if it did? In this creative writing workshop, we will use the wonderful old house, The Morrab Library, and some of the treasures within, as the starting point for writing our very own ghost stories. Bridget Crowley is the author of five children’s books, three […]
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 […]
This Halloween, writers including Annamaria Murphy, Pauline Sheppard, Marie Macneill and Joanne Ella Parsons will be reading extracts from their new anthology '13 Cornish Ghost Stories' - dubbed a 'Top Ten Independent Fiction Bestseller’. They'll also chat about how they created their ghostly stories. The Edge of the World Bookshop will be selling copies of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]