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 […]

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 […]

Hand stitch – fun experimental embroidery with Vicks Harrison at The Morrab Library.  Tuesday 8th April  – making fabric and knotted cords.  Please bring small scraps of lightweight fabrcs, beads etc if you want to use them  but otherwise everything is provided.  These workshops are £15.  Check times on each workshop (on the poster below). […]

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.

We're thrilled that Emylia Hall is returning to The Morrab Library to introduce The Arts Trail Killer, the fifth novel in her bestselling Shell House Detectives mystery series. She will be giving a talk in the Reading Room on Wednesday 9th April from 2pm-3pm. It's springtime on the Cornish coast and Porthpella’s artistic community are throwing open their doors, […]

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 […]

‘Hang on a minute…Down on Old Worrall’s Farm, the hens are laying their eggs … and FAKING spots, stripes, sparkles and speckles. Why? Because they all want to BE IN THIS BOOK! But it turns out spots, speckles and talking eggs aren’t what makes these chickens special. For thisbunch of intrepid chickens, real life is […]

No Library Tour this Friday There will be no library tour this Friday 11th April, or any tables available to work at after 1pm, as we prepare for our Spring Fair.

The Morrab Library Spring Fair will be taking place on Saturday 12th April 2025 from 10am until 2pm. There will be stalls throughout the Library with lots of local makers showcasing their crafts, as well as plants, second hand books and historic photos for sale and a raffle. The much-loved refreshments room will return with […]

SOLD OUT please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk to be added to the waiting list. Drawing inspiration from the gorgeous Morrab Gardens, this workshop offers participants an opportunity to take in nature and turn their observations into powerful and vivid poems. In this course, we’ll study examples of celebrated poems that effectively capture the wonder and beauty of […]

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.

We're delighted to be welcoming Arizona-based poet, Jodie Hollander, back to The Morrab Library to be our Poet in Residence for one month. Her Residency is kindly sponsored by The Myner Trust. Jodie Hollander’s work has appeared in journals such as The Poetry Review, Poetry Magazine and PN Review to name just a few. She […]

No Tour this Friday as the Library is closed over the Easter weekend The Library will close for Easter on 18th and 19th April, reopening at 10am on Tuesday 22nd April. Wishing you a very Happy Easter!

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.

SOLD OUT please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk to be added to the waiting list. Experience art at a new level and use it to inspire your writing. Poet Jodie Hollander teaches this workshop, in which participants respond poetically to art around the Morrab Library. Students will study examples of celebrated poems that respond to or were inspired by […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

For centuries, creating art, and writing poetry in particular, has served as a form of healing for hurt, pain and grief. In this workshop, we’ll discuss examples of celebrated poems that tackle these difficult topics and study effective techniques for channeling our pain into poetry. Then, through a series of writing prompts, we'll delve into […]

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 […]