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 […]

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 […]

‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley is a novel that never goes away; an early reviewer described it as ‘harassing the heart’. It’s a work of science fiction, of Gothic, of environmental and philosophical concerns, and is endlessly adaptable and used as a metaphor Why does it have such enduring power? And what does it mean to […]

Writing good dialogue can be hard. It’s extremely important to keep readers immersed in your story and sometimes, unbelievable dialogue can pull them out of it. Ensure readers continue turning those pages by mastering this essential skill and start having fun with the way your characters talk to each other.  In this workshop, whether a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Saturday 19th July we will welcome Cornish/Scots filmmaker Timothy Neat - to present his twelfth major publication - GAIA IN EXTREMIS. This highly original exploration of the contemporary world crisis (ecological and political) is a large-format hard back designed by Nick Harpley of Penzance and published in St Ives. It presents four hundred paintings […]

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 […]

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 […]

Think of a favourite book and how it made you feel as you were reading it. The best stories sweep readers into a literary world, forcing you to experience the struggles and dreams of characters you’ve never met. In this workshop – whether you’re a regular writer or complete beginner – you’ll explore how to […]

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 […]