You are invited ‘among the shelves’ of Wirksworth Library to meet two authors on Friday 25 April. Wendy Garvey is the first. She welcomes young readers and their families to Story Time at 10am, 11am and 12pm. Come along and hear her delightful tales read by the author. Learn why a Chicken is driving a […]
You are invited to Wirksworth Library for 2:30pm on Friday 25 April for another author ‘among the shelves.’ Janet Tennant will talk about her new book, The Refugee Countess - Five lives in one lifetime. Marion Stein was a Jewish refugee who in 1938 escaped with her family from Nazi Austria to London. Her story […]
New books, secondhand books, authors, vintage and vinyl indoors and out.
Participants will be led through timed writing exercises using dice, cards and chess pieces as triggers to generate plot lines and characters. Story Games are fun and useful tools for provoking the imagination, and potentially giving writers the initial inspiration for larger works. After each round, participants are invited to read out their pieces, if […]
11am - Sophie Draper, Jane Bettany and Mark Eklid - Derbyshire's Partners in Crime Join Derbyshire-based authors Sophie Draper, Jane Bettany and Mark Eklid, who will be discussing their books, the popularity of crime fiction, and the appeal of the sub genres in which they write. Jane is a writer of cosy crime novels set […]
The Power of Reading with Vanessa Hall What is single most powerful way to improve your child’s well-being, academic achievement, communication skills, general knowledge and capacity for empathy? Well, obviously that’d be reading. This workshop is designed to help parents and teachers to better support and improve your child’s reading – to help build knowledge […]
Award-winning writer, poet, and educator Jamie Thrasivoulou will launch Feral, his third full-length collection of poetry at The Feather Star. Jamie Thrasivoulou is also the lyricist in the band Kez. In 2019 he won the Saboteur award for Best Spoken word performer in the UK, in 2018 he won the Culture Matters Bread & Roses […]
Test your literary learning, your English expertise, and your paperback proficiency with questions set by Scarthin Books, last year's quiz winners. Prizes for the winning team donated by Ken's Megastore plus prizes of Scarthin book tokens to be awarded as the judges decide on the night. All proceeds to be shared between Aquabox and the […]
With Sophia Elouise Learn the traditional technique of brush making and take home two of your own handmade natural fibre brushes. Brush binding is a lovely skill to learn ands requires some finger dexterity but once the technique is nailed down, you can transfer it to many fibres, bindings and designs. Nibbles and drinks will […]
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole with this fabulous radio style reading by the esteemed Kirk Ireton Light Programme. Tickets are for sale at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wirksworthbookfestival
A presentation by Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Educational Trust
Learn the art of pointed pen & ink calligraphy from initial concepts to finishing flourishes. Develop your own distinctive lettering style with this modern free flowing approach. Go with the flow creating basic strokes and shapes, guided step by step by professional calligrapher, Allie. Play with letter-forms, layout and font to develop projects of your […]
Design and make your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Project ideas include a decorative panel, mirror frame, placemat or house number. A perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft. Open to both beginners and those with experience. Price includes professional tuition, lunch & refreshments. Additional materials fee payable on the day.
Design and make your own mosaic. Explore traditional or contemporary approaches using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Potential projects include a decorative panel, mirror frame or small table top. Two whole days to lose yourself in a mosaic project – bliss! Bring along your own ideas or simply turn up to be inspired. Peter will […]
Let your imagination run wild creating your own willow animal. No experience necessary for this fun and accessible medium. Make a fox, pheasant, hare or hens to enhance any home or garden. Over the 2 days you will design and construct a creature of your choice…be that a four-legged animal or a pair of bird […]
Let the sunlight flood in…through your own handcrafted window hanging. Using the copper foil (Tiffany) technique you will create a beautiful stained glass light catcher to take home. Perfect for beginners or improvers, you will learn how to cut, shape and join glass. Templates are provided or you may wish to develop your own simple […]
