On Saturday 10 August 2024 Bluecoat Display Centre will be joined in the gallery by Talia Hasid, who will be chatting informally about her collection ‘The Language of Birdsong’ and demonstrating some of her techniques.
Talia is a recent illustration and graphic design graduate from Liverpool John Moore’s University. ‘The Language of Birdsong’ is a series of gouache bird portraits and handmade concertina books exploring the unique language of bird sonograms by using embossing and burnishing techniques. They aim to capture the individuality of each bird and the peaceful presence they bring to the world.
Talia is inspired by nature, literature and the simplicities of life. With a love for craftsmanship and the delicate process of creating artworks, she aims for her work to evoke feelings of peace, and to connect others with her illustrations.
Booking is not required for this event, just pop into the Bluecoat Display Centre between 2pm – 4pm to gain a valuable insight into this talented emerging maker’s work.
In response to this year’s Heritage Open Days theme of ‘Routes, Networks, Connections’, the Bluecoat reveals some of the threads running through our building, past and present through a series of talks, open studios and tours.
The Bluecoat’s Director of Cultural Legacies, Bryan Biggs charts the various networks and connections in the early twentieth century that developed the building into the UK’s first arts centre.
In response to this year’s Heritage Open Days theme of ‘Routes, Networks, Connections’, the Bluecoat reveals some of the threads running through their building, past and present through a series of talks, open studios and tours.
Sat 7 Sep, 12pm – 4pm
Explore their open studios, meet some of the Bluecoat’s creative community and find out about their practices, which range from painting and photography to jewellery and illustration.
Free, drop in
Join Sylvia Tidy-Harris as she shares her many often hilarious and sometimes tragic memories of her late father, Bill Tidy MBE.
Discover the man behind the cartoons through stories from his illustrious career as a beloved cartoonist and media personality, as well as intimate anecdotes from his home life with the love of his life, Rosa, and their three children, Sylvia, Nick and Rob.
So whether you’re a long-time fan of Bill Tidy’s work or new to his legacy, this talk promises to offer heartfelt and entertaining insights into the life of one of Britain’s most cherished cartoonists of all time.
Award-Winning Actor David Morrissey Returns to Liverpool Everyman for a Special Evening
The Everyman’s 60th birthday celebrations continue with a special event, An Evening with David Morrissey on Thursday 24 October. A Liverpool native and alumnus of the Everyman Youth Theatre, David returns to the stage where his career began.
David Morrissey has enjoyed a long association with the Everyman; from discovering the youth theatre in his early teens, to appearing on stage in the title role of Macbeth in the Everyman’s final production at the old building before its redevelopment in 2011, and as a trustee for the charity which runs the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
The Everyman Youth Theatre played a significant role in igniting David’s acting career. As soon as he stepped through those doors, David found a supportive space that provided a safe environment, fostering not only his passion for the stage but also valuable life skills and confidence. He also met the inspirational Roger Hill, the Everyman Youth Theatre organiser, a man with a punk spirit and unwavering belief in theatre’s power. Roger’s inclusive approach left a lasting impression on David and many of his peers.
For a special, one-off edition of Queer Book Club, they’ll be joined by journalist and author Laura Kay, who will be reading from her book Wild Things: A Novel (Vintage, 2023).
Wild Things: A Novel is about two best friends. One huge crush. A year that could change everything…
Laura Kay will join them to talk about her work, and welcomes questions from attendees. Copies of Wild Things: A Novel will be available to buy from The Book Stop, which Laura will sign.
Laura was invited by members of Queer Book Club; an inclusive reading group open to anyone from St Helens to come together to read and discuss LGBTQIA+ literature. Founded in Autumn 2023 by a group of local queer artists, producers and book-lovers, Queer Book Club is a space to share a love of queer novels, memoirs and writing.
Safer Spaces:
These events will use Heart of Glass’ Safer Spaces Agreement to create a space that aims to be as welcoming and respectful as possible.
Join Tate Liverpool for a panel discussion exploring neurodiversity and its relationship to contemporary art practice.
To coincide with Liverpool’s Neurodiversity Arts Festival 2024 artists Becky Beasley, Sonia Boué and Pierce Starre will be in conversation with Claire Penketh, Professor of Disability Studies and Art Education at Hope University.
The talk will explore how we can rethink contemporary arts practice in relation to neurodiversity and how the neurodiversity paradigm can inform art and its education. The Neurodiversity Arts Festival aims to start a conversation that opens doors, buildings, and minds and showcases the full spectrum of neurodivergent talent.
Join Tate Liverpool for a talk with Signe Johannessen to ask how artists can use creativity to respond to climate change.
Signe Johannessen’s art playfully combines personal biography and historical archives. She will discuss her latest project, which draws on Liverpool’s maritime history to bring our attention to the effects of climate change on marine life.
This talk will explore how we can use our creativity as a tool to think about climate change. You’ll also discover how artists are drawing attention to the effects of climate change and what the solutions are that they might offer to rethink our relationship to nature.
Scottish-Algerian poet Janette Ayachi gives a special reading at Bluecoat as part of Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, hosted by Deryn Rees-Jones.
Janette Ayachi is a Scottish-Algerian poet, London-born & Edinburgh-based. She has a BA combined honours degree in English Literature & Film Media Studies (Stirling University) & an MSc in Creative Writing (Edinburgh University)
She’s a regular on BBC Scotland arts programmes (and has even starred in a whisky advert!) Her poetry, prose & essays have been published internationally & translated into several languages. She also collaborates with artists & performs her poetry at festivals or events.
She is the author of Hand Over Mouth Music (Pavilion, Liverpool University Press) which won the Saltire Poetry Book of the Year Literary Award 2019 & Quick Fire, Slow Burning (Pavilion, LUP) released in April 2024.
She is writing her travel memoir Lonerlust about travelling alone searching landscapes, culture, desire & human connection, alongside her debut fiction novel, Of Sweet Figs and Forget-Me-Nots.
In partnership with the University of Liverpool Centre for New and International Writing and Pavilion Poetry.
www.janetteayachi.com
Tickets: £9.38
Welcome to An evening with feel-good fiction novelist Milly Johnson! Join them at Huyton Library for an unforgettable in-person event with the renowned author herself.
Get ready to dive into the world of heartwarming stories and captivating characters that Milly Johnson is famous for. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Milly and hear firsthand about her inspiration and writing process. Mark your calendars and get ready for a delightful evening filled with laughter, joy, and of course, great books!
Milly will be talking about her new book ‘the happiest ever after’ which will be available to purchase on the night.
Doors open at 6pm
