Stories from the Climate Future
Take part in a research project on how we imagine climate futures. Share stories of your own future.
Date: Sunday, 27th October 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Kitty’s Launderette
A listening and conversation event at Kitty’s Laundrette on Sunday 27th October 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm at 77 Grasmere Street, Everton, Liverpool L5 6RH. They will listen to the unique audio play Three Sisters – a story from the climate future, set in the mid 2030s in a climate-altered Britain, in the Nith Valley near Dumfries. Their collective listening session will last 30 minutes and will be followed by conversation, which will help imagine our own climate futures.
The event is organised by Lena Simic (Edge Hill University) and James Marriott (Platform), co-authors of Three Sisters – a story from the climate future. The complete audio play is available on all major audio platforms should you wish to experience it before or after the event. The play and artistic research have been funded by Arts Council England and British Academy.
Take part in a research project on how we imagine climate futures. Share stories of your own future. A listening and conversation event at Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre.
Listen to the unique audio play Three Sisters – a story from the climate future, set in the mid 2030s in a climate-altered Britain, in the Nith Valley near Dumfries. This collective listening session will last 30 minutes and will be followed by conversation, which will help us imagine our own climate futures.
The event is organised by Lena Simic (Edge Hill University) and James Marriott (Platform), co-authors of Three Sisters – a story from the climate future. The complete audio play is available on all major audio platforms should you wish to experience it before or after the event. The play and artistic research have been funded by Arts Council England and British Academy.
Please note that the Dome, where they are planning to hold the event, is only accessible by two flights of stairs. Please let them know if you have accessibility needs in order for them to be able to accommodate everyone. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.
Join Nicole Marnell at the Museum of Liverpool to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a fabulous embroidery extravaganza!
Unleash your creativity and celebrate diversity at our vibrant embroidery session, where you’ll learn the art of stitching and embroider your very own empowering tote bag. Whether you’re a needlework novice or an embroidery enthusiast, this fun and inclusive workshop is the perfect place to express yourself and make new friends.
All the materials you need will be provided, along with a selection of cracking designs that reflect the pride and power of the LGBTQ+ community. Feel free to bring your own ideas too – this is your chance to create something truly unique and meaningful to celebrate this year’s theme of activism and social change.
Come for the creativity, stay for the camaraderie, and leave with a tote bag that showcases your individuality and pride. Don’t miss out – let’s stitch our way to empowerment together!
This session is ticketed and for ages 16+. Whilst all adults are welcome this event is specifically designed for young people.
No prior experience necessary!
Spark your creativity and have some festive fun with their fabulous friendly facilitators in Big Art! Big Art is a very special place for young children and their grown ups to discover arty things together.
This December explore your creativity as a family with our special festive themed facilitated activities and make a marvellous masterpiece to take home. Plus you’ll have some time to explore Big Art and all the wonderful resources for yourself.
Art Sparks sessions take place subject to availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Christmas themed sessions will take place on: December 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11
Are you aged 13-18 and interested in studying art at GCSE, college, or university level? These artist-led sessions are the perfect place for you to independently develop your art skills, build your portfolio, and discover the different ways that art can be used in museums and galleries.
There’s no need to worry about buying expensive materials, everything you need will be provided for you. Below are a few details of the sessions. They also will have a small amount of time at the end of each led session to offer help with projects that you are working on for your school and college portfolios.
Led sessions will cost £5 per session. To support these sessions they will also be offering Relaxed Promising Portfolios sessions which will operate on a drop in basis (see their website above for more details) .
If you want to find out more, you can email families@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk with any questions.
Objects always have more than one story and there is always more to learn!
Storytelling, memories and lived experience are at the heart of social history.
As part of the Beyond the Beat display, they would love you to share your stories, memories, and shared experiences of the 1960s local music scene. They want to hear about your favourite groups, the best clubs, or the exciting music scene you were part of.
The information you contribute will become an important voice in their museum catalogue and help the social history team in their ongoing documentation of the Peter Kaye Photography archive, some of which they will be sharing during the sessions.
Smithdown Litfest 2024 invite children and grown-ups to this magical storytelling session with local author Patrick Graham. Patrick, author of “The Three Little Jamaicans: English Adventure” will be reading from his latest work-in-progress, a children’s fantasy adventure called “House of Almost All Known Things”. Ideal for children in Years 4 to 6 but all welcome!
Anokosha and her brother Tanaka live in rural Zimbabwe. Little do they know their whole world will be turned upside down. The fairy tales they used to listen to are about to become reality. Anokosha is worried about Tanaka and his strange whispering.
She follows him and learns he’s befriended a creature they thought was the thing of bedtime stories. And, the creature needs their help. Driven by the promise of magic, the reluctant Anokosha and eager Tanaka set off on a quest to find the House Of Almost All Known Things. Along the way they encounter giants, trolls, extremely dangerous Tree Dwellers, envious parents and imaginary beasts. Can Tanaka’s friend be trusted to keep them safe? And, will the house have the answers they need?
This is a free event but please book your free places so they know how many people to expect and can contact you if the weather means they need to move to an indoor venue! The event will take place by the large tree near the Beechbank Road part of the park. Bring along a blanket or chair to sit on.
Join in for a full day of Locking with the Funky Femmes!
Who are they?
A group of likeminded women who have danced together for over a decade and who have a passion for sharing their love of street dance and funk styles.
www.instagram.com/funkyfemmes.liverpool
What to expect –
The workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and will build your knowledge of Locking throughout the day.
10am-12pm – They’ll start the day with short discussion about the history and culture of Locking and other funk styles. They’ll get moving with a warm up and spend the rest of the morning learning the fundamental moves of Locking.
12pm-1pm Lunch Break
1pm-3pm After lunch they will continue to build on their Locking foundations, learn how the music influences their dancing, create their own sets/routines and maybe even throw down in a jam circle!
Just £15 for the full day. Places are limited so booking is essential.
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Workshop will be held at Studio 2, Arts bar, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BY
This special event focuses on the transition from music student to music professional through a series of concise expert presentations punctuated by a collaborative workshop, a musical interlude by University of Liverpool students, networking and a closing concert focusing on Opus 1 music compositions.
The performance will feature a diverse range of artists from HarrisonParrott, Foundation partners, and the University of Liverpool with their partners. Enjoy the unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, and engage in structured discussions – a musical representation of making that first leap from student to professional.
Join them for the whole day, or just the evening concert, in an unforgettable celebration of musical excellence, where each note resonates with the potential for a flourishing career in the arts.
This symposium, presented by The HarrisonParrott Foundation in partnership with Liverpool University, focuses on Higher Education and the Music Industry Pipeline: a dynamic mix of presentations, workshops, and performances designed to engage and inspire.
Symposium is free, concert is free if attending the symposium.
Join the Bluecoat Display Centre every other Saturday, between 2pm – 4pm, for informal conversations and demonstrations with some of their talented makers.
Dates and makers through to December 2024 include:
Saturday 5 October 2024 – Jean White (Ceramics)
Saturday 2 November 2024 – Anne Knight (Ceramics)
Saturday 16 November 2024 – Reptile Tiles (Ceramics)
Saturday 30 November 2024 – Sally-Anne Thompson (Textiles)
Saturday 14 December 2024 – Kayleigh Radcliffe (Mixed Media)
Booking is not required, just pop into the gallery between 2pm – 4pm.
