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Write to Work presents The Writers Blo...

Free Creative Writing Course

Write To Work Presents The Writer’s Bloc

Community, Creativity and Confidence

Are you economically inactive* but interested in joining a creative community where you can further your skills as a writer, develop your confidence, and have your stories heard?

Then a FREE one-day ‘Writer’s Bloc’ event could be perfect for you. Attend in person or take part via Zoom!

No writing experience necessary, a chance to work with professional writers, and everyone who attends will be able to submit their work for publication in a printed anthology available to buy online and in bookshops across the city.

This event is an online workshop exploring writing around personal experience and will be lead by the award-winning Artistic Director of the Graeae Theatre Company, Jenny Sealey (OBE). It will also include a trip to see Jenny’s autobiographical show, Self Raising, at the Everyman Playhouse the following week!

Priority places for Deaf, hard of hearing, and disabled applicants. BSL interpretation provided.

*Eligibility

18+

You must be economically inactive – (Not employed/self-employed, not actively looking for work, not waiting to start a job, not in full-time education (part time over 19+yrs is fine))

Living in Liverpool City Region including the parts of the Wirral listed as Merseyside, Liverpool, Sefton, Halton, St Helens, Knowsley

You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK

You cannot have already completed any Write to Work Course or mentoring previously.

If you have any queries then email at write2work@writingonthewall.org.uk.

Liverpool Life Drawing – Leaf

Liverpool Life Drawing presents their new sessions of life drawing at everyone’s favourite tea shop, Leaf on Bold Street.

Grab a cuppa, a cake or something stronger and relax in for a calming session of life drawing with a range of life models.

New Time: 5-8pm

Basic materials available

All abilities welcome

No photography

No inappropriate behaviour

Orchid Fever: Propagating and Hybridiz...

The Liverpool Botanical Trust and LJMU Research Institute for Literature and Cultural History are delighted to announce a symposium focusing on the cultural and scientific history of orchid collections. Liverpool has an important place in the ‘Orchidelerium’ or orchid mania which swept Victorian Britain.

The one-day event will be held on Saturday 16th March 2024, 10am-4pm at Croxteth Hall, Liverpool.

It will feature keynote talks by orchid expert, author and lecturer, Philip Seaton (Secretary of the Orchid Specialist Group) with shorter papers on the history of orchids in the Liverpool Botanic Gardens, orchids in Victorian England, and creative work. There will also be an opportunity to see five new ‘Liverpool Orchids’.

The cost of the event is £15 per person and will include refreshments and lunch.

To book, the Eventbrite link is:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orchid-fever-propagating-and-hybridizing-orchids-over-the-last-200-years-tickets-802764218387?aff=oddtdtcreator

Update: Save The Liverpool Botanical Collection.

As a direct response to your show of support, the team have now set up The Liverpool Botanical Trust with five founding Trustees: Stephen Lyus, Stephen Guy, Peter Ellison, Alan Smith and Jayne Moore.

The Trustees, together with your support, aim to develop a plan to not only save the collection for the future but will be considering how to extend and restore the collection to its former glory.

Now that they have a bank account, they are able to ask for donations directly, initially to be used to fund our web presence and allow us to rejoin the Botanic Gardens Conservation International, as they further develop plans to create a more secure space for the collections, preserving them for the future, and they want to create a series of events to invite you to as a supporter.

Their website can be found at https://liverpoolbotanicaltrust.org.uk/. You will understand that it is in the process of development, so content will be added as time goes by and they build capacity.

Whatever money is surplus to these early needs will help toward the £70,000 target that they have set to be able to achieve for the next stage of restoration, bringing the collection within Croxteth Hall Gardens back to its former glory and securing it for future generations.

These collections are so valuable to society, as Raoul Curtis-Machin, Director of Horticulture and Visitor Experience at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, described to us in April, this is why Botanic Gardens matter:

Conservation horticulture
Species rescue
Pest threat research
Human pest problems
Climate change adaptation

The Liverpool Botanical Collection is filled with such rare and endangered plants, they really need to preserve and protect this wonderful legacy for our City and our planet.

If you would like to help now, please donate, by sending it direct to their bank account:

Account Name: Liverpool Botanical Trust
Sort code: 30-99-50
Account: 17139363

Or by cheque to:

Liverpool Botanical Trust
c/o Lowlands Community Centre

13 Haymans Green

West Derby

Liverpool

L12 7JG

CC’s Hidden Art Club (painting c...

Based in CC’s studio, this painting class aims to provide a couple of evenings a week where you can expand your creativity in a social and laid-back atmosphere. They’ll provide a glass or two of wine (or tea & coffee), materials, subject matter and advice from an artist, all for £24.99 per person!

Each week they will focus on a different theme and/or style; these include life drawing, painting techniques, portraiture, landscapes, art movements, etc. You are welcome to bring your own materials; They will provide basics.

The group is open to all levels; absolute beginners, those who haven’t picked up a brush for years, professionals wanting to meet like minded people, they are a diverse and open-minded group of people. Sit back, listen to some music, have a sip of wine and hopefully learn a thing a two!

7pm-9pm every Wednesday & Thursday evening. All materials and a drink included. There are other pricing plan options if you wish to come to a few classes, for a discounted rate

Sip and Sculpt

Join us for a creative night of sculpting and drinking at GPO, Metquarter.

No previous sculpting experience is necessary. Our experienced artist will guide you through hand-building with clay. You will be taught how to make pinch pots and decorate these as you desire with plenty of room for creative freedom. There is also plenty of opportunity to make other dishes, ring holders, candle holders, etc that will be explained after you have the basics.

This is the perfect unique night out for those looking for something a little different.

The GPO kitchens and bar will be open so you can grab some lovely food and drinks.

What’s Included

Approx 2 hour painting session led by our experienced artist and assistants.
All the materials you need to create your masterpiece/s

16-24 Print Club: International Women&...

Are you 16-24 and looking for a creative outlet, to meet new people, or just to try something new? They welcome all 16-24 year olds to join them for their regular programme of Linocut workshops for young people at Walker Art Gallery.

In this workshop, you’ll be learning how to design and cut out your Lino to create your own unique item to take home with you. This technique can be used to create t-shirts, prints, tote bags and more, so it’s great for personalised items for yourself, or for creating gifts!

These sessions we will focus on a different theme each time to serve as inspiration for discussions and designs – the theme of this session will be International Women’s Day as we approach this key date on 8 March. This series can be enjoyed as a regular club if you would like to come to all sessions on an ongoing basis, or you can come as a one off / to the specific sessions that interest you – it’s completely flexible.

All materials are included for these sessions, and no previous experience is needed. This session is free of charge, but tickets must be booked in advance.

Please note that some sharp objects may be used in this workshop due to the nature of the print methods. If you will need any additional support or if there is anything they can do to make this session more accessible for you, please get in touch so they can find out how they can help.

Aquarium keeper experience

In this behind the scenes immersive experience you will get the chance to feed their animals and learn how the team look after the equipment and water chemistry in their aquarium.

This experience is only available to participants aged 8 years and older.

The experience can be booked for a group of up to two people or up to four people with a maximum of two under 18 year olds in a group of either size.

If two under 18 year olds are attending the two person package, an adult must accompany them as a free spectator/chaperone.

Japanese Woodcut Printmaking (Mokuhang...

Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Japanese Woodcut printmaking and create your own print. Learn some basics of Mokuhanga!

Our Teacher Ula will guide you through the process through designing your print, intricately carving them into a high quality wood block and then using ink and all the traditional Japanese woodprint materials to print them onto Washi Paper.

This workshop will be located at GPO Foodmarket in Liverpool’s Metquarter. Food & Drink will be available before, during and after the workshop.

Knowledge required

• Beginner friendly – all levels welcome.

Materials (all provided)

• Wood block, Sumi Ink and Coloured inks & Washi Paper and other traditional Japanese printmaking materials.

What you’ll get

• All of the equipment and materials needed for your class

• Protective equipment such as aprons.

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a little ink on.

• A carrying bag for take your artworks home.

* This workshop is strictly for ages 16+ only.

Bob Ross Sunset – Painting Works...

Join us for an evening of painting and drinking at GPO, Metquarter.

No previous painting experience is necessary, our expert artist will guide you step by step to create your own masterpiece.

The GPO kitchens and bar will be open so you can grab some lovely food and drinks.

What’s Included

Approx 2 hour painting session led by our experienced artist and assistants.
All painting materials needed to complete your masterpiece.
Acrylic paint on high-quality stretched canvas.

Japanese Painting Workshop

Explore your creative side and discover new techniques with this fun workshop experience.

Learn from an experienced local artist with over 16 years of teaching experience, she’ll teach you how to paint using traditional materials like bamboo brushes, sumi ink, Gansai Tambi 顔彩耽美 (Traditional Japanese colours), gold leaf on rice paper.

We will bring along a selection of references from the different Japanese art movements such as Ukiyo-e, Rinpa School as well as some Japanese contemporary artists. We will also introduce the seasonal topics that help you to capture some stunning Japanese scenes.

This painting class is suitable for beginners as well as those with a little more artistic experience, so don’t worry if it’s your first time. Your teacher will be on hand to provide guidance and answer any questions.

At the end of your art class, you’ll get the chance to stand back and admire your beautiful Japanese painting or you can share your experiences with the group. You’ll head home with your completed piece and a new skill that’s perfect to practice whenever you’re looking to clear your head.

This workshop is located at GPO Foodmarket in Liverpool’s Metquarter where a wide selection of food & Drink is available before, during and after the workshop.

*Towards the end of the workshop there will be an opportunity for you to get your photo taken. We will use these photos for social media and promotional use. Please let us know if you’re not comfortable with this.

Knowledge required

• Beginner friendly – all levels welcome.

Materials (all provided)

• Sumi ink, Gansai Tambi 顔彩耽美 (Traditional Japanese colours), gold leaves, rice paper board or fan.

What you’ll get:

• All of the equipment and materials needed for your class.