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  1. WORKSHOP

    Seasonal Storytelling Zine Workshop
    Wednesday 21st January,
    3pm-5pm, Free

    Join Gemma (East Anglian Folklore Centre) for this free, drop-in Zine Making workshop. With gentle guidance and some carefully curated prompts from local folklore and rural/hedgerow knowledge we will take the opportunity to gather together our own stories and recollections. Using found and recycled materials we'll create our own beautiful zines to celebrate the stories we want to tell and the seasonal knowledge we want to share!  Suitable for all ages. All welcome. 

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  2. MUSIC

    Open Mic Night
    Saturday 17th January,
    7pm, Free.

    We're going to be hosting the popular Open Mic Night run by Ian McKeown this month, which usually takes place at Jessica's Place. If you're a local musician, then get practising and come and join us next Saturday, 17th January at 7pm at The Nose (we will be open from 6.30pm.) 

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  3. ART / TALK

    One Work Gallery
    Zoe Rubens, ’Loon singing a tune’.
    Artist Talk: Wednesday 14th January
    2.30pm, Free

    We are excited to bring a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists to The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month. The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale .This month’s artist is Zoe Rubens is an Artist, illustrator and metal sculptor based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Working with ferrous & non-ferrous metal, cast & welded & etched, to produce intriguing sculpture & prints. https://www.zoerubens.com

    Zoe Ruben’s work ‘Loon singing a tune’ will be on display from Wednesday 14th January and Zoe will be joining us for a conversation about the work on Wednesday 14th January 2.30pm, Free. All welcome.

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  4. WRITING

    Writer Taster Session
    Saturday 13th December
    2.30pm-3.30pm

    Creative writing is about storytelling than writing, and we can all tell a story; we do it every day, whether we are recounting a day at work or what happened in the supermarket. Forget spelling, punctuation, grammar; this taster session is to give you confidence and freedom to be creative and write.  Led by Steve Gregory, this hour-long session is free and open to people wanting to start to write.

    For more information, contact Steve Gregory: courses@firstworks.co.uk 

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  5. WORKSHOP

    Mask Painting Workshop with Catalina Carvajal 
    Thursday 13th March
    6.30pm-8pm
    Free, booking required

    Join us on Thursday 13th March, from 6:30pm to 8pm for a fun and hands-on creative experience! Paint your own mask inspired by Colombian traditions.

    Catalina Carvajal is a Colombian illustrator and mural artist. She was born in Bogota, Colombia, and lived in Mexico City before moving to the UK. @catalinacarvajalr. All ages are welcome. Admission is Free, and all materials are provided. (All children should be accompanied by an adult.) Limited to 10 participants.
    Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

    To book, contact: eleanor@thenose.org

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  6. Writing Group

    Tendring Community Writers
    Next meeting: Saturday 6th April 2024
    2pm - 4pm, Free.

    Meeting on the first Saturday of every month at 2pm at The Nose. Clive Brill joins us to lead this session. Contact Faye Rathe to attend.


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