Straw Craft Workshop
Saturday 14th February
11am-1pm, Free
Delivered by Lucy Hook-Child @corndollyfolklore

Join us as we learn how to make a classic Countryman's Favour to give to our sweethearts, or keep close to our own hearts! We will provide an opportunity to have a go at a classic working-class heritage craft and reflect on the folklore behind these customs and the state of our seasonal relationships with the land, past and present. 

"In days gone by it was the custom for a country lad to take an evening walk with his lass in the fields at harvest time. He would weave for her a buttonhole of plaited straw, and if they were courting, she would wear it over her heart as a token of her love. At the annual hiring fairs at Martinmas, men and women might have worn a simple plait decorated with a wisp of sheep's wool or horse hair, as a badge of their trade, ie shepherd, waggoner, etc."  - www.strawcraftsmen.co.uk

Open Mic Night
Friday 27th March
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 Friday 27th March at 7pm at The Nose (we will be open from 6.30pm.) 

One Work Gallery
Zoe Rubens, ’Loon singing a tune’.
Artist Talk: Wednesday 14^th 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 14^th January and Zoe will be joining us for a conversation about the work on Wednesday 14^th January 2.30pm, Free. All welcome.

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 

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