August 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Timings to be confirmed. Registration will open shortly.
Journey into the world of Shakespeare through this family-friendly performance workshop! Taking inspiration from Cosin’s Library’s iconic First Folio, this session will introduce participants to some of Shakespeare’s most famous stories, characters, and language through creative and drama-based exercises. Workshop led by actor and theatre maker Alice Byrne.
About Alice:
Alice is an actor, theatre maker and workshop facilitator based in County Durham. Her most recent acting and theatre credits include Angels of the North with Northumberland Theatre Company and A Lit and Phil Carol with the November Club. As a facilitator, Alice leads Creative Learning Workshops in primary schools across the North East, utilizing drama techniques to help develop understanding and engagement with curriculum topics. Alice’s theatre and performance work often focuses on amplifying local stories, communities, and history. So, she is incredibly excited to be part of the Cosin’s Library workshop programme and begin bringing the library’s collections to life.
A taste of hand-quilting June 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm This is a workshop for beginners to try traditional hand-quilting (‘Durham’ or ‘North County’ quilting). With the help of artist Amanda Jane Ogden, you will make a small, personalised piece inspired by the architecture and design of Cosin’s Library. About Amanda: I have loved making things […]
“I can read you like a book…” August 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Timings to be confirmed. Registration will open shortly. There are leather books, paper books, digital books and now human books. Just like a traditional library, people can borrow books to find out new things or discover new stories, only instead of a traditional […]
Creative bookmaking July 3 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Inspired by the architectural features of Cosin’s Library, learn the art of bookmaking, and incorporate the heritage of the library into the pages of your books. Workshop led by Newcastle-based printmaker Theresa Easton. To reserve your place, sign up via Eventbrite here. About Theresa: Theresa Easton is a […]
