In art and words, mother and son, artist and writer, Delaine Le Bas and Damian Le Bas (jr) come together to reflect on shared themes that run through their work across visual art, writing, and lived experience. Drawing on Romani history and culture, as well as broader questions of power, marginalisation, survival, and memory, they [...]
Join us for a fascinating evening in the Studio where we’ll discuss Essex witches with the author of The Manningtree Witches, A.K. Blakemore, and local experts.This discussion panel will explore the history and myths of Essex witches, shedding light on the lives affected by this important period of local history. You can expect:- Expert insights [...]
Gillian Allard, award-winning photographic artist and educator from Suffolk, brings her passion for storytelling to this special event. Winner of the prestigious 2017 Sky Arts Master of Photography competition in Rome, Gillian combines herbackground in photojournalism with a master's degree from the Royal College of Art to create impactful and innovative works.This informal yet inspiring [...]
Author Talk by Richard Negus discussing non fiction book WORDS FROM THE HEDGE at Red Lion BooksHedges are as old as civilisation and as emblematic of the British countryside as chalk streams, hay meadows and oak trees. But unlike woodland and rivers, farmland hedges remain on the periphery of the public consciousness, often going unnoticed [...]
Lisa will talk about her memoir STILL RUNNING AFTER ALL THESE TEARS: A tale of love, loss and laughter, which describes one woman's determination to survive unbearable grief - and get back into running - one step at a time.Lisa Jackson is a hypnotherapist, running writer and Runner's World columnist, and the author of the [...]
AK Blakemore talking about The Manningtree Witches.A book we discussed, with Amy, over Zoom, during the lock down. back in the day!. We are thrilled to have an in person event with herThursday, 2nd April at 6pm, in person at Red Lion Books
Join us for an exciting and informative session with Paul Smith, an accomplished photographer and drone enthusiast. In this talk, Paul offers a comprehensive overview of drone photography, starting with [...]
Talk by Martin Addison. If you want to win competitions you should study what is doing well and copy it in your own way. That is however a very poor [...]
In this engaging talk, Will shares his personal approach to photography, focusing on his passion for shooting projects that resonate with him, emphasising creativity over competition and the joy of [...]
We are delighted to be returning to Colchester Castle for an evening with Jennifer Saint, who will be discussing her new book, This Immortal Heart. Jennifer is a Sunday Times [...]
Take a virtual journey back in time with 'The Travelling Baker' to discover the ingredients and stories behind 3 incredible historic breads.
Gee Vaucher is an illustrator and artist and founder member of Dial House art community in Essex. Perhaps best known for her work alongside the band Crass, she has been [...]
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