Events TBC & Details to follow in the autumn
Willow Weaving Workshop with Sophie Francis
at the Methodist Hall
Time 10am to 4pm
Up to 8 participants
Details to follow
The Departure Lounge
at the Poetry Pharmacy Lab
Time 10am to 4pm
The only certainty in life is that it will end, yet we find it so hard to talk about. Drop into this relaxed, gentle space with creative activities for all ages. Ask questions, explore ideas, and discover more about death, funerals – how we say goodbye and how we remember.
Free. Drop in with some timed activities – check website for updates – https://poetrypharmacy.co.uk/
Chinese Brush Painting
at The Town Hall
Time – Time 10.30am to 4.30pm
Up to 15 people
There are two types of Chinese Painting; Gongbi and Xieye The style we will use, Xieye and is pronounced, Shyeh Yee. This style has evolved over hundreds of years. It has it’s own distinctive style, embracing beauty, wisdom and mind. As one uses the brushes a journey of discovery begins. A few strokes can produce a beautiful insect a simple bird or common flowers.
On today’s course we will look briefly at the four Gentlemen a reference to the four seasons and it’s philosophy. After a demonstration we will work on an A3 sheet divided into sections. This will give us time to explore techniques. Later in the morning and the afternoon session we will look at simple techniques for a flower bouquet.
All materials will be supplied by the artist including brushes, paper inks and mount. If you prefer to bring your own Chinese brushes and paints please do so
Cost – £30 booking online at http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH or at BC Town Hall
A Stitch in Time – an informal mending/ up-cycling/ recycling circle.
at the Bank House
Time between 10.30am and 12noon – drop-in event
No tuition but help at hand from other keen sewers.
Tea/ coffee/ cake available.
Free event – charge for refreshments
Embelished Watercolours Workshop with Catherine Jones
at the Border Lights Gallery
Time – am – TBC
Up to 8 participants
Details to follow
Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshops
at The Old Vicarage, Church Street, SY9 5AF
Time 11am – 1pm (Fully Booked) or 3pm – 5pm
Max 8 students per group Age 14+ and adults
Details to follow
Cost TBC book from December at the Town Hall or online http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bcth
Helen can be contacted on – oriel.glass@btinternet.com
Ollie Wilkins and his Tin-type pop-up studio
at the Stars Shop, opposite the Co-op, High Street
Time 11.30am – 7.30pm – Wednesday 18th February
Wet Plate Collodion & Tintype Photography
Oliver uses victorian cameras and early photographic techniques to create enigmatic images made of silver on glass and metal. Process takes around half an hour. Final piece posted after varnishing, Hats / props / dress-up welcome – 5”x4” portrait
Cost £TBC Book a slot at oliver@oliverwilkins.com
Illustrated Talk by Sarah Gillard
at the Church Barn
Time – 2pm
Details to follow
Life Drawing workshop with Liv Bargman
at the Porch House, High Street.
Time 5pm to 7pm
Up to 12 people 
Life drawing session led by Artist and Illustrator Liv Bargman, who will talk through some of her techniques. We will have a nude model, and will start off with quick poses to warm up, working up to a 30 minute long pose, with a tea break around the midway point. Basic materials provided or you can bring your own.
Flora has been running life drawing classes in Bishops Castle since 2022. Sessions are usually untutored and take place on the last Thursday of the month at the Porch House – a beautiful ancient timber framed building on the High Street. It’s a very intimate and informal setting and everyone is welcome! If you are interested in attending future dates contact florapatern@gmail.com to be notified a few days in advance of each session.
Admission £15 – booking online at http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH or at BC Town Hall
Rapsquillion and Guests
at The Town Hall
Time – 7.30pm for 8pm start
Festival regulars Rapsquillion will once again be starting their new season with a concert in The Town Hall.
Admission – £12 booking online at http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH or at BC Town Hall
