Talks, walks & workshops highlights.
Bloomsbury Festival returns this October under the theme Human.Kind, which has sparked a wide range of interpretations in talks & literature, walks and workshops programmes, with opportunities for discussion, learning and creativity. Full event listings are on the website where the Festival brochure can be viewed. Booking is also now open for the full 2024 festival programme.
Talks, walks & workshops highlights
EMBROIDERY WORKSHOPS WITH DEV PATEL - DAYTIMERS MEHFIL
Sat 19 Oct & Sun 20 Oct at 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm & 5.30pm
Hands-on embroidery workshop sessions for ages 12+, following the historically rich practice of traditional South Asian artisans. Materials and supplies provided.
Venue: City Lit Cafe. Tickets: £5. INFO & BOOKING
AMPLIFY LIVE | QUEER JOY: THE RISE COLLECTIVE
Sat 19 Oct 4.30pm
A captivating youth-led celebration of queer experiences, featuring vibrant discussions and live performances by emerging artists. Hosted by the enchanting Arden Fitzroy.
Venue: Conway Hall - Brockway Roo. Tickets: £8 or pay what you can. INFO & BOOKING
MONSTER FLOWERS: LIFE DRAWING & PAPER FLOWER MAKING WORKSHOP SAKSI BISOU
Sun 20 Oct 11am
Learn to create crepe paper flowers as wild as your imagination desires, followed by a life drawing class that combines the human form with floral still life.
Venue: Conway Hall - Library. Tickets: £12 (£10). INFO & BOOKING
LIT IN COLOUR: A SPOTLIGHT ON DRAMA IN EDUCATION BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING
Wed 23 Oct 6pm
Inviting everyone interested in global majority theatre and literature to celebrate Bloomsbury Publishing’s Lit in Colour campaign.
Venue: Conway Hall - Main Hall. Tickets: FREE with suggested £5 charity donation. INFO & BOOKING
WEAVING KINDNESS INTO MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH - NIHR ARC NORTH THAMES (UCL)
Wed 23 Oct 6.30pm
How can mental health research be done with kindness? Join mental health researchers for a discussion and creative quilting session.
Venue: Grant Museum of Zoology. Tickets: Donation/pay what you can. INFO & BOOKING
WRITING WALK - NOVEL LONDON
Sun 27 Oct 1pm
Explore the nature of being human through walking, writing and visiting historical and literary sites. Experience a rich blend of history, creativity, and literary camaraderie.
Venue: Starts at Blooms Cafe, Royal National Hotel. Tickets: £8 (£6). INFO & BOOKING
Bloomsbury Festival: 18 October – 27 October 2024
Further Information on all events: 2024 Festival Events - Bloomsbury Festival