A Place to Gather…
Something storied this way comes....a place to gather and tell stories, to share colloquial quirks, to dance with bells around the ankles, to sing along with melodies lost in time.
Come along and get involved with our curated events for your seasonal delight!
Upcoming events
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MINI STRAW WORK MUSEUM
Long Term Mini Exhibition
The Mini Straw Museum
Come and wonder at this beautiful mini museum, artfully curated by Lucy of @corndollyfolklore and packed with treasures celebrating this heritage craft!
A redesigned display with new treasures to discover!
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Online Seasonal Storytelling
Fri 3rd April // 7pm
Join us once again around the digital campfire as we gather together a wonderful group of emerging storytellers to regale us with new and marvellous tales!
Led by our Co- Founder Bethan Briggs-Miller, of Eerie Essex fame!
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Singaround
Friday 1st May // Evening
Join us as we take part in a special evening of song and action dedicated to protest and solidarity.
Time and location TBC
Email us to register an interest and find out more!
Straw Club
Straw Club
Est. February 2025! Join us in relaxed and fun sessions to learn how to make with straw! Suitable for curious minds of all ages.
Led by Lucy Hook-Child of Corn Dolly Folklore.
Book on to a seasonal session via the Workshops section in our Shop! These sessions take place in person in the cosy cafe attached to our home at the Minories Galleries in Colchester!
* please notify us with any accessibility requirements!
Research Sessions
Come and dig into our research library after hours! Drop us an email in adavance if you would like us to pull a pile of resources ready for your visit…
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These evenings are designed to support research outside of our public opening hours BUT as the galley is closed from 4 pm we need to know you are planning on coming along. Email us to book a place and let us know what you are researching!
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These evenings are designed to support research outside of our public opening hours BUT as the galley is closed from 4 pm we need to know you are planning on coming along. Email us to book a place and let us know what you are researching!
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These evenings are designed to support research outside of our public opening hours BUT as the galley is closed from 4 pm we need to know you are planning on coming along. Email us to book a place and let us know what you are researching!