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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Fools Errand // Independence Day Gathering
Sat 4th July - 7pm
@ The Commons Cafe
Tickets £10
Join us for another magical evening at the Commons! This time we welcome Fools Errand; some fabulous storytellers and folky songsters all the way from the USA!
The evening will come in two halves! One half will be shaped around their fantastic performance and the other will be down to you! We will be hosting a singaround AND storytelling open mic.
Bring a song to sing or a story to tell with a transatlantic connection…or something that resonates with ideas of autonomy and independence!
Please note: Stories can be read as well as recited but must be no longer that 5 minutes. Singers and storytellers at any stage in their journey are welcome.
*We have dropped our prices slightly to help relieve things during the cost of living crisis. But if you are struggling to afford tickets and dot want to miss this opportunity to gather in community then please do get in touch with us!
The Commons Cafe is a wheelchair accesible venue.
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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!
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!