Events

A Walk Around Town storytelling workshops: 27 September to 25 October

Join poet and writer Ian McMillan and artist Patrick Murphy for A Walk Around Town this autumn.

Through a series of free drop-in workshops this September and October at locations across Barnsley, Ian and Patrick invite community members to join them and share stories. it includes both real and imaginary, to help create a series of printed art maps.

A collaborative project by the duo, A Walk Around Town combines their skills in writing and visual art. Ian McMillan's engaging writing about places and people will be perfectly counter-pointed by Patrick Murphy’s visual artwork, depicting objects and places of interest.

The project offers residents and visitors a fresh perspective on their surroundings, promoting local pride and community engagement.

Sessions will be held at the following locations and times:

22 October: Dearne Playhouse, Goldthorpe, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
25 October: Cudworth Library, from 10am to 12.30pm.
25 October Royston Library, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

We've commissioned this project through the Cultural Development Fund programme 'Storying Barnsley', which aims to support local artists and celebrate the stories and heritage of the town.

For more details visit Barnsley Museums.