Borderlines: Poetry Open Mic Night
Join us for an evening of poetry and performance. From nervous newbies to seasoned pros, all levels of experience welcome. Set against the bookish backdrop of Cakes & Ale café, this relaxed evening offers the chance for local poets to share their work. From nervous newbies to seasoned pros, there’s a spot on the podium […]
Borderlines: M W Craven and Abir Mukherjee in Conversation
Join award-winning crime authors, M W Craven & Abir Mukherjee, for an evening of thrilling conversation. They will discuss their hit novels and new and upcoming releases. Borderlines Book Festival is delighted to present an evening with M.W. Craven of Poe and Tilly fame, and Abir Mukherjee, author of Wyndham Banerjee series, and, of Hunted, […]
Borderlines: L J Ross
International best-selling author, L J Ross, will chat about her upcoming novel, Berwick which is the 24th DCI Ryan novel. In it, our hero faces his most gruelling, personal case yet as his beloved wife Anna stands accused of murder. Louise Ross, known by her pen name LJ Ross, has 30+ best selling titles to […]
Power Autonomous Wireless Sensors, A More Sustainable Path to a Carbon-Free Future
Self-powered sensing is redefining how we monitor critical infrastructure —offering a smarter, safer, and more sustainable path to a carbon-free future. This seminar introduces power-autonomous wireless sensor networks that operate without batteries or wiring by harvesting ambient energy from airflow and mechanical motion. Deployed in challenging environments like offshore wind turbines, gas pipelines, and advanced […]
When Jacobites Came to Brampton
Discover how Brampton played a crucial role in the Jacobite invasion of 1745 when Bonny Prince Charlie, who was staying there, accepted the surrender of Carlisle from the Mayor. Start time: 7pm Finish time: 8.30pm (approximately) Entrance fee: £4 for members; £6 for non-members, including refreshments. Pay on the door.
Creative Watercolours with Seren Shaw
Get to grips with watercolours in this fun and experimental session with local artist Seren Shaw. In this 2.5 hour session, you’ll get to try out a number of techniques which you can then incorporate into your own practice. The first half of the session will focus on trying out techniques and getting used to […]
Gelli Printing with Vega Brennan
Gelli Printing with Vega Brennan A seasonally inspired Gelli Printing workshop with Vega Brennan of Linden Print Studio. Learn to create abstract prints using layers of vibrant colour. In the session we will be looking at and taking inspiration from the work of Patrick Heron, Paul Klee and the Gee’s Bend quiltmakers. 8 November 10am […]
Meditation and Sound Bath with Activate Yoga
Have you ever tried a sound bath before? Ever wondered what makes these special events so beneficial to your mind and body? Sound impacts us on an elemental level. In fact, research shows us that sounds consist of vibrations that affect us on a cellular level, impacting brain, nerve, muscle, and organ function. A 2020 […]
Autumn Colour Art Workshop with Amy Baker
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with artist Amy Baker and immerse yourself in the imagery of autumn. This session is all about engaging with your creative flow and challenging yourself to create a piece using only an autumnal colour palette. There will be a range of media for you to experiment with. All materials […]
Expressive Landscape Painting with Martin Evans
Loosen up your landscapes with award-winning Carlisle artist Martin Evans. In this comprehensive session, Martin will take you from idea to completed (is an artwork ever truly complete?) painting. The day will look something like this: 11am-1pm In the first part of the session you will generate ideas and work through some painting exercises focused […]
