In the celebratory year of 2012, with the London Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee, The Mill is working on a new project: 12-20 – This is Us! 12-20 is a project for local young people between the ages of 12 and 20, and will run from the middle of June. The Mill is working in […]
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Creative sewing class for ‘up-cyclers’
Significant Seams is pleased to be launching its latest sewing programme at The Mill later this month with a quirky exhibition of children’s clothes. The Honesty Library is now adorned with what Catherine West of Significant Seams calls “The Puzzle Quilt.” Made with her small daughter out of outgrown clothes, the quilt pieces together their […]
Half-term event for 3-7 year olds
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED The Magical Marvellous Pet Show comes to the Mill on Thursday 16 February. This half term, children visiting The Mill will be able to work with Sarah from Grow Your Own Theatre to make their very own bean bag pet, and give it a name and a story. Parents […]
February poetry night
Do you like poetry? Do you like to hear poetry read aloud? Come along to our Poetry reading group at the Mill. We meet here on the first Wednesday of every month, 7.30pm-9pm. Bring along a poem to read aloud. This can be an old favourite, a new favourite. Or one that you have written […]
Come to a Give or Take day @The Mill
On the January 21 you will have the chance to get rid of your unwanted stuff! Forest Recycling project are having one of their excellent GIVE OR TAKE day at The Mill. You can bring along unwanted items to give away, or come and take things you need for free. It’s a win win! Good […]
A special thank you to our volunteers
The building is taking on the character of our neighbourhood thanks to the help of our wonderful volunteers. This is Claire with the cushion covers she sewed to make the children’s room brighter and more inviting. Thank you Claire! If you want to get involved making soft furnishings for The Mill contact Ingrid at buildings@themill-coppermill.org […]
Creative writing course – free taster sessions
The Mill is hosting a set of six workshops in January for those new to creative writing who feel a passion to try their hand. Friendly, informal and tutor-led these workshops will help build your confidence in your writing ability. During the sessions we will do loads of writing exercises, use prompts to get you started […]
FREE art & design taster for families with children
Come along to a free taster of an After School Art & Design Club that starts next January. The event is open to families with children aged between 8-11 years old. When: Wednesday 21 December 2011, 2 – 4 pm Where: The Mill Families with children (aged 8 – 11) are invited attend this drop […]
The Cure for Love (exhibition)
The Cure for Love is a collection of poetry on love in the modern urban environment, sewn upon vintage linens by Kate Elisabeth Rolison, a writer and artist studying at University College Falmouth, Cornwall, but hailing from “The Stow”. The embroideries comprise Kate’s first project of the final year of her degree, together with sound […]
The Mill opens its doors!
After years of campaigning, months of renovation and a late night dash to get the building ready, The Mill finally opened its doors on Saturday the 6th of August. We’re not opening properly until September but during August we’ll be working to get more rooms ready and finish the three rooms that are open already. […]