Works of art at the Parsonage (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Works of art at the Parsonage

8:51am Monday 11th October 2010 in Leisure By Emma Clayton

A new season of contemporary arts events with six months of readings, workshops and activities is taking place at the Bronte Parsonage Museum.

The programme includes an exhibition of paper-cut installations by artist Su Blackwell, on display in the museum until November 28. Su will talk about her work on Thursday, October 21, at 7.30pm.

There will also be the chance to try paper-cutting techniques at a creative day, and artist Tracey Bush will lead a practical workshop, teaching visitors how to create detailed paper-cut pieces.

Local artist Rachel Lee will run a workshop for children during the half-term holidays, showing them how to create paper landscapes inspired by the exhibition.

Authors taking part in the programme are Bronte biographer Juliet Barker, whose landmark book The Brontes will be revised and reissued in November, and former West Yorkshire crime writer Sophie Hannah, who will discuss her upcoming new book Lasting Damage.

There will also be a chance to watch the 1944 Hollywood version of Jane Eyre on the big screen in Haworth on Friday, February 18, celebrating the museum’s recent acquisition of the original screenplay by Aldous Huxley. The film stars Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine.

For more information, ring (01535) 640188.