The Ladies of Llangollen Appreciation Society

Get creative in this fun workshop where we’ll make a ‘zine’ (little magazine) inspired by admirers of the Ladies of Llangollen!

TWO DATES:

Sat 14 June 12 noon to 2pm, Machspace, Machynlleth – find venue here >>
Queer Tales from Wales run our new zine-making workshop for the first time ever on the theme of ‘The Ladies of Llangollen Appreciation Society’. Part of the Open Day at Machspace (community crafting and makers’ space). Places are limited to 10. Just turn up. https://machspace.org/open-day-zine-making/

And the following weekend, a similar session in Llangollen…

Sun 22 June 11am to 1pm, Plas Newydd, Llangollen – get tickets here >>

Sarah Ponsonby and Eleanor Butler ran away from Ireland in the 1780s and made their home together at Plas Newydd in Llangollen. They lived together until the end of their lives, becoming known as the Ladies of Llangollen, and had many admirers through the ages.

Never heard of them? Don’t worry, all will become clear in the workshop!

We’ll use words, photos, illustrations and collage to explore some of the themes in the Ladies’ life such as gardening, stitching, love and friendship.

No special skills or experience are needed and all materials are provided.

Run by two friendly workshop leaders, Jane Hoy and Helen ‘Aitch’ Sandler of Queer Tales from Wales, with (in Machynlleth) Ruth Gordon of Machspace.

Queer Tales performed their show about the Ladies for Machynlleth Pride last year. Their next performance is at Plas Newydd, Llangollen, on 21 June.

All welcome, adults and young people 14+

Queer Tales from Wales: https://www.aberration.org.uk/queer-tales-from-wales/