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NEXT EVENTThe History of Printing
From Medieval Scribes to 21st Century Digital Printing 6th June @ 2.30pm This talk covers: Setting the scene in terms of medieval society and the early beginnings of commercial and capitalist forms of commerce. Gutenberg (Germany) invented movable type and the first printing factory in the early part of the fifteenth century. His invention was to change the world. William Caxton's contribution to the English language and literature, and the 19th century industrial revolution printing machine development. Then from the 1980s onwards there has been massive investment in digital technology which is very much part of current printing techniques. Doors open at 2pm for tea and cake. £5 (£3 Concessions) Pay on the door. Waterfront Hall, Hebden Bridge Town Hall. |
CAFE CULTURE
Cafe Culture events are lively monthly talks of local interest delivered by Hebden Bridge Arts Festival as part of our year-round programming.
These events are for all of the community to promote independence and social inclusion for our valued residents and carers. This project aims to support local artists, businesses and community groups to keep our town vibrant, inventive, active, inclusive and exciting.
Now in our third year with a well established audience we would like to reach more residents to join us and create a huge monthly social get together.
Popular talks have included The Plague Doctor (David Bell), Yorkshires Wild Beauty (Photographer John Gardner) and 3 Mills: Listers, Dean Clough & Salts Mills (Michael Cullingworth).
Contact us for a chat if you have a group who may be interested in attending as a monthly trip – we are keen to help with transport where we can. We would also love to hear from you if you want to volunteer with us, if you are a local speaker, or if you want to ask us about our speakers directory – email helen@hbaf.co.uk
These events are for all of the community to promote independence and social inclusion for our valued residents and carers. This project aims to support local artists, businesses and community groups to keep our town vibrant, inventive, active, inclusive and exciting.
Now in our third year with a well established audience we would like to reach more residents to join us and create a huge monthly social get together.
Popular talks have included The Plague Doctor (David Bell), Yorkshires Wild Beauty (Photographer John Gardner) and 3 Mills: Listers, Dean Clough & Salts Mills (Michael Cullingworth).
Contact us for a chat if you have a group who may be interested in attending as a monthly trip – we are keen to help with transport where we can. We would also love to hear from you if you want to volunteer with us, if you are a local speaker, or if you want to ask us about our speakers directory – email helen@hbaf.co.uk
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