Jaywick Martello Tower: Legendary Essex - Folklore Postcards
Free drop-in art workshop for visitors of all ages. Make postcard art inspired by Essex and East Anglian folklore.
Share your stories, relax and craft with artists Jessica Pearce and Aine Corr. All materials provided; no booking required.
Postcards will form an exhibition in September and a digital archive of regional folklore stories.
Multimedia Visual artist Jessica Pearce is leading on a new project titled ‘Legendary Essex’, which involves the collection of Essex folk lore stories, explored through collaborative storytelling and artmaking with residents of all ages. Supported by the Essex Arts and Cultural Fund.
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