Saturday 14th June, 12–2

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

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 Ruth Gordon. 

Queer Tales performed their show about the Ladies for Machynlleth Pride last year. Their next performance is at Plas Newydd, Llangollen, on 21 June. And this Machspace workshop on the 14th is a first tryout for a similar session they’ll be running at Plas Newydd on the 22nd.

All welcome, adults and young people 14+

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

As it’s an open day, Machspace will be open to the public, and we invite you to read our open day rules before attending.