An exhibition for children and adults alike, of exquisite illustrations and stories about bugs and insects - beautifully created and imagined by Tottenham artist Candy Amsden, with poems by Tom Barnes.
Now open in the Coleraine Gallery at Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, N17 8N, running until 30 April 2017
Free Talk: Bugs! The Tale of Two Tottenham Children's Books by Candy Amsden, local artist, and Deborah Hedgecock, (Curator, Bruce Castle Museum)
Monday 30 January, 12.15pm.
Meet the artist of the current exhibition 'Bugs!', which forms the basis of a delightfully engaging children's book. F
ind out more about her fascination with insects and creepy crawlies, and how she went about creating her exquisite drawings and illustrations.
The talk will also focus on an earlier Tottenham children's author - Priscilla Wakefield (1751-1832) - who wrote her own book on insects for the education of children in the early 19th century.
Doors open 12 noon. Refreshments available. Supported by the Friends of Bruce Castle
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