THIS year marks 250 years since author Jane Austen’s birth, and Heathcote Library is celebrating along with groups and organisations around the world.<\/p>\n
Heathcote Library has begun a four-week celebration with activities for everyone.<\/p>\n
“We have four Regency inspired programs taking place as well as a display of Jane Austen’s books and books inspired by her stories,” said community library officer Hannah Thomson.<\/p>\n
“We have a Jane Austen puzzle set up that people can sit down and add to whenever they’re in.<\/p>\n
“On Wednesday 3 December we will have a Regency letter writing session where participants can discover the art of elegant correspondence with folded letters and wax seals as Jane Austen might have sent.<\/p>\n
“We will make paper quilling gift cards on Wednesday 10 December, creating a beautiful handmade card.<\/p>\n
“For children from ages seven and up, there will be a Cameo Silhouette Making session on Thursday 11 December.<\/p>\n
“Children can create their own Regency-style portraits using paper silhouettes.”<\/p>\n
The Jane Austen celebrations will conclude with a Regency High Tea and actvities on Saturday 13 December.<\/p>\n
“The Regency-themed morning tea experience will be inspired by the elegance and social customs of England’s Regency era (early 1800s),” said Ms Thomson.<\/p>\n
“Participants are welcome to come dressed in period attire and enjoy activities fit for a Regency lady or gentleman.”<\/p>\n
Bookings are encouraged for the event and can be made through the Goldfields Libraries website or by phoning the branch on 54333734.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THIS year marks 250 years since author Jane Austen’s birth, and Heathcote Library is celebrating along with groups and organisations around the world. Heathcote Library has begun a four-week celebration with activities for everyone. “We have four Regency inspired programs taking place as well as a display of Jane Austen’s books and books inspired by […]<\/p>\n