From residents of nineteenth century poorhouses to women who were writers and artists, this vibrant interactive exhibition reveals some of the stories uncovered by RAMH and Kairos Women+ who participated in the Renfrewshire based Making Her Mark project.
This autumn we are revisiting the incredibly fruitful collaboration with Gaada visual art workshop in Shetland. Weemin’s Wark (Shetland dialect Women’s Work) exhibition aims to increase the visibility of women’s contribution to contemporary island culture by providing a safe space in which to examine notions of labour and positivity for women and allies who challenge […]
As we continue to do the work of looking back to move forwards in our 30th anniversary year, we will also be celebrating 10 years since our 21 Revolutions exhibition and publication launched, showcasing the work of 21 writers and 21 artists commissioned to produce exciting new stories, essays and works of art inspired by […]
Bubbles is Laura Bissell’s compelling and honest account of her early experiences of motherhood, a journey that began in September 2018 with the birth of her daughter and which was, just over a year later, interrupted by the onset of coronavirus and the national lockdowns and global devastation that followed.
Gather under Glasgow Green’s yellow gazebo for a series of mini-adventures. Explore the familiar in a new way to spark ideas and creative writing, facilitated by Lesley O’Brien, singer, storyteller and poet.
Our sell out women’s heritage walks, led by our volunteer tour guides, show Glasgow’s neighbourhoods in a new light, making visible the often hidden and overlooked contributions women have made to the city.
Join us this Autumn for a range of GWL’s bitesize feminist crafting including visual journaling, zine making, candle design & printing, stone art and much more!
Gather under Glasgow Green’s yellow gazebo for a series of mini-adventures. Explore the familiar in a new way to spark ideas and creative writing, facilitated by Lesley O’Brien, singer, storyteller and poet.
IN PERSON: Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy roleplaying game which combines collaborative storytelling and improvisation with the randomness of dice rolls. Dungeon Matron Becky has written this adventure with beginners in mind but more experienced players are also welcome.
‘Human Echoes’ is a Glasgow School of Art staff research project that seeks to give voice to the lived experience of women in Glasgow who received obstetric ultrasound scans in the 1960s, when Glasgow led the world in its development. This project aims to shine a light on the stories of the women who were themselves pioneers of ultrasound.
Through her collaboration with artist Eloise Moody and BBC Radio 4 the cleaner/caretaker of Glasgow Women's Library, Doreen Kelly, gives insight into her often hidden world.
We are delighted to be throwing open our doors for Doors Open Day 2022. Visit the beautiful Category B-listed Carnegie Library, home to the world-famous Glasgow Women’s Library since 2013. Get to know the library, archive, museum and our year round programme of events dedicated to women’s lives, histories and achievements. We’ll be open 10am […]
We are delighted to be throwing open our doors for Doors Open Day 2022. Visit the beautiful Category B-listed Carnegie Library, home to the world-famous Glasgow Women’s Library since 2013. Get to know the library, archive, museum and our year round programme of events dedicated to women’s lives, histories and achievements. We’ll be open 10am […]
Our GWL Origin Stories display explores key points in our grassroots beginnings through archival materials and oral history interviews with GWL’s founders and early instigators Adele Patrick, Kate Henderson and Sue John.
Our GWL Origin Stories display explores key points in our grassroots beginnings through archival materials and oral history interviews with GWL’s founders and early instigators Adele Patrick, Kate Henderson and Sue John.
Join us this Autumn for a range of GWL’s bitesize feminist crafting including visual journaling, zine making, candle design & printing, stone art and much more!
Gather under Glasgow Green’s yellow gazebo for a series of mini-adventures. Explore the familiar in a new way to spark ideas and creative writing, facilitated by Lesley O’Brien, singer, storyteller and poet.
These vibrant and thoughtful monthly Open Book sessions are back in 2022. Open Book, Monday 26th September, 10am to 11.30am, Online, Zoom, Free, 16+, Women* Only Read poems and short stories together as prompts for your own creative writing. Each session focuses on a theme such as Home, Grow and Transform, or Garden. This is one of […]
The Reading Group for Muslim Women brings together women interested in books written by Muslim women or with a focus on women’s issues.
We’re delighted that our Story Café is back in person! Travel the world, one tale at a time, as we dip into stories and poems by some of the best women writers around.
