After the success of Bridport, we have decided to expand The Loom to Dorchester, initially on a bi-monthly basis. We look forward to inviting 4 – 6 women to come and share a true life tale, a piece of fiction or poetry, or a traditional story or myth that speaks to a specific moment or experience in their life. Each gathering is themed, and we welcome literal, metaphorical or extremely loose interpretations of the theme – it’s a jumping off point for inspiration more than a strict guideline!

When: Our inaugural gathering of The Loom in Dorchester will be on Wednesday 4th February. Thereafter we will meet every other month, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. (See dates below)

Where: Dorchester Corn Exchange (Cafe/bar Gallery), High East Street DT1 1HF

Loom After Dark

We have decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day with sexuality rather than romance. Loom After Dark will be an evening of cocktails and ‘adult’ themed stories with a touch of spice, a twist of erotica, or a wink of sauciness. The evening will be held at Dark Bear @Viking Village, from 6.30 – 9.00pm (stories start at 7.15pm)

Tickets: £12 / £15 / £20 (pay what you can) - ticket price includes cock/mocktail. Advance booking only.

Firsts

For our inaugural gathering of The Loom in Dorchester we are excited to be joined by four local women with marvellous tales to tell on the theme of Firsts. World firsts, personal firsts, life-changing experiments, or a leap of faith into an entirely unknown future. As we set out on this new venture to bring The Loom to a wider circle of women, we invite you to reflect on times when you may have taken the first step on a journey of a thousand miles, written the first word of a novel, poem or memoir, or stood up for the first time in front of an audience to speak your truth.

Tickets: £5 / £8 (pay what you can) in advance or on the door