NEWS

We’ve just published our latest exObjects piece, a beautifully moving short tale of a childhood object that came to light while its creator wasn’t looking. Click the link to read it:

Like Clockwork‘ created by Abi Hellam in Blackpool.

This is the object at the centre of our newest exObjects story. Image © Abi Hellam

Image of a woman standing outside, with yellow hair
Writer Abi Hellam

Join an exObjects workshop to find out how these short stories are written

Collage image © A.T. Boyle 2026

The workshop leader is multiply published Staffordshire writer and ex BBC editor A.T. Boyle, who curates the exObjects magazine.

Take part in four new exObjects workshops in 2026 that celebrate the fabulous objects at Brampton Museum and Art Gallery:

Find out more: Brampton Museum writing workshops

HOW TO BOOK ON TO A BRAMPTON WORKSHOP

Book a ticket online: Creative Writing Class at Brampton Museum event tickets from TicketSource

Or phone Brampton museum (01782 619705) or call in to Reception to reserve your creative workshop place.

The sessions will be run by Alison, a published Staffordshire writer and artist. Find out more here

Get in touch to ask about any of our 4 workshops in autumn and winter 2026 at Brampton Museum: artficialsilkorg@gmail.com

Beautiful Brampton Museum in winter

Take part in our 19th September exObjects workshop at Newcastle-under-Lyme library

Swift and ladybird in an autumn field created for the Newcastle Library workshop on 19th September 2026 by A.T. Boyle and Rujuta Muley, copyright Artificial Silk 2026
Newcastle’s welcoming garden and library

HOW TO BOOK ON TO A NEWCASTLE WORKSHOP

Email Alison: artificialsilkorg@gmail.com

The workshop leader is Staffordshire writer and artist Alison (A.T. Boyle).
Find out more here and here

Find out more about the Newcastle Library workshop on 19th September

Ask us any questions about what to expect at an exObjects workshop: artificialsilkorg@gmail.com