TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Cherry Gilchrist gives lectures, seminars and workshops. Topics can be tailored to the context, from lively presentations or lunchtime talks for a general audience, to a specialist conference or study session. These are richly-textured cultural experiences, with excellent visual imagery, and imaginative presentation. New lectures are continually being created. For availability and fees, or further details of specific lectures, please email.

TALKS & LECTURES
Some representative titles include:
The Life Story: From the Troubadours to the Streets of London – the Extraordinary Lives of Ordinary People
Along the Silk Road: A thousand years of trade, art and story-telling, from China to Byzantium
The Art of the Russian Lacquer Miniature: A living tradition from the heart of Russia
Reflections of Russia: Russian life and art in the 19th century
The Soul of Russia: Legends, customs and fairy tales from an enchanted landscape
Following the Firebird: Personal Journeys in Russia at a time of change.
Myths of the Deep: Legends of seas and rivers, from monsters to mermaids.
The Magical Art of Alchemy: The Mysterious History of Making Gold
The Eclipse Experience: The curious history of eclipse viewing, from Babylonian times till the present day

Illustrated Lectures:
Most lectures are illustrated with high quality images, creating a magical atmosphere which audience members greatly appreciate. Some come from original photographs that Cherry has taken, while others have been sourced from manuscripts and archives, opening up a wealth of imagery not usually available to view.

Literary and Arts Festivals, Writers’ Circles and Reading Groups :
Talks and workshops on Life Writing, the Life Story genre, and on how to construct a personal life story. Cherry also gives talks about her experiences in Russia and as an author.

Workshops:
Writing your Life Story: Guidance on creating your personal narrative. Taster sessions, one-day and weekend workshops, and full courses offered.

TV & Radio appearances include:
Television: BBC Breakfast, "Steven Hawking's Universe", Channel Five News. Radio: BBC Radio 4 - The Sunday Programme, and many local radio stations

Letters of Appreciation received from audience members:
'May I take this opportunity to say how much we all enjoyed your lecture ...May I also say that your slides were of an exceptionally high quality.'

'Thank you for your fascinating and magical lecture - some of your slides of the villages were so beautiful.'

'What a wonderful talk you gave last week - I was enchanted.'

'Your slides were so brilliant - we wanted to touch them!'

'What a truly interesting subject so delightfully interspersed with history and culture. Every person I have spoken to was enthralled.'