Upcoming events
Zine workshop
First things first, what's a Zine?
Fanzine: fan + magazine, independent publication created by enthusiasts of particular forms of art and culture. Often shortened to "zine".
Zines are a great way to experiment with art and express yourself with no previous skills needed!
We will guide you through making your first zine in a sea of magazine pages, glue, paper and scissors and you'll leave with your finished project. The course will last from 17:00 to 19:30, we don't want to rush creativity.
The workshop will cost 200 NOK, which can be paid to the store ahead of time to reserve your spot. That covers the cost of materials and instruction. Please email hello@prismaticpages.com to book and get payment instructions.
Only 12 spots are available!
The workshop will be led by Marta Crosta:
I'm an artist and art therapist, I completed my education in Italy and brought my creativity to Norway in the middle of the pandemic. I write poetry and produce mostly collage and mixed media art. I work at Barnekunstmuseet here in Oslo, where I organise workshops and courses. I spend most of my free time reading, that's why Prismatic Pages is the perfect place for this course!
When: 24 April, 17-19.30
Where: Prismatic Pages, Rathkes gate 7b
H. E. Bates, family, and nature: a lecture by Victoria Wicks
British actor, Victoria Wicks, talks about her grandfather, H.E. Bates, author of the much-loved novels, The Darling Buds of May, Love for Lydia and Fair Stood the Wind for France and two newly republished books on country life, 'Through the Woods' and 'Down the River'. Victoria traces his family roots, his struggles as a young writer, his wartime service in the RAF, and how his love of the countryside and nature saved his life. With family photographs and a short film compiled from home cine footage of the author and his family at home in Kent.
When: 16 July, 17-18.15
Hilde Restad in conversation on the US election
How democratic is the world's most well-known democracy, actually? Associate Professor of International Studies Hilde Eliassen Restad visits Prismatic Pages to talk about the upcoming US election and its consequences with bookstore owner (and American) Indigo Trigg-Hauger.
When: 24 July, 17.00-18.30
Where: Prismatic Pages, Rathkes gate 7b
May book swap
Welcome to another book swap at Prismatic Pages. Do you have some books that you won't be reading again and need a new home? Bring them us on May 26 and swap them for something new with the others at the swap.
Books in all languages are welcome!
You receive a voucher for each book you bring -- the more you bring the more you can take.
When: 26 May, 16.00-17.30
Where: Prismatic Pages, Rathkes gate 7b
Social media master class by Emma
Learn how to build a brand with Emma Wallond
Calling all Oslo social media enthusiasts! You’re invited to an exclusive social media masterclass with Emma (or more commonly known as heywali) for a two hour in person session at Prismatic Pages.
When: 7 August, 17.00-19.00
Where: Prismatic Pages, Rathkes gate 7b
Book launch
The Copperman Trilogy by Eric R. Williams
When: 19 August, 17.00-18.30
Where: Prismatic Pages, Rathkes gate 7b
The Copperman Trilogy is the life story of Otzi the Iceman, told in first person.
Eric R. Williams will launch the trilogy with a short reading and a Q & A.
He was murdered 5,000 years ago. His body, frozen perfectly in time, has fascinated scientists since its discovery in an alpine glacier in 1991. They found him with medicines, tools and a copper axe, clothed in fine furs. His body was tattooed in patterns and symbols.
Book one Copperman takes us through the beginnings of society and the early modalities of trade and war.
Book two Beyond the Sister Mountains Follows Copperman into adulthood, love, and family.
Book three This Tumbling Earth takes place on his last day.
Eric R. Williams is an American writer living in Norway.
His published works include magazine articles, short stories, poetry and scripts for film and television, as well as the novels: The gift of No-Water and the Copperman Trilogy.
CANCELLED: June book swap
Welcome to another book swap at Prismatic Pages. Do you have some books that you won't be reading again and need a new home? Bring them us on and swap them for something new with the others at the swap.
Books in all languages are welcome!
You receive a voucher for each book you bring -- the more you bring the more you can take.
When: 24 June, 16.30-18.00
Where: Prismatic Pages, Rathkes gate 7b
The Learning (book) Club
A book club where the only requirement is that the book makes you learn something.
When: 14 August, 17.00-18.30
Where: Prismatic Pages, Rathkes gate 7b
The Learning (book) Club
A book club where the only requirement is that the book makes you learn something.
Our book for October is "This is Not Propaganda" by Peter Pomerantsev.
When: 9 October, 17.00-18.30
Where: Prismatic Pages, Rathkes gate 7b
The Learning (book) Club
A book club where the only requirement is that the book makes you learn something.
Our book for December is "The Living Mountain" by Nan Shepherd.
When: 11 December, 17.00-18.30
Where: Prismatic Pages, Rathkes gate 7b
