Yap & Yarn with Marjolein Koster and Franka Hummels

At Yap & Yarn, let yourself be swept away by a writer’s or creator’s story whilst you knit or crochet. Each session features a different guest, and this time the afternoon will be dedicated to the Western Balkans.

Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our materials to start something new. No experience? No problem! There are plenty of people present who will be happy to help you.

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On Sunday 11 October, we’ll be getting together to listen to Marjolein Koster. She has recently written the book ‘Gevangen in vrede’ (Trapped in Peace), from which she will be reading. Koster is a journalist with a special focus s in the Western Balkans. Her book tells the stories of Bosnians today. The four-year war in Bosnia and Herzegovina ended in late 1995, but peace requires more than just an agreement. The generation that grew up during and after this war must navigate its way through discriminatory legislation, nationalist rhetoric and multi-layered forms of corruption. Koster tells the stories of this generation in ‘Trapped in Peace’.

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Nothing is as relaxing – and as good for your concentration – as keeping your hands busy whilst listening to a story. You’re welcome to bring your own knitting, crochet or embroidery projects, or make use of our materials. Whilst our authors read aloud and a presenter interviews them, you can get on with your handicrafts.

Still a bit unsure about your yarn skills? No problem! There’s always someone on hand to teach you the basics, help you get started, and we’ll make sure there are materials available for you to use. Would you like to come along but don’t want to work with yarn? No problem there either! We have lovely colouring pages created by Sioe Jeng Tsao, our very first guest on this programme, which you can colour in.