FOLK An evening willow stars

Chapter's Cafe, Union Square, Keele University | Tuesday 20 October 2026 | drop in between 5 - 7pm | Parking free on campus after 5pm including pay and display car parks.

Join us in the warm and welcoming Chapters Café for a cosy evening of craft with local artist Chib Smith - an illustrator, maker, and storyteller whose creations are steeped in folklore, magic, and ancestral traditions.

Chib’s practice draws deeply from myths, legends, and personal narratives, weaving intricate monochrome ink illustrations and handmade objects that explore the hidden stories within nature, superstition, and ritual. Her work is a visual incantation - meditative, immersive, and deeply connected to the rhythms of the natural world.

Guests are invited to create their own willow star - a symbolic craft that will guide us into the darker months. 

At 7pm, participants are welcome to join a short, guided walk around campus, carrying their willow stars as part of Keele University Lantern Parade 2026. Let your handmade star light the way.

Local artist Munya Napoleon will also be in the cafe sharing his artwork as part of the latest exhibition A Cry for Survival. 

Venue information: Chapters Café, Keele University

• Location: Adjacent to the Student Union
• Parking: Free after 5pm on weekdays and all weekend. P&D applies before 5pm.
• Chapters Café is fully accessible, with flat and ramped access from the nearby car park. Disabled parking bays are available close to the venue. For a quieter visit, we recommend coming after 5pm or during the weekend.

FREE ENTRY. ALL WELCOME.

---