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This workshop is for anyone who wants to write a novel but has not known where to start. You do not need to have written a single word, or even to have any ideas for what you might want to write about ...

Starts: Sun 26 April 2026, at 10:00

1 Day Course

Course Code: SW03

In this workshop, we will create brand-new poems from old words - cutting, rearranging, and reimagining text from existing publications. It is a relaxed, playful way to uncover surprising themes and f ...

Starts: Sun 10 May 2026, at 13:30

1 Day Course

Course Code: SW04

Things that go bump in the night. Spooky atmospheric places. Wait! What was that? A workshop exploring how to start writing a ghost story. With guided exercises and time to write in the session, we wi ...

Starts: Sun 31 May 2026, at 10:00

1 Day Course

Course Code: SW06

Every artist borrows. The trick is what you do with it. Shakespeare re-worked chronicles, plays and poems into something richer: he even lifted entire passages when he saw fit. The Beatles lifted bass ...

Starts: Sun 31 May 2026, at 13:30

1 Day Course

Course Code: SW05

Ever wanted to start writing but felt unsure where to begin? Or perhaps you have already started and would like some extra motivation or guidance? On this course, we will explore how to develop your o ...

Starts: Mon 01 June 2026, at 10:30

5 Week Course

Course Code: BW02

This course is for anyone who wants to write a novel but has not known where to start. You do not need to have written a single word, or even to have any ideas for what you might want to write about. ...

Starts: Tue 02 June 2026, at 14:00

5 Week Course

Course Code: BW05

This course is all about learning how to play the 5-string banjo in the clawhammer style! Clawhammer (or frailing) is actually the original way of playing the banjo, and is still popular today. You ca ...

Starts: Tue 02 June 2026, at 14:30

5 Week Course

Course Code: BD03

This course combines the close reading of excellent poetry with opportunities to write and share your own. Each week we will explore a poem-some familiar, some unexpected-and consider what it can teac ...

Starts: Tue 02 June 2026, at 18:00

5 Week Course

Course Code: OW06

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the world of poetry magazines? Do you enjoy discovering new poems and keeping up to date with the latest news in poetry? Would you like to try writing poems in ...

Starts: Wed 03 June 2026, at 10:00

5 Week Course

Course Code: BW08

This is an introductory course for budding playwrights and people who are interested in writing for live performance. In this supportive and friendly course, you will have the opportunity to explore ...

Starts: Wed 03 June 2026, at 14:45

5 Week Course

Course Code: BW09

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