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- Beat writer’s block
Course start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate SmurthwaiteA one day course for anyone who has started a project and lost their way, run out of momentum or found themselves staring at a blank page and wondering where the fun of writing went. - Unveiling the Forgotten Front: World War II & South America (A Focus on Brazil)Course start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maisa EdwardsDelve into the often-overlooked narrative of World War II and South America with a special focus on Brazil in this enlightening workshop. While much attention is given to the European and Pacific theatres, the significant role played by South American nations, particularly Brazil, remains a lesser-known aspect of this global conflict.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Journalism: writing sex and relationships Course start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alice RobbLearn how to write journalistically about dating, sex and relationships in this one-day course.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Philosophy of artCourse start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christopher HornerWhy do we value art? For the pleasure it gives us, the emotion it expresses, its truthfulness, its form? In this introduction to the philosophy of art we will consider various approaches to these questions and others. - Ways into screenwriting: getting started Course start date: Sat 27 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alan NixonWant to write scripts but don't know how to start? Discover the basics of screenwriting - character, conflict and more - on this short course that will help you shape your ideas and get your story going.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Writing for children: getting started Course start date: Sat 1 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrew WealeDevelop your ideas for children's stories in this practical and interactive short course. Topics will include plot, characterisation and viewpoint, and how to approach the children's publishing industry today.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Micropoetry: small poems, big ideas Course start date: Fri 12 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jennifer WongExplore the emerging art form of micropoetry in this fun but informative day workshop. Compose your own poetry and learn how to make every word on the page count. - Writing a newspaper columnCourse start date: Sat 13 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Erica BuistLearn how to approach writing a column, whether for a newspaper, magazine or your own platform.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Craft focus: scenes in fiction Course start date: Sun 14 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Thomas McMullanLights, camera, action! Scenes in fiction are like those in film: we watch the action unfold, as a story moves toward its conclusion. In this short course you'll learn about this essential unit of fiction craft, and develop scenes that grab readers' attention.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Writing about food: getting started Course start date: Sat 20 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura SilvermanWhether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance. This introductory course will cover the basics of writing about food.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Writing haiku poetry Course start date: Sat 27 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pearl MayLearn how to write haikus that resonate, move and entertain on this fun day workshop.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Writing the city Course start date: Sun 28 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rowan Hisayo BuchananThrough a combination of close observation and texts both old and new, you'll explore the depiction of inner city life in fiction, and write your own fiction inspired by the urban landscape in this short course. - Creative nature writing Course start date: Sun 4 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jennifer WongDo you enjoy being in nature and want to capture that on the page? Learn how to write about the natural world in this fun course, which encourages you to step outside into the urban 'wild' to seek inspiration for your poetry or prose. - An introduction to Indian comparative religionsCourse start date: Sat 10 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ketan VariaThe course is an introduction to Indian Religions. Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism all have common aspects, but also some fundamental differences in philosophy. - Craft focus: character in fiction
Course start date: Sat 27 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tasha KavanaghIn fiction, character and plot are inseparable elements of craft. Without characters there can be no action or plot. In this short course you will learn how to create characters that can drive a narrative forward and deepen its themes.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
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