Tutor Karen Lloyd | Fee £59 | Footprint, Windermere
Be inspired by the wonderful setting of the National Trust’s Footprint Building near Windermere. A one-day course exploring the springtime woodlands nearby to inform our writing on place and nature. No previous experience necessary and this course is suitable for all levels of writers, including complete beginners. Other resources will be provided on the day, and students can write in their preferred genre.
What will the course or workshop cover and how will it be taught?
- We will look at inspirational examples of the nature writing genre and place-writing – from poetry to non-fiction and fiction.
- Warm-up and writing exercises will be set to simple briefs.
- We will work outside so bring wet weather gear – but this will be kept to a minimum if the weather is inclement.
- There is no expectation to complete any piece of writing, but there will be time to workshop student’s writing during the second part of the day.
- There is no obligation to read work back to the group – this is voluntary.
By the end of the course/workshop you will:
Be able to respond to simple writing briefs for both outdoor and indoor settings, to help you to develop your own writing in your chosen genre.
What do I need to bring with me?
Outdoor clothing and suitable footwear.
Notebook, pen or pencils.
Please also bring a memory of a particular place that is of importance to you.
Bring a packed lunch: tea and coffee are provided.
Please bring a pen, notebook and your glasses, if you need them.
Are there any additional costs?
None, tea and coffee are provided.
About the tutor
Karen Lloyd is the author of ‘The Gathering Tide; A Journey Around the Edgelands of Morecambe Bay’ and The Blackbird Diaries. She is the editor of Curlew Calling Anthology and is a member of The Brewery Poets. Karen is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing at Lancaster University.
Access & Facilities
This course takes place at Footprint, St Catherine’s Woodland, Windermere, a National Trust property. Participants do not need to be National Trust members to attend. Please visit the following link for more information about this unique eco building, the first straw bale building in Cumbria https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/footprint
There is a small car park and free parking is available but do consider car sharing or public transport:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/footprint#
How to get here
Address: Footprint Building, Patterdale Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1NH
Please contact the Adult Learning Team on 01539 722833 Ext 273/275 if you wish to discuss any specific needs or email kate.lund@breweryarts.co.uk
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