Self Portrait With Words | Tue 29 April-8 July | 6.30-8.30pm | £195 (10 wks) | Aged 16+ | Tutor Ann Grant | Warehouse
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Explore stories from your life using writing tools, tricks and games. Writing in response to objects, music, foods, colours and moods that have been an influence or comfort in your life. You don’t need writing experience, just some life experience.
What will the class cover and how will it be taught?
Short fun writing exercises, group discussion, writing in response to themes and objects, writing from personal experience, mining your writing to express yourself, editing, adding texture, your voice as a writer, redrafting, character, context, emotional truth. There will be writing time, group feedback, break-out groups and wider group discussions. You may wish to write further in your free time but it’s not a requirement.
Who is it suitable for?
You don’t need writing experience, just some life experience.
Important Information
There will be a refreshment break during the session. You may wish to purchase a drink from the bar.
There are no sessions during 26 – 30 May
What do I need to bring?
You may wish to use your pen and notebook, writing materials will also be provided.
Are there any additional costs?
No
About the tutor
Ann Grant is a Cumbria-based poet and workshop facilitator living with multiple sclerosis. Her poems have been included in The Poeming Pigeon, This Place I Know by Handstand Press, Survivor UK Zine CSA issue, Ink, Sweat & Tears and Under the Radar. Her poems also feature on sonic albums by Clutter and Some Some Unicorn. She is a member of Kendal based band Baa Chords. She hosts Verbalise spoken word open mics at Brewery Arts.
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