SPRING WORKSHOPS 2007
Saturday 31st of March 2007, 10am-1pm
This 3-hour informal workshop is based on Brendan’s no-nonsense, practical approach to help people improve their poetry through group discussion and appraisal. Because of Brendan’s encouraging approach, the workshop is ideal for people just starting out writing poetry as well as for more experienced poets. The session will include writing exercises as well as a discussion of students’ work.
Brendan Cleary is a highly respected poet and teacher. He has published 4 full length collections including White Bread and ITV: Selected Poems 1985 – 1990 (Wide Skirt Press), The Irish Card and Sacrilege (Bloodaxe), and stranger in the house (Wrecking Ball Press). ‘Jackson’ was published by Pighog Press in 2004 and 'Weightless' by Tall Lighthouse in 2006.
THE SOUTH at Fabrica.
Four writing workshops held at Fabrica gallery, inspired by their new exhibition
Beneath the Stride of Giants by sculptor Brian Griffiths. Beneath the Stride of Giants is a monumental boat, created from a collection of second hand wooden furniture. Workshops are suitable for all levels of writing experience.
Wednesday 11th April 7 – 9 pm
My Voyage
Life writing workshop with Bridget Whelan. Come and explore how to craft a story from your real life experiences. Bridget Whelan is a prize winning short story writer and freelance journalist.
Thursday 19 April 7 - 9pm
The Big Boat
A workshop on writing for children with children’s literature specialist Laura Atkins.
Wednesday 2 May 7 - 9pm
Wood Work
Close examination of the work on display to stimulate your writing.Shedman (aka John Davies) helps you go against the grain and open the door to new directions.
Sunday 27 May , 11 am – 2 pm
Dreamship
A workshop for visual artists and writers, using Brian Griffith’s sculpture Beneath the stride of Giants as a starting point for writing. Led by Catherine Smith, highly acclaimed Next Generation poet.
All workshops are £10/£9 concessions, Friends of THE SOUTH: £9/ £8 concessions except Dreamship, which is £15/£14 concessions, Friends of THE SOUTH: £14/£13.
lLocation: Fabrica Gallery, 40 Duke Street, Brightin BN1 1AG.
For more information and to book a place, please contact Ella Burns at THE SOUTH
Alternatively, have a look at Fabrica's Web Site: www.fabrica.org.uk
FOCUS AND DEVELOP: CREATIVE WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
with Claire Collison
Saturday 28th April, 10 am – 1 pm
Whether you're already working on that novel/short story/memoir/poem or need inspiration to get started, this workshop will use photography to sharpen your focus and develop your writing. And you don't even need to own a camera. Using hands-on writing exercises, we'll be creating narratives that consider the impact of point of view, use framing and focus, help build original detail and develop an authentic voice. Plus we'll be exploring the wealth of inspiration to be had from found photos as well as the Family Album. Bring along pens, paper and (if you like) a photo you're happy to share.
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