Creative Writing Workshop - Stepping into the Green
Join Fiona, local Nottinghamshire poet and experienced creative writing tutor as she guides you through a simple process of observation and writing, specially created for beginners who want to try poetry or prose.
Our growing awareness of the nurturing value of the natural world is one reason why so many people get enjoyment from writing about what they see around them. This workshop is the perfect way to get started with some nature writing of your own. The earliest pale green leaves appear, and the blossoms and blooms colour everywhere. Spring brings the newness of life and hope, so step into the vibrancy of Hanwell Wine Estate's vineyard and you are bound to find inspiration!
The workshop will take place in Rural Antics converted art & craft barn followed by an inspirational walk around the vineyard taking in the beautiful views of the open Nottinghamshire countryside. The setting provides the perfect space to relax and engage in your passion while learning new and useful skills.
Outline of the session:
A welcome and introduction
A brief discussion about yourself and what you would like to gain by the end of your creative writing session
Begin with some short writing exercises indoors using real materials from Hanwell Wine Estate's vineyard
Then a walk through the vineyard notetaking with writing guidance from your tutor
Return to the art & craft barn for morning refreshments and snacks
Finish with some sharing and tips on how you can share your work with family & friends by your tutor
Who is the workshop for: No prior knowledge is required, this course is designed for beginners or those who ware looking for a spark to write again.
What is included: Refreshments, snacks and materials. You will need to bring your own pencil, pen and notebook.
What you need to bring: You will need to bring your own pencil, pen and notebook.
About your tutor - Fiona has been writing poetry since 2011. In 2013 she self-published her first pamphlet Undertow, and her next book is being published by Five Leaves in 2024. Fiona has an MA in Creative Writing from Nottingham Trent University. Since 2017, she has taught creative writing for Inspire (Learning and Libraries) on their Nottinghamshire community learning program. With experience in teaching workshops and courses, in a variety of settings with both beginners and more experienced writers, Fiona has a wealth of experience to draw on. For the past ten years, she has also performed her work as one half of poetry duo Wine and Words.
Fiona's poems have been published in a range of national magazines such as Mslexia, The Interpreter’s House, Ink Sweat and Tears and South, and her work has also appeared in Nottinghamshire publications such as Left Lion, and Nottinghamshire Writers’ Studio anthologies.
To ensure the quality of your personal experience, group size will be limited to 6.
