HYDRATE - Online Creative Writing Workshop to Rehydrate your Writing Life

WHO ARE HYDRATE WORKSHOPS FOR?

Maybe you’re feeling a bit stuck or your writing has gone stale, perhaps you’ve been doing academic, scientific writing or journalism and you need to free-up your thinking or get out your ‘head’ or the same-same writing style. Maybe you have a day-job and feel a pull to begin expressing yourself through writing. Or perhaps you simply would like a regular writing space to expand and explore your imagination, and connect with like-minded people.

We all need regular hydration to plump up our words and imaginations which can become dried out for many reasons.

Whether you’re a poet, fiction writer, essayist, children’s picture book writer, self-help columnist, writer of morning pages in your journal, or have not written for years and want to begin again – you are welcome.

HYDRATE is for people (18+) who write (or want to) in any genre who wish:

• to discover themselves through writing
• inspiration and connection
• to rehydrate the words they write
• to try different writing styles
• to get out of a writing rut
• to create new material
• to meet fellow writers and creatives

WHAT WE DO

We begin each class with a warm welcome, a check-in and then I’ll introduce the theme for the class and share prompts to get you started. We’ll have short bursts as well as some solid chunks of writing time together in silence (it’s amazing what can be created in short writing stints), with time to share and connect at the end – (you do not have to share your writing – and - depending on group size, there may not be time for everyone to share each week).

Constructive or critical feedback will not be given in these classes, as the emphasis is on creative IMAGINATION, EXPLORATION and EXPANSION. There is no emphasis on producing a neat piece of writing, however, you may leave feeling rehydrated and with new material - creative threads of ideas to develop later.

WE ALLOW FOR THE MESSINESS IN WHICH WE CAN DISCOVER GEMS OF IDEAS FOR FUTURE EXPANSION.

Themes may be light, airy and fun, possibly even a bit silly or eccentric – they may be deep, heart-opening or bring up emotions for you (which I encourage you to channel into your writing), they may be acutely detailed or wide open.

My workshops often include embodied movement, music, visuals or other somatic practices, so please be aware that we may not ONLY be writing.

Come with an open mind and heart, a pen and a journal (or piece of paper).

HOW TO JOIN

HYDRATE is a LIVE 1.5 hour creative writing workshop held online over Zoom.

Once you are registered for the correct date, you’ll receive the link to join the class on Zoom. Please read the ‘what to bring’ instructions as they are specific to each class theme.

To receive reminders for the workshops, you’ll need to subscribe to my newsletter (where you’ll also hear about other offerings and inspiration).

Classes will go ahead with a minimum of 3 people and with no maximum number. Sessions are not recorded, so be sure you can show up to the live class. My groups are often intimate so I will invite you to have your video on if possible.

DATE & TIME: Tuesday 30th of September: 7.00-8.30pm UK time.

THEMES: WE’LL BE RETURNING TO SOME THEMES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS - DEEPENING AND REFRESHING - WORKING WITH NEW AND FAMILIAR PROMPTS. THROUGH THIS PRACTICE, WE WILL NOTICE HOW WORKING WITH SOME OF THE SAME PROMPTS CREATES NEW STORIES BECAUSE WHO WE ARE NOW, IS DIFFERENT. AND, EACH WORKSHOP BRINGS A UNIQUE CONSTELLATION OF PEOPLE TOGETHER, ‘INFORMING’ THE FIELD OF POSSIBILITY WITHIN OUR GROUP.

THEME TODAY: NATURE & THE SENSES

COST: This online workshop is currently offered at a sliding scale between £15-£25 to accommodate different economic situations. Please note, the minimum payment is £15.

Click below to book this workshop to rehydrate your creative and writing life.

Previous participants have left HYDRATE feeling:

"refreshed"

"glowing"

"precious time"

"stretched (in a good way)"

"brave"

"flowing"

"loose"

"energetic"

"lifted"

"watered"

"with a bit more hope"

"inspired by others creativity"

"invigorated, ready to refocus on work and writing"

"woken up with purpose"

"very inspired and excited for my future as a writer"

"thank you for hydrating my thoughts"

“inspired and juiced up!”

“grateful for the time, invigorated and inspired”

“inspired to do more!”

“inspired and uplifted!”

Others found the workshop:

"opened stories I forgot about"

"creative, innovative, refreshing, inspiring, relaxed, varied, surprising.... a natural and warm atmosphere"

Student Experiences:

“Each prompt was wonderful on its own and yet they built into an unexpected deep and profound experience of journal writing as I discovered some things I did not know about my journey along with some ideas for next steps. I also got some clarity on my biz marketing content as well. All in all (it was) an extraordinary workshop, thank you!” – Harmony – HYDRATE online creative writing class on Home & Sanctuary

“I found the ‘Wintering’ Hydrate workshop both a rich and a soothing experience. The combination of short meditations and varied prompts (words, music, guided imagery) tapped into many areas of my creative self, leaving me refreshed and my writing re-energised” - Alli - HYDRATE Online Creative Writing Workshop.

“My creativity was stirred up by Jane's inspiring workshop. I now have many threads of ideas to sow.” – Helena - HYDRATE Online Creative Writing Workshop

(HYDRATE was) “A lovely gentle time of replenishment and creative hydration!” – Dee – HYDRATE Online Creative Writing Workshop

“I just wanted to say a huge thankyou to you Jane for facilitating the workshop. It was a very engaging, worthwhile experience. I truly felt at ease with the group and you as a facilitator!” – Roisin – HYDRATE creative writing workshop – Edinburgh

I loved the Hydrate online workshop! It allowed me to set aside allocated time to write and be inspired. I found the theme and prompts offered gave me much to ponder and write about and I felt inspired and excited to continue forwards on my writing journey. Thank you Jane! I will be back! - Kim – HYDRATE Online Creative Writing Workshop participant.