Lewisham Writes Workshop with Carinya Sharples: Power
In this workshop, we will explore a variety of forms of political writing, inspired by activism and local action in Lewisham.
Date and time
Location
Catford Library
Catford Centre 23-24 Winslade Way London SE6 4JU United KingdomAbout this event
- 2 hours
Where is the power in your writing?
What impact do you want your writing to have? If you want to highlight an issue that matters to you or change a situation, writing can be a powerful way to get people's attention. In this session we will explore a variety of forms of political writing, inspired by activism and local action in Lewisham.
No experience necessary, everyone is welcome.
This is part of a series of six free workshops following Deptford Literature Festival 2024, which you are also welcome to book and attend.
About the artists:
Carinya Sharples is a writer and teacher living in southeast London. She is currently working on a PhD at the University of Leicester, exploring representations of mixedness in Guyanese literature. She is also working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) alongside her studies.
Useful information about this event:
• This event is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets.
• If you require additional access provision in order to attend or take part in this event, for example, larger print handouts, please get in touch before the day at: access@spreadtheword.org.uk
Free tickets:
This event is free to you. As far as possible, by booking a place we ask that you commit to attending, as places are limited. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can come along. There are instructions on how to do that here.
If you would like to support the future of Deptford Literature Festival, run by charity Spread the Word, you can donate here.
About Deptford Literature Festival:
Deptford Literature Festival takes place on Saturday 16 March 2024 and celebrates the diversity and creativity of Deptford and Lewisham through words, stories and performance. It is run by Spread the Word in a collaboration with independent producer Tom MacAndrew, and funded by Arts Council England, National Lottery Awards for All, and Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society. You can find out more about Deptford Literature Festival at: www.deptfordlitfest.com
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