National Galleries Writing Group
Shared Reading and Creative Writing in response to art
Location
National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait
1 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JD United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- In person
About this event
Join Open Book at National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait for writing in response to art.
We'll be reading stories and poems aloud, taking a look at the latest exhibitions at the Portrait Gallery, and using them to create our own writing in a gentle, guided session led by poet Sam Tongue.
Join Open Book monthly on Thursdays, 10.15-12.15 am. These sessions are IN PERSON at National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait 1 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD. We'll be meeting in the Foyer.
Open Book aims to be a safe space for all our participants and Lead Readers. This means our groups should be a place in which everyone feels welcome, respected and comfortable. We ask that you follow CARE (confidentiality, attention, respect, enjoy) and the Safe Spaces Framework each time you join a session. You can read the Space Spaces Framework here.
No experience necessary. All welcome, ages 18+.
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Frequently asked questions
All Open Book groups on Zoom provide access to Live Captioning. Large print materials are available by request for in person groups. Please get in touch at admin@openbookreading for any other questions regarding accessibility. See below for venue specific access.
Open Book offers an Access Bursary for those who struggle to attend our sessions, which can help with things like the cost of taxis to in person sessions, crèche/childcare, and data to attend online sessions. For more information, please contact info@openbookreading.com
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Waverley Bridge (3 minute walk - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ooqFRFV3T9PPJeqp6) and Market Street (2 minute walk - https://maps.app.goo.gl/HKrSAeTrLd5fMMgU8). Market Street is the most convenient drop-off point.
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Entrances level with pavement, all areas of the building wheelchair accessible and there are disabled toilets.
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