Let Corsham Institute’s experts teach you how to make a stop- motion animation using a smartphone (provided). Budding young animators aged 6-12 welcome! Maximum 10 places. https://corshamstopmotion.eventbrite.co.uk for details and booking * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
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Tadpoles, Picnics and Schooldays
Come and see the display inspired by local writer June Wentland’s project capturing childhood reminiscences. Whatever your age, maybe you’ll be inspired to produce some words yourself? No need to bring anything except your memories. Email: june_mw@yahoo.co.uk for more information. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
Pickwick Capers
The Pickwick Association and Corsham Regis Primary School join forces for a Dickensian story-telling spectacular. Come along for Victorian performances, songs and readings and prepare to learn more about Pickwick and its connection to Mr Dickens! Email: mmforbeseldridge@gmail.com for more information. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
Corsham StoryTown
For the second year running, Corsham will enjoy StoryTown, a celebration of story-telling in all its many forms. Corsham Town Council, in collaboration with Paper Nations, will be encouraging everyone, whatever their age or ability, to tell tales and share the enjoyment of a story well-told, whether that’s speaking, singing, performing, painting, printing, rhyming, writing or reminiscing. StoryTown takes place [read more…]
Survivors Poetry
Survivors Poetry presents their monthly event around well-being with people willing to share their experiences about coming back from mental troubles. + OPEN MIC (Please arrive half an hour early if you wish to perform) Due to the open-mic element of this event we cannot guarantee the content and therefore require all under 18s to be accompanied by a consenting [read more…]
Young Poets Takeover
It’s the summer, which means it’s time for another Young Poets Takeover! This will be our fifth Takeover of The Poetry Café, as part of The Poetry Society’s programme for young writers. We are pushing young voices to the fore – so if you want to hear from the up-and-coming stars of the poetry world, come along! This Young Poets [read more…]
Young Poets Network Poetry in Translation workshop with Clare Pollard
Have you ever translated a poem? This summer, The Poetry Society’s Young Poets Network has teamed up with Modern Poetry in Translation to challenge young writers worldwide to try their hand at translating poetry. Find out more about the challenge here. As part of this partnership we’re delighted to offer writers aged 14-25 a free poetry translation workshop with Clare [read more…]
Poetry Unplugged
London’s premier open mic night. Sign up on the night between 6.45pm and 7.15pm to read. Average slots run from 4 to 5 minutes. Hosted by Niall O’Sullivan. Due to the open-mic element of this event we cannot guarantee the content and therefore require all under 18s to be accompanied by a consenting adult.
Incredible Creatures and Wonderful Worlds
In this fantasy based workshop for 7-16 year-old’s we will be discussing the popular tropes and common elements of the fantasy genre and the importance of world-building. Young writers will be encouraged to create their own incredible creatures and wonderful worlds for them to live in. All materials provided.
Putting Pen to Paper
At Pen to Paper we teach literacy skills in a fun and interactive way, in a friendly and supportive environment. We use a wide variety of fun activities, tasks and games to help children aged 7-11 to develop creative writing skills, explore their imaginations, creative thinking skills and self-expression. A strong emphasis is put on developing social skills, making friendships, [read more…]