We provide a relaxed and informal environment for teachers to explore their individual creativity, building confidence and inspiring imagination for you to take back to the classroom.

For £150 you’ll receive:
90-minute Zoom workshops once a month (October – April)
Feedback on your creative work from the Lead Writer
Curriculum linked resources to take back into the classroom
Copies of all texts used on the course

Creative Writing for Teachers (Secondary Educators) with Katy Massey, Lead Writer
Through these workshops you will look at different forms of creative writing including fiction, non-fiction, life writing and poetry. You will work with the Lead Writer to increase your confidence as a writer and share your draft writing with fellow group members in a safe and supportive atmosphere. You will explore how best to use your newly acquired skills in the classroom and you will receive at least one masterclass from a guest tutor.

Runs on Tuesdays at 7pm-8.30pm from 1 October 2024 to 1 April 2025

Creative Writing for Teachers (Primary Educators) with Karina Lickorish Quinn, Lead Writer
Through these workshops we will explore ways to inspire, energise and hone your writing practice and learn effective tools for teaching creative writing at primary level. You will give and receive feedback on draft writing in a safe, supportive and encouraging space. We will cover key aspects of the writing craft including voice, character, description, world-building, editing and various prose and poetic fictions.

Runs on Thursdays at 4.30pm-6pm from 21 November 2024 - 20 March 2025 with final sessions in May and June (dates to be confirmed).
Thursday 21 November, 4.30pm-6pm
Thursday 19 December, 4.30pm-6pm
Thursday 16 January, 4.30pm-6pm
Thursday 20 February, 4.30pm-6pm
Thursday 20 March, 4.30pm-6pm
May and June dates to be confirmed

Book your place by 12 November

Further info and to book here.