Events

Novella Fever with Kiare Ladner

In six weeks, we will aim to start (or finish) drafting a novella. What you work on may be only slightly longer than a short story or slightly shorter than a novel. You may have an idea to explore, or a short story that

Prioritise Your Writing with Alison Chandler

Producing a full-length work – whether it’s a novel or novella, a memoir, biography or a collection of stories – requires a love of writing, a willingness to grow as a writer and lots of hard work. Practici

Creative Writing Foundation Part 2 with Alison Chandler

This course follows on from Part 1 but we can accommodate newcomers and you will be very welcome.

Creative Writing Foundation Part 2 builds on the fundamentals of storytelling, looking in more det

Life Writing & Memoir Workshop with Giovanna Iozzi ​

‘You must write a memoir as if you’re writing a novel, you have to give it a shape.’ Blake Morrison

Over 6 weeks, we will explore how to shape and structure our writing in a compelling and novelistic

NEW!! Finding the Poem Set 4 with Paul Lyalls

If you enjoy finding poems (and let’s face it who doesn’t?) Then FTP4 “Writers on the storm” is another ride into a series of original ideas and surefire ways to explore them. Set against a frontier-pushin

Join Pat for this fun one day sewing workshop learning to sew a wrap skirt. A perfect skirt for all shapes and sizes. It’s a good all rounder for all seasons and always on trend. A great project for any ability and by the end of the class you will ha

Palace Gates Residents Association members will be meeting for our first gardening session of 2022 on Saturday 5th.
Please do come along and help and meet some active residents.
We will be tidying up the two side beds on The Triangle, and discussing

What you will learn -

Are you a complete sewing beginner looking to make sense of how to use a sewing machine?

This is a one-off class for beginners perfect for you! Hosted by expert seamstress Pat Stevens

You will

• Learn your way around the workings, p

Macramé-knots for pots workshop! Thursday 10th February, 6.45-9pm £40.00

With Jennifer Pullar, @the_knot_pullar

Macramé is back with a vengeance! Macramé is made using cord and a series of knots to create beautiful designs and variety of plant hangers

Craft & Coffee at Stitch!

Join Susan to beat the winter blues by joining us at Stitch for an hour and a half of crafting and coffee on Thursdays.

During this session we will be making a Valentine felt heart. All materials will be provided.

ON OFFER: A w

Craft & Coffee at Stitch!

Beat the January blues by joining us at Stitch for an hour and a half of crafting and coffee on Thursdays.

During this session we will be focusing on stone painting and create a beautiful painted stone. All materials will be p

NEW!! Flash Fiction Workout with Giovanna Iozzi

‘Flash is its own form, uniquely suited to innovation and experimentation…That’s what makes it so exciting to read and write. Flash fiction, done well, can be so mind-bending and fresh.’ Kathy Fish

In thi

Finding the Poem Set 3 with Paul Lyalls NB: 5 WEEKS, DUE TO THE BANK HOLIDAY

This is a course for anyone who wants to liberate their creativity and immerse themselves in the joy of language. Playful, fun, entertaining, enlightening – explore your word

NEW! Evening Life Writing & Memoir Workshop with Giovanna Iozzi

‘You must write a memoir as if you’re writing a novel, you have to give it a shape.’ Blake Morrison

Over 6 weeks, we will explore how to shape and structure our writing in a compelling and

Prioritise Your Writing with Alison Chandler

Producing a full-length work – whether it’s a novel or novella, a memoir, biography or a collection of stories – requires a love of writing, a willingness to grow as a writer and lots of hard work. Practici