We’ll be announcing a new series of workshops and masterclasses for early 2026 very shortly (hopefully, before Christmas). Stay tuned…
Throughout spring/summer 2024, we delivered a trio of workshops in Huddersfield, Blackburn, and Clevedon, as well as online.
Each workshop was led by a different guest facilitator. The sessions created a safe and supportive space for participants to explore their poetic voices.
Our workshops are specifically targeted at writers identifying as working-class, or as coming from a working-class background. That said, everybody is welcome.
Spring/Summer 2024 series
Our first workshop series has now concluded. We’d like to say a huge thanks to our venues:
- Theatre Shop in Clevedon
- Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
- The Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield
We’d also like to thank our wonderful facilitators:
- Danny Carlo (aka Craft-D)
- Oliver James Lomax
- Simone Yasmin
- Josie Alford
- Louise Fazackerley
- Kim Moore
- Saili Katebe
- Ruth Awolola
- Toria Garbutt
- Talia Randall
- Raymond Antrobus
- Cecilia Knapp.
Our fantastic participants, of course, who supported our project and trusted us with their creativity. And finally, to Arts Council England for making this possible through their National Lottery Project Fund.
Also, our first workshops zine is on sale here – featuring work submitted by participants alongside work submitted by facilitators. It’s priced at £2.50 plus P+P, with an option to pay more if you like!
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