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Young Writers Spoken Word Masterclass with Meg Chapman

Monthly creative writing classes for 11-16 year olds brimming with ideas and stories. This session will be guest lead by spoken word artist and rapper Meg Chapman AKA MCMC Spoken.
Saturday 9 December 10-1pm
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-5 Clinton Rd, Redurth, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £5/£8

NADELIK - Christmas Show

It’s Christmas Eve in Cornwall and two little girls and their Gran are excitedly preparing for the big day. But where’s dad?
4.30pm-5.30pm 11 December 2023
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, TR15 2QE
£7.50 for adults | £4 for children | £18 for a discounted a family ticket

Nature Writing Workshop & Reading with Polly Roberts

For the launch of her novel, Together We Evolve, author Polly Roberts will be running this workshop- part author reading and Q&A, part creative writing workshop. The ticket price includes a copy of the novel.
5.30-7.30pm 12 December
The Writers' Block, 2-4 Clinton Road, 
Tickets: £15 & includes a copy of the novel

Manga Afterschool Club Jan

Join us for a Manga drawing workshop with illustrator Keith Sparrow. Keith will be teaching a draw-by-draw workshop and sharing his vast knowledge on Manga art! Suitable for 10-16 year olds.
9 January 4-5.30pm
The Writers’ Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Pay what you can: £0/£2/£4

After School Club for 7-10s

4.15-5.30pm Thursdays 11 January - 8 February
The Writers’ Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £10/£15

Young Writers Online January

Monthly creative writing classes for 11-16 year olds brimming with ideas and stories. Each session will have a different theme and be led by Cornish writers Olivia Lowry and Casey Bottono.
13 January 2023
10am-12pm
Online £5/£8 - booking essential

Speakeasy Online Session - Jan 24

Are you a storyteller, poet, fiction writer, comic or perhaps a musician? Well, this is where we want you! Come and experience some of Cornwall’s up-and-coming writing talent. Do you want your ears tickled? Then this is the place to satisfy the need. Have a good listen and discover what else is out there.
23 January 6.30-8.30pm
Online
Tickets: Free – booking essential

Young Writers Masterclass with Justyn Edwards

A writing masterclass on writing for children for 11-16 year olds with children's book writer Justyn Edwards, author of the Great Fox series.
Saturday 27 January 2023
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-5 Clinton Rd, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £5/£8

Manga Afterschool Club Feb

Join us for a Manga drawing workshop with illustrator Keith Sparrow. Keith will be teaching a draw-by-draw workshop and sharing his vast knowledge on Manga art! Suitable for 10-16 year olds
6 Feburary 4-5.30pm
The Writers’ Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Pay what you can: £0/£2/£4

Young Writers Online February

Monthly creative writing classes for 11-16 year olds brimming with ideas and stories. Each session will have a different theme and be led by Cornish writers Olivia Lowry and Casey Bottono.
10 February 10am-12pm
Online
£5/£8 - booking essential

 

Drama Club - Half Term Workshop for 9-11s

We will guide children to create their own stories through a mixture of writing and drama with actress and director Connie Crosby. 
10-4pm 15 February at The Writers’ Block
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £20 (bursary spaces available)

 

Story Adventurers - Half Term Workshop for 6-8s

10am-4pm Wednesday 14 February
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £20 (bursery spaces available) 

Everybody has a Story - Writing for Pleasure Course

Join these friendly, relaxed creative writing workshops and reap the benefits of the written word. The workshops will be led by different experienced workshop leaders to give you a taste of different styles and approaches. This time, the sessions will be lead by Olivia Lowry and Casey Bottono.
10-1pm  20 Feb |  27 Feb | 5 Mar | 12 Mar | 19 Mar |  26 Mar
The Writers’ Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, TR15 2QE
£45/£50

Writing for the Stage - 6 week course

Whether you are a new writer or already writing, join us for a 8 week writing for stage course as we explore theme, story, characters, dialogue, setting and staging through workshops, group discussions and feedback.
6-8pm 28 Feb | 6 March | 13 March | 20 March | 27 March | 3 April | 10 April + a sharing at Minack Theatre
The Writers’ Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £40

Young Writers Online March

Monthly creative writing classes for 11-16 year olds brimming with ideas and stories. Each session will have a different theme and be led by Cornish writers Olivia Lowry and Casey Bottono.
9 March 2023
10am-12pm
Online £5/£8 - booking essential

Manga Afterschool Mar

Join us for a Manga drawing workshop with illustrator Keith Sparrow. Keith will be teaching a draw-by-draw workshop and sharing his vast knowledge on Manga art! Suitable for 10-16 year olds.
12 March 4-5.30pm
The Writers’ Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Pay what you can: £0/£2/£4
 

Write up Your Street Workshop with Annamaria Murphy

Using the streets, alley- ways and opes of Redruth as inspiration, Write up Your Street will be a practical workshop looking at sense of place and finding the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary.
Saturday 11-3.30pm 16 March 2024
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £20/£25

Song Writing Masterclass with Angeline Morrison

This workshop will focus on the art and craft of song writing. We will explore various clues or inspirations, and see where these take our song making imaginations. Our attention will mostly be concentrated on lyrics and words. 
10-1pm 27 March 2024
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £15/£20

Young Writers Masterclass with Guest Writer TBA

A writing masterclass for 11-16 year olds with a guest writer - TBC
Saturday 30 March 2024
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-5 Clinton Rd, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £5/£8

Speakeasy with guest speaker Dicky Souray, Creative Director of SproutSpoken

This in-person session will be opened by special guest Dicky Souray, Dicky Souray, Creative Director of SproutSpoken. The second half of the evening gives you a chance to share, or listen to others peoples writing.
6.30-8.30pm 2 April 2023
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, TR15 2QE
Free - booking essential.

Manga Afterschool Club Apr

Join us for a Manga drawing workshop with illustrator Keith Sparrow. Keith will be teaching a draw-by-draw workshop and sharing his vast knowledge on Manga art! Suitable for 10-16 year olds.
9 April 4-5.30pm
The Writers’ Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Pay what you can: £0/£2/£4
 

Young Writers April 2024

Monthly creative writing classes for 11-16 year olds brimming with ideas and stories. Each session will have a different theme and be led by Cornish writers Olivia Lowry and Casey Bottono.
13 April
10am-12pm
Online
Tickets £8/£5

 

Young Writers Online May

Monthly creative writing classes for 11-16 year olds brimming with ideas and stories. Each session will have a different theme and be led by Cornish writers Olivia Lowry and Casey Bottono.
Saturday 11 May 2024
10am-12pm
Online £5/£8 - booking essential