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Young Writers Workshops

Creative writing workshops for 11-16 year olds. Each month has a different theme and is a chance to make new friends, write and be a part of Cornwall's network of young writers.
10-1pm September 2024 - April 2025 
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, TR16 2QE
Tickets: £5

Creative After School Club

This 6 week after school club provides space for children to find their words, discover their talents and have a great time!
Thursdays 4.15-5.30 16 January - 13 February
The Writers’ Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £10/£15 for all 5 sessions
 

 

Everybody has a Story January

A 6 week writing for pleasure workshop for anyone over 18 whether you're a keen writer trying to find inspiration or haven't picked up a pen since school. 
10-1pm Tuesdays 21 January - 25 February 
The Writers' Block, 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Price:£45/£55 for all 6 sessions

Exiles - Bagas Degol with Annamaria Murphy

Exiles is the fourth collaboration between musicians Bagas Degol and writer Annamaria Murphy and their first collaboration with PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications.
7.30pm Saturday 25 January
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £8/£10

Manga Club - Drawing with Keith Sparrow

Monthly Manga Sessions with illustrator and manga artist Keith Sparrow
27 Jan, 17 Feb, 31 March 4pm - 5.30pm 
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, Cliton Road, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £3/£5

To Whom it May Concern - Poetry Workshop with Ella Frears

Ella Frears’ most recent book Goodlord takes the form of one long email to an estate agent. Join her for a fun and low pressure poetry workshop thinking about modes of communication.
Sunday 9 February 10-1pm
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £20

Writing The Sea with Wyl Menmuir

In this masterclass, you will be guided through a series of practical approaches for writing about your relationship with the sea. Led by the Booker-nominated author, Wyl Menmuir, whose bestselling book The Draw of The Sea won the Roger Deakin Award for nature writing, the masterclass will draw on both poetry and prose, and dig into your memories and experiences to help you to shape narratives to engage others. 
10-1pm 13th February 
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, Clinton Road, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £20

Half Term Craft and Story Club for 6-8s

Story Adventurers, join us this half-term for a magical craft and story session! Perfect for 6-8-year-olds, we’ll explore an exciting tale and make a fun craft inspired by the story.
10am-12.30pm Wednesday 19th February
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, Clinton Road, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £10 (bursaries available)

Tales That Need To Be Told - Half Term Club for 9-11s

Is there a story inside you that you’re burning to tell?  Don’t know where to start?  Started but not finished?  Join Playwright Sarah Connors for a fun packed day of collage, storytelling and drama to unlock your creativity and story telling techniques.
Thursday 20 February 10-3pm
The Writers' Block, The Ladder, Clinton Road, TR15 2QE
Tickets: £20 or bursaries available