Creative Writing Workshop
Be inspired to have a go at writing inside the stunning setting of Gawthorpe Hall on this creative writing workshop.
- Booking essential
The afternoon will start with a special guided tour of the lovely rooms, stunning furnishings and treasures such as the 1660s embroidered Bourne Casket and life of the family that lived at Gawthorpe Hall. Then you can let your creativity flow in a welcoming writing workshop led by our friendly, creative writer Maureen Fenton, where you can weave your own imaginative story in prose or poetry.
Whether you already write or want to get started, there will be hints, tips and ideas to inspire you. Plus, tea, coffee and biscuits included for some extra inspiration.
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Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Event ticket price | £12.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01282771004
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- Accessibility
Workshop is in Servant's Hall in the basement, with flat access. However, the tour includes all 3 floors which are accessed via stairs. See Access Statement for more details.
Upcoming events
An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
An exhibition bringing the household of Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s to life, through the original account books of the Shuttleworth Family.
Meet the Housekeeper in the Victorian kitchen
Explore the Victorian kitchen of Gawthorpe Hall the heart of the home, where the housekeeper is in charge.
Getting dressed in the early 1600s – a talk exploring Jacobean clothes.
Do you know a ruff from a coif, a partlet from a rebato? If not then this talk is for you and will give you everything you need to know (and more) about costume and dress in the early Jacobean period.
Painting Padiham at Gawthorpe Hall
The popular outdoor painting event returns with professional and amateur artists painting live in the grounds of the Hall and around Padiham town centre.