Creative Writing Workshops | A Year at Blickling: Late summer into autumn
Create poetry and prose inspired by the changing seasons at Blickling Estate. A series of creative writing workshops with tickets covering all three sessions.
- Booking essential
Join poet and creative writing teacher Jonathan Ward to create your own poetry and prose inspired by being outside at Blickling.
A series of three creative writing workshops, each of which will involve a short walk and writing outside on the Estate. Sessions will also include some readings of seasonal literature and time for writing, reflection and sharing.
A short feedback email will be provided on one piece of writing per session. Beginners and more experienced writers are all welcome.
Please bring appropriate clothing and a notebook and pen. Time spent outdoors will vary depending on the weather. There will be a 45 minute break for lunch.
Sessions will take place on Tuesdays August 26, September 16 and September 30, 10.00am - 3.15pm. Tickets include all three sessions.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult members and non-members | £90.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This event is for over 18s.
- Meeting point
When you arrive, please go to the welcome team in the estate barn near the main car park.
- What to bring and wear
Wear clothing suitable for walking around the Estate. Sturdy footwear and weather appropriate items. Please also bring a notebook and pen.
- Accessibility
The indoor space for this workshop is on the first floor without lift access. The workshops will also involve walks in the parkland.
- Other
Please note that normal car parking charges apply for this event. Car parking is free for National Trust members.
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