Create With Us: Creative Writing Workshop
Come and join us for creative writing workshops through the year exploring themes of Elizabethan festivals, changes in the seasons, or empowering women.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Create your very own poems and short stories through a series of short exercises based on a different theme throughout the year:
• 21 September: Join us on this special writing workshop with inspiration from the Hardwick gardens.
• 21 October: Delve into all things ghoulish, gothic and ghostly on the Hallowtide themed writing workshop. *
• 17 November: This 17 November marks 467 years since Queen Elizabeth I took to the throne! This month's writing workshop explores the noble women who shaped Hardwick's story.*
• 6 December: Join us on this Wintertide writing workshop as we celebrate the festive season. You’ll be guided through a few simple writing prompts, as we explore wintertime and reflect as this year comes to an end. *
*This event takes place on the third floor of the mansion, please note there are no lift facilities available Suitable for all abilities, all we ask is you come with your imagination! Pen and paper will be provided, please feel free to bring any notebooks or tools with you that help to channel creativity.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This workshop is suitable for ages 12 and up.
- Meeting point
Please meet at Visitor Reception located in the Stableyard, a member of the team will take you through to the hall. Please arrive 10 minutes before the workshop is due to start.
- What to bring and wear
Please bring a pen and paper with you.
- Accessibility
This workshop take place on the third floor of Hardwick, there are no lifts available. Participants will need to climb the stairs in the hall to take part in this workshop. A buggy service is available to and from the hall if required.
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