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COURSE OUTLINE
A mixed-ability group workshop, involving:
• topic introduction and illustration
• group discussion
• creation of written work
• presentations
• evaluation
The sessions are flexible to allow individuality of style and of content.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
Educational
Introduction to a range of writers, literary styles and genres;
creating written work in a variety of formats.
Social/personal
Opportunities to develop concentration, listening skills, focussed discussion
skills, confidence and presentation skills; Group support and opportunities
for members to steer the group.
Artistic
Expression through the written word; de-mystifying the notion
of poetry as a ‘high art’.
SOME PROGRESSION ROUTES
• Performance at live events
• Publishing
• Further study in further or higher education
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