Experimental Writing

There's a fantastic course on Saturday 20th June in Kendal. It's at the Brewery Arts Centre, run by the fantastic Francis Prendiville. 

Francis is an experienced teacher with a list of publications to his name. He is also a lovely and knowledgable person.

Called Experimental Approaches to Creative Writing, this will be a fascinating and productive day of activities with Francis guiding you through a range of activities in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. 

Sadly, I won't be able to attend as I will be at the Isle of Wight festival (hopefully basking in sunshine, perhaps dodging showers) otherwise I would be there.

If you are free, go along. It will be an excellent day. More details here 

Poetry Club

 

I had a great time last week at the Brewery Arts Centre's new Poetry Club. 

This will run on Wednesday evenings several times a year. It is organised by my good friend, Ann Grant who also runs Verbalise, held at the Brewery.

The guest poet was David Viney, who was excellent, with the lovely Trystan Lewis on first. I enjoyed reading for the open mic segment along with several other poets.

There was a good sized audience in the Malt Room and many of us stayed around for drinks afterwards even though it was a week day. An excellent way to spend a Wednesday evening and I'll look forward to the next one later in the year.