Workshops at Tatton Park 2018
Creative Writing Workshop – Upcycle Old Headlines
On Tuesday 22 May 2018
At Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Description
A special opportunity to gain creative writing inspiration and obtain guidance from successful playwright and former Cheshire poet laureate, Joy Winkler. Of this workshop, Joy said: “Inspiration comes from all quarters of life; the postman with a limp, the bus driver who is always on time, the setting sun. In this workshop, we will find ideas from delving into old newspaper headlines. We don’t need to upcycle the stories (although that is also a possibility) but there is plenty of stimulation in the headlines themselves. New stories from old.” Intended for adult visitors. This event must be pre-booked and includes park entry admission on the day of the workshop.
Contact: Tatton Park
Telephone: 01625 374428
Timings: 10.30am – 4.00pm
Cost: £15 per person
Creative Writing Workshop – ‘Writing for Children’
On Saturday 9 June 2018
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Description
A special opportunity to gain creative writing inspiration and obtain guidance from successful playwright and former Cheshire poet laureate, Joy Winkler. Of this workshop, Joy said: “Children like good stories; ones they can connect with. In this workshop, we will discuss how to achieve these without falling into clichés and dull storylines. We will find exciting and unusual characters, who will lead us to tell our young readers about adventures and exploits that they will love to listen to again and again. We will also look at why the details matter and how to ‘paint’ them into our stories making them seem natural and realistic no matter how fantastic or grotesque.”
Intended for adult visitors. This event must be pre-booked and includes park entry admission on the day of the workshop.
Contact: Tatton Park
Telephone: 01625 374428
Timings: 10.30am – 4.00pm
Cost: £15 per person
Creative Writing for Children – ‘Whacky Wizards’
NB: This is a workshop for children
On Wednesday 1 August 2018
Location: Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Description
A special opportunity to gain creative writing inspiration and obtain guidance from successful playwright and former Cheshire poet laureate, Joy Winkler. Of this workshop, Joy said: “Stories and poems about wizards and magic abound and you would think there was nothing more to be said on the subject. In this workshop though, we will encourage children to write their own stories and poems by creating unique characters and the weird and wonderful world they live in. There is much magic in a child’s imagination and this is a chance to let it out.” Each child will be given a special notebook to use during the workshop, which they can take home to continue their writing. Recommended for children aged 7 and above. This event must be pre-booked and includes park entry admission on the day of the workshop.
Contact: Tatton Park
Telephone: 01625 374428
Timings: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Cost: £12 per person
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Creative Writing for Children – ‘Telling Tales’
NB: This is a workshop for children
On Wednesday 8 August 2018
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Description
A special opportunity for children to gain creative writing inspiration and obtain guidance from successful playwright and former Cheshire poet laureate, Joy Winkler. Of this workshop, Joy said: “It’s often easy to tell a story, but more difficult to write it down. This is a workshop aimed at getting the story onto the page. There will be fun exercises together with inspiration for all kinds of stories and poems, plus an exploration of different methods of writing and setting these out so that they can be re-told at home.” Each child will be given a special notebook to use during the workshop, which they can take home to continue their writing. Recommended for children aged 7 and above. This event must be pre-booked and includes park entry admission on the day of the workshop. THIS WORKSHOP IS ELIGIBLE FOR CHILDREN’S UNIVERSITY STAMPS.
Contact: Tatton Park
Telephone: 01625 374428
Timings: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Cost: £12 per person
Creative Writing Workshop – ‘Letters and Diaries’
On Wednesday 7 November 2018
Location: Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Description
A special opportunity to gain creative writing inspiration and obtain guidance from successful playwright and former Cheshire poet laureate, Joy Winkler. Of this workshop, Joy said: “With a special Armistice Day approaching, we will look at material from letters and diaries of both soldiers and those on the Home Front to use as reflection and inspiration in our writing. We will also reflect on the century that has passed since 1918; its conflicts, victories and failures both personal and universal.” Intended for adult visitors. This event must be pre-booked and includes park entry admission on the day of the workshop.
Contact: Tatton Park
Telephone: 01625 374428
Timings: 10.30am – 4.00pm
Cost: £15 per person
