Forthcoming Workshops

Creative Writing at Tatton Park

Monthly creative writing workshops

9th May 2023 ‘‘Tiaras, jewels and crowns.’

“Following the recent coronation of King Charles we will look at all things regal and glittering. From pomp and parades to jewel thieves and skulduggery, there is a lot to explore and stir our senses.  We can use real reportage or wild, imaginative fiction – the choice will be ours.”

The workshop will be located in the Tenants Hall foyer.

Times: 10.30am – 4pm

Price: £30 per person. Tea and coffee included.

Booking:

https://www.maximcloud.co.uk/TattonPark/day/?eventconfig=61

14th June ‘Romance and Revenge’

In this workshop we will consider the darker side of romantic novels and writing. ‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’ I remember this piece of wisdom being printed on tickets that came out of fortune telling machines on the pier at the seaside. A truism that persists throughout TV dramas and novels. We can harness this to write out own versions in this genre.

The workshop will be located in the Knutsford Room in the Stableyard.

Times:10.30am – 4pm

Price:£30 per person. Tea and coffee included. 14 spaces available.

Booking:

https://www.maximcloud.co.uk/TattonPark/day/?eventconfig=61

 

6th July 2023 ‘Patch and Match’

‘Patch and Match’

It can be surprising how separate and disparate pieces of writing can hang together to make an interesting and amazing whole. In this workshop we will look at examples of this technique and experiment with it to make our own vibrant and stimulating pieces of creative writing.

The workshop will be located in the Knutsford Room in the Stableyard.

Times:

10.30am – 4pm

Price:

£30 per person. Tea and coffee included. 14 spaces available.

Booking:

 https://www.maximcloud.co.uk/TattonPark/day/?eventconfig=61
1st August 2023 ‘Fables and Fairy Tales’

Fables and fairy tales originally came from dark beginnings and versions for adults can be disturbing yet powerful. In this workshop we will look at examples of this genre specifically written for adults and take inspiration from them to begin our own catalogue of fascinating work.

The workshop will be located in the Knutsford Room in the Stableyard.

Times:

10.30am – 4pm

Price:

£30 per person. Tea and coffee included. 14 spaces available.

Booking:

https://www.maximcloud.co.uk/TattonPark/day/?eventconfig=61

20th September 2023 ‘Going Wild’

‘Going Wild’

The theme for this workshop derives not only from the ecological trend for wildflower gardens and spaces but also the idea that there can be intrigue and fascination in the wildness of characters, of landscapes and of lifestyle. This can be a great starting point for a piece of writing.

The workshop will be located in the Tenants Hall foyer.

 

Times:

10.30am – 4pm

Price:

£30 per person. Tea and coffee included. 14 spaces available.

Booking:

https://www.maximcloud.co.uk/TattonPark/day/?eventconfig=61

 

17th October  2023 ‘To Sleep, to dream’

‘To sleep, to dream’

At this slowing down time of year we will look at how we can capture the mood of nature and our surroundings and indeed ourselves in the need for hibernation. We will draw on what the landscape and the season is telling us and take that as a metaphor to use in building new characters and informing their stories. 

The workshop will be located in the Tenants Hall foyer.

Times:

10.30am – 4pm

Price:

£30 per person. Tea and coffee included. 14 spaces available.

Booking:

https://www.maximcloud.co.uk/TattonPark/day/?eventconfig=61