- 31 May -30 June 2024
- LAUNCH EVENT
- For Writers
- Workshop
Radical Translation Workshop
Can a poem be translated into a picture? Or a recipe? A novel? In the world of experimental translation, the answer is “yes”. Canadian Gregory Betts and poet Philip Terry will discuss their own work with experimental translation in their recent publications. Participants will explore different experimental translation methods in this hands-on workshop. Read more
- LAUNCH EVENT
- FREE
- Workshop
- Young Essex
This Land: The Launch Pad Workshops
Learn how to make traditional ink out of ink gall gathered from 25 destinations across Essex. Explore the art of calligraphy. Try your hand at a range of traditional printing and basic book-making techniques. Read more
- LAUNCH EVENT
- For Writers
- FREE
- Workshop
Beach of Dreams 25 Launch and Creative Writing Workshop
Come along and meet the Kinetika team, our flag-makers/bearers, and find out how you and/or an organisation you belong to, can get involved in the epic new nationwide Beach of Dreams 25 project. Then, take part in a special Beach of Dreams creative writing workshop led by Dr James Canton, and the Wild Writing team based in the Centre for Creative Writing at the University of Essex. Read more
- Partner Event
- Workshop
Design Your Own Tote Bag
Design your own tote bag, and learn the basic principles of screen printing. You will come away with a bag that celebrates the character(s) of Essex and its diverse communities. You will be inspired by the people, heritage, and social history of the county, and use our screen printing equipment to transfer your design onto fabric. Read more
- For Writers
- FREE
- Workshop
Writing Buddy Meet Up
Whether you're a published author, or a budding writer looking to kickstart your new hobby, come and join international bestselling author Lizzie Chantree & award-winning author Chris Penhall for a morning of writing in this FREE writing buddy session at Fête Grays Yard, Chelmsford! Read more
- Partner Event
- Workshop
Experience the Beauty of Lino Cutting
Experience the beauty of lino cutting, we will guide you through the process of creating your own print inspired by the county's biodiversity. Whether you choose to depict a bird, a flower, a fox, or something else you will learn how to carve your design into the linoleum surface and then print it onto paper or fabric using our proofing press. Read more
- Midsummer Madness
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Top Writing Tips Workshop
Join Essex children’s and YA author, Sam Scott, for this creative writing workshop and discover your potential as a writer. Explore different writing techniques; how to create a believable character, how to build a plot arc and the importance of using varied vocabulary. Read more
- Nature Writing
- Midsummer Madness
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Singing Like Larks Nature Workshop
Join nature and folk history writer, Andrew Millham, to uncover the remarkable relationship between birds and traditional folk music and try your hand at Forest School skills and bug-hunting. Read more
- Midsummer Madness
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Asha + The Troll Storytelling and Performance Workshop
Join Asha + The Troll's creative team for 45 minutes of storytelling and performance! Participants will enter the Troll's forest to create their own stories and explore elements from the show. Read more
- Nature Writing
- Midsummer Madness
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Singing Like Larks Nature Workshop
Join nature and folk history writer, Andrew Millham, to uncover the remarkable relationship between birds and traditional folk music and try your hand at Forest School skills and bug-hunting. Read more
- Partner Event
- Workshop
Create a Limited Edition Risograph Print
Create a limited edition Risograph print inspired by the Essex landscape, from the waterways and woodlands to the coast and the cities. You will learn how to cut and paste shapes and colours to make your own collage, and then print it using this addictive DIY printing process. You will love the vivid colours and stunning imperfections of your artwork. Read more
