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3apr - 29mayapr 310:00 ammay 29Writing Bootcamp with James Whitman (online)
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BOOK YOUR PLACE Want to power through the first draft of that novel? Every Saturday in April, James Whitman will be running a writing bootcamp on YouTube that will take you
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Want to power through the first draft of that novel?
Every Saturday in April, James Whitman will be running a writing bootcamp on YouTube that will take you from raw idea to a fat stack of writing. Then in May, James will help you edit your writing in a series re-drafting and critique sessions.
Writing drop-ins
These informal sessions held via YouTube allow you to pop in whenever you’re free, for whoever long you want. The writing drop-ins will take place on the following days:
- Sat 3rd April, 10am-4pm
- Sat 10th April, 10am-4pm
- Sat 17th April, 10am-4pm
- Sat 24th April, 10am-4pm
Editing workshops
Five structured sessions held via YouTube, each lasting two-hours. If signing up, you should aim to attend for the full two hours. The editing workshops will take place on the following days:
- Sat 1st May, 10am-12pm
- Sat 8th May, 10am-12pm
- Sat 15th May, 10am-12pm
- Sat 22nd May, 10am-12pm
- Sat 29th May, 10am-12pm
Who is the bootcamp for?
The bootcamp is suitable for anyone working on a longer project – ideally a novel or short story collection. Young writers aged 14+ are welcome to attend also.
What equipment do I need?
Something to write or type with. Ideally something that can track your word count.
Stay connected
You can follow James on Instagram (@TheJamesWhitman) where he will share short preparation videos.
General Information about the bootcamp
The bootcamps is organised by The Cultural Spring and delivered by James Whitman. Due to the funding we receive, these workshops are for people living in South Tyneside and Sunderland.
All drop-ins and workshops will take place via YouTube.
These workshops are offered by The Cultural Spring and subsidised by Arts Council England. To enable us to offer future workshop programmes we run a ‘Pay What You Can’ model for our workshops. This means they are free to attend, but if you are in a position to make a donation to support running costs this will be gratefully received. If you are not in a position to make a donation you are still most welcome to attend. We will provide more details about this later in the registration process.
If you have any questions, please contact info@theculturalspring.org.uk.
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April 3 (Saturday) 10:00 am - May 29 (Saturday) 12:00 pm
14apr - 21apr 1411:00 amapr 21Card Making with Infinite Arts (online)
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BOOK YOUR PLACE Join Pauline Taylor from Infinite Arts and make beautiful cards that you can send to friends and family. You will use items you find around the home
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Join Pauline Taylor from Infinite Arts and make beautiful cards that you can send to friends and family. You will use items you find around the home such as petals and leaves and learn simple collage techniques over this two-part workshop.
The workshops take place at the following dates/times:
- Workhops 1- Wed 14th April, 11am-12.30pm
- Workshop 2 – Wed 21st April, 11am-12.30pm
What equipment/materials do I need?
These workshops are designed to use items that you will easily have around your home. The materials you will need are as follows:
- Cartridge paper/ stiff paper/ thin card to use as a card base
- Leaves, petals, paper fragments, magazine cuttings
- Glue – PVA glue and a small stiff bristled paint brush
- Scissors
Optional extras:
- Calligraphy paper for dyeing
- Silk ink or food colouring or water-based pens/ ink to use for dyeing.
If you have difficulties sourcing these materials, please contact info@theculturalspring.org.uk.
Who are these sessions for?
All levels. Adults and children aged 8+ welcome (Under 16s must be accompanied on screen by an adult).
General Information
These sessions are organised by The Cultural Spring and delivered by Infinite Arts.
Due to the funding we receive, these workshops are for people living in South Tyneside and Sunderland.
All workshops will take place via Zoom. The quantity of tickets available indicates the number of ‘screens’ in the Zoom. Multiple members from households/support bubbles may attend as part of one booking on the same screen.
These workshops are offered by The Cultural Spring and subsidised by Arts Council England. To enable us to offer future workshop programmes we run a ‘Pay What You Can’ model for our workshops. This means they are free to attend, but if you are in a position to make a donation to support running costs this will be gratefully received. If you are not in a position to make a donation you are still most welcome to attend. We will provide more details about this later in the registration process.
If you have any questions, please contact info@theculturalspring.org.uk.
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14 (Wednesday) 11:00 am - 21 (Wednesday) 12:30 pm
15apr - 3junapr 152:00 pmjun 3Folking Around The World with Sinead Livingston (online)
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BOOK YOUR PLACE Explore the world and folk traditions through the medium of song. Includes fun vocal warm ups, simple harmony work, and some guest practitioners from a variety of
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Explore the world and folk traditions through the medium of song. Includes fun vocal warm ups, simple harmony work, and some guest practitioners from a variety of countries and cultures.
No singing experience necessary. Just bring yourself, a cuppa, and enthusiasm!
This course includes 8 sessions that take place at the following dates/times:
- Thurs 15th April, 2pm-3.30pm
- Thurs 22nd April, 2pm-3.30pm
- Thurs 29th April, 2pm-3.30pm
- Thurs 6th May, 2pm-3.30pm
- Thurs 13th May, 2pm-3.30pm
- Thurs 20th May, 2pm-3.30pm
- Thurs 27th May, 2pm-3.30pm
- Thurs 3rd June, 2pm-3.30pm
What equipment do I need?
Participants may find a pen/pencil and notepad useful.
Who are these sessions for?
Suitable for all abilities. No previous singing experience necessary.
General Information
These sessions are organised by The Cultural Spring and delivered by Sinead Livingston.
Due to the funding we receive, these workshops are for people living in South Tyneside and Sunderland.
All workshops will take place via Zoom. The quantity of tickets available indicates the number of ‘screens’ in the Zoom. Multiple members from households/support bubbles may attend as part of one booking on the same screen.
These workshops are offered by The Cultural Spring and subsidised by Arts Council England. To enable us to offer future workshop programmes we run a ‘Pay What You Can’ model for our workshops. This means they are free to attend, but if you are in a position to make a donation to support running costs this will be gratefully received. If you are not in a position to make a donation you are still most welcome to attend. We will provide more details about this later in the registration process.
If you have any questions, please contact info@theculturalspring.org.uk.
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April 15 (Thursday) 2:00 pm - June 3 (Thursday) 3:30 pm
19apr - 5julapr 191:00 pmjul 5Summer Writers with Amanda Quinn (online)
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BOOK YOUR PLACE Get writing this summer with a course of creative writing workshops and activities. Writer and tutor Amanda Quinn will encourage and support you to write with weekly
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Get writing this summer with a course of creative writing workshops and activities. Writer and tutor Amanda Quinn will encourage and support you to write with weekly online workshops.
The course will focus on writing for enjoyment and relaxation and is ideal for anyone who would like to make time to be creative in their everyday life.
No previous writing experience required.
This course includes 10 workshop that take place at the following dates/times:
- Mon 19th April, 1pm-3pm
- Mon 26th April, 1pm-3pm
- No session on Mon 3rd May (Bank Holiday)
- Mon 10th May, 1pm-3pm
- Mon 17th May, 1pm-3pm
- Mon 24th May, 1pm-3pm
- No session on Mon 31st May (Bank Holiday)
- Mon 7th June, 1pm-3pm
- Mon 14th June, 1pm-3pm
- Mon 21st June, 1pm-3pm
- Mon 28th June, 1pm-3pm
- Mon 5th July, 1pm-3pm
Due to the funding we receive, these workshops are for people living in South Tyneside and Sunderland.
All workshops will take place via Zoom. The quantity of tickets available indicates the number of ‘screens’ in the Zoom. Multiple members from households/support bubbles may attend as part of one booking on the same screen.
These workshops are offered by The Cultural Spring and subsidised by Arts Council England. To enable us to offer future workshop programmes we run a ‘Pay What You Can’ model for our workshops. This means they are free to attend, but if you are in a position to make a donation to support running costs this will be gratefully received. If you are not in a position to make a donation you are still most welcome to attend. We will provide more details about this later in the registration process.
If you have any questions, please contact info@theculturalspring.org.uk.
Time
April 19 (Monday) 1:00 pm - July 5 (Monday) 3:00 pm