Creative Writing: Workshops for Wellbeing (CAR25T026)
Health and Wellbeing
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Mode of attendance: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
End date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Tutor: Eleanor Jary
Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)
Venue address: Rickergate, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA3 8QG
Free Course
About the course:
Immerse yourself in a mini-writing project on a stimulating range of themes, with a chance to explore how the process of writing supports wellbeing. Through these, you will explore methods and develop techniques to help you to express yourself, chosen from the following: Writing a ghost story; Writing the hero's journey; Writing from an image: Writing the seasons; Rewriting a local legend; Setting the scene; Creating characters; Travel writing.How will the course be delivered?
You will work with a tutor and a group of other learners. There will be whole class, group and individual learning activities. There may be optional home-learning activities. 2 x 3 hours.
What do I need to bring?
Pen and paper.
What are the entry requirements?
An interest in creative writing and a desire to explore the subject. This course is suitable if you have achieved a minimum of Functional Skills level 2 in English. You will be asked to write a short piece as an informal initial assessment to check this course is at the right level for you.
What can I do next?
GCSE English; other programmes of study from our offer.
How well am I doing?
You will receive written and verbal feedback from the tutor and an individual progress record. The tutor will help you set targets so you can monitor your progress.
Enquiries
Centre: Carlisle Adult Learning
Contact number: 01228 227304 |01228 227305
Email address: carlisleadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk