Creative Writing Workshops for Wellbeing (Level 1) (CAR26T027)
Curriculum area: English
- Start date: Wednesday, 24 February 2027
- End date: Wednesday, 24 March 2027
- Number of weeks: 5
- Time: 13:00 - 15:00
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Pennine Way CDC, Harraby Campus, Edgehill Road, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA1 3SN
- Tutor: Eleanor Jary
- Free Course
This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.
About the course
Take part in a short writing project exploring a variety of creative themes, while discovering how writing can support your wellbeing. You’ll learn different methods and techniques to help you express yourself, choosing from topics such as: ghost stories, the hero’s journey, writing from an image, the seasons, local legends, setting the scene, creating characters, and travel writing.
How the course will be delivered
You will learn with a tutor and a small group in the classroom. Lessons will include whole-class, group and individual activities. You will need to attend regularly. There may be optional home-learning activities.
What you'll need to bring
Pen, notebook and folder.
Entry requirements
An interest in creative writing as a way of improving wellbeing. A minimum of Functional Skills Level 1 in English.
Next steps
An English qualification, depending on your journey so far. Courses from other areas: maths, digital, employability, family learning, arts and crafts, health and wellbeing, ESOL, modern foreign languages or greener.
Additional transferable skills:
Cultural understanding, digital, empathy, independent study, organisation, perseverance, presentation, problem-solving, recall, research, resilience, self-confidence, self-reflection, supporting others’ learning, teamwork, time-management.
Contact us
Centre: Carlisle Adult Learning
Contact number: 01228 227304
Email address: carlisleadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk