Creative Writing for adults

Description

This course has already started but you can still join for week 4 - as each lesson is a stand alone class - the course fee has been reduce to match the remaining weeks Looking to unlock your inner storyteller? Whether you're completely new to writing or want to stretch your creative muscles, this inspiring six-week course is the perfect place to start. Led by professionally published author Lara Jennings, each session blends fun, interactive exercises with expert guidance, helping you build confidence and skill in a relaxed and supportive environment. Starting Tuesday 24th June, 7pm - 8.30pm for 6 weeks. Age 14+. The six week course: Week 1: (completed) A creative piece of prose. Inspired by an object you bring along to the session - something that’s special to you. Week 2: (completed) A handwritten poem. Your response to a creative poetry prompt. Week 3: (completed) A book-swap book plus written response. 
For this session, you can bring along a book you’re happy to swap with someone else. You will then be asked to write a creative response inspired by the cover of the new book. Week 4: A short children’s story.
Inspired by your favourite book when you were young. Week 5: A short, handwritten script.
Inspired by your favourite film, TV show or play. Week 6: A writer’s Block desk toy and creative response. During this session, you will be given a professionally-designed cardboard template to make a Writer’s Block desk toy. Each side of this cube-shaped toy will feature a prompt for creative writing. Once you’ve made your Writer’s Blocks, you will then produce a piece of creative writing inspired by a prompt on the desk toy. What to bring: Either a laptop or notebook and pen. For the odd session, you might also be asked to bring an extra item, but this would be optional. About Your tutor - Lara Jennings
 Lara is a professionally-published author with over 10 years’ experience of running creative workshops. She has developed and taught creative workshops for all sorts of organisations, including charities, advertising agencies and community groups. She has been a professional author for over 15 years. She's written everything from a 2,500-word non-fiction book for HarperCollins (The Music Makers) to a 30,000-word novel for Little Tiger Press (Rolo’s Story). As well as a published author Lara is a very successful professional copywriter, she has written for a wide range of brands in variety of industries, including: - Software companies (Microsoft, Siemens, Just Eat, Photobox, Intralinks). - Big, famous corporates (Virgin, Argos, Tesco, McDonalds, The Body Shop). - London agencies (Blush Digital, MGA Ideas, Barkers, WMW, The GOOD Agency). - Charities (Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, World Animal Protection).

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

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Maker Studio

with Craft Courses since 2025

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Hi, we're Kate and Martin McCully, the husband and wife duo behind Maker Studio. With backgrounds in design, craft, and creative direction, we created this space to be a colourful hub for the local community. I’m Kate, an award-winning crochet designer and author of Crochet at Work and the person behind Make Me Roar. You might’ve even seen me win Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas on Channel 4 with my hand-stitched reindeer, Ruben. At Maker Studio, you’ll find a curated mix of modern craft supplies, tools and kits, from yarn by Rico and Stylecraft to gorgeous embroidery threads and kits from brilliant UK makers like Cotton Twist, The Left Hookery, and more. My own crochet kits are all designed here in Eastbourne and are on the shelves too. We don’t just sell supplies we host weekly workshops in everything from beginner crochet and lino printing to creative writing and still life drawing. There are evening and weekend sessions, as well as family-friendly activities and holiday clubs for kids. Our in-studio coffee bar serves incredible coffee from Extract Coffee Roasters and rich vegan hot chocolate from Islands Chocolate. Pop in for a drink, work on a project or try one of our quick Make and Take crafts. Every Thursday, we host a free Meet and Make – a laid-back session for local crafters to get together, share ideas and get making. Come in, have a coffee and make something. We’d love to see you.