Youth Writers’ Workshop (ages 12-16) with The Story Works
Youth writers (ages 12-16) can explore their imagination in this FREE creative workshop in Grade II* Upton House. Led by Baz — the Upton Country Park Writer in Residence and The Story Works’ Young Poet Laureate for Bournemouth — young writers will discover how to express themselves and write about the things that matter to them.
No experience is needed to join the workshop. The session will start with a short icebreaker and poetry game and lead into some writing exercises. Participants will talk about what they like or don’t like about some poems:
· ‘Kitchen’ by Jay Bernard
· ‘Housekeeping’ by Natasha Trethewey
· ‘Those Winter Sundays’ by Robert Hayden
There will also be two writing exercises for our youth writers to express their own thoughts and learn how to construct a poem.
Though this workshop is FREE, spaces are limited, so please be sure to book ahead! We look forward to hearing our youth writers unique voice through poetry, stories, and their own wonderful words.
Please pack some snacks and refreshments, water will be available. You can also pre-order a lunch bag put together by our Tea Rooms team with a 10% discount. Please indicate on the booking form if you would like us to send you more information.
All parents or guardians MUST complete a consent form for each child to allow them to enjoy this event. Forms will be emailed to you after you have booked tickets, they will also be available to complete on the day if you do not have a printer. This form will ask for your emergency contact details and any relevant medical or support requirements for your child.
It is recommended that you stay in Upton Country Park during the event. You are welcome to visit our Tea Rooms for refreshments and take advantage of a 10% discount offer – please ask us for a voucher when you complete the consent form.
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Youth writers (ages 12-16) can explore their imagination in this FREE creative workshop in Grade II* Upton House. Led by Baz — the Upton Country Park Writer in Residence and The Story Works’ Young Poet Laureate for Bournemouth — young writers will discover how to express themselves and write about the things that matter to them.
No experience is needed to join the workshop. The session will start with a short icebreaker and poetry game and lead into some writing exercises. Participants will talk about what they like or don’t like about some poems:
· ‘Kitchen’ by Jay Bernard
· ‘Housekeeping’ by Natasha Trethewey
· ‘Those Winter Sundays’ by Robert Hayden
There will also be two writing exercises for our youth writers to express their own thoughts and learn how to construct a poem.
Though this workshop is FREE, spaces are limited, so please be sure to book ahead! We look forward to hearing our youth writers unique voice through poetry, stories, and their own wonderful words.
Please pack some snacks and refreshments, water will be available. You can also pre-order a lunch bag put together by our Tea Rooms team with a 10% discount. Please indicate on the booking form if you would like us to send you more information.
All parents or guardians MUST complete a consent form for each child to allow them to enjoy this event. Forms will be emailed to you after you have booked tickets, they will also be available to complete on the day if you do not have a printer. This form will ask for your emergency contact details and any relevant medical or support requirements for your child.
It is recommended that you stay in Upton Country Park during the event. You are welcome to visit our Tea Rooms for refreshments and take advantage of a 10% discount offer – please ask us for a voucher when you complete the consent form.
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