Out and about town, we take inspiration from art, installation, working life and nature. Prompts, tips, the opportunity to write, share your work and have a cuppa with other writers.

Workshop @ RWA Annual Open Exhibition
Saturday 7th January
2 - 4pm
£20

The RWA entrance fee is not included and needs to be paid for independently (from Free to £8.90) - in advance or on the day


​'I really enjoyed the way you structured the day and it was really relaxing to get creative in a creative space.' Matthew, 2022
We will meet on the ground floor, in the hall by the main entrance.
The Annual Open Exhibition provides variety of subject matter and media, perfect for stimulating fresh imagery and ideas in our writing.
We will use a selection of the work in the exhibition rooms as starting points for a series of short original exercises.

What to expect:
  • Prompts to stimulate your powers of observation and encourage your imagination
  • Tips to add to your toolbox of writer's craft
  • The chance to get inspired by artistic works, their surroundings and those visiting
  • Time to share your work and writing experiences
  • A friendly opportunity to get together with other writers
  • Step away with a fresh perspective and new ideas
Bring a pen, notebook or paper and something to lean on.

The End of the Summer Sun
Workshop @ Ashton Court
We will meet in the Café Courtyard of Ashton Court mansion house. 
Ashton Court has got to be one of Bristol's most glorious spots. In summer it truly comes into its own. The grounds look more luscious than ever and the sounds of birdsong and laughter ripple around.
In this experience, you'll be absorbing these sublime surroundings and channelling your creativity. You will use the landscape, plants and trees of Ashton Court as a starting point for a series of short writing exercises. ​There will be roughly half an hour of walking through the grounds to get your inspiration flowing.
What you can expect:
  • Get inspired by nature and put pen to paper
  • Prompts to stimulate your powers of observation and encourage your imagination
  • Tips to add to your toolbox of writer's craft
  • Time to share your work and writing experiences
  • Cake! Enjoy the opportunity to get together with other writers and celebrate over tea (BYO or purchase at the cafe) and cake (provided). That's one fantastic afternoon complete!

Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather on the day, such as sun hats and glasses if it's sunny and jumpers and jackets if it's likely to get cool. Bring a pen, notebook or paper and something to lean on. You may also like to bring a rug, waterproof, or cushion to sit on if you will be happy to sit on the grass. 

Workshop @ Bristol Museum and Art Gallery 
We will meet on the ground floor, in the main hall at the back of the museum, by the café.
Our environment's colour, space and lighting has a huge influence on our creativity. So how about Bristol Museum & Art Gallery as a spot to get our creative juices flowing!
We will use the painting gallery and one of the Grayson Perry exhibition rooms at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery as a starting point for a series of short original exercises.

What to expect:
  • Prompts to stimulate your powers of observation and encourage your imagination
  • Tips to add to your toolbox of writer's craft
  • The chance to get inspired by your artistic surroundings
  • Time to share your work and writing experiences
  • A friendly opportunity to get together with other writers
  • Step away with a fresh perspective and new ideas
Bring a pen, notebook or paper and something to lean on.