Innovative, online creative writing courses and in-person meet ups for writers at all stages of their practice.
The Lil' Writing Shed helps writers explore their creativity, hone their craft, and develop their projects.
Courses take place online with the use of Zoom, in real-time, where participants get to share their work and progress within a supportive group. Classes provide a balance of commitment, enthusiasm and fun.
One-to-one mentoring and editing also available.
! Booking is now open for the 2022 SUMMER SCHOOL and September Courses - don't miss out on earlybird prices!
The Lil' Writing Shed helps writers explore their creativity, hone their craft, and develop their projects.
Courses take place online with the use of Zoom, in real-time, where participants get to share their work and progress within a supportive group. Classes provide a balance of commitment, enthusiasm and fun.
One-to-one mentoring and editing also available.
! Booking is now open for the 2022 SUMMER SCHOOL and September Courses - don't miss out on earlybird prices!
Write Your NovelA work in progress course to give you the techniques and practice to build the story you want to tell.
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Write for ChildrenFor people who want to create their own original children's stories.
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Summer SchoolA Summer School to progress an on-going piece of work or kick-start a project, with workshops to keep your ideas and imagination fresh.
Other Courses on offer at other times. |
Workshops About TownOut 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.
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Children's Writing
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One-to-OneAn outside eye, attention to detail. Friendly, inspirational advice.
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All Courses are ONLINE via Zoom and Meet Ups are IN-PERSON unless indicated otherwise.
Email to book via bank transfer or cheque: j.samanthaforrest@outlook.com. Alternatively book via Paypal.
Upon receipt of your payment, you will be sent the information for the Zoom meeting.
University of Cambridge, Homerton College - PGCE Art and Design
City Literary Institute - Course in Figurative Sculpture King's College in association with RADA - MA Drama King's College London - BA French and German, Theatre specialism Académie Julian, Paris - Cours Préparatoire en Arts Plastiques |
Meet Samantha Forrest
Samantha Forrest is a writer and teacher of creative writing, based in Bristol, in the south-west of England.
She has written since she was a young teenager. Her work covers poetry, theatre, fiction, including stories for children, and creative non-fiction. She has performed her work at open mic events and poetry slams and had stories and essays published in a variety of UK magazines. She is currently working on an inspirational biography alongside a novel for children. Teaching has been part of her life since she was 16. She trained in the Visual Arts and Theatre in Paris and London, before undertaking a PGCE at Cambridge University. She has worked with all ages and abilities, in a wide variety of settings, including primary and secondary schools, museums, self-help centres, and on the road as a tour guide throughout western Europe. She particularly enjoys sharing her love for the arts, and encouraging creativity. She has a sensitive and fun-loving approach to teaching, whilst taking the subject seriously, and likes to create a supportive atmosphere, with lots of laughter too. |
What People Say
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"Samantha's methods are refreshing, challenging and most constructive. She is extremely well prepared with literary and artistic examples and encourages her students to develop personal confidence in their creativity, share their work and learn from one another. I commend Samantha for her professionalism and for her skill as an educator, and I thank her especially for her extreme patience and gentle encouragement." Patricia, 2020
"The course has been very rewarding. I've enjoyed meeting all the others and you have been a great inspiration." Lucy, 2019 "Samantha's approach is thoughtful, humorous, and encouraging. I appreciated how she explained and gave examples." BCC student, 2019 "I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the course, it was very, very interesting to work with different influences. You work in a very holistic way which I have been searching for in Bristol for a few years." Vivienne, 2018 "Sam is a very gentle and encouraging teacher who made everyone feel comfortable and free to share their work. I would recommend her courses to anyone who wants to stretch their creative muscles, improve their writing technique, and meet like-minded people." Georgina, 2016 |
"This is super helpful and I've made those edits, thank you so much!" Harriet, 2020
"It is a most enjoyable course. Samantha is inspirational." Jac, 2020 "Creativity and kindness! Happy!" BCC student, 2020 "I've done several writing courses and this has been the best. Frequent writing exercises with imaginative prompts are extremely helpful, thank you." BCC student, 2019 "I would like to thank you for the classes I attended. I found them very helpful and constructive and have picked up some useful knowledge, concepts, references and skills that have helped me during creative mental blocks. I especially appreciate the spiritual element you bring to your teachings. It resonates really well with me." Sophie, 2018 "I found the creative writing course brilliant, and very helpful during difficult circumstances." Anna Maria, 2018 "I not only enjoyed your course, but found I learnt something about myself and my identity." Kaj, 2016 |
