18 July
Spotlight On... Workshops
Get that creative energy flowing, have a go at something new, and find some inspiration at Nairn Book & Arts Festival this September, with writing workshops on offer for both adults and children, and creative workshops involving textiles and painting outdoors.
What is a short story? How to begin and end, how to structure, what makes a good short story subject, and what makes it memorable? In this three-hour workshop, award-winning author Sean Lusk will give tips and advice on short story-writing, together with plenty of opportunities to try things out in a series of short exercises. Suitable for beginners and experienced writers alike. Just bring pen and paper, or a laptop!
Wednesday 4th September, 10am-1pm
Join CannyEdit’s experienced editors (and award-winning authors) Margaret Kirk, Pauline Mackay and Vee Walker for an entertaining few hours of immersion in the world of editing...
Wednesday 4th September
11am-11.45am Editing tricks of the trade presentation - a light-hearted but informative look at an editor’s loves and hates.
11.50am-12.50pm Pruning and polishing workshop - looking at when and how we need to reduce or expand text.
12.55pm-1.35pm Bookable 1:1 editorial support sessions - editors can offer feedback on a sample chapter & synopsis.
A three hour fun workshop for anyone who is interested in starting to write for the screen, taught by award-winning writer/filmmaker Anna Zaluczkowska. You will look at some short films to see what makes them enjoyable, and then undertake exercises to help build your confidence in this form of writing. Finally you will build a short premise that will form the basis of an idea you can develop after the course is over. You will learn the key concepts of creating characters, putting them into action and building a story. No experience is necessary and complete beginners are welcome.
Friday 6th September, 10am-1pm
Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? A dragon guarding a fairytale princess? A dinosaur from a far-off time? Writing the stories you want to hear is a skill that anyone and everyone can learn, if they’re just shown how. Come along to a fun, kid- friendly creative workshop run by Sophie Martin, where you too can learn the ABC’s of creative writing.
Children must be accompanied by a parent/responsible adult. Accompanying adults are free.
Sunday 8th September, 2.15pm-3.25pm
View and respond to Susie Alexander’s striking and moving textile piece, New Life Rises from the Ashes of Hiroshima, whether through words or images – in a facilitated session. Themes to be explored will include regrowth, rebirth, healing, renewal, the power of nature, the nature of time, a sense of place, and forgiveness. Free but booking essential.
Friday 6th September 3pm-5pm
Saturday 7th September 10am-12pm
Explore painting and drawing outdoors with Jonathan Shearer. You will look at how to sketch and compose work in sketchbooks right up to painting on location. A variety of techniques using different media will illustrate how to use the materials outside, exploring ways to make marks in response to the landscape. Specialist easels will be provided. The workshop is open to all levels.
Supported by The Castle Gallery.
Sunday 8th September, 10am-4pm
See the full programme and book your workshop places here!
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