Creative Writing: Winter's Hedgerow

This three-hour session is inspired by the hedgerows of North Kerry in winter and takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Teach Siamsa, close to fields, trees and wildlife. Through simple writing prompts, group discussion and quiet time to write, you will be invited to slow down, notice the season and explore your own voice on the page.

Following on from Voices of the Hedgerows, a creative writing collaboration as part of Kerry’s Wildlife Corridors: Hedgerows and Trees of the Kingdom, this is a standalone workshop for adults. You do not need to have attended any previous events to take part.

All levels of writing experience are welcome. You might be completely new to creative writing, returning after a break, or already writing and looking for fresh inspiration. The theme is hedgerows in winter, yet there is plenty of flexibility in how you respond to the prompts.

What to expect

In this workshop you will:

• Enjoy writing opportunities in a welcoming space
• Use guided prompts to explore trees, hedgerows and winter themes in your writing
• Experiment with short creative writing exercises
• Enjoy relaxed discussion about writing and biodiversity and how they are connected
• Leave with new writing on the page and ideas you can develop at home

There will be time for questions. You do not need to share your writing unless you wish to.

Practical details

• Location: Teach Siamsa, Finuge, County Kerry
• Duration: 3 hours, break with refreshments included (please bring any special diet items in case they are not catered for)
• Facilitator: Susan Browne
• Cost: Free, but booking is essential
• Who it is for: Age 16 plus. All writing experience levels welcome.

Please bring a notebook and pen or your preferred way of writing. Comfortable, warm clothing is recommended, as we may spend a little time outside if the weather allows.

Booking

There is no charge for this workshop. However, tickets are required so that we can manage numbers.

Fair's Fair

You aren't asked to pay, but you are asked to value your ticket. If you book and later find you cannot attend, please cancel your ticket or contact us so that someone else can take your place and it's not wasted. Events like this are typically booked out with a waiting list.

Support and funding

This workshop is funded by Creative Ireland / Creative Communities and supported by Kerry County Council and Crainn Chiarraí, as part of the wider Kerry’s Wildlife Corridors: Hedgerows and Trees of the Kingdom project.