Creative Writing – And Breathe…

Our monthly drop-in sessions are the perfect way to try out a new creative artform in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Come every month or as and when you can make it, each session is stand alone and low commitment.

Join author and playwright Jill Hucklesby for a relaxed exploration of the joys of summer, with its sunlit opportunities for reflection. Works by Anne Sexton and Seamus Heaney will provide inspiration along the way and we’ll immerse in the pleasures of bird song and bountiful hedgerows before putting pen to paper and creating new work in your chosen style.

The workshop will include a verbal story-building game, quiet writing time and the chance to share work with the group. All abilities welcome. Please bring pen and notebook.
 

When and where do sessions take place?

This practical workshop will take place in the Roddick Room in the Steven Pimlott Building, onsite at Chichester Festival Theatre, on  Wednesday 27 August from 11.30am – 1pm.
 

Cost and Bursaries

Drop-In sessions cost just £10 per person. You can book your space in advance or, as the name suggests, you can simply drop-in on the day.

We believe everyone should have the chance to take part, so if cost feels like a barrier, don’t hesitate to reach out and ask about our bursary scheme. For more information, email us at leap@cft.org.uk—we’d love to hear from you. 
 

Practitioner Bio

Jill Hucklesby (she/her) is an award-winning author and playwright, based in Sussex. She has facilitated creative writing workshops at Hay-on-Wye and Brighton Festivals, and in schools, bookshops, libraries and colleges across England. She is currently hosting monthly inclusive and themed workshops for adults at Ropetackle Arts Centre in West Sussex. Jill is delighted to be contributing to the creative writing in the community initiative at Chichester Festival Theatre.