Over The Hills, Creative Writing Workshop with Sandra Ireland

In this workshop we will explore aspects of the local landscape in order to find inspiration for some new creative work. Whether you are new to writing, or a seasoned wordsmith, do come along, meet your fellow scribblers and let the Pentlands be your muse! Author and creative writing tutor Sandra Ireland will guide you through a series of practical exercises that draw on the landscape, local folklore and the senses to help you create poetry and prose.

In the first half of the session we will explore ‘walking poetry’ and the connection between writing and the great outdoors. For William Wordsworth, the regular rhythm of walking was a stimulus to writing, and he said that “nine-tenths of my verses have been poured out in the open air". Can you write about your favourite walk using all of your senses?

In the second half we will dig deeper into the local legend of a Scottish King and a magical white stag, and you’ll be invited to write about your own encounters with wildlife.

Open to everyone over 18, all abilities. Please bring a notebook and pen.

Due to the small number of participants and that this is intended to be a learning workshop, we have to charge for this event.