Writing and Community: Ideas of Place -- Community writing workshops and performance event funded by the Big Lottery

Description

This project was funded by the Big Lottery, through their ‘Culture for All’ funding stream, established in the wake of the Derry/Londonderry City of Culture Programme 2013. It was run through the School of English at Queen’s University, and aimed to bring members of the public together to engage in writing workshops specifically on the theme of ‘place’. Our participants explored ideas about belonging, while enhancing their verbal expression, and sharing their work with other like-minded people. Writing is a powerful tool for evoking emotions; by learning, discussing, and 'doing', participants gained an understanding of how it is possible to express strong, honest feelings about belonging, identity, and purpose.

Period	09 Sept 2014 → 08 Jun 2015
Event type	Workshop
Location	Belfast, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International