Event type: Workshop

February Writing Advice Desk

The Windows Project WRITING ADVICE DESK

WEDNESDAY 5th FEBRUARY at Liverpool Central Library, William Brown Street L3 8EW

Drop in between 5.30pm and 7.00pm for one-to-one appraisal of scripts, stories, poems
and details of publishing opportunities, performance venues, workshops and courses

with MARIA ISAKOVA BENNETT, Poet, Writer in Residence Mersey Care, NHS Trust, Editor ‘Coast To Coast To Coast’

DAVE WARD
Author and poet
Editor ‘Smoke’ magazine
Nominated for Carnegie Medal

Please book in on arrival.
Each individual session usually lasts 20 minutes.

Making Theatre from Lived Experience &...

Much of participatory theatre aims to tell the stories of communities who have been marginalised and amplify hidden stories that aren’t given space in the mainstream media.

The term “theatre from lived experience” has become common in the participatory theatre lexicon to describe an approach to making theatre with communities which deals with the real issues in their lives.

In this event they will explore creative exercises which support the process of making theatre from lived experience; and the ethics of this practice. Attendees will be introduced to approaches used by the Collective Encounters team in our participatory projects.

This training will be delivered by Michelle Richards (Associate Artist) and Marianne Matusz (Co-Artistic Director).

Online Event: This training will take place online using Zoom. You will receive an email with the link.
**Please note: they do not record the sessions because of the sensitive nature of the topic.

For attendees supported by their organisations the full price of a ticket is £40.00. For freelancers and individuals from non-regularly funded organisations attendees the price of a ticket is £30.00. For those on low or no income the ticket price is £18.00. They also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds, please email info@collective-encounters.org.uk

Multi-Colour Lino Cut

‘Linocut printing involves cutting away from a block of linoleum, and inking and printing the uncut areas. When you place your carved, inked up block face down on a sheet of paper, the printed image will appear as a mirror image to how you have carved your block. Areas you have cut away will remain the white of the paper you print on.’

During this one day course you will be guided through the basics of Linocut, an enjoyable process that makes a perfect introduction to printmaking. You will learn how to transfer an image onto your lino, carve your lino blocks and create a small edition of 2-colour prints. You will also gain insight on the materials and tools used, and how you can continue the process as home.

Sat 22 Feb, 11am-5pm
Tickets: £70

State of Mind for Leaders workshop

State of Mind for Leaders: Brand new collaborative learning workshops, focusing on improving wellbeing in the workplace

The State of Mind for Leaders sessions are designed to provide a supportive, collaborative space where managers and people responsible for workplace wellbeing can explore, reflect on, and enhance their practices for supporting team mental health. Whether you work in the arts, corporate, commercial, or public sectors, these workshops will give you the tools and confidence to create lasting, positive changes to workplace wellbeing.

What is State of Mind?

Since 2018, 20 Stories High, a Liverpool-based theatre company, have been funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation to explore how, as an arts organisation, they can place mental health and wellbeing at the heart of their work and what it means for:

-the young people they work with
-the professional artists and practitioners they co-create with
-the audiences that see their work
-the team that makes it all happen

Their State of Mind journey has profoundly changed their organisation and leadership, influencing all aspects of their work. They’re always evolving and learning and now are keen to share their discoveries and to share the transformative results of their experience with other organisations. 20 Stories High also received an OFFIES One Off Special Award for our ‘Commitment to care for all’ as part of the State of Mind project.

What to expect from this session:

They want to bring together leaders to share and build on this essential learning. Co-lead by Catrina Hewitson (Chair of 20 Stories High board) and Leanne Jones (CoCEO/Executive Director of 20 Stories High), State of Mind for Leaders is a deeply collaborative, experiential session, inspired by the State of Mind programme. They’ll provide practical resources and personal reflection time, along with 1-to-1 support post sessions for long lasting change. This is your chance to explore practical tools and build on current approaches to improve workplace wellbeing, including:

-Supporting teams to do their best work
-Setting healthy boundaries
-Building resilience
-Managing stress and capacity

What the workshop cost includes:

-Breakfast pastries, Lunch and refreshments
-Access to State of Mind resources to use beyond the workshop
-Optional individual follow up call to explore elements further

Limited to 12 participants per session, these workshops offer a collaborative, hands-on learning experience, with resources provided before, during, and after the session.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please let them know by sending them to leanne@20storieshigh.org.uk.

To book your place:

Places are strictly limited to 12 participants.

To secure your place please contact amy@20storieshigh.org.uk.

Write to Work: Introduction to Screenw...

Is it your passion to write for the small screen? Head along and learn how your favourite shows are created from the people who write them.

This one day course will be led by their Write to Work project coordinator, Lyn Papadopoulos – an industry professional with years of soap writing experience, who will share her knowledge and prepare you for the real world of screen writing. You will also gain expert insights from other professional writers.

Find out what really happens in a day in the life of a screenwriter.

This course will be suitable for anyone who has a passion for script writing and wants to learn more. There will be extra training after the course in order to develop your skills and employability.

Please read full eligibility criteria and how to apply on their website.

Chinese Calligraphy with Pei Yee Tong

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Chinese Calligraphy Workshop led by artist Pei Yee Tong. Chinese calligraphy, a key part of the nation’s cultural heritage, connects us with thousands of years of tradition, history, and philosophy.

In this hands-on session, participants will explore the fundamentals of the art form, focusing on symbolism, stroke techniques, and ink control methods. Whether you’re a beginner or have some prior experience, this workshop will guide you through each stage of the process. By the end of the session, you’ll create your own piece to display or gift.

This is a perfect chance to embrace the Year of the Snake, symbolising wisdom, transformation, and intuition.

Sat 8 Feb

Session 1: 11am – 1pm
Session 2: 2pm – 4pm

£30 per person (all materials included)

Creative writing & tufting worksh...

Discover your creativity in a unique workshop combining hands-on tufting with expressive writing based on the theme: LOVE

Join Hunkneebunknee & Cosy Kreations for a Creative writing & Tufting workshop on Sunday February 16th from 1pm at The Egg Cafe 16-18 Newington, L1 4ED

Session breakdown:

  1. Create & tuft a piece inspired by the theme of love
  2. Let your creation guide you into writing a story, poem, or song
  3. Explore emotions & creativity through textiles & words
  4. All levels welcome
  5. All materials will be provided

Tickets are £20 each

Any further questions follow & dm both over on Insta @hunkneebunknee & @cosy.kreations

Exploring Family History, Migration an...

This generative poetry workshop, led by poet and Artist In Residence at the Bluecoat, Jennifer Lee Tsai, in partnership with the Liverpool ESEA network, will explore themes of family history, migration and memory.

They will read and discuss poems by a range of poets of ESEA heritage including Ocean Vuong, Victoria Chang, and Diana Khoi Nguyen, as well as write in response to them.

Thu 6 Feb, 5.30-7.30pm
Free, booking required

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) soldering ...

Head along and join DoES Liverpool for a hands-on soldering workshop where you’ll learn the basics of assembling your own Printed Circuit Board (PCB).

Their experienced instructors will guide you through the process step by step, so no prior experience is necessary. This is a great opportunity to dive into the world of electronics and gain a new skill.

Don’t miss out on this chance to get creative and learn something new!

Introduction to UV Screen Printing

Learn the basics of UV screen-printing, a popular & versatile printing process that can be used on fabric & paper.

During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen. After preparing and exposing your own screen, you’ll get time to draw your own image to print, or you can bring a *suitable image with you.

You’ll finish the workshop by using their screen-beds to ink and print your 2 colour designs onto paper in a small edition that you can take home with you.