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Poetry and Reminiscence at Quay Words
We will be running regular poetry and reminiscence sessions at the Custom House during the 2020-22 programme.Sharing and creating poetry can help to unlock memories and spark connections, especially for those who learnt poetry by heart when they were younger. In these sessions trained poets will read classic poems aloud, offer space to share the…
Tuesday 19 January - Tuesday 9 February
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Zine-making workshop days for young writers
Join Quay Words and Laura Moseley, zine-maker and founder of Made by Women, for a day of fun, creative zine-making for 13-18 year olds during the half-term!This is an opportunity for any young people with an interest in writing, crafts, art or any creative activity to explore zines. Zines are small, handmade booklets that act…
Monday 31 May 10:00 - Tuesday 1 June 3:30 pm
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Teacher and writer creative CPD
24th Feb, 3rd MarchWorkshops for Teachers and Writers at Exeter Custom House with Wyl Menmuir and The Writers’ BlockQuay Words has teamed up with Cornwall-based The Writers’ Block to explore how the historic Exeter Custom House can inspire and act as a catalyst for creative writing by young people and schools. We’re kicking this off…
Wednesday 24 February - Wednesday 3 March