Courses/Retreats

Fiction- Developing Your Writing

Fiction: Developing Your Writing

This fiction writing course is suitable for writers of all levels and will be helpful whether you arrive at Garsdale with a blank page or with a project on which you have already started work.
Hannah Vincent – Tutor
Alice Jolly – Guest Reader
30th September – 5th October 2024

Poetry: Writing Poetry

We’ll consider the craft and mystery of poetry, along with the creative choices we make. This course welcomes both new and experienced poets who are keen to develop their work within a friendly, supportive environment.
Paul Henry – Tutor
Stephen Knight – Guest Reader
14th – 19th October 2024
Poetry- Writing Poetry for Children

Poetry: Writing Poetry for Children – ONLY THREE PLACES LEFT!

Ever wanted to try writing poetry for children? Or maybe you already do and would like to share ideas, take part in exercises to spark new poems and polish up your poems in manuscript workshops. Everyone from beginners to experienced poets welcome on this stimulating course.
Carole Bromley – Tutor
John Hegley – Guest Reader
28th October – 2nd November 2024

Untutored November Retreat

Treat yourself to the mists and mellow fruitfulness of Garsdale and give your writing a seasonal massage! Dedicate time and space to your writing, escape domestic chores and be nurtured by outstanding hospitality.
11th – 16th November 2024

Poetry: The Big Things: Poetry & Reaching for the Big through the Detail – FULLY BOOKED – email for waiting list

Poetry is invaluable for addressing the most important things in life: love, loss, joy, sadness, the family, the natural world. If there’s an important subject you just can’t find the way to write about, or even if you’re looking to discover new subjects, this course will give you a wide range of strategies to take all that beauty, humour and personality inside us and allow the reader to make it their own.
Jonathan Edwards – Tutor
Steve Pottinger – Guest Reader
25th – 30th November 2024

Untutored December Retreat – ONLY TWO PLACES LEFT!

Now is the winter of your full content. Indulge yourself with log fires, outstanding food and the space to write, free from domestic chores.
9th – 14th December 2024