CREATING CONNECTIONS
Join our free weekly workshops - create, write and perform with us
Creating Connections is our weekly writing and performance workshops for young people facilitated by established poets; providing professional mentoring, writing, dramaturgy and performance classes. We are calling all aspiring writers, poets and spoken-word artists aged 13-25. If you’d like to attend, register below.
HOME
Mondays
7:00 pM - 9:00 pM
Our HOME workshop is a vibrant large-scale workshop in partnership with one of the most eclectic art centres in Manchester. We use our workshops there to respond to art exhibitions, films and theatre in both written and performance forms.
2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester M15 4FN
Ages 13-25
Closed on Bank Holidays
Central Library
Tuesdays
5:30 pM - 7:30 pM
Our Central Library workshop is in partnership with the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust, giving us access to archives, stories and canons from writers of colour. We look at form, performance, storytelling and broadening participation and knowledge of Global Majority artists. They are led by Alumnus mentor Reece Williams.
Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust, Lower Ground Floor, Central Library M2 5PD
Ages 13 - 25
Old Trafford
Wednesdays
6:30 pM - 8:30 pM
Our Old Trafford workshop takes place at the heart of the Old Trafford at OT Creative Space. Participants explore poetry and performance through writing activities and discussion. It's a supportive environment where everyone, regardless of experience, can develop their skills and share their work with confidence.
OT Creative Space, 27 Ayres Rd, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 9W
Ages 13 - 25
Respect and Dignity
Mondays
6:00 pM - 7:45 pM
In partnership with Respect and Dignity Arts, a Nelson based organisation led by Waqar Ahmed, they write about heritage and community with a focus on the experiences of a new generation and defining their place in present times.
The BestLight Community Hub Market Square, Nelson BB9 7LP
Ages 13-18