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Writing 2

Life Writing: Autobiography and Family History

For all who are interested in putting their own or a loved one’s life story down on paper for themselves, family or for publication. We will look at diverse structural possibilities, tone and pace, and how to get down what you really want to say in the most evocative way. Creative and technical exercises will help develop language and narration. We will also explore the editing process.

Come together with others and their stories in a supportive environment, and have some fun to boot.

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Course Dates 2017 – 2018

Tuesdays 2pm to 4.30pm Samantha Forrest

  • 12 sessions from 31 October£182 / £110 AC45A
  • 6 sessions from 22 May £92 / £56 AC45B

New course dates will be available in our next Course Guide 2018 -19 from Summer 2018

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Tutor – Samantha Forrest

Teaching has been part of my life since I was 16, and I have worked with all ages and abilities, in a wide variety of settings, including secondary schools, museums, self-help centres, and on the road as a tour guide throughout western Europe.

I trained in the Visual Arts and Theatre in Paris and London, before undertaking a PGCE at Cambridge University. MORE

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    Subject: Art, Art History, Literature and Creative Teaching has been part of my life since I was 16, and I have worked with all ages and abilities, in a wide variety of settings, including secondary schools, museums, self-help centres, and on the road as a tour guide throughout western Europe. I trained in the Visual […]

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    Subject: Painting in acrylic, watercolour, mixed media, making hand made paper and sculpture. I am a qualified Art teacher / Artist, with a degree in fine art-painting and a teachers’ certificate. I have 23 years teaching experience across the country in galleries, schools and adult education centres. This has included working for national parks, outdoor […]

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    Subject: Art History I’m a lecturer on Western European art and have worked in museums in the UK and abroad. I spent eight years in France and Belgium, working at Les Abattoirs in Toulouse and at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Magritte Museum in Brussels. Since returning to the UK in 2009, I […]

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    Subject: Painting, Drawing and Printmaking I am a qualified and experienced tutor and lecturer and have taught adults in various locations in Bristol over many years. I teach Painting, Drawing and Printmaking at Stoke Lodge and occasionally other art subjects like Calligraphy. I really enjoy supporting all kinds of learners to reach their potential and […]

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    Sarah Edwards

    Subject: Willow Sculpture I have been teaching craft and willow workshops at Stoke Lodge since 2011 and I love showing people how to turn a pile of sticks into a work of art. I am a designer maker and my particular interest is in creating installations out of willow and recycled materials. I have created […]

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