Writing for Summer (12-16 yr olds)

Whether your tales skip like stones across a pond, sing like birds in a summer morning, or roar like waves crashing on the shore, our workshop welcomes all styles and genres to the summer stage.

This workshop will appeal to seasoned writers or those just starting out. It's the perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity in a laid-back and supportive environment.

During the workshop, we'll draw our inspiration from the summer season. Exploring the sensations, memories and experiences that come to mind and engaging with various writing exercises.

Our aim is to create a space where you can freely express yourself and connect with fellow writers. This workshop encourages collaboration and offers a platform to share your work, if you feel comfortable doing so. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn from others, gain new perspectives, and expand your writing horizons.

Don't forget to bring your favourite writing tools and a notebook to capture all your brilliant ideas. We can't wait to see you there!

This event is hosted by Scott Thomas - an artist and theatremaker who's work focuses on space, heritage and our environment. His Theatre Company Stravaig Theatre creates multimedia performance work across Scotland. Scott is a skilled playwright whose original work has received sell out runs at the Edinburgh Horror Festival and been exhibited across Industrial Museum Scotland’s venues around the country. Scott works as a dramaturg helping new writers and regularly runs drama and relaxed creative writing workshops at The Wee Retreat.

As a champion of Creativity, Scott advocates that everyone is creative and we are all artists.