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Course Overview

This course is part of our DICE programme and is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.

• You will have the opportunity to try writing in a range of different forms, including poetry, stories, descriptions, and dialogue.

• You will learn about techniques and how to edit and develop your work. We work on new pieces every week, but you are welcome to return to pieces that you have written previously, and spend more time on them.

• We often begin a class by reading a poem or an extract from a story by a writer.

• We discuss their subject, style and technique, then talk and write about our own ideas springing from this piece. Sometimes we write in response to pictures or music.

• There is plenty of time in class for you to write.

• At the end of each session, you are welcome to share your work by reading it aloud, or giving it to the tutor to read aloud. However, there is NO PRESSURE for anyone to share their work; you may wish to keep it private, or simply give it to the tutor to read and comment on.

• Learners regularly evaluate their own work, with support from the tutor. You will be able to discuss how you feel your work is progressing and how you can improve further.

• No prior knowledge or qualifications are needed.

For more information contact Adult Learning by telephone: 02920 872030 or by emailing adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk

Additional Costs

• None

What should I bring to the first lesson?

• A pen
• A notebook

• Many learners find it helpful to have a notebook or a loose-leaf file so they can keep all their work together.

Eligibility:

Those who are not currently in education, training or employment and are in receipt of state benefits or support (excluding state retirement pension). those aged 50 plus who are not in full-time employment.

- To allow us to provide equal opportunities for all eligible learners, please refrain from enrolling on more that three Learning For Work courses at this time. -

Learner Note

This course is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.

This course is designed for adults with a learning difficulty.

Start Date

09/01/2024

End Date

19/03/2024

Start Time

10:00

End Time

12:00

Hours Per Week

2.00

Number Of Weeks

Location

Llanover Hall

Tutor

Elizabeth Porter

Cost of course - (discounts may be available)

£0.00

Can Apply

Unit Category

DICE LFW

Topic Topic Code

Location Code

LLH

Term

23/24T2

This course is online only

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Online classes will be delivered using Microsoft Teams and/or Google Classrooms. You will need to set up a google account with a Gmail address so you can access Google Classrooms

Set up gmail account by clicking here

Need help?

Call the Advice line on 02920 871071 and ask for Digital Support or;

Email at adultlearningcardiff@cardiff.gov.uk or;

Visit our digital support page by clicking here

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DICE Creative Writing