Crescent Arts Centre Summer Programme 2017 | Page 21

Moyra Donaldson Jo Egan Jo Egan Ruth Carr
Writing Fiction Creative
Writing:
Inspiration and
Practice Playwriting Writing Memoir “All the world’s a stage, and all the
men and women merely players” ~
Shakespeare. If you’ve always wanted
to write a play, here’s your chance.
Over twelve weeks, in an easy and
supportive environment, you will
develop skills towards writing your
own play. During the course we will be
looking at: Developing concepts and
ideas, Narrative and Plot, Form and
Structure, Character development,
Creating authentic dialogue and
Developing a unique style. The tutor, Jo
Egan is the Artistic Director of Macha
Productions, a Belfast based theatre
company, and holds an MFA in
Playwriting from Trinity College Dublin,
Lir Academy. A creative writing course that offers
skills and techniques for those wishing
to create work for publication or
performance based on personal or
family memoirs. The course supports
the development of the writer as an
artist and provides insight into a
regular practice. This will enable
participants to create unique work. This
course will develop the writer’s skills
through close reading, writing practice
and constructive feedback. Reading and
Writing Poetry
This class is suitable for beginners,
though all are welcome. The lessons
will focus on narrative, plotting,
character, setting, description,
dialogue, and more, prompting
participants to think critically about
their work. There will be structured
writing sessions each week, and
students will be encouraged to bring
their work to class for discussion and
feedback in a supportive and creative
environment. The final 2 weeks of term
will be taught by Robert JE Simpson
Mondays
7:00-9:00pm (16+ yrs)
7 weeks: 24 Apr to 5 Jun
£60/£56
Book with Crescent: 5 3 7
This class is suitable for anyone
wanting to develop their writing
practice. Through a combination of
writing exercises, critical feedback and
close attention to the work of
established authors in a variety of
genres, participants will have the
opportunity to increase their skills,
deepen their understanding of their
craft and find inspiration for their work;
all in a friendly and supportive
atmosphere. Suitable for all levels.
Mondays
7:45-9:45pm (16+ yrs)
7 weeks: 24 Apr to 5 Jun
£60/£56
Book with Crescent: 2 67
Tuesdays
9:45-11:45am (18+ yrs)
7 weeks: 25 Apr to 6 Jun
Tuesdays
12:00-2:00pm (16+ yrs)
7 weeks: 25 Apr to 6 Jun
£60/£56
Book with Crescent: 2 3 1
In this short term the class will
continue to spend time on close
reading of a wide range of poetry,
writing practice and work-shopping
one another’s poems, with the aim of
developing editorial skills and revising
work to present at the end of term
reading and beyond. Some practical
experience of writing would be helpful.
Tuesdays
1:00-3:00pm (16+ yrs)
7 weeks: 25 Apr to 6 Jun
OR Fridays
10:30am-12:30pm (16+ yrs)
7 weeks: 28 Apr to 9 June
£60/£56
Book with Crescent: 74 5
£60/£56
Book with Crescent: 3 5 1
Book online at www.crescentarts.org
Dr Rachael Kelly