Aw, remember when you used to write letters? Letters to friends, letters to your nan, letters to your heroes, Thank you letters, love letters, letters that you never meant to send, letters to yourself...? Here at The Lost Art of Letter Writing we think it's time to salvage our stationery, unpack our pens and spend quality time putting words on paper for the people we love. Our events are designed for first-time letter writers and old-hands alike. We'll help you pick the perfect words to express …

A range of Creative Workshops by some of the East Midlands' finest creative facilitators, all set in the beautifully restored Atkins factory in Hinckley, Leicestershire. We have sewing, comedy writing, pet illustrating, felt making, silk painting, face and body art, photography, drumming, painting and much much more. Visit www.beautyandutilityarts-creativeworkshops.com for more details and how to book. ttfn Katherine x

This is a club for reading and writing in London and surrounding areas. We will meet regularly to exchange books and literature, we will have writing workshops and the organizer will share information with everyone in the group.

If you enjoy writing and want to share your work with others, this is your group. If you don't enjoy writing but feel the need to get stuff out of guts and pen, this is your group. If you enjoy reading and listening to other people's creations, this is your group. If you're too shy to show your work or fear criticism, don't worry, this is your group. You can come up with material in any language, as long as you speak English too. You can come empty handed with just your curiousity. Poets, playwr …

This group is created for newbies and renowned to be and more renowned writers who wish to join a group of people rather like minded and creative to put together idea and why not stories whether there are factual or fictional. There is no age limit nor creativity limit to join this group, any person from any gender and/or background are welcome. It's the place to be to liberate your freedom of expression. The groups does not accept any liability for any injuries which could result from cause and …

A gathering of creative types who want to rub shoulders/minds with fellow wordsmiths. Whether you're an aspiring writer or an established journalist, author or scriptwriter, this is the group for you. Come along and discuss whatever you're working on – even if it's just a short story you started in 1996. Elevate your mind and banish writer's block once and for all. It could be the rocket up your arse you need to finish that play/book/haiku/crossword/blockbuster movie... or just a really good eve …

FADE IN: INT. DOLBY THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD, LA - EVENING The year is 2053.  YOU are carving your way through the hordes of global, mega-celebrities who clammer to touch you or even get a close-up glimpse of the world's most prolific and gifted screenwriter.  Ever. You float up the staircase carried by the most rapturous noise this little theatre has ever known; the vibrations resonate throughout building, the Boulevard and even the world.  This is history.  And it is happening now.  To you. As the w …

This is a group for writers. Writing can be a rather isolated experience, so I've set up this group to get people together to share tips and experiences. Representatives of new ways of writing and getting work out there (such as blogging and self-publishing) are welcome. Whether you are a novelist, journalist, non-fiction writer or blogger come along and meet up! Please note. The ethos of the group is collaborative. Please contribute fairly, rather than just trying to sell your own work. Members …

This group is for people who love to write, from short stories, poetry, to novels. This is a group for people who want to network and have a fun evening. Talk about their work and can share it with other members of the group, we will have writing sessions

A big hello to scribblers of everything from poetry to potholing prose, letters to limericks, manuscripts to magazines, humour to haymaking, scripts to soliloquies, plays to pantomimes and more. Writers Inspirational is for passionate scribblers to get together once a month to help and inspire each other to greater scribbling pleasure and satisfaction. It doesn't matter where you are on the writing spectrum, you will be made very welcome on the first Monday of the month. As well as the regular m …

Meet creative people and get together experimenting and making art. We welcome all levels of experience and none, and aim to create a mutually supportive community of happy makers. Artists of any discipline are welcome - sound, performance, visual art, writing, you name it - if you are seeking to engage with others as collaboration, to expand your practice, or find new ways of working. Come if you are simply interested in talking and sharing. Look forward to meeting you!

Welcome to All We Wish For! We facilitate various types of events bearing in mind that "having fun doesn't have to feel like wasting your time". We are all capable to create, creativity requires passion, vision and problem solving skills, as well as a healthy dose of self esteem, which is why, our workshops and activities are design to empower people, opening space where positive energy can flow and creativity can take place. Ideas + Healthy mind set + Respect = Great Network = Successful Busine …

Put your writing skills to use, and develop your speaking voice to a small friendly club membership who will gently guide you from your first steps through a programme of self improvement and confidence to Competent Communication and Leadership Achievements. Or you can simply turn up as a guest and enjoy an evenings entertainment by listening to 3 or 4 prepared speeches on a wide variety of interesting topics. Intellectual Stimulation, free food, coffee and tea provided along with people from al …

Innocence meets Experience’ as The Tea Box invites meet up members to another open mic poetry jam where new voices can perform alongside established poets

Ever wondered what the author was thinking when they wrote a novel? We have created a meet up just for those who want to meet the author and then read their book with the knowledge of the objective and goals. Welcome to The Tea Box’s new Noveltea Book Club – a unique new way of meeting to discuss some of your favourite books from our local community of Authors – with niche to best-selling books on the agenda over the term. The Author will Introduce you to there book and then two weeks later afte …

This is a study group for anyone interested in decoding and working with dreams, whether for personal interest or for the development of professional knowledge. Paying close attention to dreams is useful because they can help us to reach into deeper levels of self-awareness.  The language they use, however, is in codes: revealing, warning, helping and guiding us through our continually evolving life circumstances. But what do these codes actually mean and how do we go about decoding them? Why no …

This group is for anyone interested in making low budget films, writing scripts, acting. I aim to get a group together once a fortnight to share ideas, write a script, then make a film! An enjoyable activity outside of work for creative like-minded people, where you will make new friends, learn new skills or build upon your current film-related skills. Please join if you've never made a film before, but are keen to learn, or those who have some previous experience.

I have initiated this meet up, as I notice that some people in London have started a similar group, and I like the sound of it! The purpose will be for people who write poems, or short stories, to come along to an Oxford restaurant, and share there outpourings, with a view to entertain, and also be entertained by fellow diners. You may just have a funny story to share, fictional or true with the rest of the group. If you just want to come along and hopefully be entertained, again that is absolut …

The Artist's Way Course is based on the book by Julia Cameron. It takes the form of a weekly session over twelve weeks, addressing the central issue of how to unlock your own individual creativity. Perhaps you have always wanted to paint, write, or dream, but never felt able to allow yourself the time and space to do it. This course aims to enable you to find that space.Naomi will guide participants through the stages outlined in the book, with practical work and progress shared within a small, …