Creative Writing for Leisure: Yuletide Tales (09V39FC/25)
Course details
| Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 12:30 | 15:30 |
| Total | £21.00 |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £21.00 |
‘Tis the season for all things festive! If you’re looking for some Christmas cheer with a creative twist, then you’re in the right place with our festive Learning for Leisure opportunities.
‘Yuletide Tales’ is all about how we can capture some magical Christmas spirit in the way we tell stories. It’s about the things we associate with Christmas, from scene and setting, to themes and styles and how these come together to give us that festive feeling.
In this session, you’ll meet one of our experienced creative writing tutors, who will bring the group together to look at what makes a Christmas story a Christmas story. You’ll explore the key elements of popular Christmas fiction, both in print and on the screen and learn some techniques to use in your own writing.
Whether you’re an experienced creative writer, or you’re looking for an opportunity to try something new, you’ll come away from the session with an understanding of how Yuletide Tales are crafted and how you can spread some Christmas cheer with your own example of festive fiction.
What will I learn?
In this session you will:
- Explore examples of Christmas storytelling in print and on the screen.
- Consider the key themes and elements of festive fiction.
- Learn how to draw upon these key aspects in your own writing to craft your own Yuletide Tales.
- Have a go at writing your own example of a short Christmas story, or even plan a longer piece of work to finish at home.
How much will this cost?
The course cost is displayed at the top of the page. This is a full cost course.
What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?
At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.
If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.
As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.
Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.
What do I need to join the course?
No previous experience is needed, just the willingness to come along, get involved and have a go at writing some festive fiction.
What do I need to provide for the first session?
You might like to bring your own laptop or notebook and pen, but there will also be resources provided in the session.
What could I do next?
You might like to consider our wider Learning for Leisure course offer, which includes other creative courses, such as photography, dressmaking and art.
Alternatively, you might want to look at our other Christmas-themed sessions to help you get that festive feeling!
Venue Details
Adult Learning BeverleyAdult Learning Centre, Burden Road, Beverley
HU17 9LW
01482 887670