Creative Writing from Objects and Memories (at Arts and Humanities Day)

In this family-friendly workshop with novelist Rebecca Smith will help you to capture memories and write new stories inspired by objects. There will be a huge variety of objects and images to inspire you, or you can bring a photograph or memento from home to use.

Lots of writers begin by writing autobiographically and many of the best novels, poems and scripts draw on authors' memories and experiences. Through a series of short, fun writing exercises you'll gain confidence in your writing. You might just surprise yourself. There will be no pressure to share your work if you don't want to.

Writing materials will be supplied. This event is suitable for writers whatever their level of experience and whatever they are interested in writing, be that fiction, memoir, poetry or something else.

Rebecca Smith is a principal teaching fellow in English and Creative Writing at the University of Southampton. She is the author of nine books including The Ash Museum (Legend Press, 2021) which draws upon 100 years of family letters, photographs and memories.

Workshop Times: 11:30, 13:30

Run Time: 60 minutes

Suitability: All ages

PLEASE NOTE: a few additional tickets for each workshop will be available on the day at the workshop door in Sir James Matthew Building, on a first-come-first-served basis.

Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible. A quiet room, with a sensory tent, will be available nearby - please ask a member of the festival team for directions. Please visit the site here for further information: Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival 2025 - Accessibility (southamptonartshumfest.co.uk)

PLEASE NOTE: This ticket gives you access to the workshop only. You will need to book a FREE general admission ticket for Arts and Humanities Day to complete your registration to the festival, by filling the form here: Eventbrite

This event is taking place as part of Arts and Humanities Day, the fun-filled family-friendly flagship event of Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival.

Please contact the event organiser at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the event you are booking.

Visit the Arts and Humanities Day's official website at Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival 2025 - Whats-on (southamptonartshumfest.co.uk) to find out the full festival programme and plan your attendance.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University of Southampton, Sir James Matthews Building, Level 4, Room 4013, 157-187 Above Bar Street, University of Southampton, SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom

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