Join us at Sladebank Woods near Stroud, Gloucestershire, for an immersive and thought-provoking series of writing workshops through the seasons that delve into the intricate web of relationships between humans and non-human nature
.
Sladebank is a Key Wildlife Site which occupies a semi-rural / semi-urban edgeland, sandwiched between a housing estate, farmland and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a fascinating site to explore, exchange and reflect on the profound connections that bind humans/nature and how this might inspire our writing.
In this workshop, we will explore the concept of entanglements - the idea that humans and nature are intricately interwoven, shaping one another’s lives in ways both visible and unseen. Through a combination of readings, interactive discussions, experiential activities, and reflective exercises, participants in the workshops will seed new writing and have the opportunity to share work for feedback with others in the group after the sessions.
Some key topics we’ll consider include:
· Interconnected ecologies
· Culture, knowledge and wisdom
· Care and connection
· Living and thriving together
This workshop series offers a unique space for a deeper appreciation of our interconnected nature and is open to writers working at any level and in any form.
Workshops are timed to take place around the spring equinox, summer solstice, autumn equinox and winter solstice. We warmly invite you to attend all of the sessions or dip in on an individual session basis (see below for booking). Please note that spaces are limited.
This workshop series is part of JLM Morton’s residency at Sladebank Woods in 2024.
Dates
10.30am – 1.30pm Sunday 17th March
10.30am – 1.30pm Sunday 23rd June
10.30am – 1.30pm Sunday 22nd September
10.30am – 1.30pm Sunday 15th December
Investment
£35 per workshop or £120 for the whole series.
There are two pay what you can spaces available for each workshop and for the full series, on a first come first served basis. Please apply for a spot here.
We look forward to seeing you in the woods x