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Workshops and Walks

  • Writing for Wellbeing
    Writing for Wellbeing
    Writing for Wellbeing
    Tue, 22 Oct
    Creative Hub, 23 Totton Shopping Centre
    22 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Creative Hub, 23 Totton Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Totton, Southampton SO40 3BX, UK
    22 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Creative Hub, 23 Totton Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Totton, Southampton SO40 3BX, UK
    Explore ways in which the practice of writing creatively can have a positive impact on mental health and emotional wellbeing.
  • Mothership Writers
    Mothership Writers
    Mothership Writers
    Tue, 22 Oct
    New Milton Library
    22 Oct 2024, 13:00 – 15:00
    New Milton Library, Gore Rd, New Milton BH25 6RW, UK
    22 Oct 2024, 13:00 – 15:00
    New Milton Library, Gore Rd, New Milton BH25 6RW, UK
    As a new mother it’s easy to become so completely consumed. Join Mothership Writers to nurture your own creative spirit. Tickets are Pay What You Can Afford, bookable via ArtfulScribe.
  • Writing for Wellbeing
    Writing for Wellbeing
    Writing for Wellbeing
    Tue, 22 Oct
    New Milton Library
    22 Oct 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    New Milton Library, Gore Rd, New Milton BH25 6RW, UK
    22 Oct 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    New Milton Library, Gore Rd, New Milton BH25 6RW, UK
    Explore ways in which the practice of writing creatively can have a positive impact on mental health and emotional wellbeing.
  • Write Your Family History
    Write Your Family History
    Multiple Dates
    Write Your Family History
    Thu, 24 Oct
    House Martin Pub & Dining
    24 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 13:00
    House Martin Pub & Dining, Christchurch Rd, Barton on Sea, New Milton BH25 6QF, UK
    24 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 13:00
    House Martin Pub & Dining, Christchurch Rd, Barton on Sea, New Milton BH25 6QF, UK
    How would you tell the story of your life? What are you proud of, what have you learned? Tools and tricks to kickstart writing your own memoirs with Barney Norris. Tickets £7 through Culture in Common.
  • In Their Own Words: Writing Workshop
    In Their Own Words: Writing Workshop
    In Their Own Words: Writing Workshop
    Fri, 25 Oct
    New Milton Library
    25 Oct 2024, 11:00 – 12:30
    New Milton Library, Gore Rd, New Milton BH25 6RW, UK
    25 Oct 2024, 11:00 – 12:30
    New Milton Library, Gore Rd, New Milton BH25 6RW, UK
    Join Hampshire Poet Damian Kelly-Basher for this fun, friendly session creating new poems out of old texts. No writing experience required.
  • Heritage Walk for Writers and Non-Writers
    Heritage Walk for Writers and Non-Writers
    Heritage Walk for Writers and Non-Writers
    Sat, 26 Oct
    Forest Arts Centre
    26 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    26 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    Back by popular demand, join local historian Nick Saunders to learn the stories behind buildings and sites of interest in Milton Village. Tickets £6 including hot drink
  • Creative Camps: Secret Book Boxes
    Creative Camps: Secret Book Boxes
    Creative Camps: Secret Book Boxes
    Mon, 28 Oct
    New Milton
    28 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    New Milton, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    28 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    New Milton, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    Join tutor Emily and make magical book boxes which can hold all your treasures! This session is fun and relaxed and aimed at 6+. Dress for mess and bring your creativity! £10/£8. Tickets through Forest Arts Centre.
  • Stories from the Hidden Forest
    Stories from the Hidden Forest
    Stories from the Hidden Forest
    Mon, 28 Oct
    Tree House Study Centre, Hartford wood
    28 Oct 2024, 10:30 – 12:00
    Tree House Study Centre, Hartford wood, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7YL, UK
    28 Oct 2024, 10:30 – 12:00
    Tree House Study Centre, Hartford wood, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7YL, UK
    Get close to nature with a creative walk around ancient woodland at the Countryside Education Trust with New Forest Writer in Residence Yarrow Townsend. Best for 8+. Tickets £7 + fees (or Pay What You Decide) through ArtfulScribe
  • Comic Creating
    Comic Creating
    Comic Creating
    Tue, 29 Oct
    Forest Arts Centre
    29 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    29 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    Join EMMY-nominated writer Mike Garley to develop your comic making skills and learn how character and stories combine to bring your own comic to life! For 8–12-year-olds. Tickets £10/£8 through Forest Arts Centre
  • Poetry Zine Making
    Poetry Zine Making
    Poetry Zine Making
    Tue, 29 Oct
    Creative Hub, 23 Totton Shopping Centre
    29 Oct 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Creative Hub, 23 Totton Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Totton, Southampton SO40 3BX, UK
    29 Oct 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Creative Hub, 23 Totton Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Totton, Southampton SO40 3BX, UK
    Be guided through some playful poetry exercises and learn how to make your own poetry zine. For 13-18 year olds. Tickets are free, bookable through ArtfulScribe
  • Creative Camps: Papier Mache
    Creative Camps: Papier Mache
    Creative Camps: Papier Mache
    Wed, 30 Oct
    New Milton
    30 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    New Milton, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    30 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    New Milton, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    Let's create with papier mache! In this children's workshop, we will be making creatures based your favourite literature themed characters. For ages 6+ £10/£8, tickets through Forest Arts Centre
  • Book Crafternoon
    Book Crafternoon
    Book Crafternoon
    Wed, 30 Oct
    New Milton
    30 Oct 2024, 13:00 – 17:00
    New Milton, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    30 Oct 2024, 13:00 – 17:00
    New Milton, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    Join us for a crafternoon of relaxing, mindful book themed crafts as part of our Literature Festival. £30/£27. Tickets through Forest Arts Centre.
  • Craft Class with a Wine Glass
    Craft Class with a Wine Glass
    Craft Class with a Wine Glass
    Wed, 30 Oct
    New Milton
    30 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 20:00
    New Milton, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    30 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 20:00
    New Milton, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    Join us for a fun filled workshop for beginners with The Touring Potter. We will guide and encourage you to create your pottery masterpiece in this literature themed evening exploring clay. £40/£36, including glass of wine or soft drink. Tickets through Forest Arts Centre.
  • Tell Your Own Story
    Tell Your Own Story
    Tell Your Own Story
    Thu, 31 Oct
    New Milton Guide HQ
    31 Oct 2024, 13:30 – 14:30
    New Milton Guide HQ, Lake Grove Rd, New Milton BH25, UK
    31 Oct 2024, 13:30 – 14:30
    New Milton Guide HQ, Lake Grove Rd, New Milton BH25, UK
    Are you ready to create your own story? A TELL YOUR OWN STORY workshop for all the family - to make anyone who hears it laugh - a lot! Tickets are free, bookable through Culture in Common
  • Junior Writers Group - Introductory Workshop
    Junior Writers Group - Introductory Workshop
    Junior Writers Group - Introductory Workshop
    Sat, 02 Nov
    Forest Arts Centre
    02 Nov 2024, 09:30 – 11:00
    Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    02 Nov 2024, 09:30 – 11:00
    Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    A special one off introductory workshop to our junior writers club at Forest Arts, for 7-10 year olds. Tickets free through Forest Arts Centre.
  • Young Writers Group - Introductory Workshop
    Young Writers Group - Introductory Workshop
    Young Writers Group - Introductory Workshop
    Sat, 02 Nov
    Forest Arts Centre
    02 Nov 2024, 11:30 – 13:00
    Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    02 Nov 2024, 11:30 – 13:00
    Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Rd, New Milton, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS, UK
    A special one off introductory workshop to our young writers club at Forest Arts, for 11-14 year olds. Tickets free through Forest Arts Centre.
  • Walkshop: Creative Writing Walk at Calshot Castle and Beach
    Walkshop: Creative Writing Walk at Calshot Castle and Beach
    Walkshop: Creative Writing Walk at Calshot Castle and Beach
    Sat, 02 Nov
    Calshot Castle
    02 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Calshot Castle, Jack Maynard Rd, Calshot, Southampton SO45 1BR, UK
    02 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Calshot Castle, Jack Maynard Rd, Calshot, Southampton SO45 1BR, UK
    Join Beth Macey-Macleod for an enchanting afternoon of exploration, imagination, and literary expression at the historic Calshot Castle and the rugged, seaweed-strewn Calshot Beach. Tickets £3 through Forest Arts Centre
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