Short Course

Creative Writing

Name: Hereford College of Arts
Price range: $

Duration

8 Weeks
Cost

£195
Tutor

Kate Garrett
When

Tuesday Evenings

Explore the art of creative writing in this short course, covering storytelling, poetry, and expressive techniques. Perfect for beginners, you'll develop your unique voice, craft vivid imagery, and experiment with words to bring your ideas to life.

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Course Overview

Whether you're a curious beginner or looking to strengthen your skills, this short course will give you a welcoming space to experiment with language and explore a range of creative writing styles.

We will look at a variety of forms, including prose fiction, poetry, memoir, and script. We will also consider how we look at the world as writers, and how writing intersects with music, visual art, and place. Through exercises, discussion, and supportive feedback, you'll discover your unique voice while learning to craft compelling work.

From constructing believable dialogue to finding your poetic rhythm, each session is designed to inspire new ideas and help you build confidence in your writing.

2 bright yellow armchairs in the library. They are spaced apart and are surrounded by colourful books.

Venue, Dates, Times

Term starts on 29th April. There will be 8 sessions, and there will be a half term break on the week of 27th May. The last session will be 24th June.

All sessions will be held in the Library at our Folly Lane Campus. Sessions will start at 6.30pm and will finish at approximately 9pm.

About the Tutor

Kate Garrett is a widely published poetry, fiction, and non-fiction writer with several books to her name. These include her time-hopping verse novella Hart & Ha’penny (TwistiT Press, 2021) and horror poetry pamphlet, Deeds (Roswell Publishing, 2023), which showcase her vivid, imaginative voice.

Her work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net, and longlisted for a Saboteur Award. Kate holds a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Sheffield Hallam University, and currently edits Mugwort Magazine, an online journal of ‘writing from the edges’. She also co-facilitates the monthly group Poetry in the Round at Ludlow Library.

Short Courses FAQs

What age do I have to be to do a short course?

Unless otherwise stated, our short courses are suitable for 16+.

We recommend anyone aged 16-17 is accompanied by someone 18+ who is also a paying participant.

What do I need to bring with me?

Basic materials are provided on all of our short courses, and you will be advised on any additional materials you may want to buy for personal projects whilst on the short course.

Make sure to bring some water, and dress appropriately for using college equipment (for example, no open-toed shoes, long hair tied back when using workshop equipment, and no highly flammable clothes if using fire).

Do I need to have experience?

All of our short courses, unless specifically stated, are suitable for beginners or people with a little experience. There will usually be a mix of abilities in the group.

How many people are in the class?

Group sizes vary course to course, but we keep them small where possible so you get as much tutor time as possible. At the moment, the largest short course group is 15 people.

Do I get a certificate?

Courses like these can look great on your CV and are good for professional development. Therefore, we award certificates at the end of the course, provided that you attended enough of the sessions.

Our short courses are non-credit bearing programmes.