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Creativity for Wellbeing - Experiments in Memoir Writing with Ronnie
Information Dates and EnrolmentSummary
Capture the essence of your personal journey and transform it into captivating memoir writing in the "Exploring the Self" workshop series. Delve into the power of words as you explore the concepts of history, memory, and self-expression. Through a series of online workshops, you will develop your writing skills, discover your unique voice, and craft imaginative and well-crafted memoir pieces. Gain confidence in sharing and reading your work aloud, while providing supportive feedback to your fellow participants. Expand your knowledge of memoir writing through diverse reading materials and embrace the opportunity to explore new ideas. Please read the entry requirements for the course in order for us to meet the funding criteria to maintain these very successful and needed courses in our community.
How will I learn?
Our classes provide a nurturing and encouraging environment where you can learn and grow as an individual. The tutor will guide you through various techniques and projects, ensuring that you feel supported and empowered to express your creativity. Teaching will be delivered through a series of online workshops (via Microsoft Teams) that aim to develop confidence in writing and reading your work aloud, as well as providing the necessary feedback to your peers in a supportive and constructive way. Ultimately, the aim is to broaden your knowledge of the memoir as well as provide guidance on how best to craft your writing. Some weekly sessions will be supported by reading material that draws from a diverse community of writers.
Entry Requirements
Access to a computer and the internet is required to participate in the online workshops. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age at the start of the academic year, to attend this course. You don’t need to have any experience to join this course, however as part of our series of funded courses, you are limited to one course per term (excluding online, this can be an additional), students need to meet the criteria as set out below. The aim of the course is to improve your well-being, confidence, self-esteem, and creative and vocational skills whilst providing progression routes for your learning through support and guidance from your tutor. These courses are for self-referring or referred patient/client, making the courses available to all. If you're experiencing conditions like stress, anxiety, depression, behaviour-related health issues, mental health, bereavement, chronic pain, or illness, joining us can provide a beneficial experience and a re-engagement into education or employment. If you have a support worker or have a condition we will need to be aware of, please let us know – there may be other specialised creative courses that are more suited to your needs from other health providers. During your first session the tutor will spend some time with you 1:1 to support you with your declared needs to ensure we give you the best support and guidance during the course.
What can I do next?
The following courses may also be of interest: Discussions on Identity - It's Not Just Black and White with Ronnie McGrath and Creative Writing with Ronnie McGrath.
Additional Information
Enrolments for future course dates will be released towards the end of the current term, on the website and via your course tutor. Each term runs for 10 or 11 weeks. When enrolments open, these dates will be released on the website under Creativity for Wellbeing.
Download course information in PDF formatCourse information last updated: Friday 26th July 2024 @ 10.00am (1 day ago)
Availability Courses start at various times throughout the year. If you can't see a suitable date, please contact us on 0800 056 7253, email [email protected], or enquire below.
You may be eligible to apply for one or more types of funding support for this course. You can find out more and check eligibility using the 'Course Cost Evaluator'
Course fees explained
The course fee is usually broken down into three components which are materials (resources required to study the course, for example stationery, books and other equipment), tuition (teaching, classroom etc) and exams. Depending on age, financial circumstances and a number of other factors, you could be asked to pay the full fee or just elements of it. Usually Learners under 19 studying Full-Time courses have just material fees, and if relevant, Academy fees, to pay. Over 19s on Full-Time or Part-Time courses usually have materials, exams and tuition fees to pay.
How to enrol for this course
All Part-Time courses are available to enrol online via a quick and easy online enrolment form. Simply click the 'Enrol' button above to add your enrolment to the course basket, then click the 'Start application' button within the basket commence your enrolment.
If you have any issues applying online we also accept paper enrolments. You can download and print our 2023/2024 Enrolment Request Form. Alternatively, you can visit your local campus to collect a form. An enrolment form can also be sent to you by post, simply contact our Customer Experience team to arrange this.
If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Experience team on 08000567253, email [email protected] or write to Part-Time Enrolments, SGS College, Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7AT.