Making Writing Fun!

Creative Writing Workshop for Families -  Poe-try is themed on the work of Edgar Allan Poe.

The Lit Lab Team bring storytelling alive through creativity, offering an exciting interactive experience.  All abilities welcome.  Come along and share the joy of story making.  Celebrating the venue's summer theme of all things gothic, this workshop will focus on Poe, whose short stories and poems, employing vivid imagery and imagination, were masterpieces of the genre.

For more information have a look at our current Lit Lab - Show Flyer (PDF Document, 0.4 Mb)

Suitable age 7+  Session Duration 40 minutes.   Children must be accompanied by an adult.

COMPETITION

Inspired by Poe's poem 'The Raven', take part in our design competition for ages 7-12 yrs, by making your very own raven! All entries will be displayed in the Sock Gallery during Wayne Mitchelson's July exhibition; 'Inner Worlds: Tech Noir and The Gothic'. Ravens can be made from any material and can be 2D or 3D. The finished size should be A5.

Post your ravens to us here at Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, LE11 3EB, or hand them in at the Box Office.

Closing date: 1st July 2014. The winner will be announced on the website and will be available to view throughout July 2014.

Visit our Pinterest page for videos and inspiration on making a raven.

Good luck and have fun!