Workshop Programmes

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Autumn Workshops

Introduction to Creative Writing with Sheila Quealey - 8 weeks (evenings)

Participant's Profile
This course is aimed at anyone who enjoys writing and who would like to learn the basics of story telling. Each class will be devoted to learning and developing new creative writing skills. Through a series of creative writing exercises, each participant will begin the process of writing a complete short story. This course will encourage new writers to share their work, in a creative supportive atmosphere, with the other participants in the group helping to generate confidence and ideas.
Course Description
Through creative participation, the participants will learn to:

Identify and understand the basic elements of story telling: Plot, Conflict, Resolution and Character
Develop primary and secondary characters
Learn to develop these elements individually through creative writing exercises.
Connect these elements to create a story
Develop setting
Explore types and uses of figurative language
Learning how to write/ develop emotions in characters.
Editing and revision
Communal sharing of work in progress

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Creative Writing: Advanced Course - 6 weeks (daytime)

The advanced creative writing workshop at Friar’s Gate Theatre aims to guide the writer to polish their technique and individual style in search of a voice that is strong and unique. We will continue to examine and re-examine the story structure and the elements of creative writing.
Including:
An exploration into the elements of storytelling including: character, conflict, scene and sequel etc
Finding Your Writing Voice
Appreciation of literature: contemporary and classic short stories
Writing Exercises: varied and related to topic discussion
Peer Critique
 Group Discussion
Publishing and Competitions

Unsure if this class is for you? You are welcome to come and sit in on a class as an observer before you make up your mind.
Any questions feel free to call Sheila 086 225 3937

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Memoir Writing – 8 weeks (evenings)
Memoir is a literary term that means from memory. Memoir is an account of the author’s personal experiences – it tries to capture certain highlights or meaningful experiences from the past. 
Memoir is a unique form of life writing that allows the author to confront and contemplate a significant period in their life and through the creative process share their experience and insights with others.

If you have a life story that you have been waiting to write and if you would like to learn more about the memoir genre and participate in creative writing lessons, contact Friars’ Gate.

Tutor: Shelia Quealey 

Eight Weeks €100    

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Art Classes for Adults with Robert Ryan - Tuesday 28th September – 10.30am – 12.30pm & 8 – 10pm            

Irish Traditional Music Classes with former All Ireland Champion Brian FitzGerald –

Enrolment Monday 6th September @ 6pm.

Arts & Crafts for Children with Jane Howe - Thursday 9th September  

Drama for Children with Maria O’Neill - Tuesday 7th September    

Youth Theatre Workshops with Lisa O’Connor - Friday 2nd October - 5-30-7.30pm   

Book Club re-commencing in October.  (evenings)

Contact Friars’ Gate for details.

 

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*Creative Writing Workshops *

Select/write short stories that you consider worth perfecting/polishing
for publication/submission for competition. Print two copies of each
story. One copy should have the participants name and contact details on
the top of each page and should be submitted prior to the first class.
The other copy should not have a name on it and should be brought to the
first meeting of the group.

*Class will be divided into two parts:*

Each participant will “swap” their story with another member of the
group (N.B. – there should not be a name on this copy). Each member will
read the story they are given and make suggestions/ comments on the
text. All stories should be double spaced with adequate margins.

The second half of the class will consist of the participants reading
their chosen work aloud for the group. As a group, we will offer our
perspective on each story.
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Wednesday 27th Jan - 10 - 1pm
8 Weeks €100*

Contact Friars’ Gate for details.