Writing Workshops

The writing programs shown are an example of the types of programs on offer. If you have a specific subject focus, writing objective or topic that you would like to incorporate then please contact me - I am able to write bespoke, creative program packages to suit the needs of your learners and your learning objectives.

Individual Tutoring Programs

Would your child love write their very first book but doesn't know where to start?
Are they struggling with writing in their school or educational setting?
Do they need help to build confidence and writing stamina?

Whatever your child's starting point, I can help them to overcome any barriers to writing, help them to realise their writing dreams and grow in confidence.
Sessions can be run via zoom with a program to suit your individual child's needs and time frames.

Creative Writing through Nature...

Creative writing through nature objectives...

To provide a sensory experience
To practise mindfulness in connection with nature and the environment
To promote a sense of wellbeing
To gain inspiration from the environment and promote creative thinking
To provide inspiration for creative writing

1/2 day - Creative writing through nature packages

1/2 day
9am - 12pm
One class - max 30 children

9 - 9.20am - Introduction

Part one
What are the benefits of being in nature?
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness Breathing Activity

Part two
Using our senses - 5,4,3,2,1

9.20 - 10.20am - Explore the environment

(tablets or digital cameras preferable for this session)
Nature trail with 'clues' to look out for
(this could be your school grounds or a local park or woodland)
Take an awesome photo of something no-one else has spotted

10.20 - 10.40am - BREAK

Mindfulness eating - focus on sense of taste

10-40 - 11.00am - Share our photos

Describe our sensory inspirations and emotions

11.00 - 12.00pm - Let's write!

Option one - writing poetically

Option two - descriptive 'show don't tell writing'

from £150:00

(dependant on location and travel)

1/2 day
9am - 12pm
Multiple classes or whole year group -
3 x 1hr sessions

9 - 9.15am - Introduction

Part one
What are the benefits of being in nature?
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness Breathing Activity

Part two
Using our senses - 5,4,3,2,1

9.15 - 9.45am - Explore the environment

9.45 - 10.00am - Make notes for writing

Prepare for poetic or descriptive writing follow up

(timings given are as an example and could be adjusted to fit your timetable)

Each mini session would allow for creative writing follow up after the session

from £150:00

(dependant on location and travel)

Full day - Creative writing through nature packages

One class - max 30 children

9 - 9.15am - Introduction

Part one

What are the benefits of being in nature?

What is mindfulness?

9.15 - 10.00am - Mindfulness Activities Session

Animal breathing exercises, positive gifts I have to share, Gratitudes and Partner Games

10.00 - 10.30am - Break

Mindfulness Eating

10.30 - 11.30am

(tablets or digital cameras preferable for this session)

Nature trail with 'clues' to look out for

(this could be your school grounds or a local park or woodland)

Take an awesome photo of something no-one else has spotted

11.30 - 12.00 pm - Share photos and emotions
12.00 - 1.00pm - LUNCH
1.00 - 2.00pm - Show don't tell writing techniques
1.00 - 2.00pm - Let's write!

from £200:00

(dependant on location and travel)

Multiple Classes - max 3 classes

90 min sessions per class

5 min - Mindfulness Activity

50 min - Nature Trail

35 min - Let's write!

Descriptive writing using our sensory inspirations

Suggested timings for a school day...

9 - 10.30am - session 1

10.30 - 12.00pm - session 2

12.00 - 1.00pm - LUNCH

1.00 - 2.30pm - session 3

2.30 - 3.00pm - Share and Celebration assembly

from £200.00

(dependent on location and travel)

6 week Nature Therapy Program - max 12 pupils

6 x 2 hour sessions (daily, weekly or twice weekly depending on intensity of program)

Program objectives:

To promote mental health and wellbeing
To build confidence
To value the natural environment
To gain inspiration from nature
To promote self-expression and creative thinking
To build resilience and collaborative skills

From £900 depending on location and travel

Individual Session Format

5 mins - Assess your mood - how are you feeling?
35 mins - Team Building Activity
15 mins - Break - mindfulness eating
50 mins - Main Activity
10 mins - Reflection
5 mins - Assess your mood

Individual Session Plans
Team Activity and Main Activity

Session 1 -

Build a den
Nature trail - familiarise

Session 2 -

Magic Stick activity
How old are these trees? (using tape measures) Matching leaves to trees...

Session 3 -

Leave a trail can your team find you?
Focus on sight - taking awesome photographs

Session 4 -

Survival Skills - shelter, food and water
Focus on sound - sound walk

Session 5 -

Hide and Seek
Focus on smell - Smelly pots, nature's perfume

Session 6 -

Outdoor team collage
Focus on touch - The string walk

River, Beach and Pond Dipping Packages available at local sites if your geographical location allows

Destinations include Dover, South East coast including; Whitstable, Herne bay, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Margate and Folkestone.

Medway, Maidstone and surrounding areas, Gravesend, Dartford and surrounding areas (surcharge may be incurred depending on travel).

Bespoke Writing Packages

In school creative writing workshops and after-school clubs (depending on location)
Creative, craft, science and investigative activities used as a stimulus for writing to match your topic, year group or objectives.
1/2 day or whole day sessions
One class or multiple classes
Use for focus weeks such as book week, science week or cultural
from £150 per 1/2 day - £200 per whole day
After school clubs from £10 per pupil

Author Talks

Storytelling and poetry reading sessions

from £150 per 1/2 day - £200 per full day