Class Title: Commonwealth Writing: Exploring Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton

Date & Time: Thursday, 24th September, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Lairg Library

Course Description:

Join our wonderful tutor, Jackie Pavlenko, for the inaugural session of our Commonwealth Writing series!
In this first workshop, we will dive into Birnam Wood, the gripping story of guerrilla gardening resistance to a tech billionaire by New Zealand author Eleanor Catton.
Together, we’ll explore the novel’s story, characters and ideas using extracts - no need to read it in advance. Then you'll get a chance to respond yourself, with fun and non-intimidating creative writing exercises.
We'll also be looking at poetry from other Commonwealth countries.

Whether you are an avid reader or an aspiring writer, all experience levels are welcome!

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Jackie is a down-to-earth, friendly, experienced writer and tutor; MA in Screenwriting; writer of award-winning film El Greco, plus many other film, TV and radio productions; professional script development, editing and polishing; drama commissioning and development, BBC TV; online tutor, teens 11-19 years in English Literature and Creative Writing. In all our writing sessions so far, she has inspired all of her students to let their imaginations fly free!

ABOUT THE FUNDER

This workshop is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland

Their support is helping us bring people together through our Commonwealth programme of cookery, sewing and writing activities, giving local people the chance to learn new skills, try something different and enjoy taking part in free community sessions.

PARTICIPATION

If you have a disability or additional support needs please contact manager@lairglearningcentre.org.uk to allow us to try and make adjustments for you to participate.

YOUR DATA

Lairg & District Learning Centre will hold your details on our student data base. If you do not wish your details to be held please let us know by emailing manager@lairglearningcentre.org.uk.

Contact the host of Commonwealth Writing: Birnam Wood