Description
WRITING ON 'WINTER' Friday 12th December 10-12.30 In this relaxed and inclusive writing class, everyone is welcome to write and share stories. We do a series of short, evocative exercises to get you over your writer's block and leave the class with a series of places to carry on where you left off. Each class we have a go at writing in non-fiction, poetic and fiction form. As the nights draw in, it's the perfect time of year to hunker down with a cup of coffee and a pen and get scribbling on the theme of winter. Whether you love it or loathe it, if you live in England there is a lot of it so we might as well take inspiration from the upcoming months ahead, and all the many we have already lived through. WRITING ON 'NEW BEGINNINGS' Friday 9th January 10-12.30 In this relaxed and inclusive writing class, everyone is welcome to write and share stories. We do a series of short, evocative exercises to get you over your writer's block and leave the class with a series of places to carry on where you left off. Each class we have a go at writing in non-fiction, poetic and fiction form. It's a new year again, but there will be no pressure to go on a diet or learn another language here. Just a place to take inspiration from the concepts of newness, starts, beginnings....no to do lists, only imagination and time!
What's included in the price?
- You don't need to bring anything. - By the end of the session you will have several short pieces of writing in different formats.
Duration
2½ hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hi, we're Kate and Martin McCully, the husband and wife duo behind Maker Studio. With backgrounds in design, craft, and creative direction, we created this space to be a colourful hub for the local community. I’m Kate, an award-winning crochet designer and author of Crochet at Work and the person behind Make Me Roar. You might’ve even seen me win Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas on Channel 4 with my hand-stitched reindeer, Ruben. At Maker Studio, you’ll find a curated mix of modern craft supplies, tools and kits, from yarn by Rico and Stylecraft to gorgeous embroidery threads and kits from brilliant UK makers like Cotton Twist, The Left Hookery, and more. My own crochet kits are all designed here in Eastbourne and are on the shelves too. We don’t just sell supplies we host weekly workshops in everything from beginner crochet and lino printing to creative writing and still life drawing. There are evening and weekend sessions, as well as family-friendly activities and holiday clubs for kids. Our in-studio coffee bar serves incredible coffee from Extract Coffee Roasters and rich vegan hot chocolate from Islands Chocolate. Pop in for a drink, work on a project or try one of our quick Make and Take crafts. Every Thursday, we host a free Meet and Make – a laid-back session for local crafters to get together, share ideas and get making. Come in, have a coffee and make something. We’d love to see you.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
We serve our delicious coffee & hot drinks all day. Take out available. You can just pop in for coffee and hang out if you want, bring your latest project we'd love to see it.
Our wifi is free and fast. If you need to do bit of work grab your laptop and pop in for a coffee.
Maker Studio 52 Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1PR
We’re a 5-minute taxi or bus ride from Eastbourne Station, or a 15–20 minute walk through gorgeous Gildredge Park (look out for the legendary Horse Mound).
Regular buses from the town centre (routes 1, 1A, 12, or X1) stop near Waitrose or The Lamb in Old Town — just a short walk to the studio.
Taxis are easy to find at the station and cost around £5–£10.
