- 28 May -28 June 2026
- Workshop
- Young Essex
Comic Art Masterclass
Comic Art Masterclass with Kev F Sutherland who writes and draws for Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel comics, and makes graphic novels adapted from Shakespeare. Now he’ll teach you how easy it is. Learn everything he knows, so you could leave school and steal his job! Read more
- For Writers
- Workshop
Grief Writing Workshop
Drawing on his new collection, Father Myself, James McDermott will lead a special writing workshop to help you to re-see bereavement, grief and emotional loss. This inclusive and interactive workshop is designed for writers of all abilities – all welcome. Read more
- For Writers
- Workshop
Writing the Archive Workshop
Ignite your creative imagination. Join us for a practical writing workshop using the J.A. Baker Special Collection as a catalyst led by Dr Andrew Burton, Lecturer in Drama and Creative Writing at the University of Essex. Everyone welcome – no experience necessary. Read more
- Guided Walk
- Essex Writers House
- For Writers
- Workshop
Intertidal Walking and Writing Workshop with JR Carpenter and Sylak Ravenspine
Join artist mudlark J. R. Carpenter with local artist Sylak Ravenspine for an intertidal walking and writing workshop in the Thames Estuary. As we move between high and low tide, mud flats and marshland, fresh and salt water, we will navigate the creative space between noticing and noting, where writing happens. Read more
- Partner Event
- Workshop
An Author’s Journey – An Interactive Workshop
Aimed at all those who enjoy reading and writing, during this hour and a half session, Mark will share his experiences of an early interest in books to becoming a published author, and how writing a book – whether it’s fiction, history, poetry, memoir – is something anyone can do. Read more
