Introductory Youth Writing Workshop with Mariah Mannae

We can't wait to welcome Mariah Mannae to the shop for our first creative writing workshop, aimed for children aged 7-12.

Mariah's classes are designed to promote creativity, confidence, literary technique and imaginative thinking. The write your own story classes will consist of imaginative based games and writing activities that spark originality, voice and world building. In this introductory session, writers will participate in an hour-long session of character creation, learning creative techniques that help bring a great protagonist to life. This will kick start the journey of writing their own piece which will build over the term. The classes are all about community, creativity and connection; allowing young writers to explore new ideas in a collaborative space, working towards crafting their own unique narrative.

Mariah is an accomplished writer, educator and youth mentor, with over 10 years of experience in arts and education. She was one of only 16 selected for the prestigious Curtis Brown Creative Novel Program. She received the Dennis Diderot Grant for her screenplay and completed a residency in the renowned Château d'Orquevaux Artists & Writers Residency in France. Mariah is passionate about empowering the next generation of creatives and helping young artists find their voices.

This will be an introductory session. If your child enjoys the workshop, please let us know as we hope to continue weekly classes with Mariah to build budding young writers!

The cost of this initial session will be £12, of which £5 is redeemable against any book purchased in the shop on the day.