Tag: Training

• New FREE courses!

  I am delivering a number of free, one-off, topic-specific courses in North Shields this year. The first two will be delivered at the Bradbury Centre in North Shields (Age UK building). Getting Started in Creative Writing will be held on Thursday 13th June from 10 am – 12 midday. Poetry Writing will be held on…

  Helen Aitchison

  24th May 2024

  community, Creative Writing, creative writing group, Free training, Poetry, teaching, Training, Tutor

  Creative Writing, Group work, North SHields, teaching, Training, Write on the Tyne

• Introduction to Creative Writing – course complete

  It was wonderful to facilitate the free six-week Introduction to Creative Writing course at North Shields Library. With funding from NSCQ, a number of diverse learners at different stages of their writing journey, attended. Learners shared some incredible pieces, plans, and personal goals during the sessions. An amazing bunch of enthusiastic learners who gave some…

  Helen Aitchison

  2nd May 2024

  Author, Business, community, Creative Writing, Group work, Training, Tutor, Writing

  community, Creative Writing, Library, North SHields, teaching, Training, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Creative Writing Courses The North Shields Cultural Quarter have recently commissioned me to deliver a number of creative writing courses in North Shields. I will be delivering six-week, three-week, and one-off topic-specific courses. All classes will be free and for writers of all levels and experience. The first course, Intro to Creative Writing, has no…

  Helen Aitchison

  8th Feb 2024

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  community, courses, Creative Writing, creative writing course, Group work, Library, North SHields, North Shields Cultural Quarter, North Tyneside, Training

• Smiley Movement interview

  It was brilliant to be interviewed by the wonderful Abi at Smiley Movement. They are a community interest company who inspire positive change in society. Here is the link to the full interview and check them out at smileymovement.org

  paulr34

  10th Mar 2023

  community, Creative Writing, media, socialisation, Training

  community, community interest company, Creative Writing, media, Training, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Introduction to Creative Writing – course 1 completed!

  Today was a bittersweet day as it was the last session of the Intro to Creative Writing course with the brilliant Thrivers group in North Tyneside. What a wonderful way to start my business with such a receptive, interactive and inspiring group of women. Working with the group has felt like work should be; enjoyable,…

  Helen Aitchison

  27th May 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Support work, Training, Uncategorized, Write on the Tyne, Writing

  Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Training, Tutor, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Writing for Wellbeing Course – 19.5.22

  It was a pleasure to teach my Writing for Wellbeing course to a wonderful, interactive and inspiring group of learners at Whitley Bay Library last week. Absolutely soul medicine and such lovely feedback from the group.

  Helen Aitchison

  23rd May 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Support work, Training, WOTT, Writing, Writing for Wellbeing

  Creative Writing, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Training, wellbeing, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Write on the Tyne is officially a Community Interest Company!

  The official registration for Write on the Tyne came through this week! Super excited to begin this new adventure and get the North East (and beyond) telling the stories they have.

  Helen Aitchison

  19th May 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Support work, Training, Tutor

  Creative Writing, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Training, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Introduction to Creative Writing Course

  It was another wonderful session last week with the brilliant women’s group in North Tyneside. We talked making time to write and explored poetry. Inspiring and magical, thoroughly enjoyed by all! The group has already decided they want to incorporate writing into their meet ups as often as they can and want Write on the…

  Helen Aitchison

  17th May 2022

  community, Creative Writing, Group work, socialisation, Support work, Training, Tutor, Uncategorized, WOTT, Writing, Writing for Wellbeing

  Creative Writing, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Training, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Local media coverage

  I was delighted to feature in In Your Area Community news. Click on the image to read more.

  Helen Aitchison

  5th May 2022

  Training, Tutor, Uncategorized, WOTT, Writing

  Newcastle Upon Tyne, Training, Tutor, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing

• Introduction to Creative Writing course

  April 29th 2022 – It was a brilliant morning teaching lesson 1 of my Introduction to Creative Writing course to an inspiring group of abuse survivors. Participation from the learners was energetic and moving.

  Helen Aitchison

  2nd May 2022

  Training, Tutor, WOTT, Writing

  Newcastle Upon Tyne, Training, Tutor, WOTT, Write on the Tyne, Writing