The popular series Writing to Uncover the Self returns to St Margaret’s House for three autumn sessions.
Done separately or together, these workshops are for writers and all people seeking solace, community and to write in response to life's complications and mysteries.
Using games, discussion and inventive writing prompts, each workshop offers the opportunity to explore the self through writing, and leave with a finished piece. There are recommendations for who might benefit from each workshop, but all three should help you refine your writing practice, connect to deep truths about yourself and feel creatively energised. The facilitator, F. Zeeshan Choudhury is a professional teacher and writer.
Workshop 1 - Memoir: Saturday 3rd October, 10.30am-12.30pm
Memoir seeks to make sense of our lives through narrative. This workshop will work with the subjectivity of memory, finding ways to embrace multiple truths about our lived experience. You will leave with a piece that captures a memory in all its complexity.
Ideal for: individuals seeking to explore and make sense of life’s complications and difficulties.
Workshop 2 - Myth: Saturday 17th October, 10.30am-12.30pm
Writing with mythical archetypes can help us understand our place in the world in conversation with ancient wisdom. Using games and prompts based on tarot, fairytale and cross-cultural mythology, in this workshop you will write an original piece that responds to myth and lore.
Ideal for: Individuals who are searching for their place in the world.
Workshop 3 - Aphorism: Saturday 31st October, 10.30am-12.30pm
Aphorisms are individual truths that transcend borders, eras, and identities. Through collaborative and individual activities, this workshop empowers you to articulate deep insights and write precisely and authentically.
Ideal for: Individuals seeking answers to a significant question within themselves.
Testimonials:
“100% recommend to anyone who wants to connect with themselves, reflect and take a pause.”
“I loved the sense of community, being vulnerable with each other, transforming our vulnerability into creativity.“
“It was unlike anything I have done before. I was worried about it being intimidating but I felt as welcome as anyone else.“
About F Zeeshan Choudhury:
F Zeeshan Choudhury is a writer and facilitator. They run the queer writer's circle at The Common Press bookstore, and host events around Tower Hamlets. They have recently been commissioned by Unlimited to collect queer and disabled folklore.
Learn more:
fzeeshanchoudhury.com
Social Media:
@fzeeshanchoudhury
Contact: If you have any questions regarding this session, please email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk
Venue: The Create Place at St Margaret’s House, 29 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PJ
Access: If you have any access needs of which we should be aware, please let us know. Entry to The Create Place is step-free, but the toilet is not accessible. If you require access to an accessible toilet, please get in touch with us on 020 8980 2092 or email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you.
Dates:
Saturday 3rd October
Saturday 17th October
Saturday 31st October
Times: 10.30am-12.30pm
Tickets:
Standard (covers most of our costs) – I am employed, have some expendable income, and manage to meet my basic needs - £15
Pay it Forward (covers all of our costs and supports our work) – I am employed or have enough savings to comfortably meet my basic needs - £20