Explore Your Writing Potential: Free Writing Workshops
Free writing workshops with award-winning writer Kenny Emson.
As part of his new project 'A Singularity', award-winning writer Kenny Emson is running several free writing workshops
These free workshops could be your starting point on a journey to becoming a writer!
- 10.30am to 12.30pm at Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Ln, Hornchurch RM11 1QT
- 2.30pm to 4.15pm at Basildon Library,St. Martins Square, Basildon SS14 1EE
- 5.00pm to 6.00pm at Happy Hub, Unit 11, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon SS14 1AG
Booking: To book a free space on any of these workshops, please email: ken@kennethemson.com
Supported by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund.
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