This event forms part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project Flat Holm – A Walk Through Time
Date and Time
Date(s) - August 14, 2026-August 16, 2026
6:00 pm-8:30 pm
With its rich natural beauty and a fascinating history, Flat Holm is the ideal place to find inspiration for your creative writing. This course is suitable for complete beginners and those with some writing experience.
It’s an opportunity to explore the island’s history and landscape, while developing your own writing practice.
Throughout your stay, you’ll be encouraged to keep a journal to document in poetry and prose your own unique experience of staying on Flat Holm.
The course is structured to allow time for quiet contemplation; open, supportive facilitation; and coming together to share stories and the writing journey. You’ll be encouraged to bring a mindful approach to your writing, using all your senses as you explore the island.
Using free-writing to encourage creative flow, there will also be the opportunity to practice writing in more structured forms, such as haiku – a perfect way to capture snapshots and key moments of your island experience.
Leader details
Sarah Featherstone
Sarah is an artist and writer, based in Cardiff. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa, and has been a Community Tutor for six years, working with diverse groups of adults and children in many settings. She runs classes for Cardiff Council’s adult learning programme, and is a member of the Arts for Wellbeing organisation, Breathe Creative. She writes poetry, scripts and short stories, and is interested in how writing and art can enhance mental and physical wellbeing.
Kitlist
ESSENTIAL Pens, pencils and notebooks, suitable for working outdoors. DESIRABLE You may wish to bring a laptop or tablet, however, make sure it is well protected from the elements for the boat journey, and note that space on the boat is limited.
Price : £250
August 14, 2026 6:00 pm.
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