Creative Writing Courses & Writing Retreats

Join our Saturday Writing Club

June 14, 10-11am

Remembering two champions of the arts

In memory of Prue Skene and Alastair Niven
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Arvon is a charity that has been supporting writers at every stage of their journey since 1968. We offer inspiring courses and retreats – both in-person and online – led by leading authors.

Whether you have an hour, a day, or a week to spare, we’re here to help you transform your writing and unlock your creativity. Grants and concessions are available to keep our courses accessible to all.

ARVON COURSES & RETREATS

RESIDENTIAL WRITING COURSES

A transformative 5-day Arvon experience

Our courses, held in three historic countryside houses, are led by leading authors and offer a powerful mix of workshops and one-to-one tutorials, with time and space to write, free from the distractions of everyday life.

ARVON AT HOME

Flexible online writing courses to suit your schedule

Whether you’ve got just two hours or a few evenings a week, Arvon at Home offers flexible options to fit around work, family, and everything else life brings – including virtual Writing Weeks, Months, Days, two-hour Masterclasses, and the Saturday Writing Club.

CLOCKHOUSE WRITERS' RETREAT

Give your writing the time and space it deserves

The Clockhouse is specifically designed for writers on retreat. It has four apartments for writers, each with bedroom, study-lounge and bathroom. All food is provided for you, so you can spend your time as you please.

SUPPORT ARVON

Do you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to unlock their creative potential?

Arvon is a charity that believes everyone deserves the freedom to imagine, write and explore ideas regardless of their age or financial background.

OUR SCHOOLS & GROUPS WORK

We offer residential weeks for schools, young people and adult groups.

Our weeks for schools and groups follow the same pattern as our adult course programme – led by two professional writers, with tutorials, group workshops, and time and space to write.

ARVON BLOGS

A Storyteller’s Journey with Arvon at Home

12 May 2025 / My Arvon Journey

Arvon spoke with Miranda Moore, the winner of the inaugural Search for a Storyteller competition run by DFB and…

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The Hurst Open Gardens 2025

07 May 2025 / The Hurst

Arvon’s Shropshire writing house, The Hurst, is opening its gardens and doors to the public. We’ll be offering refreshments, free activities…

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In Memory of Prue Skene and Alastair Niven

05 May 2025 / News

Following the sad loss of Prue Skene earlier this year, we are mourning the passing of another legendary champion of literature,…

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Creative Breakthroughs from Your Space

09 Apr 2025 / My Arvon Journey

Arvon at Home offers inspiring online courses designed to fit around everyday life, bringing the heart of Arvon’s creative community into…

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TESTIMONIALS

“Every time I’ve taught at Arvon - going back over fifteen years now - I’ve seen how much difference just a handful of days can make in the life of writers. There’s a perfect mix of tutorials, writing time, socializing, and discussion - all those elements come together to create an atmosphere in which writing projects move in that longed-for but often unattainable direction: forward.”

—Kamila Shamsie