Masterclass: Writing the Wild Way

In this masterclass, award-winning writer and nature lover Jack Wallington will explore the connections between the outdoors, gardening and writing through a series of exercises and provocations. From the seeding of the initial idea to developing a regular writing habit, Jack will share his insights into showing and telling, and ways of expressing complex ideas more simply. This class is suitable for anyone with an interest in writing practically and clearly with the aim of inspiring others to enjoy time outdoors gardening or learning about wildlife. Also if you simply want to explore new ways of communicating or writing about something you love for fun.

Please all go for a walk a day or so before the class. It could be a very short walk in your garden or a longer walk around town or the countryside. Make a few notes about what you did, what you saw in your head or if you’re forgetful like me, a handful of very short bullet points on a scrap of paper.

The Masterclass will be delivered via Zoom webinar (11:00-13:00), so you can take the session at your own pace, without the pressure of having your video or camera on. Sessions are also recorded so if you are unable to attend live, you will have access to the recording for a month afterwards.

Online: £35

Concessions: £17.50

As part of our effort to increase participation in the arts, a limited number of half-price concessions are available for this course at checkout. There are a limited number of free subsidised places for those who cannot afford the concession price.

We are committed to making our Arvon at Home programme accessible to as many people as possible.

Across all of Arvon at Home

• All sessions will have auto-generated captioning.
• During sessions we will have a text version available via screen share.
• There is a Chat facility to ask any questions.

Masterclasses and Online Writing Day

• A recording of the Masterclass will be available to view for one month after it is aired live.
• There is a Chat and Q & A facility to ask any questions.
• Zoom webinar format (your video and audio will remain off throughout, & your name will not be visible to other participants so it is a ‘relaxed’ event).

How I Write

• There is a chat and Q&A facility to ask any questions.
• Zoom webinar format (your video and audio will remain off throughout, & your name will not be visible to other participants so it is a ‘relaxed’ event).

Online Writing Weeks / Weekends

• Courses have much smaller groups than Masterclasses and How I Write events, and are also more interactive with your fellow course participants and tutors, so cameras and audio are usually on (though both are completely optional). If you would prefer your camera and audio to be off, it would be helpful to let your course host know this in advance.

Subject to funding/permissions (please contact us for more details)

• Recording of Writing Weeks and Weekends.
• Downloadable transcripts.
• BSL interpretation.
• Live captioning.

If you have any access issues that we have not covered here, please contact us on access@arvon.org

See here for more access information.