Celebration of the Book

A one-day convention of books and book arts
on Saturday 2 November at Clevedon Community Centre

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Coming up this weekend...

Join us at the Bandstand for Show of Strength Theatre's promenade performance  "Outrage! Or the Ghost of Mabel Hunt"

Join author Sarah Coyle for an interactive Storytime (3-8 years) at The Barn, Great Western Road on 26 Oct  10.30-11.30am. Come and join the fun!

Celebration of the Book - a one-day convention of books and book arts, taking place at Clevedon Community Centre on 2 November. There's a Book & Makers Market (free entry), or book a Day Pass to enjoy the whole timetable of talks and discussions - and book a place on a workshop, or two!

#WalkingWords with Ruth Hill - Take your writing into the outdoors with writer and environmentalist Ruth Hill. #WalkingWords explores how nature and walking can inspire and enhance your writing. Book a place for £15

 

Introduction to Case Binding with Fi Harris - make a hardcover for an A5 pre-made text block,  attach with endpapers and take away your unique journal! Book a place for £35 (including materials)

Printmaking with Print [Works] Weston- try your hand at printmaking using dry point etching combined with a very modern medium - tetra pak cartons! Book a place for £35 (including materials)

The Poetry of Art and Objects
Suzannah V Evans' workshop will take you into the imaginative space of the gallery, where you will craft poems based on visual stimulation. Book a place for £15

Collage Poetry with Chloe Vlahos
Get creative with collage poetry. In this workshop lead by artist and poet Chloe Vlahos, learn how to create visual poetry pieces with repurposed materials. Book a place for £10

Writing and Publishing a Novel
A small group session with award-winning novelist Gareth L Powell answering all your questions about writing and publishing as well as giving an insight into his own process. Limited places: £15

2024 Writing Competitions - Awards Night!
Friday 1 November 7.30pm - Jubilee Lounge, Clevedon Community Centre, BS21 7SZ

Join us for a (free) evening of celebration and performance as we announce the winners of our LitFest Writing Competitions.
Come hear the remarkable highlights of our poetry and short story entries, and hear the incredible writing of our headliner: queer Bristol-based writer and performer Kat Lyons.
We can’t wait to see you there!

A few moments from this year's Summer Festival

Liz Berry

Christie Watson

Dwight Turner

Tom Parfitt.

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Open poetry competition (19yrs+)

Open short story competition (19yrs+)

Competitions for young people (14-18yrs)

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