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03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Come along for some fun with art and creative writing; free workshops with refreshments provided. Ideal for families, these are relaxed workshops suitable for all abilities! Call 07889154456 to book.

30/05/2026

This group of friends stopped in at Gullion forest park to hear the story of Fionn and the Cailleach and write some poetry inspired by this beautiful place. We decided we are all Team Cailleach and that boys like Fionn need to mind themselves...

17/03/2026

Here be dragons! If you spend long enough creating fantasy maps and inventing monsters in the spring sunshine, a dragon just might show up. Art, poetry, stories, and craic with an intrepid bunch of young people as part of The Gathering Festival with in Hilltown.

25/02/2026

Looking forward to taking part in The Gathering - Hilltown Storytelling Festival, a hidden gem of stories, music, and community.

13/10/2025

Exploring comic books and graphic novels for new writing workshops. Some of the most exciting writing is found in places like . More importantly, the acceptance and guidance makes these places just as important as libraries.

13/10/2025

Cosy autumn workshops after a walk in the forest. Poetry for parents and children to work on together, leaves to crunch, sycamore seeds to spin, and animal prints to discover.

07/08/2025

Over the past couple years, I have had the honour of working with Newry Creative Minds ASD group. It started as an experiment that led to us publishing a poetry book together to shout out to our local community about who they are, and now they have launched a podcast dispelling autism myths, 'Tism Talks'. I love these sessions; guaranteed laughs, swearing, hard-hitting insights, always learning more than I teach. Thanks to the Youth Engagement Service for everything they do, including the constant sourcing of funds to allow groups like this to continue to meet. It changes lives. Here's to whatever comes next!

26/07/2025

Out tonight supporting new music thanks to . In awe of some of the lyrics coming through from newly established bands. If you like music, you like poetry, and we run lyrics-inspired sessions to get young people writing the kind of stuff they want to read, sing, or roar.

04/06/2025

Looking forward to this one!

Join Anne Harper for “Creative Minds”, a music and creative writing workshop as part of our Cityside Sessions residency.

For young people, having a voice and feeling heard are essential to their mental health and self-worth. Many young people often feel excluded and struggle to express themselves or be acknowledged. One of the most effective ways to support them is by nurturing their creativity. Encouraging self-expression in ways that feel natural to each individual - especially through the arts - can be deeply empowering. Using music as a prompt for poetry, for example, is a powerful way to unlock emotions, ideas, and imagery.

This workshop uses live music to trigger ideas for creative writing, focusing on music appreciation, mindful listening, and gentle writing activities that encourage creative expression. Essentially, it is low-demand, flexible, and participant-led, making it ideal for all abilities, personalities, and educational levels.

Suggested ages 12-18
Duration 100 mins (includes break)
Saturday 14th June, 2-4pm
Cityside Retail Park, Belfast.
FREE Entry! Register here 👉 https://forms.gle/exSWMt3u8CCRAT1Y7

Arts Council of Northern Ireland