RESIDENTIAL CREATIVE WRITING HOLIDAYS
Set in a converted Old School House and its adjacent School Rooms in the small village of Bolazec in Finistere.
"I would thoroughly recommended her classes". Marion Wakeham, Bristol.
"more than met my expectations." Scott Ceier, USA.
"To all you aspiring authors, I have recently completed my first novel which is now published. I attended a Writing Course, run by Katherine Parris in Belgium and found it a great help in every way. Katherine is very enthusiastic and inspirational and if anyone can motivate you to start (or keep on) writing, she will. I would certainly recommend it to all aspiring authors. Pauline Lawless, Belgium
from £325.00 per person per week
small groups - maximum of 12 people.
3 Single Rooms - No single-room supplement,
8 Double Rooms*
2010 dates:
May - 8th-14th
Unlocking the inner author
September - 18th-24th
Always wanted to write a book, but don't know where to start?
October - 9th-15th
Creative Writing Workshop Course
November - 13th-19th
Intermediate Writing Workshop(National Novel Writing Month)
Now choose your accommodation:
The Old School House, Bolazec
Luxury Top Floor double bedroom with ensuite (Jacuzzi Bath & Sauna)
£400.00 pppw
Double Bedroom with Ensuite £375.00 pppw
Double Bedroom with shared bathroom £350.00 pppw
Single Bedroom with shared bathroom £350.00 pppw
The Old School Rooms, Bolazec
Ground-Floor Double Four-Poster Bedroom with Ensuite with slipper bath and private door to Garden. £385.00 pppw
Double Bedroom
with Ensuite £375.00 pppw
Single Bedroom with Ensuite £325.00 pppw
Single Bedroom with Ensuite £325.00 pppw
All the courses and workshops are run by experienced Creative Writing Tutor Katherine Parris. Member of The Society of Women Writers and Journalists, National Association of Writing Groups, International Book Board for Young People and workshop leader at The Writers' Summer School, Swanwick.
What is included in your holiday:
- Bed & Continental Breakfast
- Linen & Towels
- Morning Coffee
- Afternoon Tea
- Home-made 3-course Evening Meal (bring a bottle)
- All tutoring
- One-to-one bespoke mentoring session
What is not included in your holiday:
- Flights, Ferries, Trains or Transfers
- Lunch at Chez Stephanie (payable locally approx €11 for 5 course meal including wine, water & coffee)
- Excursions
- Holiday & Medical Insurance (we strongly recommend you have insurance and bring your EHIC (E111) card)
*50% Discount for all non-participating partners sharing a double-room.
The Itinerary - The itinerary remains the same for all the workshops and although the course content changes depending upon the week.
Saturday
Arrive and meet Katherine together with fellow guests
Evening Meal 7pm
Writing exercises are provided for those wishes to get creative immediately.
Sunday
9am: leisurely continental breakfast
10am An introduction to the Week
10.30-12.30 Class 1
12.30-2.30 Lunch at Chez Stephanie
2.30-5pm One to One Sessions and Writing Time
Evening Meal 7pm and opportunity to discuss the 1st day
optional evening writing exercise
Monday
9am: leisurely continental breakfast
10am Question session from previous day.
10.30-12.30 Class 2
12.30-2.30 Lunch at the School House
2.30-5pm One to One Sessions and Writing Time
Evening Meal 7pm
optional evening writing exercise
Tuesday
9am: leisurely continental breakfast
10am Question session from previous day.
10.30-12.30 Class 3
12.30-2.30 Lunch at Chez Stephanie
2.30-5pm Class 4
Evening Meal 7pm
optional evening writing exercise
Wednesday
9am: leisurely continental breakfast
10am Question session from previous day.
10.30-12.30 Class 5
12.30-2.30 Lunch at Chez Stephanie
2.30-5pm One to One Sessions and Writing Time
Evening Meal 7pm
optional talk by a local artisan
Thursday
9am: leisurely continental breakfast
10am Question session from previous day.
10.30-12.30 Class 6
12.30-2.30 Lunch at Chez Stephanie
2.30-5pm One to One Sessions and Writing Time
Evening Meal 7pm
optional evening writing exercise
Friday
9am: leisurely continental breakfast
10am Question session from previous day.
10.30-12.30 Class 7
12.30-2.30 Lunch at Chez Stephanie
2.30-5pm Reading Session followed by close and Q&A Session
Evening Meal 7pm and discuss the week
ALTERNATIVELY WHY NOT COME ON A WRITING RETREAT HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT THE FARMHOUSE B&B @ KERIVOA
