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Express Yourself at The Coffee Stop’s Spoken Word Swap

Since July 2024, The Coffee Stop has hosted Leigh’s very own spoken word evening, Word Swap, led by Julie McKiernan. Taking place on the third Thursday of every month, the event encourages local poets, writers, and anyone who wishes to express themselves creatively through the written word to perform. Featuring performances of poetry, prose, and even the occasional song, there’s truly something for everyone. Local … Continue reading Express Yourself at The Coffee Stop’s Spoken Word Swap

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Meditative writing: Calligraphy with Let’s Shape Our Creativity and Sammie Lister.

Images courtesy of Let’s Shape Our Creativity As a writer, I had never thought about the visual art related to writing until I attended the “Let’s Shape Our Creativity” workshop with Sammie on calligraphy. This experience allowed me to learn about and engage with this new visual art form. The term “calligraphy” derives from the Greek words for “beauty” (kallos) and “to write” (graphein). I … Continue reading Meditative writing: Calligraphy with Let’s Shape Our Creativity and Sammie Lister.

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Mindful Art: Sip and Splatter Workshop by The Happy Place CIC

I have always fancied attending a workshop that is focused on nurturing creativity as well as mindfulness and with a focus on being present in the moment. In the craziness of everyday life, a moment of self-reflection seems like a luxury. So, when I stumbled across the advertisement on Facebook for the Sip and Splatter workshop I just could not refuse the opportunity to attend. … Continue reading Mindful Art: Sip and Splatter Workshop by The Happy Place CIC

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