This course 8 week course is aimed at anyone who enjoys writing and who would like to learn the basics of story telling. Each class will be devoted to learning and developing new creative writing skills. The course will encourage new writers to share their work in a creative supportive atmosphere with the other participants in the group helping to generate confidence and ideas.

Through creative participation, the participants will learn to identify and understand the basic elements of story telling: Plot, Conflict, Resolution and Character . Develop primary and secondary characters . Learn to develop these elements individually through creative writing exercises. Connect these elements to create a story and d evelop the setting . Explore types and uses of figurative language and l earning how to write/ develop emotions in characters.

The 8 week advanced creative writing workshop aims to guide the writer to polish their technique and individual style in search of a voice that is strong and unique. We will continue to examine and re-examine the story structure and the elements of creative writing. Including:

An exploration into the elements of storytelling including: character, conflict, scene and sequel etc; Finding Your Writing Voice
Appreciation of literature; contemporary and classic short stories
Writing Exercises; varied and related to topic discussion; Peer Critique;
Group Discussion; Publishing and Competitions.

This workshop is run on a week on week off basis. Book Early as places are limited!

Tipperary Excel introduces a series of classes in musical Instruments. You can learn to play the piano, guitar or the drums. We provide the insturments and the tutor for a series of 8 weeks. If you want to find out more contact the box office on 062 80520. Places are limited so you must reserve your place and priority is given to young people who want to attend the workshops for the first time. Places will then be allocated on a first come first serve basis. (Minimum age 9yrs - 17yrs)

As part of the Tipperary Dance Platform these series of workshops are offered to students (16+) and Adults of all ages. Places are limited and must be reserved in advance. See you there!