
Children and Young People
We've got free and ticketed writing activities, exercises and creative writing workshops especially for kids at Patch (1st Floor of Bobbys) on Saturday 26th April.
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For ticketed children's activities, parents are free and do not need a ticket.​
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Early bird offer: add EARLYBIRD15 before 28th Feb for 15% off children's workshops!
Free Activities for Children
All through the day will be FREE, facilitated drop-in activities provided by ArtfulScribe and We Are Authentic Education. See below for details!​
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10am to 5pm
Saturday 26th April 2025
Patch
What Makes an Exciting Screenplay?
A workshop that focuses on storytelling for film, exploring ideas of conflict, character, theme, dialogue and visual storytelling.
For young people aged 9-16.
With Tim Berry from Sparks Film School.
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16:00 to 17:00
Saturday 26th April 2025
Patch
£10. Parents free
FREE Activities
There are lots of free activities to inspire children to write, including:
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Writing on the Beach (Sat, from 10:30)
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Poetry Hub in the Bandstand (Sat and Sun)
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Words for Wellbeing at the Russel Cotes Museum (Sat and Sun)
Events are subject to change.
Bournemouth Writing Festival is not responsible for the content of the events.
Lyrical Graffiti
Graffiti meets poetry in this creative explosion of words, color, and courage!
Step into a world where music lyrics, poetry, and street art collide!
Facilitated by the We Are Authentic Education Trust for an epic drop-in session where young creatives (ages 5-17) can play with words, experiment with urban art, and leave their mark on a massive collaborative mural.
What’s Happening?
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Blackout Poetry Magic: Transform lyrics and stories into bold new creations using the coolest blackout poetry techniques.
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Graffiti Meets Literature: Grab a Posca Pen and tag your words onto a giant, eye-catching mural that celebrates the theme of Courageous.
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Be Part of Something Big: Your words will help shape a stunning community artwork that will stand as a tribute to bravery and creativity!
Year 5&6 students from Kinson Academy will have already made a start, so come along and contribute to their work.
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No need to book—just drop in throughout the day on Saturday 26th April at Patch, get creative, and unleash your inner artist