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poetry courses and holidays

Chateau Ventenac
based: Languedoc, France
website: www.chateauventenac.com/courses
Courses and retreats that combine a luxurious holiday with an opportunity to develop a skill or talent. Offering a wide range of professionally tutored courses complemented by first class accommodation and food and wine of an impeccable standard. Stunning views, overlooking the Canal du Midi in the Languedoc region of France.
| writing | poetry | felt making/felt work | wine appreciation/tasting | wine tours | cookery | painting/drawing | relaxation | reiki | French language | France |

 Warner Leisure Hotels
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: Warner Be Inspired
Creative holidays at stunning locations in England and Wales. The wide range of breaks includes writers weekends, poetry for pleasure, painting and drawing, calligraphy, creative writing, flower arranging, willow weaving, pottery and decorating ceramics, digital photography etc. – all with expert teachers. Breaks also include good food and live entertainment every night.
| painting/drawing | calligraphy | photographic | country crafts | sculpture/carving | paper crafts | pottery/ceramics | wood crafts | flower arranging and floral design | writing | poetry | England | Wales |

Write by the Sea
based: Algarve, Portugal
website: www.writebythesea.com
Creative writing holidays on the Isla de Armona, Algarve, with award-wining writers, Patrick Gale, Owen Sheers, Paul Magrs, Alicia Stubbersfield and Tiffany Murray. A gorgeous retreat with beach house, and a vibrant seaside fishing village. Ideal for relaxation, fun, gourmet food and writing. Visit their website for current dates.
| writing | poetry | literary appreciation | Portugal |

Write in Languedoc
based: Languedoc, France
website: www.write-in-languedoc.com
Creative writing holidays and retreats for beginners and experienced writers in poetry or prose, offering encouragement, inspiration, workshops, literary appreciation, excellent food, and wine tasting and tours. A weekend or a week: time for your writing, for meeting other writers, and for exploring a historic village in the vineyards.
| writing | poetry | literary appreciation | tailor-made | wine appreciation/tasting | wine tours | France |

 Arvon Foundation
based: UK
website: www.arvonfoundation.org
A registered charity offering a programme of residential creative writing courses taught by professional writers.
| writing | poetry | UK |

Dingle Writing Courses
based: Co Kerry, Ireland
website: www.dinglewritingcourses.ie
Residential writing and poetry weekends on the beautiful Dingle peninsula, with professional writers.
| poetry | writing | Ireland |

 Horton WHC – Holidays for Women and Children
based: North Yorkshire, UK
website: www.hortonwhc.org.uk
A women's co-op offering holidays for women on their own or with children, also themed weekends such as writing, poetry, reading, music, drumming etc.
| women only | single parent holidays | poetry | writing | music appreciation | UK |

Poetry in France
based: Perigord Vert, France
website: www.poetryinfrance.com
Residential poetry writing and appreciation in the beautiful Perigord Vert region of SW France.
| poetry | France |

 Poetry Practice (The)
based: Cornwall, UK
website: www.thepoetrypractice.com
Poetry courses and workshops throughout the year, including residential courses.
| poetry | UK |

 Poetry School (The)
based: London, UK
website: www.poetryschool.com
A comprehensive range of courses, workshops and weekends for poets and aspiring poets.
| poetry | UK |

 Ty Newydd
based: Gwynedd, Wales, UK
website: www.tynewydd.org
The National Writers' Centre for Wales offering residential courses in writing, poetry and drama as well as writers retreats and Welsh language courses.
| writing | poetry | storytelling | retreats | television/radio | Welsh language | Wales |

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