Directory of poetry courses & holidays; appreciation & writing for poets

poetry courses and holidays

Abri Creative Writing
based: Languedoc, France
website: www.abricreativewriting.com
A diverse program of writing holidays set in the lush Cévennes mountains of the Languedoc region of France, offering an oasis of natural beauty where writers can get down to the business of their craft without the distractions of crowds, traffic or TV. Abri is the writing wing of Gardoussel Retreat.
| writing | poetry | retreats | vegetarian | yoga | ayurveda | France |

Chateau Ventenac
based: Languedoc, France
website: 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 | 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 |

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 |

Literary Consultancy (The)
based: London, UK
website: www.literaryadventures.co.uk
Creative writing holidays in a mesmerising setting run by TLC Literary Adventures.
| writing | literary appreciation | poetry | Spain |

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

Top Left Corner
based: Highland, Scotland, UK
website: top-left-corner.blogspot.com
Week-long poetry and writing retreats in a glorious environment in the Scottish Highlands.
| writing | poetry | Scotland |

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Travel-quest's poetry courses and holidays section is for listing holidays, workshops, vacations, breaks and residential courses for poets and aspiring poets, based around the writing of poetry and verse, or around poetry appreciation; this includes performance poetry.