Writing Holidays
IN WEST CORNWALL
Phil Bowen on 01736
360531 or reception@penzanceartsclub.co.uk
Tel or Fax : +44 (0)1736 363761
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Penzance Arts Club is now presenting writing Holiday's, with Bed & Breakfast and tuition by Phil Bowen. Phil was born in Liverpool in 1949. He studied Drama and Art at college in Chester before becoming a Drama teacher in Liverpool. He moved to Devon in 1992 where he works full time as a writer, performer, tutor and editor. He has edited the poetry anthologies Jewels & Binoculars: fifty poets celebrate Bob Dylan and Things We Sold: poems about The Beatles. His most recent collection 'Variety's Hammer' published by Stride is featured in The Forward Anthology - Best poetry of 1998 and his biography of the Mersey Posts 'A Gallery To Play To'. Published in 1999.
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From £100.00 per person per day |
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"Unusual and striking.. great fun to
read" - Sophie Hannah "Lively, vital and accomplished" -
Sylvia Kantaris "Phil Bowen's poetry is a big place. He uses it. So get out there and surrender to the comedians and ventriloquists, the nightclub owners and lodgers, the drop dead limousine, the groaning truck, the disgusting luck. Let Phil be your fast-talking guide. It's a wonderful world out there. Ask anyone." - Selina Hill. The day starts with a traditional English breakfast. Lunches, snacks and evening meals are available from our elegant and atmospheric restaurant. For sensitive souls there's even a friendly ghost around! |
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The Penzance Arts club is one of Penzance's treasured examples of Georgian architecture built in 1780. The interior has been tastefully restored exposing many delightful original features. From the Entrance Gallery the wide and graceful staircase leads top a landing, whose large bow headed window overlooks Penzance Harbour and provides far reaching views across Mounts Bay. |
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Everything at the Club - From the real fires to the discreet service from the friendly staff is directed at ensuring that the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The bedrooms contain a double and a single bed with their own showers, hand basin & colour television. The Dining room is situated at the lower ground floor and has French windows leading to the patio and walled garden. Here, the granite flag stoned floor, light airy décor and soft lighting create an intimate and informal atmosphere. The menu is based on home cooking, using local produce when in season, and offers a varied range of food specialising in fresh caught fish. The Bar and Lounge were once the staterooms of the Portuguese Embassy which still retain their elegance. The days newspapers and fresh coffee are always available. The French windows from the bar give access to the Balcony and delightful private walled garden with sea views of Mounts Bay. |
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THE COURSES Both the short and the longer courses are appropriate for all levels. The groups are small (between 2 and 10) to ensure individual attention, and stress is placed on the development of the student’s personal style. Students meet in the club between 5.00pm - 8.00pm on the evening prior to the start of their course . The tutor will be present here to outline the course and discuss individual needs. The day begins each morning at 10.00am with a workshop in the lounge. The tutor will be available from 11.30am - 12.30pm and from 3.30pm - 4.30pm to discuss students' on-going work or any other writing they wish to share. There will be a break for lunch at 12.30pm The workshop will re-start at 2.00pm and finish at 4.30pm. Evening sessions will be as follows:- 1st night - Reading by the tutor On you last day there will be a brief appraisal of what has been achieved on the course and a 'Writing Surgery' for each participant. For further details please contact The Penzance Arts Club Tel: 01736 363761 or the Tutor Phil Bowen on 01736 360531 |
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