Who's pulling the strings? Plus Brighter Days Academy, Margate events and a host of writer opportunities
See what's coming up in March from Marine Studios and the Writers' Room
First Friday: Puppets
Join us on Friday 7th March from 6 to 9pm for an evening exploring the world of puppets at Marine Studios.
Cute or creepy, fun or fancy, puppets have been amusing people across Britain for more than 600 years. But who's pulling the strings? See our display of vintage puppets, make your own puppets and tell stories through shadow puppetry. All welcome, bring your own refreshments and sense of fun.
This event is FREE.
Accessibility: find out about this event and space by reading our access statement.
Brighter Days: Calling all crafters, makers and artists
Brighter Days Academy is running practical sessions for small creative businesses on working with the press, building customer service skills, helping to firm up goals and objectives, preparing to sell to the public, shops and galleries, and reaching out to expand networks and customer base.
The sessions are open to all small creative businesses and free to those that are based in Thanet (outside of area there is a minimal charge of £5 per session).
Find out more and sign up on the Brighter Days Academy page, or learn more about Brighter Days Markets.
These Brighter Days Academy events have been made possible by funding by Thanet District Council as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Thanet Social Enterprise Boost Fund and Don’t Miss Margate’s Community Solidarity Fund.
Meetings, events and hot desks with glorious Main Sands views
Want to hold an event or a meeting, or just hire a desk for the day? Marine Studios has flexible spaces available from £10/day – we’re a friendly bunch with great coffee (and tea), wi-fi and sea views. Booking is super easy. Check availability, book and pay on our online booking system.
Any questions? Get in touch at info@marinestudios.co.uk
Writing opportunities
Deborah Rogers Foundation Writers Award
This one is for unpublished writers. £10,000 will be presented to a first-time writer whose submission demonstrates outstanding literary talent and who needs financial support to complete their work. The two runners-up will each receive £1,000. For details and to submit your work see Deborah Rogers Foundation.
Harper-Wood Creative Writing and Travel Award
This one’s for graduates (of any university). St John’s College, Cambridge is offering poets and authors at the start of their careers the chance to spend a paid year overseas. Find out more and apply.
Big Picture Competition
OK, so not excluively for writers, but lots of you are photographers, too!
This is open to photography enthusiasts and professionals and inspires action to protect and conserve the rich diversity of life on Earth. There is an entrance fee, but the grand prize is $5,000.
For details of how to submit photos see BigPicture.
What’s on?
For details of all the monthly Marine Studios Writers’ Room groups (Margate Fiction Writers; Margate Stanza; Writer’s Block; Where to Start Writing…) please see the events page on the Marine Studios website.
Accessibility: for all events and meetings at Marine Studios, read our access statement.
First Friday: Puppets
Friday 7th March, 6–9pm / Marine Studios
Join us for an evening exploring the world of puppets at Marine Studios. BYO refreshments and curiosity.
Free to attend
Brighter Days Academy: Set Your Goals / Pressing Matters / Selling Further Afield
Various times, dates and venues, 7th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 18th March
Are you a maker, artisan, craftsperson, artist? Join Brighter Days Academy in practical sessions that will introduce you to the press, build your customer service skills, help you firm up goals and objectives, prepare you to sell to the public, shops and galleries, and reach out to expand your network and customer base.
Free for Thanet businesses / £5 for those outside Thanet. Sign up online
Margate Bookshop Bookclub
Wednesday 26th March, 6.30pm / Fort Road Hotel
Join Margate Bookshop Bookclub for this month’s discussion – title to be confirmed, see online here for details.
Free to attend