Arts & Culture
Connect & Create at Retford Library: April - July 2026
It’s never too late to try something new and share ideas in a friendly, supportive group!
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Join Author in Residence Ashley Thorpe this summer at a FREE family workshop!
Join Author in Residence Ashley Thorpe for a creative writing workshop, using popular songs as a inspiration for your own piece of writing.
You'll explore the thoughts and feelings the music evokes to plan your story, focusing on genre, setting and character development.
Booking Information
FREE
Booking essential
Aimed at children 7+ and their families
About the Author
Ashley Thorpe is a Nottingham-born, award-nominated author of fantasy fiction for children. His first two adventures, both published by Usborne, put a compelling spin on West African and Caribbean mythology and folklore. His books have been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, the Jhalak Prize, the Branford Boase Award and The Week Junior Award for Breakthrough Book.
IG: ashley_thorpe
