Bushmills writer attends Hewitt Summer School
The Summer School is a week long festival of culture and creativity inspired by the work of local writer John Hewitt with talks, readings, theatre and writing workshops.
This year’s theme was: ‘Coming to terms: learning to live with difference’.
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Hide AdMuch of John Hewitt’s archive material is held at the University of Ulster at Coleraine.
Emma, from Portstewart thanked the Coleraine Arts Committee a for their efforts in securing two bursaries awards for the Causeway Area for 2015 she added: “This was a positive and encouraging experience that has brought me a step closer to finding my voice in the written word.”
William, from Bushmills, was also enthusiastic about his week, he said: “I found the John Hewitt Summer School an outstanding opportunity to immerse myself in the world of creative writing.”