Walsall Junior group for 2022-23

This group is aimed at young people in school years 3 – 6 (aged 8 – 11). 
Led by writer Mandy Ross with an assistant writer, the group will meet in The New Art Gallery Walsall from 10.30am – 12.30pm on the following Saturdays:

No September session
15th October 2022
5th November 2022
3rd December 2022
7th January 2023
11th February 2023
11th March 2023
22nd April 2023
20th May 2023 * NB This date has moved from 6th May due to the Coronation
10th June 2023
1st July 2023

The sessions cost £10 for a taster session, or £9 per session when booked for all remaining sessions. You can choose to pay in one lump sum or pay by monthly recurring card payments.

Please note, we encourage young people to join one group for the year, as getting to know their fellow group members is an important part of developing as a writer.

We are pleased to be able to offer free places to those who receive free school meals or pupil premium funding at school. You can see our bursary policy here. Please contact us with any queries.

The young people will need to bring

a notebook or some paper,
a pen or pencil to write with,
a snack and a drink, if they want one. 20

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