Landscapes in Flight: Walking, Writing and Observation
How can writing change the way we see the natural world? A unique bird-watching/creative writing workshop on Llandudno’s West Shore Beach.
How can writing change the way we see the natural world? How do birds and people experience place? What stories do you have to tell about wildlife in your area? Join experts from the arts and sciences at Bangor University for a creative writing workshop on Llandudno’s West Shore Beach, in association with Llandudno Museum. No previous experience is necessary and all are welcome.
The nature diaries of the late Dr Paul Whalley, recently acquired by Bangor University Archives, are an extraordinary lifetime’s record of observation of birds and weather, much of it focused on north Wales and especially the Orme. A team of biologists, writers and artists from the University are currently engaged in research on the diaries and the different ways in which they might help us to think about landscapes of the past and present. This free public event, featuring readings from the diaries, poetry inspired by them, and a creative writing workshop in the company of other species is an invitation to join in developing an understanding of how different perspectives, whether scientific or artistic, human or more-than-human, shape ideas of place. Booking required.
Presenters will include bird expert Charlotte Griffiths, documentary film-maker Joanna Wright, and writers Joey Frances, Siân Melangell Dafydd, Tristan Burke, Fiona Cameron and Zoë Skoulding.
Meet at West Shore Beach 2pm Saturday 19th March 2022.
Bring waterproof clothing, refreshments, pen and paper.
This is a mainly outdoor event that will involve walking moderate distances on uneven terrain, but we welcome questions about accessibility and will do our best to accommodate any requests.
Contact: z.skoulding@bangor.ac.uk
Supported by the Natural Environment Research Council and Bangor University.