Bridge House Art Summer School
20-24 July 2026
TIME
Creative writing & expressive art
“Time is relative; its only worth depends upon what we do as it is passing.” ― Albert Einstein
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a sign of the times / it’s about time behind the times / ahead of your time once in a blue moon / bide your time pushed for time / killing time time is on your side / time is of the essence c’mon baby, let the good times roll…
Past, present, future: what do these words mean to us? What ideas, memories, and hopes do they contain? During this course you will use a unique combination of creative writing and expressive art to explore the concept of time and consider the ways in which it can be measured.
The course will be co-tutored by Eleanor White and LG Thomson. Throughout the course students will be encouraged to share their work with the group. This exciting and innovative course will suit those new to art or writing as well as those experienced in both.
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THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED. TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST, PLEASE CONTACT BRIDGE HOUSE ART.
Open Book
Creative Writing Workshops
in Ullapool & Coigach with LG Thomson
Open Book workshops are welcoming, relaxed, and free to attend. Sessions last approximately 2 hours. There is no need to book, just turn up on the day. Materials are provided. No previous experience of creative writing is required. Suitable for 18+.
Ullapool Creative Writing Group meets in Ullapool Library on Wednesdays at 2pm.
2025
7 May, 4 June, 20 August, 3 September, 1 October, 5 November, 3 December.
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2026
11 February, 4 March.​
Coigach Creative Writing Group meets in Coigach Community Hall on Thursdays at 11am.
2025
8 May, 5 June, 21 August, 4 September, 2 October, 6 November, 4 December.
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2026
12 February, 5 March.​
Stay
Write
Create
At The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool,
14-16 Nov 2025
Join LG at the Ceilidh Place in Ullapool for a weekend of creative writing.
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Discover the writer in you
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Unleash your creativity
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Explore ideas
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Experiment with words
The weekend package includes meals & accommodation, allowing you to immerse yourself in the creative process.
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The emphasis will be on creative play. Suitable for writers looking to refresh their craft or break the block, or for anyone new to creative writing. All you need is a willingness to explore ideas and be part of the group.
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Small group
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Limited spaces
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Book now to secure yours
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Fri 14 - Sun 16 Nov 2025
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£400 inc. workshops & DBB
To book, email or call the Ceilidh Place: stay@theceilidhplace.com / 01854 612103​
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Bridge House Art Summer School 2025
Trees | creative writing & expressive art
This course is co-tutored by author LG Thomson and artist Eleanor White and will suit those new to art or writing as well as those experienced in both.
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For more information go to Bridge House Art.
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NB This course is fully booked. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please contact Bridge House Art.
Live Literature with Ullapool Sea Savers
A series of creative writing workshops led by LG for Ullapool Sea Savers,
a marine conservation charity run by kids for kids.
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LG's workshops with USS included the creation of an acrostic poem dedicated to the sea. This was created outdoors, on a slipway, with the Sea Savers taking inspiration from their surroundings. The poem was later reclaimed by the sea. Other workshops included making zines inspired by all things marine, and the creation of stories inspired by ocean currents and messages in bottles.
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These workshops were funded by the Scottish Book Trust Live Literature programme. Please contact LG if you would like her to run workshops for your group.