A six-week creative writing course for women and non-binary writers of all experiences and abilities, Ignite will help you reduce fear of the blank page, push through doubt and lead you through essential writing techniques, such as characterisation, dialogue and creating dynamic settings.
A six-week creative writing course for women and non-binary writers of all experiences and abilities, Ignite will help you reduce fear of the blank page, push through doubt and lead you through essential writing techniques, such as characterisation, dialogue and creating dynamic settings.
Led by Leeds-based writer Sara Sherwood, at Ignite you’ll develop your skills and confidence in a small, supportive and caring group – and join the creative community of Write Like A Grrrl graduates.
Please note this course is for adults only.
Who we are
HEART is Headingley’s community, enterprise and arts centre.
Home to Assembly Bar + Kitchen, Tiny Boo play area for pre-schoolers, and Pulse co-working space, HEART is a space for professional gatherings, private functions, and community classes, and hosts a rich programme of arts and events.
HEART opened in 2011 thanks to the hard work of our local community who strived to keep this wonderful building in public use.
HEART’s vision is to create a vibrant and welcoming space for a wide range of people to meet, mix, work and play.
What we offer
Room hire | spaces hosting up to 150 people perfect for meetings, conferences, private parties, classes and events
Assembly Bar + Kitchen | cafe with seasonal menu, barista coffee, bar, onsite refreshments and event catering
Workspace | Pulse coworking space and private offices
Tiny Boo | Walk ins, table bookings and parties at our pre-schoolers play space
Events | gigs, films, food, dance, philosophy, quizzes, craft and ‘zine fairs
Art | gallery and exhibition space showcasing work by local artists available to buy
Shop | The Green Yard plant shop and HEART SHOP supporting local makers’, selling artisanal cards & gifts
Community | range of volunteering opportunities, Wonder Day, Apple Day and HEART FEST
Support HEART
We would like to thank all of our staff, volunteers, and local community for supporting us to return to business as usual.
We have been so overwhelmed by the generosity of HEART supporters over this time and hope you can still continue to offer that support.
The Centre is still recovering and, unlike many organisations, HEART has to be entirely self-sufficient; we don’t receive grants or any other kind of subsidy, so have to make every penny and pound ourselves.
As ever, whether it’s £1 or £100, it all makes a difference.
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