Exploring ‘Writing As Art’ at Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge
Workshops, Writing Support and Commissions
I’m experienced workshop facilitator and specialise in socially engaged arts as a writer, making the arts and writing accessible for all. I’ve run creative writing workshops for families and children as young as four (have even got parents with young babies, writing too!), for teenage girls and young women, women and the elderly, with schools and care homes. I’m passionate about community voice and engagement, making writing and the arts fun, friendly and relevant – so I can tailor creative and literary activities that are relevant to your group, or community. Commissioning literature and text inspired works are fantastic ways to celebrate a place, or community voice – I’m passionate that literature and the arts are open to all.
I also work with artists, helping with the writing side of an artistic practice, writing biographies, press materials, copy, plus in communications.
Organisations I’ve worked with: The Grove Primary School, Manor Care Home, St Martins Day Centre, Norwich Castle and Museum, Romsey Mill, GroundWork Gallery, Norfolk County Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Vauxhall Links, Cambridge Art Salon, Family Arts Campaign, National Centre for Writing, Norfolk Arts Trust, Turtle Dove and Kettle’s Yard. I’ve also worked as a guest critic at University of Cambridge’s Architecture Department.
Get in touch ruthie@ruthiecollins.co.uk
“Ruthie – thank you for your open, warm manner which helps to encourage participation. You also help to think of things from many angles, so no one feels ‘straight jacketed’ into having to write in ‘one way’…” – Participant, Arts Council England funded writing workshop, Great Yarmouth 2019
“Encouraged thought and interaction within the group. Good style of group management.” Participant, Arts Council England funded writing workshop, 2019
“I found the workshop interesting and inspiring I think it helps people open their minds more and help express their feelings through something they may not have thought they could do.” Participant – Arts Council England funded writing workshop, Great Yarmouth 2019