Royal West of England Academy

Upcoming events at Royal West of England Academy

Royal West of England Academy is a museum in Victoria Park. Near Here currently lists 2 upcoming events, including Family Bollywood Dance Workshop and Fiction Writing Day with Mark Haddon.

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Family Bollywood Dance Workshop

Vendor: 4026 - Learning & Participation Type: Events Price: 0.00 Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10am-11am Each Person requires their own ticket. Please book tickets for all family members. Join our energetic Family Bollywood Dance Workshop by Sayambrita Mukherjee, based on joyful celebration of music, movement, and togetherness for people of all abilities. Set to vibrant Bollywood hits, this interactive session invites families, friends, and the wider community to come together and experience the fun of dancing in a lively group atmosphere. Participants will learn easy and exciting Bollywood dance steps, enjoy playful choreography, and move to rhythms in a welcoming and inclusive space. No prior dance experience is required—just enthusiasm and a love for music. The workshop is designed to create connection, laughter, confidence, and unforgettable memories through the colourful spirit of Bollywood dance. About our Artist:Sayambrita is a multi disciplinary community artist from the Indian diaspora and has run several creative workshops based on visual art, within the community based on wellbeing. A member of BRAC and Diverse Artists Network and performed at the Diaspora Festival and the Intercultural Festival in 2024 at Sparks.

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Fiction Writing Day with Mark Haddon

Vendor: 4024 - Drawing School + Arvon Type: Events Price: 125.00 Tutor - Mark Haddon 1-day workshop Friday 23 October 2026, 10.30am - 4.30pm The RWA is thrilled to be partnering with national creative writing charity Arvon in the development of a series of Writing Days, using the RWA's lead exhibitions as a stimulus for different forms of writing. The latest workshop, focused on fiction, is led by highly acclaimed artist and writer Mark Haddon. His bestselling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, won seventeen literary prizes, was longlisted for the Booker Prize, was translated into 36 languages, and went on to become an award-winning stage adaptation by Simon Stephens. He has since written five more works of fiction for adults, most recently the novel The Porpoise and a collection of fables and stories, Dogs and Monsters. He has written many books for children, as well as a collection of poetry, The Talking Horse and the Sad Girl and the Village Under the Sea, and works for the stage, television and radio. His next book is a memoir including his own illustrations, Leaving Home, due to be published by Penguin in 2026. Mark has been teaching creative writing for Arvon for many years. In this welcoming and stimulating Writing Day Mark will share ideas and techniques for writing fiction, as well as leading the group through hands-on exercises. The day will include free exhibition entry throughout the day, a tour of the RWA's 173 Annual Open exhibition, and...

Fri 23 Oct11:30The Royal West of England Academy

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