Creative Writing Workshop: gloves

Libraries Sheffield is hosting a Creative Writing Workshop at Sheffield Central Library on Saturday 31 October 2026. This session is part of the city's wider creative programme, which aims to support writers across the region. The local literary scene here has deep roots in spoken word, a tradition where established voices often meet emerging talent. It is a space where poetry slams frequently share the calendar with a broader workshop programme. That programme is quite extensive, ranging from short fiction and novel-writing to screenwriting, personal essay, playwriting, and poetry for absolute beginners. Beyond the workshops, the scene is also supported by local literary prizes and competitions that encourage new work, making it a fairly active environment for those interested in developing their writing.

The upcoming workshop takes a specific, somewhat unusual subject as its theme: gloves. During the session, attendees will study the subject of gloves as it appears in literature and poetry. This analysis serves as a starting point for the practical side of the event, where participants will then write creatively on the theme themselves. By looking at how other writers have approached the subject, the workshop aims to provide a structured way to generate new material. It is open to writers aged 18 and over, and the organisers have structured it to be accessible to everyone, whether you are completely new to the craft or already an established writer looking for a fresh prompt or a different way to approach your work.

The workshop runs from 10:00 until 11:45, giving participants one hour and 45 minutes to work through the material and engage with the theme. The session is held at Sheffield Central Library on Surrey Street in the City Centre (S1 2LH). It is free to attend, though it is worth noting that it is part of a structured programme of events run by the library service, so it is worth keeping an eye on their wider schedule if you are interested in the other writing opportunities they host throughout the year.