Proud Writing / Ysgrifennu Balch

Proud Writing / Ysgrifennu Balch is a creative LGBTQ+ writing workshop at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery on Saturday 14 November, running from 13:00 to 15:30. It's led by Norena Shopland, an author and historian who specialises in diversity in Welsh history. Her books include Forbidden Lives: LGBT Stories from Wales, the first work on Welsh sexual orientation and gender identity history, and A History of Women in Men's Clothes: From Cross-Dressing to Empowerment. She also writes a monthly column on Welsh history for Nation Cymru.

The session works around four objects on display in the gallery. You'll respond to each one creatively, exploring its queer history along the way. There's plenty of room for different forms — fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lyrics or artwork — and the session closes with some tips on the craft. If you submit your pieces afterwards, they'll be published in a free ebook.

It's recommended for ages 16 and over, so it's a good one to bring a friend along to. The workshop runs for two and a half hours, from 13:00 to 15:30, at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery on Alexandra Road, Swansea, SA1 5DZ. It's free, but booking is essential.