Word has it: speaking & listening, writing & reading – A talk by Helen Shaddock

Free, booking required

Artist Helen Shaddock will be discussing her autobiographical writing, The Thing Part 1 with archivist Rachel Boyd. Published as a limited edition, The Thing, is a collection of the artist’s poetry and prose— poignant, candid and humorous reflections on her experience of living with eating distress, OCD, and autism. Extracts from The Thing will be read by the artist’s friends.

Come along on Wednesday 18 September, 6-7.30pm

FREE event but booking is required

Limited edition copies of The Thing Part 1 will be available to buy at a reduced price.

This talk has been curated by Helen Shaddock and Gráinne Sweeney to celebrate the launch of artED — a digital zine by Helen Shaddock exploring eating distress through art practice. Supported by Arts Council England.

Helen is also running other workshops as part of the programme at other venues:

Creating Your Own Recovery Journey – is that even possible? ReCoCo – Recovery College Collective, Newcastle upon Tyne – Monday 1 October 2024, 6-7:30 pm

Speaking…From Personal Experience – NewBridge Project – Artist studio gallery and bookshop – Thursday 24 October 2024, 6-7:30 pm

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