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We are really honoured that @VenkmanProject is running a summer masterclass for our younger members on 17 August at 3pm. Jess will be talking all about character development - and lots more! Just a few places left! More info on our website: https://inkpots.org/inkpots-summer-masterclasses/

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Slowly getting back into routine after our family wedding. V slowly! Morning walk 👌🏻

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Only a couple of days till our storytellers launch this great book on Saturday 2-6pm at the amazing @ToynbeeHall! There will be live readings, panel discussions, a black business fair, a film screening, free food and more! Just make sure you sign up here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/the-black-experience/

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We really loved @nicolapenfold ‘s new book, Between Sea and Sky. Read our review here: https://inkpots.org/between-sea-and-sky-by-nicola-penfold/

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The youngest person to win an Olympic medal in #TeamGB history 🇬🇧

An unbelievable achievement from the extraordinary Sky Brown 🥉

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We loved @nicolapenfoldauthor’s first book and s

We loved @nicolapenfoldauthor’s first book and so were delighted to see an early copy of her new one ‘Between Sea and Sky’ which is equally as good.
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This eco-adventure is set in the near future. Our review is on the website in the blog now and you can access it via the link in our bio. Or copy and paste this link: https://inkpots.org/between-sea-and-sky-by-nicola-penfold/

Here at Inkpots we have a vision - to equip as man

Here at Inkpots we have a vision - to equip as many young people as possible with belief in themselves and their creativity, and to offer them the tools to use this in their every day lives.
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We create:
• A community where kindness is paramount;

*Programmes where every young person gets an equal chance;

• A safe space for young people and their work.

One of our core values is kindness - and it’s mu

One of our core values is kindness - and it’s much appreciated within our groups and programmes.
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One of the things we’ve been working on this year has been kindness to ourselves. Creatives can be extremely hard in themselves and young people often set themselves very high targets.
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So let’s send out lots of roots of kindness today to those around us - and ourselves ❤️

Every business has its seasons. The summertime at

Every business has its seasons. The summertime at Inkpots is traditionally when things appear to slow down a little and the tempo definitely changes. It’s a time of planning and preparation for September and this year it feels needed more than ever.⁠
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We do have some lovely author masterclasses to look forward to (link in bio). We’ll also be developing a new mini-course on journaling for teenagers, a programme all about the seasons and doing more work on a creative toolkit.⁠
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This is the kind of work which calls for concentrated efforts, plenty of research and time to craft materials which are just right for our young people.⁠
Perfect for this summer season.⁠

One of the nicest things about being at Inkpots is

One of the nicest things about being at Inkpots is getting to talk about books, stories, characters and plots. And cake. And animals. And feelings.
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Our members tend to be introverted, prefer being in small groups, and maybe don’t always have the strongest belief in themselves or their writing.
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But when any of us feel comfortable, secure and heard, we relax and start to enjoy ourselves. And that’s when confidence begins to grow.

As we reach the end of the school year, so we’ve

As we reach the end of the school year, so we’ve finished our group sessions for this term too.⁠
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It’s been just over a year since we took our groups online – and what a journey! And as we are receiving lovely notes of thanks from families, it’s our turn to show our immense gratitude to our Inkpots community.⁠
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Our thanks go out to all the young people who help make the Inkpots groups such special places. You’re all totally awesome!⁠
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We’d also like to thank the parents who help make the online groups run smoothly. A big shout out goes to the authors and artists who have visited us and shared so much creative joy. Thank you all.⁠
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The past 12 months have thrown up challenges like no other times. We wouldn’t have got through so much without the support and encouragement of the schools which support us, colleagues from other writing organisations (tipping our caps at @writebackuk and @writesparks in particular here) and individuals who are always supporting us from the sidelines. ⁠
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We wish you all a creative, peaceful and nurturing summer.⁠
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(Just in case you’re interested we do have a new group for ten-year-olds starting in September. Watch out for further details or DM.)⁠

Thinking about all the families on their final wee

1:1 mentoring sessions may sound a bit stiff and f

1:1 mentoring sessions may sound a bit stiff and formal. But here at Inkpots they’re anything but. Supportive and structured, yes. And with positive, measurable outputs for sure. But these sessions are fun and light too and the needs and interests of young people are always prioritised.⁠
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You can find out much more – and see if it sounds like something which would suit your son or daughter – by booking in for a free, no obligation chat.⁠ I’d love to hear from you, whatever point you’re at.
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The link is in our bio – just click to go to the booking page.

For the past six weeks, we've been lucky enough to

For the past six weeks, we've been lucky enough to work alongside our intern from Sussex University @summer_raselma.⁠
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It's Summer's last day with us today and we're off later for a chocolate celelbration.⁠
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But also wanted to say publicly a huge thank you to Summer for all her creativity and ideas - especially in transforming the Instagram grid and stories.⁠
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Wishing you all the best for your third year of studies too Summer!

Good friendships are worth their weight in gold. T

Good friendships are worth their weight in gold. They can come in all guises and are a source of joy.⁠
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Some friendships will have been tested over the past 18 months. Many of us feel we’ve changes. Moved on. Want different things.⁠
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But the slower days of summer are a great chance to re-connect, savour and nurture those friendships which mean the world to us.⁠

We’re looking forward to an #inkpotssummer when

We’re looking forward to an #inkpotssummer when we get a chance to boost batteries and nourish creativity. Simple nurturing activities are the order of the day.⁠
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We’ve got a new ideas sheet for you to download too for your summer (designed by our super creative intern @summer_raselma). It’s free to access and the link is in the bio.⁠
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We’d love to know your summer plans. Let us know in the comments.⁠

At Inkpots, we loved @louisareid 's 'Gloves Off'.

At Inkpots, we loved @louisareid 's 'Gloves Off'. Its emotional, powerful and beautifully written in verse. ⁠
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Our intern @summer_raselma read it as one of her first jobs here and absolutely loved it! Check out her review on the Inkpots website or the link in bio and give it a read yourself!⁠
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https://inkpots.org/gloves-off-by-louisa-reid/

Last year, we received funding from the Arts Counc

Last year, we received funding from the Arts Council to produce material to support the move from primary to secondary school for young people and their families.⁠
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Many families found the information helpful, so we’ve updated the handout and are sharing it again. A bit of planning now should mean a relaxed summer for everyone!⁠
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Details for downloading the free info are in our bio. Please do share with other families who may be interested. ⁠

Each month, I work with a small number of young pe

Each month, I work with a small number of young people on a 1:1 basis, supporting them with creative mentoring.⁠
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During the school summer holidays, I have a few slots available for young creative age 10 – 16 years. My sessions are fun and light and focus on what the young person enjoys. We work together to untangle story knots or look at areas where a young person may doubt themselves.⁠
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Creative mentoring is a sustainable way of developing a young person’s resilience and great, holistic preparation for the months to come.⁠
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If you’d like to know more, you can book a free, no obligation call with me for a chat. The link is in the bio. Would love to hear from you.⁠

Not one of our young people is finishing the schoo

Not one of our young people is finishing the school term without feeling tired out. Many are also stressed after weeks and weeks of assessments at school. There have been broken bubbles, cancelled sports days and endless disappointments. And there’s still uncertainty about some arrangements for September.⁠
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So, we’re encouraging everyone to think about helping themselves by nurturing their creativity this summer. All our brains are exhausted with the ongoing uncertainty with Covid. We can soothe them with creative activities which we have control over. Gentle creative stimulation engages and focuses our minds on the task at hand -- and distracts us from feelings of stress and anxiety.⁠
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To celebrate #InkpotsSummer our highly creative intern @summer_raselma has been hard at work creating a fresh look for the grid too.⁠
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We’d love to hear which creative activities you find the most soothing and nurturing?⁠

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