These eight evening workshops will allow participants to develop the skills necessary to write arts interviews, reviews, criticism and broader, long-form cultural analysis pieces that would be suitable for newspapers and other publications – print and online. The classes will focus on how to structure an article, select suitable subject matter and keep audiences engaged. Different forms of arts writing will be explored with students getting a chance to try their hand at each one and receive detailed feedback. The course will also give participants a practical grounding in how to pitch ideas to editors and a list of suitable contacts. The workshops are aimed at those who enjoy analysing culture as a hobby, as well as those looking to do it professionally. Suitable for practiced writers and novices.

Eithne Shortall is chief arts writer with the Sunday Times, Ireland and broadcast contributor to RTÉ and the BBC.