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Workshop

The Writing Apothecary

Writing for Wellbeing Workshops

Sat 29 Jun – Sat 20 Jul 2024

Learning Studio

Free event (advance booking required)

On general sale Wed 15 May, 1:00pm

On general sale Wed 15 May, 1:00pm

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

Running time

1 hour 30 minutes

Age range

18+

On general sale Wed 15 May, 1:00pm

On general sale Wed 15 May, 1:00pm

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

Counter Culture: 175 years of shopping at Boots provides the inspiration for this free series of writing workshops which take a writing for wellbeing approach.

Writing for wellbeing is a simple and rewarding way to help you to make space for reflection. With a focus on the therapeutic power of the writing process, we’ll use the exhibition as a creative springboard for a range of writing activities that will connect us with our thoughts and feelings and help to develop self-expression.

Each workshop is different and standalone – attend all four or as many as you can. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. Refreshments will be available.

Aimed at anyone who is interested in creative exploration through words in a relaxed and supportive environment. No previous experience is necessary.

Counter Culture is part of a wider research project called Chemists to the Nation, Pharmacy to the World: Exploring the Global Dimensions of British Healthcare and Beauty with Boots the Chemists, 1919-1980 which is supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

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Helen Foster

Workshop Facilitator

An old poster from Boots where two women converse over a pharmacy counter
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Counter Culture Exhibition

Enjoy a fantastic exhibition on the history of shopping at Boots.

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