Peer-led Journalling Workshop: The Journalling Journey

Schedule

Wed Jan 07 2026 at 06:45 pm to 08:15 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Writers Workshop | Sheffield City Centre, EN

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A safe, creative space to explore journalling techniques and content with others.
About this Event

Overview
This is the first in a series of peer-led journalling workshops for adults. Each session stands alone, so you can attend one or join the full series. No writing experience is required.

In this workshop we’ll take a broad look at journalling - its purposes, techniques, and what our personal relationship with the practice might be. We’ll also try a handful of gentle exercises to get you started.

Every participant will receive a journal to use throughout the workshop (one per person, not per session 😊).
If the event is sold out, please join the waiting list, or contact Rachel to find out about future sessions.
Peer-Led Journalling Workshops
These workshops are open to complete beginners, occasional journallers, and those with a well-established practice. They’re for anyone who wants to begin, explore, expand, or deepen their journalling journey alongside others.

There will be a space to share your words and reflections within the group, but sharing is always optional.

“Peer-led” simply means that Rachel will guide and hold the space, while also taking part in the exercises herself.

This session is also available online.

About the Facilitator - Rachel Mills
Rachel has been journalling since the age of nine, using writing to navigate life’s hardest moments and to capture its most meaningful ones. In 2024 she founded a writing group for women who are survivors of abuse through the charity Restored, driven by her passion for helping others find their voice through the written word.

She also leads a children’s group at The Writers Workshop and occasionally shares her poetry at open-mic nights.

Alongside her creative work, Rachel works for a local charity developing community health and wellbeing projects, with a strong focus on holistic support. Wholeness, creativity, connection and community are at the heart of everything she does.
If you would like to know more about the sessions before attending, feel free to send me a message: [email protected]
About The Writers Workshop
The Writers Workshop is a nonprofit social enterprise on a mission to enable everyone to experience the joy and power of creative writing, both at our venue in Sheffield and online. Members of the Writers Workshop get a discount on all our events and other perks. For more information, visit .
There is currently no step-free access to the workshop, but we are seeking accessible venues and expanding our online offer. If you would like to participate in our workshops but are unable to do so, please get in contact.

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Where is it happening?

The Writers Workshop, 14 Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 10.46 to GBP 13.70

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