# Event Details - **Event Name**: ReadFest 2026: Creative Writing Class with Ian Ayris - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Start your writing journey and grow your skills from first ideas to your final piece. Perfect for beginners and those improving their craft.About this EventNB: You can also book to join online.If you've always dreamed of writing a book but didn’t know where to begin, or if you're an experienced writer wanting to revisit the foundations of storytelling, this course offers the perfect opportunity.Over eleven monthly sessions, our expert tutor will guide you through the essential elements of creative writing. From structure and dialogue to description, point of view and beyond - you’ll explore every key aspect of the writing process.Please note there is a supporting Google Classroom for this course and the direct link to join can be found in confirmation email under the Additional information section.If you have any accessibility requirements, please directly get in touch with us at pentoprint@lbbd.gov.ukIf you are not sure if this class is for you or would like more information, please contact us to discuss. Ask the organiser or email: pentoprint@lbbd.gov.ukNB: To make the most of the Creative Writing Classes, please ensure that you book your place and that you are prepared to attend all the available sessions, there are 11 monthly sessions in total from September 2026 to July 2027.Tickets will be released in three-month blocks for the remaining dates:10 October 20267 November 20265 December 20269 January 20276 February 20276 March 202710 April 20278 May 20275 June 20273 July 2027Booking is essential and you will be asked to present your booking confirmation upon arrival.Pen to Print and our partners reserve the right to remove participants who are disruptive to a session.Pen to Print and our partners reserve the right to unenroll a participant from a course and explore an alternative approach to supporting them on their writing journey, if we feel that a class is unsuitable for that participant.NB: May feature content that some people may find upsetting, uses language or depicts scenes reflecting attitudes that are no longer seen as acceptable.Pen to Print shall not be liable to attendees for any injury, loss or damage of or to personal equipment belonging to the attendees or any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever arising out of the attendance of the eventPen to Print reserves the right to cancel, delay or postpone the event for any reason, including adverse weather conditions, an emergency situation or unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances out of its reasonable control. In such cases, the event organiser will endeavour to inform participants as quickly as is possible. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5281ba90-971f-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1200-h525-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Barking and Dagenham Libraries and Pen to Print are proud to present the fifteenth annual literary festival, running from Saturday 12 September to Saturday 19 September.This year’s festival offers a vibrant mix of in‑person, online and hybrid events, celebrating the power of storytelling and the joy of reading, as part of our contribution to the National Year of Reading.This festival is proudly supported by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and Arts Council England, funded by the UK Government. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/52925c60-971f-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1049-h740-dce8b808-gmir.jpg The National Year of Reading 2026 is a UK-wide campaign designed to inspire people to make reading a regular part of their lives.We all understand the benefits of reading and how it expands our minds, builds confidence and fuels creativity, yet fewer people are doing it. With growing distractions and limited time, reading for pleasure is declining across many groups.This national campaign aims to change this by reconnecting reading with everyday culture. It is not about guilt or obligation, it is about showing that stories, ideas and imagination have a place in everyone’s daily life. Click here to find out more! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barking/readfest-2026-creative-writing-class-with-ian-ayris/100001995667180258 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, Festivals, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Barking - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Barking Learning Centre - **lat**: 51.53617029999999 - **long**: 0.07957710000005136 - **full address**: Barking Learning Centre, Barking Library, Barking, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ReadFest 2026: Creative Writing Class with Ian Ayris - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/297de43c7b98f59df9c4eee0ac6635b15527c770a290e640bff04b8d521c2d83-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786629724 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ReadFest 2026: Creative Writing Class with Ian Ayris being held? - **A:** ReadFest 2026: Creative Writing Class with Ian Ayris takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Barking Learning Centre, Barking Library, Barking, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing ReadFest 2026: Creative Writing Class with Ian Ayris? - **A:** ReadFest 2026: Creative Writing Class with Ian Ayris is organized by Pen to Print. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ReadFest 2026: Creative Writing Class with Ian Ayris is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barking, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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