# Event Details - **Event Name**: Holding Space for Women Workshop with ND Gals Club & Emma-Jane Barlow - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A gentle writing workshop exploring girlhood, sisterhood and womanhood through meditation, creative writing and shared reflection.About this EventCurrent and new members of the ND Gals Club: we are inviting all you lovely gals and pals to this month's ND Gals Creative Club writing workshop with bestselling, Manchester-based poet and ND Gals member Emma-Jane Barlow (EJ).Holding Space for Women: A Poetry & Creative Writing WorkshopJoin us for an evening of gentle creativity, connection and reflection at Holding Space for Women: a 2-hour in-person poetry and creative writing workshop. All women are welcome. No writing experience needed.Through guided meditation, creative writing, and collaborative tasks, you'll explore your own journey through girlhood to womanhood in a safe, nurturing space.There will be soft music and plenty of time to connect with other women over shared words and experience.You'll leave with new writing, new connections and a collaborative poem that belongs to the whole group.Come as you are. Bring an open heart. All words and stories are welcome.When: Thursday 10th September 2026, 6 PM- 8 PMWhere: Seesaw Studios, ManchesterCost: £10 (£8 early bird offer).About the facilitator:Emma-Jane Barlow (EJ) is a neurodivergent poet, author and spoken word performer from Manchester, UK. Author of Darkness & Light and Sins & Sunflowers. Longlisted for the Heroica Poetry Prize (2024) and runner-up for the Happiful Poetry Prize (2025). She currently facilitates online workshops called Holding Space and is editing her third collection. Follow @emmajanepoetry, @holdingspaceforpoetry on Instagram and subscribe to her free newsletter Threads of Hope on Substack. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4f6891c0-a9f9-11f1-ad57-411ed296ae31-rimg-w554-h740-dc183828-gmir.jpg When & where:Book your place for the event by contributing £10 (to cover venue costs) will act as your entry ticket. (£8 for early bird ticket).Resources will be provided, but feel free to bring a fancy notebook and pen if you wish!Date: Thursday 10th September 2026,6 pm - 8 pmLocation: Seesaw Studios, 86 Princess Street, M1 6NG - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/holding-space-for-women-workshop-with-nd-gals-club-and-emma-jane-barlow/100001998768239610 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Workshops, health-wellness, Entertainment, performances, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: SEESAW - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: SEESAW - **lat**: 53.4746551 - **long**: -2.2381021 - **full address**: SEESAW, 86 Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Holding Space for Women Workshop with ND Gals Club & Emma-Jane Barlow - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/75cf79eda5057c0cb81bfcbd24350a31ac8f07fcbfc3aade1439ef5dc5783b04-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8c8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1787891536 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Holding Space for Women Workshop with ND Gals Club & Emma-Jane Barlow being held? - **A:** Holding Space for Women Workshop with ND Gals Club & Emma-Jane Barlow takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at SEESAW, 86 Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Holding Space for Women Workshop with ND Gals Club & Emma-Jane Barlow? - **A:** Holding Space for Women Workshop with ND Gals Club & Emma-Jane Barlow is organized by Emma-Jane Barlow. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Holding Space for Women Workshop with ND Gals Club & Emma-Jane Barlow 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 Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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