Schools Programme - Bude Lit Fest

Bude Literary Festival School's Programme 2024

A free programme of literary workshops for local schools, welcoming a host of respected authors, illustrators, directors and workshop leaders into your schools. All the workshops are interactive and relevant across the curriculum. They offer exciting opportunities for active participation across the whole school age range from Reception to 6th form. They are free, thanks to the support and organisation by Bude Stratton Town Council, plus local businesses and individuals.

What's On Offer

Our free programme of literary workshops for local schools has grown dramatically since last year. Over five school days in the lead up to the festival we are proud to welcome 16 respected (and award winning) authors, illustrators, directors and workshop leaders who will share their skills and stories through a wide range of entertaining, inspiring and thought-provoking sessions.

Find Out More

Please visit our dedicated pages below to find more information about each workshop, including the content and the ideal age range for each session. Ideally the children will be made aware of the author’s work and books before the person arrives at your school. To book your free slot, email our Event Programmer Richard Wolfenden-Brown via info@northcoastarts.co.uk.

How To Book

Places are booked on a first come, first served basis. Once you are happy with your choice, you can then quote the session of each workshop and email our Event Programmer; Richard Wolfenden-Brown to book a space via info@northcoastarts.co.uk

Bude/Stratton Schools have priority booking from 19th January until 19th February. These then open up to other schools via an invitation email. If you haven’t received an email invitation but would like to be invited, please send your request to our event programmer on the email above.

All choices should be made no later than Friday 3rd May 2024.

Monday 13th May 2024

The first day of the School Programme kicks off with both an inspirational author and Expressive Arts Entertainer. Claire Vowell is the author of the popular environmental books, ‘Nurdle’ and Nurdle and the Microplastics and will be delivering three sessions through the day.

Also with us and at the helm of Entertainingly Different, is freelance practitioner/performer Rob Pudner, who has over twenty-five years experience of educating and entertaining people of all ages and abilities in a variety of settings.