Quiet Writing Workshop
A gentle evening of reflective creative writing inspired by HushFest’s celebration of quietness.
Slow down, notice the small details often missed, and explore writing at a calm and unpressured pace.
6-8pm
Falmouth
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Writing as a way to slow down and notice
This is a gentle evening of reflective creative writing inspired by HushFest’s celebration of quietness, offering space to slow down, notice the small details often missed, and explore writing at a calm and unpressured pace.
In keeping with the festival themes of Quiet in Self and Quiet in Creativity, the session invites participants to see quietness as a source of imagination, creativity and connection rather than something to overcome.
There is no expectation to speak, perform, or share work aloud, and participants are welcome to take part in whatever way feels most comfortable for them.
What to expect
The workshop will include a mix of short and longer writing invitations, gentle prompts, and optional reflective and creative activities.
You’ll have time to arrive gently, settle into the space and grab a drink. There will be no formal introductions or icebreakers.
Written prompts will be available on the tables throughout for those who prefer to work independently and at their own pace. There will also be spoken creative invitations and reflective questions for anyone who would like more guidance.
The session will include short warm-up activities, including two-minute free writing and playful scribbling exercises, before moving into a longer creative writing session exploring themes of quietness, sensory awareness, personal reflection and mindfulness.
Settle in gently
Arrive, settle into the upstairs space, and take a little time before the writing begins.
Write at your pace
Prompts will be available on tables for independent writing, alongside spoken invitations.
Explore creatively
There will be space for short writing activities, longer reflection, sketching and collaborative mark-making.
Share only if you wish
Optional sharing may include reading a line, a piece, or simply listening.
Everything you need will be provided
Creative Fieldnotes will provide writing paper, pens, other relevant creative materials and snacks.
You’re also welcome to bring your own pens and paper if you prefer.
There will be a selection of creative prompts, poetry and art books to browse for inspiration, and objects on the tables to help spark ideas.
The session will include
A calm, cosy evening of writing, noticing, and exploring quietness through words.
Writing invitations
Gentle prompts, reflective questions, two-minute free writing, playful scribbling exercises and a longer creative writing session.
Quiet reflection
Time to notice, write, pause and reflect, with a closing post-it note task and a final writing prompt to take away.
Optional visual elements
Sketching and collaborative mark-making on a shared large sheet of paper will be available for those who feel drawn to it.
Optional sharing
At the end, participants may read a piece, share a favourite line, listen, or simply keep their writing for themselves.
Creative play, writing and connection with the natural world
Creative Fieldnotes is a practice celebrating creative play and a shared love of nature. Founded by Ceda Parkinson and Millie Burdett, Creative Fieldnotes hosts workshops, talks, and writing consultations across Cornwall, creating welcoming spaces where creativity and connection to the natural world are accessible to everyone.
Millie Burdett is a poet, editor, and children’s author based in Falmouth. Ceda Parkinson is a writer, poet, and artist based in Mylor Bridge.
Together, they present a weekly radio show on Source FM every Saturday at 12pm, where they speak with Cornish writers, makers, and artists about their creative practice and connection to Cornwall.
@creativefieldnotescornwall
Cornwall’s Festival of Quietness
This workshop is part of HushFest, Cornwall’s Festival of Quietness, taking place from Saturday 4 to Friday 10 July 2026.
Across the week, HushFest brings together exhibitions, creative workshops, drop-in activities and community-made artwork celebrating quiet in nature, creativity, connection and ourselves.
You’re welcome to come for this workshop, explore the wider programme, or spend time with the exhibitions at St Cubert’s Church and Create Contemporary Crafts Hub.
See all HushFest workshops →How to Join In & Where to Find Us
Places are limited to ensure a comfortably small group. So, if you'd like to join, please sign up using our booking form.
How to Join In
The workshop runs from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday 9 July. Please sign up using the form below.
All materials will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own pens and paper if you prefer.
Where to Find Us
The Moth & The Moon
31 Killigrew Street
Falmouth
TR11 3PW
The workshop will take place indoors in the upstairs area.
More access and arrival information will be added soon. If you have a question before then, please contact meetups@quietconnections.co.uk.
Come and join Creative Fieldnotes for a calm, cosy evening of writing, noticing, and exploring quietness through words.