This evening class will take students into the creative landscapes of poetry and prose writing, run by writer and experienced facilitator of creativity: Janis Mackay.

You will have the opportunity to explore the writer's craft and to experiment with a variety of writing styles, character development, dialogue, monologue, plot, language and drama. Whether you are interested in writing a novel, penning a few lines of poetry or simply playing with words, this course aims for inspiration! During the course there is the opportunity to study a variety of Higher National units.

Janis Mackay has an MA in creative writing and personal development and has twice been the writer in residence in Caithness and Sutherland. Janis was winner of the Kelpies Prize 2009 with her book Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest.

The class is frequently offered in Thurso and Wick, with further timetable details given in the brochures published in July and December each year. The course may also be available through the Community Empowerment project: contact garry.ogg@thurso.uhi.ac.uk.

Call Admissions on 01847 889250 email info@northhighland.ac.uk to have your name added to the mailing list for the evening class brochures in Thurso and Wick. These brochures are also available to download from the Resources area of the website once they become available. Watch that space!

Note that the units available have been approved by ILA Scotland. It is therefore possible for you to use a current Individual Learning Account to pay for the course. More details on ILAs are available from ILA Scotland, call 0808 100 1090, visit www.ilascotland.org.uk.