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What’s new at Mainspring Arts…?

Join us for our very first Springboard workshop!

We're so excited to announce the very first event of Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network!

MEET & CREATE with Gayathiri Kamalakanthan
Mon 30th March, 6:30 - 8:30pm

In this free online workshop, award-winning writer Gayathiri will:

🟣 Share new writing, including an extract from their debut novel, Bad Queer
🟣 Lead some creative writing exercises
🟣 Talk about the disabled working practices that sustain their creative career
🟣 Answer your questions in an artist Q&A

Find out more and book your free spot

Never miss out on an opportunity!

Never miss out on an opportunity!

We're so excited to announce the very first event of Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network! MEET & CREATE with Gayathiri Kamalakanthan Mon 30th March, 6:30 - 8:30pm In this free online workshop, award-winning writer Gayathiri will: 🟣 Share
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