Symidream
Writing courses with David Lassman
– BA. Winner of the NEWriter’s of the year award
1989
Final
Draft:
Writing screenplays that sell
Discover how to structure, write and develop an
original screen play for television or the
cinema
Seriously Funny:
Writing situation comedy for
television
Learn
the secrets of writing a successful TV sitcom and
break into this lucrative
market
Astrology and self growth courses
with Leda Lassman – BA (hons),
CSCT
Relate and Go: Meaning through
communication
Recognising
and encouraging ways of relating and interacting
that work for you. Including psychological theory,
practical and experimental
elements
The Quest for Meaning: Fulfilling
the life journey
This
course focuses on one of the key areas of human
existence: the need to find meaning to one’s own
life journey.
Blueprint of Birth: Exploring the
Natal astrological
chart
This
course examines the basic and fundamental
Astrological principles relevant to the Natal
Chart. These include the Signs, Planets, Angles,
Houses and Aspects
Creative exploration with James
Collins – DipH.
MSc.
Gay men’s creative writing
workshops: From sexuality to erotica and
back
A
series of workshops designed by and for gay men
who want to explore their writing in a safe,
mutually respectful and inspirational environment.
It will appeal to the beginner, the new writer and
those wishing to develop their
skills
Putting it Together: How to write
and stage an original
musical
This
five day course is designed for anyone who has an
interest in developing and staging a piece of
musical theatre or who wants to learn more about
how a musical comes about
Hooks, Lines and Sinkers: Song and
lyric writing
This
course is aimed at anyone who a) has written a
song or songs and wants to develop their skills,
b) has never written a song but wants to learn how
to start and c) has an interest is developing or
writing lyrics for
songs
Personal, digital photography with
Neil
Gosling
Neil offers a
variety of personal, photographic
opportunities.
From portraits to guided walks. Discover how to
turn your holiday photos into something special
while exploring the magical island of
Symi.
* * * All courses run for five days, starting on the Friday and finishing with an end of week event on the Tuesday. Sessions are held in the old village of Horio among the Neo-Classical buildings, the winding lanes and Kafenions. Each courses timetable also allows time for individual consultations with the course facilitator so that you can develop your own ideas and creativity on a one-to-one basis. The maximum number of participants on any one course is twelve.
Symidream does not arrange your travel or accommodation, leaving you free to make your own arrangements, but we offer advice on independent travel and accommodation. Course fees are between £145 and £200 for the five days. The cost covers: Tuition, one-to-one sessions, materials, a welcome meeting and the end of course event. We also arrange an optional evening excursion where possible. The courses and workshops generally run in the mornings leaving you plenty of free time to explore the island, swim, walk, write and relax.
For more information about us, the island and all of the courses visit our website