Walks, Talks & Workshops

Sonia regularly leads workshops, walkshops and creative walks, and gives talks at festivals and events. Check back here for new dates and events coming up. You can also follow Sonia on Eventbrite for new event listings, including folkwalks.

Candlemas Folkwalk – Saturday 31 January & Sunday 1 February 2026

A short circular walk celebrating the folklore and customs of a seasonal tipping point. Sorry, SOLD OUT!

Lovers’ Lore Folkwalk – Saturday 14 February 2026

A short, playful walk through the atmospheric streets of Sandwich, celebrating folklore, customs and rituals for Valentines. An alternative Valentine’s Day event suitable for lovers and loved ones of all stripes. Advance booking essential – tickets here.

Walkshop: writing on the hoof – Saturday 21 February 2026

A creative writing walkshop for Faversham Literary Festival. Advance booking essential: details and booking link here.

The Feminist Art of Walking – Saturday 21 February 2026

In conversation with author Morag Rose at Faversham Literary Festival. Tickets here.

Journaling for Writers Workshop – Sunday 22 February 2026

Explore creative journaling methods to unpack ideas and get words on the page. Suitable for all writers – and the creatively curious. All materials provided, plus a journaling ‘kit’ to take home. Spaces very limited – advance booking essential. Tickets here.

Recent past events:

Midwinter Folkwalk, 5 December 2025

All Hallows Folkwalk, 1 November 2025

The Poetry of Birds, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, 14 September 2025

Introduction to Nature Writing Workshop, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, 11 May 2025

On Hemingway and Eden, in conversation, Faversham Literary Festival, 22 February 2025.

writers’ coffee morning & workshop

coffee_cup_saucerSunday 24th April 10.30am
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, Canterbury

meet in the Beaney café

Informal workshop and meet-the-artist opportunity as part of my residency, writing in response to objects in the Beaney collections. Find out about the items that have inspired me and try some writing exercises in the museum. Suitable for all abilities. Bring a notebook and pen.