“Caroline is a brilliant teacher who creates a welcoming and friendly space online where we explore different writing styles and learn from inspirational poets. I've found solace and joy by writing again.” -Liz
“Caroline is a wonderful teacher, really open and supportive, she makes it easy to find the joy in writing!” - Linnea
Caroline is an experienced facilitator, leading creative writing and poetry workshops in a variety of settings for the last four years. She leads both one off, short term and long term creative writing projects.
She currently runs a weekly creative writing group at University of the Arts and is producing and editing an anthology of their work.
Caroline runs creative writing after school clubs at a number of Primary schools in SE London. She also leads a variety of online writing courses and tutors one on one and with small groups.
She has facilitated a number of poetry clubs, for adults, teenagers and children and worked with young adults in the care system through Anchor Tutors. Caroline also has experience working with those with Special Education Needs.
Caroline creates tailored sessions for the workplace with a variety of corporate clients including PA Consulting and Tara Bernard & Partners. These can range from a one hour class, a selection of activities for an away day or a longer project depending on the objectives and needs of the company she is working with.
Caroline also leads workshops in her local community. She has lead sessions for Deptford Literary Festival and Brockley Literary Festival.
Find an example workshop in collaboration with poet Alice Frecknall for Deptford Literature Festival At Home here.
"I've done a year of Caroline Druitt's creative writing sessions almost every week and I can't wait for the next! Caroline is a gifted poet and workshop leader. Her enthusiasm for the creative writing process, and her preparedness with poetic examples and prompts makes for really productive and enjoyable sessions.”
— Mary, participant in weekly Sunday sessions
“I worked with Caroline on a regular basis for nearly two years, delivering weekly sessions focused on creativity and wellbeing for students at the University of the Arts London. Working with Caroline has always been a pure joy, and her classes have consistently been the most popular both in attendance and student ratings. She was incredibly adaptive when we had to move all our classes online, devising engaging sessions that attracted a regular crowd. Caroline is not only a very talented writer, but also a great teacher and facilitator!”
— Mara, former Arts Active Co-ordinator UAL
“Taking part in Caroline’s creative writing sessions is rewarding and productive. She leads the group through various exercises to develop our creative focus and I always come away with interesting thoughts, ideas and lines that I can return to later.”
— Donald, participant in weekly Sunday sessions