Vicky Foster: Creative writing workshop
Writer, performer, poet and teacher Vicky Foster leads a creative writing workshop based around the themes of Charlotte Dawson’s If Memory Serves Me Well.
Join Vicky for a session focused on places and rituals that we use during periods of loss, and how we commemorate people.
The workshop will centre objects and places and consider how we move through spaces and interpret them differently, as a way of thinking about loss.
Creative writing can be a powerful way to explore and express thoughts and emotions that are often difficult to put into words. Through guided writing exercises, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on personal experiences, memories and connections in a supportive, welcoming environment, discovering how writing can help us make sense of loss, honour the people and places that matter to us, and share our stories with others.
About Vicky Foster
Vicky Foster’s work and interviews have been broadcast extensively on BBC radio and her radio performances have twice been selected for Radio 4’s Pick of the Week. She’s also featured in The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Radio Times and The Huffington Post.
Her memoir, It Happened Like This, was published by Bloomsbury in 2024: a searing, inventive memoir that interrogates misogyny, heroism and women’s power in an often-unsafe world.
Vicky’s first audio drama, Bathwater, was produced by Sue Roberts, first aired on Radio 4 in 2019, is published by Wrecking Ball Press and won The Imison Award at the 2020 BBC Audio Drama Awards. It explores her own experiences of what happens when violence spills over into family life.
Vicky was one of the BBC’s selected poets for Contains Strong Language in 2017 & 2018, and wrote a new commission for them in 2019, which also featured in Hull’s Freedom Festival.
Vicky has developed and delivered workshops and creative writing courses for a variety of organisations and is currently working on several commissions as well as writing a novel.
Accessibility
Is Humber Street Gallery wheelchair accessible?
Yes. You can access every part of the gallery without steps. The entrance is level with the street, and there’s a lift to all floors, including the rooftop.
Do you have accessible toilets?
Yes. We have one all-gender accessible toilet on the ground floor with grab rails and emergency pull cords.
Can I bring my assistance dog?
Absolutely. We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and other trained assistance animals throughout the building.
Do you provide large print or accessible exhibition guides?
Yes. We offer large print as standard and Dyslexia-friendly versions of exhibition texts. You can pick them up in the gallery or download them from the exhibition pages of our website.
Is there somewhere quiet I can go if I need a break?
We know the gallery can sometimes feel busy or overwhelming. Ask a member of staff and we’ll help you find a quieter space to take a moment.
Do you offer sensory-friendly experiences?
Some exhibitions include sensory content and we have regular quiet hours. We also have ear defenders available to borrow at the front desk. If you need anything specific, get in touch before your visit. You can find details of our noisy and quiet hours at the top of this page.
Is there Blue Badge parking nearby?
Yes. There are Blue Badge parking bays on Humber Street and surrounding roads, just a short distance from the gallery.
Are your events and workshops accessible?
We aim to make all events as accessible as possible. Access details vary depending on the activity, so check individual listings or contact us with any questions.
What if I have an access need that’s not listed here?
We’re happy to chat and find ways to support your visit. You can call us, email us or drop in for a conversation.
