Fairy Tales for Adults: Stories of Displacement and Magic with Kateryna Ustiuhova / Казки для дорослих: історії про втрати та магію надії

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St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden
12 North Street, St Andrews, KY16 9PW
Free

16+.

The workshop explores themes of displacement, loss, and identity in a sensitive and creative way.

The venue is centrally located and accessible by public transport. It offers step-free access to the main spaces and accessible toilet facilities. The workshop will take place in a welcoming and supportive environment, with no requirement to speak or share. Additional support can be discussed if needed.

The workshop will be held on the Garden Gallery space which is on the ground floor and the museum has accessible ramps.

Details on access and transport can be found on the museum’s website: https://standrewsmuseum.com/plan-your-visit/

St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden in collaboration with Kateryna Ustiuhov

Heritage Storytelling/Poetry/Spoken Word Talk/Workshop

Fairy Tales for Adults: Stories of Displacement and Magic is an interactive creative writing workshop inspired by Ukrainian storytelling traditions and contemporary experiences of displacement.

Led by a Ukrainian writer and refugee, the session invites participants to explore themes of home, loss, resilience, and transformation through the lens of fairy tale and magical realism. Through guided prompts, participants will create short pieces of writing that blend personal experience with metaphor, myth, and imagination.

The workshop will include a short reading to set the tone, followed by writing exercises and the opportunity (optional) to share work in a supportive and welcoming space. No prior writing experience is required.

This event offers a gentle and creative way to reflect on complex experiences while connecting with others through storytelling.

Image credit: Creative writing workshop poster, 2026.

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Цей інтерактивний воркшоп із креативного письма запрошує учасників дослідити теми дому, втрати та стійкості через призму казки та магічного реалізму.
Після короткого читання учасники виконуватимуть письмові вправи, натхненні міфами, пам’яттю та уявою, створюючи власні тексти. За бажанням можна буде поділитися своїми історіями у безпечному та підтримуючому середовищі.
Досвід креативного письма не потрібен.