In this one-of-a-kind After Hours Studio Session, you’ll explore the speculative storytelling methods behind Suzanne Treister: Prophetic Dreaming and apply them to Oxford itself.

Your evening will begin with a free guided tour of the exhibition, followed by the writing workshop; all necessary materials and a complimentary drink are included in the ticket price too!

You’ll explore:
• Creative writing and speculative storytelling
• Visual mapping and conceptual development
• Translating future-focused ideas into public proposals

What to expect:

The workshop is inspired by Suzanne Teister’s residency at CERN, one of the world’s leading centres for particle physics research. During this project, Treister worked alongside scientists to consider how emerging technologies might shape our collective future. In Scientific Dreaming and AI Quantum Dreaming, she developed systems of writing, mapping and speculative thinking to visualise possible worlds.

In this session, you’ll use similar creative techniques to imagine Oxford’s future. Through guided prompts and collaborative exercises, you’ll develop a concept for a new monument or public marker in the city, considering what should be anticipated, protected or challenged in the years ahead.

No prior experience is needed. We look forward to seeing you there!