Literary Translation Workshops 2026
Due to the popularity of our previous series of translation workshops, Flip Through Flanders is launching a further two online translation workshops as part of its initiative to promote Dutch-language literature from Flanders across the UK and Ireland and to nurture the next generation of translators. Each two hour workshop will be led by a leading translator from Dutch to English and will focus on a 1-2 page literary text.
Details of the workshops are:
- Fiction workshop with Michele Hutchison on Wednesday 8th July from 11.00 – 13.00 (Belgian time) / 10.00 – 12.00 (UK time)
- Graphic Novel workshop with Laura Watkinson on Friday 23rd October from 16.00 – 18.00 (Belgian time) / 15.00 – 17.00 (UK time)
Anyone with an interest in translation can take part in the workshop, whether you are a multilingual keen reader who has always wanted to have a go at literary translation, or a professional translator of any sort. All that is required is a sound knowledge of Dutch, native-speaker level English and a lot of enthusiasm! All workshops are free to participants and will take place online.
Please email Rachel Toogood, Producer for Flip Through Flanders on rachel@modernculture.co.uk by Monday 1 June, with your details, a short paragraph about yourself and why you would like to take part in the workshop and which workshop you would prefer to take part in. Please note that if the workshops are over-subscribed, priority will be given to people who have not taken part in a workshop before.
The series of translation workshops is part of Flip Through Flanders, an initiative that promotes Dutch-language literature from Flanders across the UK and Ireland. More information can be found on the website of the project.