Crossword Creation Masterclass
Hosted by John Halpern | UK’s No. 1 Crossword Setter | 2 hours live Crossword Fun on Zoom @ November 28th & 29th 2021
Four Exciting Themes
Mathematics
Your Favourite Words
International Cookery
UK v US Sitcoms
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learn from the Uk’s no. 1 crossword setter aka ‘Paul’, ‘Dada’, ‘Mara’, ‘Punk’.
“Fabulous company, great fun and a freshly-baked cryptic - what’s not to like?”
“John Halpern generates waves of love among crossword fans”
masterclass format
“The Most Fun You’ll Have with Your Clues on”
Get to see the step-by-step process of creating a puzzle with a small friendly group of 20 attendees or fewer.
Meet John and discover how he became a crossword setter
Understand why certain words are chosen - and certain words not
Choose great words for the puzzle - the ones YOU like.
Choose the grid
Fit the words in
Write the clues
YOU’LL Receive a copy of our collaborative puzzle after the event
What Cryptic Lovers Say….
See the magic of creating a cryptic crossword
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What you’ll gain from attending
See the magical process of creating a cryptic crossword, start to finish - on a subject of your choosing!
Choose the words, and observe the fun process of fitting words in.
Write a clue yourself, should you wish*
Take away an original cryptic crossword you’ve helped create, and share the puzzle with friends.
Meet John Halpern, aka ‘Paul’, ‘Dada’, ‘Mara’, ‘Punk’.
Friendly, fun and relaxed atmosphere
*no clue-writing experience necessary, and no obligation to participate in clue-writing.
This is for you if:
You want to see the magical process yourself
You have a favourite word you would like to see in a puzzle.
You fancy a go at writing a clue (but OK if not)
You wish to have fun with like-minded people
Who is John Halpern (aka. Paul)?
Meet the Guardian’s Cryptic Crossword Setter
Hi, I'm John Halpern!
I’m the UK's Number 1 crossword setter, writing for The Times, Telegraph, FT, Independent and perhaps most famously for The Guardian under the pseudonym ‘Paul'.
I am passionate about having everyone fall in love with the fun of wordplay, and believe that honing wordplay skills can contribute to keeping your brain healthy and active.
This is why I have created my masterclasses, workshops and public speaking events to help fans unlock the mysteries of the crossword.
As well as this I offer personal tuition, bespoke gifts and books for all lovers of wordplay and puzzles.
Crossword Creation Masterclass
TICKETS USUALLY £44, NOW ONLY £29 WITH CODE “SAVE15”