When does the writing workshop start?

The event starts on 15.12.2026 at 6:30 PM.

Where is the course taking place?

At the vhs Landshut in Ländgasse 41, 84028 Landshut.

How much does participation cost?

The fee is €18.00 per person.

Is the course location barrier-free?

Yes, the course location is accessible according to the event page.

Who is leading the writing workshop?

The course will be led by Arwed Vogel.

Is there only one date?

Yes, there is only a single date on 15.12.2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Arwed Vogel opens the Christmas story for satire, language, and literary surprises

Name: Christmas Again – a Witty-Wild Writing Workshop
Start: 2026-12-15T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-15T22:30:00+01:00
Location: Volkshochschule Landshut

Christmas as a Literary Stress Test: Arwed Vogel invites to the Writing Workshop

Between satire, social criticism, and linguistic experimentation, a night is unfolding in Landshut that takes the Christmas motif seriously, not just decoratively. Arwed Vogel leads participants into a writing workshop where a special Christmas story emerges from templates – with unusual narrative positions, humor, and an eye for the literary quality of the everyday.

A Motif with a Long Tradition

Few subjects are as versatile as Christmas: sometimes sentimental, sometimes political, occasionally ironically broken. This is where this writing workshop comes into play. Vogel uses the literary tradition of the topic to guide writers to their own voices, surprising perspectives, and satirical sharpness. Thus, a festival of rituals becomes a literary field full of tension.

Writing Between Voice, Style, and Punchline

The evening promises not just a mere exercise, but a literary experience with workshop character. Those participating in this reading atmosphere work on language art, rhythm, and narrative stance. The result is not a standard text, but a Christmas story that impresses with irony, formal awareness, and precision.

Arwed Vogel: Author, Lecturer, and Connoisseur of Creative Writing

Arwed Vogel is one of the prominent voices in the Bavarian literary scene. The literature portal Bayern lists him as an author dealing with socially relevant themes; his novels like The Skin of the Stones and How Anna Found the War stand for literary seriousness and political sensitivity. His writing guide The Novel. Planning – Writing – Publishing has also been published by Allitera Verlag, further underscoring his expertise in creative writing. Awards such as the Haidhausen Workshop Prize for Short Prose, the Irseer Pegasus, and a travel scholarship from the Foreign Office mark his literary authority. ([literaturportal-bayern.de](https://www.literaturportal-bayern.de/autorenlexikon?autorenlexikon%3Ftask=letters.default&letter=A&oid=ODB_A00000900&pnd=124821855&task=lpbauthor.default&utm_source=openai))

Location with Educational Character: the vhs Landshut

The event takes place at the Volkshochschule Landshut at Ländgasse 41. The course location is barrier-free and centrally located in Landshut, making it easy to reach from the city and surrounding areas. The vhs has stood for cultural education, exchange, and vibrant adult education for decades. ([landshut.de](https://landshut.de/leben/bildung/vhs-landshut?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: An Evening for Those Who Want to Rethink Christmas Literature

This writing workshop combines literary reflection with practical writing practice, humor with formal awareness, and Christmas spirit with intellectual sharpness. Those who want to not only read language but also shape it will experience an inspiring author encounter in a concentrated reading atmosphere. Be there live and write your own Christmas story. ([vhs-landshut.de](https://www.vhs-landshut.de/kurse/kultur-gestalten/kurs/Schon-wieder-Weihnachten-eine-witzig-wilde-Schreibwerkstatt/2621011102))