Poetry for Complete Beginners

Poetry is a craft in two senses: it does something magical with language, and it’s a skill that can be learnt. Join internationally published poet Joanne Rush for a gentle and friendly workshop that aims to take some of the mystery out of writing poems… without losing any of the mystique!

Perhaps you’ve never written a poem before and you’re curious to try something new? Or perhaps you start writing but struggle to finish? We guarantee that you’ll go home with five new poems, and some new friends too.

Don’t worry if you’ve never been to a creative writing workshop before. All you need is a pen and a notebook, and we’ll have both available if you forget. Feel free to stay afterwards and ask anything you like – all questions are good questions!

Suitable for all levels.