Poetry For Everyone
Established poet Vana Manasiadis will take you on a journey into the wonderful world of poetry. Whether you are just starting out or are simply curious, this hands on course will not only discuss the various styles and features of existing poems but students will be encouraged to write their own, for sharing and discussion.
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Description
This workshop will focus on fun, creativity, play, writing, and great discussion. Participants will firstly look at a number of poems, poetic language, style, and sound; and then, at some of the pathways into writing poetry. Using exercises as starting off points, participants will write their own poems, and have the opportunity to share, perform, and be inspired by each other's reflections, imaginations, and innovations.
Students will:
- become familiar with a variety of poetic styles
- become familiar with a variety of pathways into writing poetry
- write their own poems
- share their poems in class
- participate in discussions about poetry
You are invited to attend our opening address at 9am on Saturday 17 October. Carole Beu from the Women's Bookshop will fire up the day with an early morning talk on her raves and faves. Have a cuppa, listen to Carole and meet others.
Testimonials
From the 2018 course:
- 'Vana has a wonderfully open manner and it felt a safe environment. It met expectations - the words cloud/word bank is a fantastic tool, thanks. It was fab to be met by a a young student guide and shown where to go - I really appreciated it'
- 'Excellent tutor who gives enthusiasm and inspiration to class'
- 'She was so knowledgeable and created a safe space to share our poetry'
- 'Excellent rapport, organisation and ability to create a relaxed learning environment'
