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Write a Love Poem for Your Beloved
Feb
6

Write a Love Poem for Your Beloved

You may, or may not, be a fan of Valentine’s Day itself, but either way, it is an opportunity to express your love to someone you love, and THAT is always a good thing to do. Writing a poem for the one you love can be hard – where to start? what to say? what’s daggy and embarrassing? what’s truly meaningful and impactful? Let me help you answer these questions and guide you towards writing 2 or 3 of your very own poems that will capture what your beloved means to you and the beauty you see in them.

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Collected By The Dock: Poetry Workshop
July
6

Collected By The Dock: Poetry Workshop

Join exhibiting artist and poet Phoebe Thompson in a gentle, inclusive poetry workshop. Be guided in free-verse poetry techniques inviting you to draw inspiration from mundane minutiae, the awesome beauty of nature, and your rich inner world. Participants will be led in writing exercises, and there will be time for those who may wish to share. Open to young and old, the practiced and the rookies, and everyone who slips in between. No experience necessary!

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Unleash Your Poetic Voice 5 week course
May
1

Unleash Your Poetic Voice 5 week course

Are you ready to unleash your unique poetic voice in a safe, supportive and inspiring space? Create incredible new poetry and share it with other amazing humans in this 5 week poetic adventure led by acclaimed published poet, cabaret performer and wellness-through-art mentor Amy Bodossian! May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6 pm – 9 pm

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Poetry Workshop: Self-Love Sonnets 101
Apr
20

Poetry Workshop: Self-Love Sonnets 101

Join British poet Lalah-Simone Springer for a beginner-friendly poetry workshop exploring and queering the idea of a 'sonnet'. Usually, sonnets are love poems written to other people. In this class, we'll learn the rules for writing a sonnet, and then find the lesson from our own life story which we can share in our poetry.

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SpeakUP 12-Week Spoken Word Course
Mar
4

SpeakUP 12-Week Spoken Word Course

From writing to performance, Speak Up is a 12-week journey through the depths and power of the self through Spoken Word. Harness your creativity and step into the power of speaking your truth using this dynamic art form. SpeakUP has been running for 11 years and seen amazing success with students going on to speak on stages across the world. This 12-week version incorporates deeper storytelling techniques and expanded opportunities.

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Embodied Poetry in Performance (Workshop)
Feb
3

Embodied Poetry in Performance (Workshop)

Which comes first for you: the poem on the page, or on the stage? How can our poetry flow back and forth between pen and performance? How can the experience of performance enhance the words on the page? This workshop offered by Waffle Irongirl explores your individual relationship with performance and poetry.

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(In)visible Libraries
Dec
2

(In)visible Libraries

Imagine you were standing in the middle of a Library but couldn’t see or read any of the books... Immerse yourself in how libraries are made visible for those who are blind or visually impaired with (In)visible Libraries, an event illuminating the extraordinary languages of poetry and braille.

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(In)visible Libraries
Dec
1

(In)visible Libraries

Imagine you were standing in the middle of a Library but couldn’t see or read any of the books... Immerse yourself in how libraries are made visible for those who are blind or visually impaired with (In)visible Libraries, an event illuminating the extraordinary languages of poetry and braille.

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(In)visible Libraries
Nov
30

(In)visible Libraries

Imagine you were standing in the middle of a Library but couldn’t see or read any of the books... Immerse yourself in how libraries are made visible for those who are blind or visually impaired with (In)visible Libraries, an event illuminating the extraordinary languages of poetry and braille.

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