Join in a poetic exploration of what it means to dream together towards shared and sustainable futures.
We live in times where it has become increasingly important to imagine potential futures that creatively balance the needs of present and future generations, and of human and non-human worlds. Poetry can be a way of expanding our imagination through imagery, sonics and paying attention to our senses.
In the tranquil surrounds of the Rippon Lea gardens and Estate, this workshop will take inspiration from the ‘Futures’ art installation, which runs until 10 May as part of the Botanica Festival. Through a series of prompts and exercises, we explore together what it might mean to exercise our imaginations towards a better world for all of us.
Beginners or experienced writers, lovers of poetry and the poetry-curious all welcome!
Beginners or experienced writers, lovers of poetry and the poetry-curious all welcome!
An additional opportunity: in the midst of a lively celebration during the Botanica Festival on 10th of May, wade out of the stream to share a poem from the workshop on the Poetry Open Mic at 1pm or 2pm. Speaking towards a shared and sustainable future, share a poem, a thought, a few words. Beginner or experienced, you’re all welcome.
About the poet
Es Foong is a poet and performer that thinks and writes about the strange geographies of belonging, and the power of the pause to offer alternative ways of being. Their poems have appeared in Rabbit Poetry, Kalliope X, Best of Australian Poems 2022 and long-listed in the University of Canberra Vice Chancellor’s Poetry Prize 2023. They’ve featured on stages including Queensland Poetry Festival 2022 and Canberra Poetic City 2023. Their poetry collection from Recent Work Press is called “Clot and Marrow”. They live online at waffleirongirl.com