During the session, we will read and listen to a small number of poems, using them as starting points for discussion and inspiration. These shared readings will lead into a series of gentle writing exercises to help ideas flow, supporting participants as they begin writing with confidence.

Participants will then be guided through structured writing prompts to create a poem in their own voice. The emphasis is on exploration rather than perfection, with all sharing optional. 

The exercises and techniques introduced in the workshop can be taken away and applied to participants’ own writing practice or editing following the session.

No prior experience of poetry writing is required. Participants are invited to bring a notebook and something to write with.