Join an inspiring and enlightening poetry workshop focused on the evocative theme of bridges and connections. This poetry workshop invites you to explore how bridges—both literal and metaphorical—link people, places, and ideas.
Through guided prompts, group discussions, and collaborative writing exercises, we will delve into poetry’s power to express connection, unity, and the spaces between. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or a curious beginner, this workshop offers a welcoming space to craft and share verses that celebrate the ties that bind us all.
MAXIMUM NUMBERS: 12
VENUE: Looe Library
DAY/DATE/TIMES: Monday 28th September 2-4pm
EVENT LEADER: Anna Saunders
EVENT LEADER BIO: The workshop is lead by poet Anna Saunders, author of 8 collections of poetry and Founding Director of Cheltenham Poetry Festival. Anna lives in Cheltenham but sees Looe as her second home, having a deep love for the town’s people and places.
Anna is the author of Communion, (Wild Conversations Press), Struck, (Pindrop Press) Kissing the She Bear, (Wild Conversations Press), Burne Jones and the Fox (Indigo Dreams), Ghosting for Beginners, Feverfew, The Prohibition of Touch, (all Indigo Dreams). Her latest book is Eurydice in the Ruined House, ( Indigo Dreams).
Anna has been described as ‘a poet who surely can do anything’ by The North, ‘a modern myth maker’ by Paul Stephenson, and Tears in the Fence said of her ‘Anna Saunders’ poetry is reminiscent of Plath – with all its alpha achievement and radiance’. She is also the Founding Director of Cheltenham Poetry Festival.)
COST: All our events are FREE. However, on the day, if you are able to make a donation, that will help fund the Festival for future years. Thank you.
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