Have Your Say

Writing at Rendezvous

by Sue Allen

presented by Ashfield Creates

Have you always dreamed of becoming a poetic writer? Would you like to connect with fellow writers across Ashfield? Got something you'd like to share? 

Writing at Rendezvous

6:00 pm

2 September | 9 September | 16 September | 23 September | 30 September

Cafe Randezvous
Sutton-in-Ashfield
18+
FREE - BOOKING REQUIRED
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About this Event

Look no further, find your words with Sue Allen!
These detailed poetry sessions led by Sue Allen will be an exploration of poetry with each session covering a different area of expertise as outlined below:

Outline of sessions:

 1. Poetry writing based of person. Exploring self-identity using examples from existing work and discussion.
2. Poetry writing based on place. Exploring relationships to local area and favourite places, using existing examples and discussion.
3. Ekphratic writing based on existing art and objects. Exploring connections and reactions to other art forms, using physical objects and photographs.
4. The natural world. Creating poetry exploring nature and the environment, using examples and discussion.
5. Showcase: To give a safe friendly environment in which to experience performance in front of a small audience.
 
Learning aims:
1. To develop ability in writing poetry
2. To allow sharing of work and friendly/ constructive feedback.
3. To gain experience of performance and audience reaction
Social/ Community aims: 
1. To encourage poetry connections across Ashfield
2. To encourage self-belief in writing ability
Equipment Guidance: Participants are asked to bring pens/pencils and paper, I shall carry spares as needed.

Additional Information

Sue Allen is a poet and workshop leader living in Ashfield. She writes and performs her own work mainly across the East Midlands. Sue has been featured at a number of poetry events and festivals across the country including: Nottingham, Derby, Ludlow, Morecambe and Edinburgh Fringe. She has been support artist for many renowned poets including Vanessa Kisuule, John Hegley, Brian Bilston and Henry Normal. Her latest pamphlet “Bird” was published in February this year by Big White Shed.

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