Introduction to Poetry
Tutor: Ellen de Vries / Rosy Carrick (April workshop)
Take a journey of discovery into the world of poetry; find out what kind of poetry inspires you and explore what inspires you to write. Shake up your concept of what poetry might be and have fun playing with words, rhythm, images, stories and sounds. We’ll be investigating how to turn ideas into poems with tips and techniques for story forming and painting pictures with words. We’ll practise and experiment with a range of creative exercises that are designed to create interesting effects with language. As the course progresses, we’ll look at how you craft and refine your work with feedback and support.
Please note: The November workshop has been moved from November 12 (as stated in the printed programme) to November 19.
About the tutor
Ellen is a published, prize-winning poet, whose work regularly appears in poetry magazines. She works as a full-time writer and editor, and regularly runs workshops in Brighton for companies and individuals. Find out more at www.ellendevries.org
Testimonials
Ellen gave us interesting and challenging exercises to do throughout the course which I found useful and which boosted my confidence to write more with my instinct than with my brain. Mitch
I feel much more confident about my writing, speaking and can go into depth more with thinking about everyday objects. Joanne
Inspired and confident in my writing. I liked the Informal, relaxed atmosphere, small group & cake. Petra