Learn how to express emotions in your poems. See how great poets manipulate words to make magic and mystery. Find out how form creates feeling.
In this workshop, you’ll read and discuss a selection of published poems, and get inspired to write your own.
Whether you’re a curious beginner or already well-versed, you’re sure to have fun. Don’t forget your writing materials!
'Poetry In Conversation' is a chance for you to listen to some of Perth’s best poets in an interview format with Robert Wood. These sessions are designed as an introduction and exploration of how poets write, read and talk. They will feature readings of poems as well as the opportunity for you to hear about the poet’s influences, process and work. This will give you the chance to listen to the stories behind the poetry for which they are known.
It’s two wonderful poets Claire Potter and Wendy Beach, this Saturday 15th April 2017 at Perth Poetry Club.
Voicebox is hosting the launch of 'Snake Like Charms' by Amanda Joy!
Free entry - cash prizes
MC: Jakob Boyd
6pm registration, 6:30pm start
Dutch Trading Company, 240 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park.
WA Poets Inc
Details:
Thursday 11 May
6:30pm for 7pm start
Orient Hotel, 39 High St, Fremantle
To be launched by Shane McCauley
This Saturday we have the launch of Glen Phillips’ two new books Slings and Arrows I & II with mega features, Jenny Davis, Jan Napier, Jackson, Peter Jeffery, and Bryn Griffiths reading from his books, launch speech by Bryn, response by Glen. Open-mike as usual. Some food and refreshments provided after 4pm.
All this Saturday 8th April 2017 at Perth Poetry Club – a book launch embedded in the gig.
It’s the master of form Derek Fenton, this Saturday 1st April 2017 at Perth Poetry Club.
Derek Fenton was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, in 1946. He was educated at Milton School and Natal and Harare Universities. He returned to Milton where he taught English before travelling to Europe.
The Said Poets Society is looking for new executive team members to help us run our dynamic poetry program. You'll be promoting and facilitating workshops and events, and you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of ambitious projects and gain management experience.