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Creative Writing - Find your inner poet : 6 Week course

  • Chirpy 148 Harrogate Road Leeds, England, LS7 4NZ United Kingdom (map)

"I didn’t think I could write poetry until Siobhan helped me unearth my inner poet & I love it"

Give yourself time to write in these warm, welcoming and lively workshops. Surprise and delight yourself by your ability to weave your own words into poems.

Join local poet, Siobhan Mac Mahon. as she guides you on a journey into the wonderful landscape of your imagination, with a series of creative writing exercises.

In this busy, sometimes overwhelming world, poetry can be a refuge for the soul; a breathing place where beauty, truth and hope reside.

Over the six weeks you will:

• Engage in a series of fun, inspiring and easy to follow writing exercises.

• Develop the skills and confidence to craft your own poems.

• Find inspiration in the work of other poets.

• Learn a bit about editing and getting your poems published.

Suitable for anyone (16+) who has ever wanted to try their hand at writing poetry. Just bring a pen and a notebook and enjoy letting your creativity flourish!

The workshop run on 6 Monday evenings 6:30-8:30pm - the cost of the course is £85 for all 6 weeks

Wednesday 13th & 20th October

Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th November

During the course you'll be able to get 10% off at Chirpy 

You'll also receive a stamp on your virtual Chirpy Workshop Loyalty Card - collect 8 to get your 9th workshop for FREE 

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