Ilse Pedler is a widely published prize-winning poet and workshop leader and one of the editors of Bending The Arc, a magazine of positive futurism. Her workshops are stimulating and inclusive and she is also hosting a poetry Open Mic at this year’s festival.
Poetry for all. A series of standalone poetry workshops for all abilities. Using poems and other prompts participants will be encouraged to produce their own work in a supportive and encouraging environment. No previous experience necessary, just bring pen, paper and enthusiasm. Come and enjoy ninety minutes of peace and creativity in the bustle of folk week! There will be an opportunity to collaborate on a short piece in Friday’s Showcase Concert.
Sunday 2nd August – Poetry for all. The firsts of a series of standalone poetry workshops for all abilities. Come and explore how poets write about the big and the small. how they ‘see a world in a grain of sand, and heaven in a flower’ No previous experience necessary, just bring pen, paper and enthusiasm. Ninety minutes of peace and creativity! There will be an opportunity to collaborate on a piece for Friday’s Showcase Concert.
Monday 3rd August– Poetry for All – a poetry workshop for all abilities, Today is the ballad session. Learn the features of ballad writing and then create your own. No previous experience necessary, just bring pen, paper and enthusiasm. Come and enjoy ninety minutes of peace and creativity. There will be an opportunity to collaborate on a piece for Friday’s Showcase Concert.
Tuesday 4th August – Poetry for All – a poetry workshop for all abilities. Music and
instruments are all around us at Sidmouth but how do we write poems about them? Come along to find out! No previous experience necessary, just bring pen, paper and enthusiasm. Ninety minutes of peace and creativity. There will be an opportunity to collaborate on a piece for Friday’s Showcase Concert.
Wednesday 5th – Poetry for all – a poetry workshop for all abilities. Boat building – today we are going to build boats of resilience to sail over troubled waters. No previous experience necessary, just bring pen, paper and enthusiasm. Come and enjoy ninety minutes of peace and creativity. There will be an opportunity to collaborate on a piece for Friday’s Showcase Concert.
Thursday 6th– Poetry for all – a poetry workshop for all abilities. Poetry Games – poetry is fun! Using games and other prompts write your own poems. No previous experience necessary, just bring pen, paper and enthusiasm. Come and enjoy ninety minutes of peace and creativity. There will be an opportunity to collaborate on a piece for Friday’s Showcase Concert.
Poetry Open Mic 5-6.30pm Thursday 7 th August at the Royal Glen Hotel – Sign up on the door to read your own work or bring a favourite poem or two to share. Time slots are 5 minutes. Experienced writers or newcomers welcome or if you just fancy relaxing and listening to some poetry for a couple of hours come and join us. Hosted by poet Ilse Pedler.
Date: Sunday 2nd – Thursday 6th August, 11.30am – 1pm + Thursday 5-6.30pm
Venue: Royal Glen Hotel
Included in All-in-One tickets / Week & relevant Weekend / Day Season tickets. Event tickets available on the door subject to space.