Poetry Crafting Workshop

COURSE SUMMARY:

You love words. You have things to say and you know you want to say them in a poem.

But capturing on the page what is in your mind – and heart – can feel overwhelming. This course, led by experienced poetry event convenor, published poet, novelist and magazine editor ROBERTA LOWING, will accelerate your poetry-writing progress by showing you how to unlock the words within.

The Poetry Crafting Workshop Course is designed to introduce class members to poetic forms, including free verse, to inspire their own work. It is suitable for anyone writing their first poem, returning to poetry or those experienced writers interested in classic poetic forms as well as more unusual and playful poetic structures. For members interested in public reading events, especially poetry slams, there will be an emphasis on sound throughout the course, and how to insert rhythm into poetry, with and without rhyme.

Each week includes a tutorial on the allotted topic; class discussion of poems selected to showcase specific forms, and take-home creative exercises. Time will be allocated for a class member to workshop (share) their poem for feedback; small-group workshopping outside class will also be available. (Workshopping is available to members who sign up for four or more Crafting Course sessions; a bonus, free practice session at the microphone is available to all Full Course and Single Session attendees).

POETRY CRAFTING WORKSHOP

Course: 8 weeks, 2 hours weekly

Date: September 29, 2026 - November 17, 2026

Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm (with one 10-minute interval)

Price: $45 for single sessions, $299 for the entire 8-week course for one person; Concession $38 for a single session please show a non-digital student ID (with expiry date) or a valid Senior, Pensioner or other concession card when entering.

Venue: 852 Hong Kong Restaurant (Restaurant will be closed to other customers during these workshops)

Address: Shop 6a/503 King Street, Newtown 2042

Ages: 16 years and over

*Disabled access to restaurant main entry and bathroom.

*Microphone, stand and amplifier available on-site.

*Free Wi-fi available

*Support dogs allowed 

What to bring:

• Please bring pen and paper or fully charged device if you wish to record written notes.