Word Space Poetry Workshop

Word Space Poetry Workshop

Word Space Poetry improvers workshop - feedback, readings, peer-led, constructive critique, digging deep into your words, polishing poems

By Word Space - Joshua Hallam

Select date and time

Sunday, April 27 · 1 - 3pm GMT+1

Location

The Castle Cinema

64 - 66 Brooksby's Walk #First Floor London E9 6DA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:10 PM

Welcome, intros


Grab a seat, find a latte, say hello and meet some lovely new creative folk

1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Writing


We read a poem together, discuss, chat (no need for academic language... 'I like this bit', or 'I don't like this bit' can lead to some amazing debate and discussion!), then do some guided writing to...

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM

Break


More coffee, cake and nice conversation

2:10 PM - 3:00 PM

Workshop


Space to bring your poems and drafts to the group for engaging advice, support, and guidance from the hive mind. It's gentle, thoughtful and generous feedback that is helpful at all levels - from fir...

About this event

new venue alert - now at the Castle Cinema, Lower Clapton

Even more intimate and chilled than the usual open mic events, Word Space workshops are a cosy and more detailed dive into our poems.

This is one for anyone who wants to improve and take their poetry and writing practice to the next step - that's right, anyone : no level of writing experience necessary. The only requirement is an interest in learning and growing as a writer... and a pen.

The sessions is 50% guided, prompted writing formed from selected readings aimed at building your craft skills and 50% 'workshopping' - reading each other's poems critically, analysing and discussing technique and pushing each other creatively with suggestions, ideas and different perspectives.

This is a smaller event so tickets will be limited : )

Like all Word Space events, if you want to come but can't due to your financial situation send me a message and we'll sort out a reduced ticket price - no worries. If you are in work right now and doing ok, please donate generously so cheaper tickets for those that need them can keep happening - mutural arty community > capitalism


If you haven't been to Word Space Open Mic events and are wondering what this is all about and who I am:

I'm Joshua Hallam, poet and facilitator, MA in Writing Poetry at The Poetry School, host of Word Space. Word Space is a poetry community started in 2021 which includes open mics, workshops, events and loads of good vibes. If you like good words and good folk, you'll love it.


This venue has unfortunately does not have step free access

Frequently asked questions

I'm not an experienced writer or poet - is this for me?

YES! This is a poetry workshop for everyone! No prior experience needed - if you love words, this is for you!

Do I have to bring one of my poems?

No - having people come along and give feedback is just as important. If you're nervous about sharing for the first time, that's absolutely fine and completely normal. Come along and see the vibe and bring one next time : )

Are tickets available on the door?

yes there are! but as the workshops have limited spaces, you're best to message me direct to double-check. You can find me on instagram @wordspacepoems or wordsandspace@gmail.com

Organized by

Words-based Sunday evenings in the heart of London including; featured poets, open mic slots, poem sharing, discussion, feedback and writing activities.

£6.13 – £9.38