Writing Beyond What You See: A Poetry Workshop on Art

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Start: 24 September 2022
End: 24 September 2022

Location Details

Location When is the blank page not a blank page? When it’s a painting! Petersfield has a long and rich artistic tradition, from artists like Flora Twort to writers like Edward Thomas. Now it’s your chance to take your place alongside them in this engaging, inspiring poetry workshop, suitable for all abilities. Join award-winning queer poet and former Petersfield Museum Poet-in-Residence Ellora Sutton to write poems inspired by and responding to works of art. What stories are there hidden in the paintings of Flora Twort? What characters are waiting to speak to you from the photographs of Don Eades? What techniques might we, as poets, steal from visual artists? And how can we use art to overcome writer’s block? The workshop will last two hours, including writing time. Image copyright: Ellora Sutton.
Postcode GU32 3HX
Directions

Petersfield Museum is housed in the old Police Station and Courthouse on St Peter’s Road in Petersfield. Petersfield is easily accessible via the A3 or the A272. Parking is available at the nearby pay and display car parks by Tesco or Waitrose supermarkets. Petersfield is easily accessible by rail, and the museum is only a 10 minute walk from Petersfield Station. Follow Lavant Street opposite the station exit to the end, and then turn right onto Chapel Street. This takes you out onto The Square. St Peter’s Road is in the opposite corner of The Square, between Café Nero and Joules clothing shop. Petersfield is a great starting point for exploring the South Downs by bicycle. We have a range of South Downs leaflets and trails in the shop area to help you start your adventure!

Organiser Details

Organiser's Name Ryan Watts
Organiser's Website https://petersfieldmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/42411?catID=34086
Organiser's Email visitorexperience@petersfieldmuseum.co.uk
Organiser's Telephone 01730 262601