Poetry Workshop- The Poetry of Things - MONDAY

Objects can carry memories, histories and stories far beyond their apparent usefulness. Using everyday possessions, photographs, keepsakes and found objects as starting points, we’ll explore how things can become unexpected doorways into poetry. Attendees are invited to bring a “found object” to the session — an heirloom, keepsake, everyday item or something (clean and dry!) salvaged from nature/ the city.

**Rough schedule**

6:30-6:40pm: welcome, time to grab a drink

6:40-7:00pm: warm-up exercise & discussion

7:00-7:45pm: reading, discussing, writing

7:45-8:00pm: break

8:00-8:30pm: reading, discussing, writing

8:30-9:00pm: sharing, workshopping, editing

*Ruth is a London-based poet & tutor originally from the West Midlands. She believes everyone can write poetry & is passionate about making the community more inclusive & accessible. Ruth’s first pamphlet ‘The Thought Sits With Me’ was published by Nine Pens in 2022. She edited Morocco Bound’s first anthology of poetry, ‘Slow Progress’ in 2024. She has placed & been shortlisted for several prizes in the last few years, including the Passionfruit, New Poet’s, Plough and Prole Prizes.*

Presented by Morocco Bound.

This is a 16+ event