Introduction to Poetry Lectures and Workshop

This course is an exploration of the wonderful and ancient art of poetry. The course will encompass not only a practical core, where participants will learn how to write poetry in a variety of styles, encouraged to develop, nurture and express their own poetic voice, yet they will also learn of the deeply historical, mythological and cultural importance poetry has played in shaping human understanding of itself for many millennia. Through the four sessions, the course will take you on a journey through the broad and varied spectrum of poetry, from the ancient epics of Gilgamesh, Ovid and Homer to more obscure, ethnic poets such as Basho and Sanai, to those well known western poets such as John Donne and Dylan Thomas, crossing the entire breath of Poetry’s 4,000 year plus history.

Start Date: Wednesday 20th October

4 Week Course

Time: 6.30pm-8pm

Course Fee: £50

Contact: 01395 267471     

Location: 5 Pier head,  The Marina, Devon, EX8 1DU

e mail: nickyprice@rocketmail.com