Stroud Poetry Course 2024
“When you’re hooked on poetry, there’s nothing you can do about it. It’s a pilgrimage with all the trappings – barren dust, slog, despair, staring at geckos, one foot in front of another. There is a ‘there’ you are trying to get to –it’s a mirage, and sometimes you need some help,” says poet and organiser Caroline Shaw. “
Under the tutelage of three brilliant poets, Kate Potts, Philip Rush and Jonathan Davidson, seed and exchange ideas, go beyond your comfort zone and find silence/sound/words that come alive as verse on the page.
At a Glance:
A five-month in-person course with expert tutors
For poets with some experience
Abundant prompts, techniques, editing tips and critique
Support and accountability from tutors and the group
Tranquil surroundings near Stroud town centre
What You Will Gain
Immersion into poetry – yours and others
Commitment to your writing practice
Insights into honing your craft
Confidence in taking literary risks
Encouragement to bring your work into the world
Venue: St Luke’s Therapy Centre, 53 Cainscross Road, Stroud GL5 4EX.
Saturday afternoons 2.30pm – 5pm.
This course includes additional reading and Zoom meet-ups, plus grand finale on the evening of June 15th.
Cost £225.00 for the whole course. Deposit £100 to secure your place
We have kept pricing low and concessions are available. The sessions take place in the quiet atmosphere of St Luke’s Therapy Centre, Stroud on Saturday afternoons.
Stroud Poetry Course begins on 3 February and runs on a monthly basis until 15 June. It’s available through Dialect, a Gloucestershire based literary development platform for rural writers. Places are limited to 12 people and bookings are open now.
Image Credit: Caroline Shaw
Alt Image Text: skateboarders flying through the air symbolising raising your game with poetry