Uncovering the Gold 2 Day Poetry Weekend

If, like me, you have been feeling a lot and would like a sanctuary to let go and be your weird, free, wild, creative self, and connect with others, this might be just the ticket!Spend a weekend with myself and a glorious group of like-hearted humans creating poetry, laughing, work-shopping, having wildly stimulating conversations. We will listen deeply — to ourselves, each other, the world. And we will have fun!Saturday 10am–4pmWe'll lay the foundations of poetic discovery and joy.We'll get to know each other through fun games and guided conversations, then go deeper into what we love about poetry. What we know of poetry. How it makes us feel, and prepare to enter our own unique poetic voice!Through quick-fire prompts and writing exercises designed to shake up our notions of what we think poetry is and get out of our usual 'tropes', we'll surprise ourselves, and each other, with fresh, shiny poetry GOLD.Sunday 12pm–4pmAfter our words have fermented overnight, we'll reenter the space on Sunday afternoon and see what's emerged. We'll pick up the threads, and go even deeper. We'll write more, talk more, and polish up some poetry gold. Then we'll see where our poetry wants to take us next...What will we do?Create amazing new poetryI’ve found ways to tap into my poetic voice – to nurture it, feed it, and allow it the space to emerge.

• I’ll share my process with you
• Offer potent poetry prompts and guided exercises that will get you in touch with your expression and inspire your words to flow
• Invite invigorating and nurturing group discussions
• You’ll walk away with stunning new poetry, brimming with fresh ideas and a renewed confidence in and connection with your creative expression

Gain confidence performing our poetry and sharing our expression with others in a supportive space…When we speak what we’ve written out loud, we connect even more deeply with the poetry, ourselves, and each other. It’s truly healing, cathartic, and empowering. It also allows the poetry to evolve and breathe. We will…

• Share our work in a supportive and nurturing space
• Explore our own unique presence within a group
• Explore and play with our unique voice and use of language
• Develop a fearlessness and dare to go where we have not gone before
• Connect with each other's experiences and walk away with the profound sense of what our own unique voice has to offer

Become part of a communityWhen we come together to share our poetry and bounce off one another, not only does it ignite our creativity and generate work we never would have done on our own, it also gives us a sense of being part of something bigger. In this course, we’ll build our own little community. We’ll exchange ideas, inspire each other, discuss our blocks, our process, and have FUN!Celebrate in final performance – GOLD8 spots available to ensure participants receive the maximum benefit. Don’t miss out!Who is this for? Anyone who wants to explore their poetic expression and connect with themselves and others. Whether you write/perform poetry a lot, dabble, or you’re curious and looking for a new outlet, this workshop is for you.When and where? Sat Oct 17 & Sun 18At Jika in the Park, 2 East Street, Northcote, VIC (Venue is fully accessible).Bring snacks. We will have little breaks. Coffee, tea, and milk available.No refunds.Participants over 17 only. All genders welcome. This is an LGBTQI+ friendly space.I respectfully acknowledge that this workshop is being held on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I extend my deepest respects to their elders past, present, and emerging. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Read more details