Author: Jean Atkin

I'm a poet and educator, work on community projects and collaborations.
Jean Atkin's poetry, Workshops

A Tramp of Poets for Arvon

I’m just back from a gift of a week, staying at The Hurst for the inaugural Poetry with Walking Retreat, led by David Morley. Sixteen pairs of walking boots littered the hall, and it was very interesting, going for group walks and yet being alert to the possibilities for poetry.  It worked, slightly to my surprise.  (I’d planned to disappear on my own now and … Continue reading A Tramp of Poets for Arvon

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Events and Ideas, Poetry in the Community

Do a Pen 2 Mic workshop here in Ludlow!

Pen 2 Mic will see you write a brand new poem and perform it on the same day. Focusing on places and locations that mean something special to you, you’ll create a new work and learn some vital performance tips before taking to the mic. Fun and informal, Pen 2 Mic is a two hour afternoon session focusing on writing, editing and mic training followed … Continue reading Do a Pen 2 Mic workshop here in Ludlow!

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