Author: Jean Atkin

I'm a poet and educator, work on community projects and collaborations.
Events and Ideas, Poetry in the Community, Workshops

Lost Keys & Fading Photographs

Originally posted on Southwater Reads:
On Monday 23 March, I’ll be leading a free Creative Writing Workshop from 1pm to 3pm, at Southwater Library. This will be a workshop packed with quirky ways into writing, making use of old photographs and keys to lost doors.  I’ll help you unlock new stories and half-forgotten associations to create pieces of flash fiction or poems.  Everyone is welcome,… Continue reading Lost Keys & Fading Photographs

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Events and Ideas, Poet in Residence, Workshops

My World Poetry Day Workshop

It’s World Poetry Day on Saturday March 21st 2015, and to celebrate, and as Poet in Residence for Wenlock Poetry Festival, I’ll be hosting an exclusive workshop at the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. I’m going to be leading a poetry workshop sparked by the world’s marvels, helping you map untrodden paths into new poems through a series of engaging activities and prompts.  Bring with you a … Continue reading My World Poetry Day Workshop

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