In these workshops, we will consider how poetry can be a tool for self-expression and social justice, for empathy, and empowerment. Everyone has something valuable to express and poetry can … Continue reading The Poetry Door: “Oral Histories & Ethnopoetic Transcription”
All are welcome to this new poetry writing group, where we will share our emerging poems with each other and provide feedback in a safe and inclusive environment. Maybe you have been attending the Getting Started sessions and feel ready to edit your work and develop your ideas. Maybe you’re an experienced but unpublished poet … Continue reading Drafting Table: performance session
Got started with poetry but not sure where to go next? Need some support and feedback for a specific piece of writing that is bugging you right now? Just looking … Continue reading LIT Reading Group- May in person
Join us in the library on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy all manner of word-weaving, story-sharing and spell-casting. We welcome poets, storytellers, and writers of all kinds … Continue reading This Is Just To Say: spoken word open mic
All are welcome to this new poetry writing group, where we will share our emerging poems with each other and provide feedback in a safe and inclusive environment. Maybe you … Continue reading Drafting Table: Workshop session
Whether you’ve never written a poem before, have just started to write, or aren’t sure if what you’re writing is poetry, this monthly workshop is a chance to carve out some time for writing. In each workshop, we’ll read a poem together, and use it as our starting point. We’ll suggest some prompts you could … Continue reading Getting Started With Poetry
Got started with poetry but not sure where to go next? Need some support and feedback for a specific piece of writing that is bugging you right now? Just looking for a friendly, low-pressure space to hang out and chat with folks who love words as much as you do? Why not join us at … Continue reading LIT Reading Group- May Online
Doing something creative and expressive is great for our sense of well-being, and creative writing is a wonderful way to express ourselves. It can help us make sense of our experiences and find new and helpful ways of seeing things. From January to June 2023 Oxford Poetry Library will be running creative writing for well-being … Continue reading Finding the Words: Creative Writing for Wellbeing
Welcome to this new poetry writing group, where we share our emerging poems with each other and provide feedback in a safe and inclusive environment. Once a month, we invite … Continue reading Drafting Table: performance session
Welcome to this new poetry writing group, where we share our emerging poems with each other and provide feedback in a safe and inclusive environment. Maybe you have been attending … Continue reading Drafting Table: Workshop session
Join us for an extra special PRIDE THEMED session at the Jolly Farmers! Featuring writing games and relaxed hangout vibes in the downstairs room. Perfect for a wind down after the pride weekend or for those who can't make the parade but still want to celebrate. There’s no need to book or buy tickets- feel … Continue reading LIT Reading Group- Pride Extravaganza!!
Join us in the library on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy all manner of word-weaving, story-sharing and spell-casting. We welcome poets, storytellers, and writers of all kinds … Continue reading This Is Just To Say: spoken word open mic
