Poetry workshop: A Box of Wonders
Join us for a magical National Poetry Day workshop with Small Birds Press and take home your own personal box full of tiny poetic delights.
- Booking essential
Explore the Walled Garden at Newark Park to collect your impressions of the plants and flowers, birds and insects in autumn. Then come inside to the top floor event room, with its stunning views over the grounds, and discover how to make these into poetry you can hold in your hand. During the workshop, you will: - Discover and develop a variety of techniques and prompts for writing tiny, short-form poems - Be guided and supported in honing your poetry to gain confidence and skills - Learn simple paper-folding and scrolling methods. You will leave with your own personalised box of poetic objects that you have created and assembled. Suitable both for beginners and those wishing to experiment with fresh approaches. The workshop aims to make poetry accessible and beautiful. This poetry workshop is run by Caroline and May from Bath-based handmade publisher, Small Birds Press. All materials are provided in the workshop.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £95.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
This event is held outside and indoors with the indoor room on the top floors involving four flights of stairs to access.
- Meeting point
Meet at Visitor Reception.
- Suitability for children
This event is aimed at adults.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather but note the house may be colder if the weather has been cool for a few weeks.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play: Play through the ages
Step into a summer of timeless fun with Play Through the Ages! Travel from the Tudor courts to the 1970s as you discover and try classic games enjoyed across history.
'New Work at Newark Park: A Sculpture Exhibition'
Inspired by the spirit, history and landscape of Newark Park, discover the ‘new work’ of five local sculptors this autumn.
‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Newark Park
Get ready to swish, splash and squelch your way through this new sensory trail as 'We’re Going on a Bear Hunt' comes to Newark Park this autumn.
Sound Bath at Newark Park
Bathe in soothing vibrations as crystal bowls, chimes, and gentle frequencies guide you into deep relaxation. A restorative escape for mind and body in a beautiful, historic setting.