Cheltenham Library - Poetry & Art Writing Workshop
Event Information
Description
Poetry & Art Workshop
This free workshop is lead by poet Chris Tutton and funded by the Arts Council England in association with the Wilson and Avalanche Press.
Guest Reading 1pm
Poetry Writing Workshop 1:30pm
- Relax in our lounge area and listen to a short poetry reading
- Visit the Wilson Art Gallery for inspiration
- Return to the library for a short poetry writing workshop
- Create a poem based on your chosen piece of art
This month we are joined by guest poet:
Chris Tutton
Guest poet Chris Tutton will read from his latest anthology and then lead a poetry writing workshop focussing on the links between poetry and art. For more than twenty years Chris Tutton's books, performances and workshops have beguiled, amused, entertained and educated.
Chris has performed his idiosyncratic blend of ravishing linguistic dexterity and intelligent humour throughout the UK to great acclaim, in venues as diverse as the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith and St Peter's Church, Oundle. He has often been seen and heard on national television and radio and is a regular guest at many major literary festivals.
FREE EVENT
Guest Reading Starts at 1pm
Workshop starts at 1:30pm
Friday 27th April
COMPLIMENTARY TEA & COFFEE!