About our workshop:

This popular workshop series invites you to explore a different poetic theme every fortnight.

You’ll take inspiration from life, art, music, nature, the city and, of course, poetry – reading published work, responding to writing prompts, giving each other feedback and (most importantly!) connecting with fellow poetic souls. Everyone should leave with the beginnings of one or two poems and plenty of inspiration to keep writing.

In this series, following the success of our in-house anthology ‘Slow Progress’, we’ll also be working towards a second publication. Attendees are therefore invited to bring, share and edit their poems during the workshops – with more information provided on the night. This is not mandatory, but encouraged, and all experience levels are welcome in this supportive space.

So join us in the cosy, inspiring setting of Morocco Bound – there are bookshelves aplenty and delicious drinks available while you write. One hot or soft drink is included in each ticket, with a wide range of beer and wine also on offer. As this is an evening series, feel free to bring a snack if you are on-the-go!

Dates

For those wanting to shape their poetry with Ruth across multiple sessions, you can buy an 7 Class Pack at a discounted price. The Schedule is:

Monday 16th June – Solstice Poetry

Monday 30th June – Poetry in Translation

Monday 14th July – Ekphrastic Poetry

Monday 28th July – Poetics of Desire

Monday 11th August – Sequence and Suspense

Monday 25th August – Poetry on a Plate

Monday 8th September – Poetry in Tune

Can't make them all? Fortnightly tickets are available for all workshops! Check out our Eventbrite page!

Please note that class packs are not transferable!

Schedule

Each workshop will roughly consist of:

6:30-6:40pm - welcome and time to grab a drink

6:40-7:00pm - warm-up exercise and discussion

7:00-7:45pm - reading, discussing, writing

7:45-8:00pm - break

8:00-8:30pm - reading, discussing, writing

8:30-9:00pm - sharing, workshopping, editing

About the tutor

Ruth is a London-based poet and tutor originally from the West Midlands. She believes everyone can write poetry and is passionate about making the community more inclusive and accessible. Ruth’s first pamphlet ‘The Thought Sits With Me’ was published by Nine Pens in 2022. She edited Morocco Bound’s first anthology of poetry, ‘Slow Progress’, in 2024. She has placed and been shortlisted for several prizes in the last few years, including the Passionfruit, New Poet’s, Plough and Prole Prizes.

Poetry Writing Workshops: 7 week class pack