Poems can express our love, our anger, our dreams. Join in with Janet’s fun, easy writing activities and make some poems of your own. See how today’s Australian poets are expressing themselves on paper, online and out loud. Suitable for kids and adults. Refreshments supplied.

FREE

When? 7-8pm, Wednesday 16 May 2012
Where? Bassendean Library, 46 Old Perth Road, Bassendean.

Book your place! Please email baslib@bassendean.wa.gov.au or phone 9279 2966, by 14 May.

When? 2-5pm, Saturday 9 June
Where? Fellowship of Australian Writers WA

It’s often said that poets today are writing for each other — but what if we want to reach beyond the inner circle? How do some poems capture the imagination of those who are not poets, critics or students? What do Emily Dickinson, Henry Lawson, Li Po, Charles Bukowski and Dylan Thomas have in common? What works? What doesn’t? Learn what it takes to write a great poem, and maybe come away with some of your own.

Cost: FAWWA members $30, non-members $45.

Please book with FAWWA.

When? 2-5pm, Saturday 26 May
Where? Fellowship of Australian Writers WA

Leap or tiptoe out of your poetic comfort zone in a supportive group environment. Let Janet’s writing experiments lead you to write in new ways. We will look at example poems and discuss how form can create feeling. Participants will receive a handout with examples and information. Fun with words for beginners and old hands. Please bring pen and paper, an open mind and a sense of adventure.

Cost: FAWWA members $30, non-members $45.

Please book with FAWWA.