Join us on Friday 3rd Oct for a fantastic day celebrating the written word & poetry.
Come join us between 11am and 4:30 pm for a day of
wordy games,
performance poetry,
time to sit, reflect, read or discuss your favourite poems,
art with poetry, exploring techniques and
using one form of art to inspire another.
Please bring a packed lunch if you wish to stay for the whole event. Teas, coffee, juice available.
Rosehall Hall Events
Paul Shanks, Lecturer in English & Drama UHI
In two afternoon sessions from 2-4pm, Paul explores
techniques to build confidence when performing poetry
ekphrasis - using one art form to inspire another
Paul Shanks Booking: please just turn up. Donations at the door are welcome.
Lairg Learning Centre Events - booking essential
We're delighted to be working with the Lairg & District Learning Centre to deliver three wonderful events:
Wildflower Watercolours - 11-1pm: Join artist Sally Purdy for a relaxing day of watercolour painting, inspired by the beauty of wildflowers. Drawing on poetry as a creative spark, you’ll learn how to bring wildflowers to life on the page through gentle guidance and watercolour techniques. £10
Poetry Writing 11–1pm: Join Jackie Pavlenko for a morning of poetry writing, exploring the theme of play—this year’s focus for National Poetry Day. £5
Wildflower Postcards 2–4pm: Sally will be leading her second poetry-inspired art session, influenced by wildflowers, to create wildflower postcards. £10