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Celebrating National Poetry Day

Calling all artists and poets.

 

Rosehall Hall, Friday 3rd Oct 2025

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

LDLC Booking: More information and booking here