Uncovering the Gold — 2 Day Poetry Weekend Adventure! Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18

If, like me, you have been feeling a lot and would like a sanctuary to let go, be your weird, free, wild, creative self, connect with others — and write exciting new poetry — this might be just the ticket!

Spend a weekend with me and a glorious group of like-hearted humans writing and sharing amazing poetry, laughing, workshopping, having wildly stimulating conversations. We’ll listen deeply — to ourselves, each other, the world. And we’ll have fun!

Saturday 10am–4pm

We'll lay the foundations of poetic discovery and joy. We'll get to know each other through:

• fun games
• guided conversations that go deeply into what we love about poetry, what we know of poetry, how it makes us feel, what it is
• quick-fire prompts and writing exercises designed to shake up our notions of what we think poetry is and get out of our usual 'tropes'
• share our work out loud in a supportive and nurturing space
• explore our own unique presence within a group
• explore and play with our unique voice and use of language
• surprising ourselves, and each other, with fresh, shiny poetry GOLD

Sunday 12pm–4pm

After our words have fermented overnight, we'll come back together on Sunday afternoon and see what's cooking. We'll go even deeper, write more, talk more,share more, and polish up some poetry gold Then we'll see where our poetry wants to take us next... perhaps to an open mic, a stage, or our own one-person show... the possibilities of poetry and spoken word are endless!

You’ll walk away with:

• stunning new poetry + a mind and heart bursting with ideas
• new creative tools and inspiration
• confidence in and connection with your creative expression
• a newfound love for and joy in speaking your words out loud
• a new community! Often we grab each other's details and attend open mics together. It's a doorway to a whole new world of wonderful humans!

‘Amy's Day-long is a rocket boost for the soul’

– Greta Gillies 

“I brought the whole of me into that room. I felt cherished. Some absolutely gorgeous writing came out of it.’

– liza dezfouli

8 spots available to ensure participants receive the maximum benefit. Don’t miss out!

Who is this for? Anyone who wants to explore their poetic expression and connect with themselves and others. Whether you write/perform poetry a lot, dabble, or you’re curious and looking for a new outlet, this workshop is for you.

When and where?  Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18”

At Jika in the Park, 2 East Street, Northcote, VIC (Venue is fully accessible).

Price:

$180 full, 

$150 Early-bird - ends Sept 27th

$90 Community access

$220 pay-it-forward

**Please note: No refunds.**

Payment plans are available. Just get in touch. 

Participants over 17 only. All genders welcome. This is an LGBTQI+ friendly space.

I respectfully acknowledge that this workshop is being held on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I extend my deepest respects to their elders past, present and emerging. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.