Join local poet Kirsten Luckins for these free practical, mindful workshops about the techniques and practice of this tiny, mighty poetry form. Two different workshops available, morning and afternoon. Join one or both! Free of charge.

 

𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦 – 𝟏𝟐.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 – This Morning workshop explores the qualities that make a haiku, experience some simple grounding qi gong, and take a short walk to find your haiku’s subject. Book online: https://bit.ly/HaikuWorkshop1

 

𝟏.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 – 𝟒𝐩𝐦 – This Afternoon workshop uses video captured on your phone to make a haiku-reel, and play with the inspirational relationship between images and words. Book online: https://bit.ly/HaikuWorkshop2

 

Kirsten Luckins is a published poet whose work has been longlisted for the Laurel Prize for Eco-Poetry. She is also a former shiatsu practitioner and qi gong teacher, with an interest in how physical and creative practices can be used to support our connection with nature, no matter where we find it.

 

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