10:00 am

Take your poetry to new places with Writer in Residence Suzannah Evans. Based on the subject of Suzannah’s poetry collection, Near Future, learn to write eco-poetry, and to consider the difference between a nature poem and an eco-poem. Considering the relationship of the human and natural worlds, you will sketch and draft poems on the potential effects of climate change on landscapes you know well – a coastline, for example, or a flooded hometown. Participants might also consider ‘Planet B’ – if humanity starts again in new territories, what might we do differently?

Suzannah Evans is a poet whose work considers the apocalypse in all its forms, from climate change and the rise of artificial intelligence to relationship breakdowns. Her poems have been published in many magazines, including Poetry Review, The Rialto, and Magma. Her poem ‘Helpline’ was a GuardianPoem of the Week in August 2017. Suzannah also teaches creative writing to adults and in schools, and is Assistant Editor for The Poetry Business/ smith|doorstop Books. She lives in Sheffield.

Tickets are priced at £35 which includes lunch and tea / coffee.  Book online, call Reception on 01244 532350 or email [email protected].

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A print and collect service is available to those without access to email facilities for a small charge to cover our admin costs. Call 01244 532350 or email [email protected] for more information. Printed tickets will be available to collect from Reception before the event.