How to Make a Poem with Ian Scott Massie
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Would you like to explore a creative way to use words ? Do you want to find how to describe a something that is special to you, preserve the memory of someone or express how you’re feeling?
Poetry can say so much with just a few words. Combining observation, language, memory and sound can help you find your own unique voice, refresh your thought patterns and bring you happiness. I will guide you through the mysteries of crafting a verse using a range of poetic techniques. From simple, short poems, we’ll assemble the building blocks of your poetry and show the way to a more complete way of working through your thoughts. I’ll teach you how to see the poetic possibilities of rhythm, rhyme and sound, and help you write lines of beauty and eloquence. You won’t need to have written anything in the past to benefit from this experience, but experienced poets will also find this an inspiring process. |
Making poetry is a means of expression which is shared throughout humanity - we are all poetic by nature.
Event Details
How to Make a Poem takes place over 3 hours at the Happy House in Masham, North Yorkshire. The experience is led by Ian Scott Massie, a poet and teacher of long experience, and the author of several books.
The experience will work equally well with either one person or a small group, and all the concepts behind writing poetry will be illustrated by well-known examples.
The experience will take place in the inspiring surroundings of the Music Room of the Happy House. If the weather permits we may use the small but beautiful Happy House garden
Your poetic journey will include:
What You’ll Need To Bring
Number of people: 4 max
Cost: £90
Please be aware: the building is home to 2 cats. Although they will not have access to the room we are working in they may be in the communal areas. Please let us know if this could be a problem for you or any of your group.
Event Details
How to Make a Poem takes place over 3 hours at the Happy House in Masham, North Yorkshire. The experience is led by Ian Scott Massie, a poet and teacher of long experience, and the author of several books.
The experience will work equally well with either one person or a small group, and all the concepts behind writing poetry will be illustrated by well-known examples.
The experience will take place in the inspiring surroundings of the Music Room of the Happy House. If the weather permits we may use the small but beautiful Happy House garden
Your poetic journey will include:
- Understanding the creative power of well-chosen words
- Learning how rhythm and word sounds can heighten expression
- Exploring the uses of rhyme
- Painting a word picture of an idea
What You’ll Need To Bring
- Something to write with
- A notebook or pad to write your words in
- A few poems (if you’ve written poetry before)
- A short list of subjects you’d like to write about (Don’t worry if you’re short of ideas - I’ll give you plenty to consider)
- An open heart and an inquisitive mind
Number of people: 4 max
Cost: £90
Please be aware: the building is home to 2 cats. Although they will not have access to the room we are working in they may be in the communal areas. Please let us know if this could be a problem for you or any of your group.