Write Me a Picture: Writing Workshop in Association with LIPPFest Literary Festival

laylabloom Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:00 am

Saturday, 17 September 2011, 10.30-1pm

The Leeds Independent Presses Poetry Festival 2011 kicks off on 24 September at the Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds, with a programme of readings from twenty-five poets, six workshops, symposiums and publishing talks. The Brotherton Library at the University of Leeds has prepared a special display entitled 'LIPPS Unzipped', focusing on the history of independent publishing at the University. The display will be open for visitors between 13 and 28 September 2011.

The Gallery's Burton Saturdays event series, joins the literary festivities by hosting Suzie Evans's special 'Write Me a Picture' workshop on 17 September, inspired by the LIPPS Unzipped display.

Visiting both the Brotherton Library and the Gallery, this writing workshop will use the current special collections exhibition as a stimulus for writing exercises.

Suitable for anyone interested in writing poetry, whether experienced or just starting out.Facilitated by Leeds poet Suzannah Evans.

Free workshop, but places are limited so please book your place in advance by e-mailing Zsuzsa at libzmp@leeds.ac.uk, phone (0113) 34 32777, or online at http://writemeapic.eventbrite.com/.

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University of Leeds
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