WOR(L)D-BUILDING
This workshop is part of Newham Poetry Festival 2023. In this session we will explore making meaning by turning towards and away from language. Through experimenting with systems of mark-making and notation, we will investigate the shapes and shades of meaning at the edge of language. Focusing on conversations and processes rather than outcomes, a series of prompts will guide our writing towards performative world-building through the visual and sonic body of language. With the aim of generating new ideas and approaches to writing, we will look for inspiration at references such as Riddley Walker by Russel Hoban, alongside writing and drawing by Travis Jeppesen, Renee Gladman and Mirtha Dermisache.
Refreshments and materials provided. All levels of experience are warmly welcomed! Tickets to this workshop include free entry to the rest of Newham Poetry Festival taking place at Stratford Library between 1-7 pm.