Poetry Writing Workshop: Nature Poetry - Autumn

About this event

Join our Poet in Residence Nia Broomhall to use the beautiful surroundings of Painshill as inspiration for your own poems that explore your relationship with the natural world and the seasons. No previous writing experience necessary. Bring writing materials if you wish, but some will be provided. The workshop includes a walk outside in the landscape, please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Participants must be over 16 years. About Nia Nia Broomhall is originally from Somerset but now lives in Farnham and has just completed a Masters degree in Creative Writing with Lancaster University. A teacher for 22 years, she is currently Co-Head of English at a comprehensive school in Surrey. She was Highly Commended in the Winchester Poetry Prize in 2022 and 2023 and has been published in several poetry magazines and anthologies. She has been coming to Painshill since her teenagers were babies; it is very much her happy place. She is delighted to be working with Painshill as Poet in Residence for 2024. Painshill reserves the right to amend or change event details. Organised in aid of Painshill Park Trust Limited, registered charity in England and Wales (284944). We rely on fundraising to preserve and maintain Painshill for future generations so your support is very important to us.