As I Said: Exquisite Corpse

About this event

This is the second of three free workshops as part of One Word’s As I Said exhibition, showing in the Poetry Café 31 July – 13 August. This workshop, and the rest in the series, take place at The Poetry Café, London. You can choose to attend just one in the series, two or all three. Book for workshop 1 (Responding to Objects) here and workshop 3 (Ekphrastic Poetry) here. This workshop will use ‘exquisite corpses’ – collaboratively made drawings – as start points for writing. After making quick drawings, we will move through a series of short-structured writing prompts. Expect to leave with a pile of playful drafts, and a stretched imagination. Great for new poets, genre fluid writers, and people who like tightly-structured sessions, though all levels of experiences welcome. There will be a chance to share at the end but no pressure to do so! Drawing materials will be provided, but please bring something to write with and on. Please note – you do not have to be a confident drawer whatsoever to participate! There are 15 places available, an accessible toilet and water tap. The series is led by One Word, a poetry and art project by Lio Stevens and Karl Murphy. Thanks to The Poetry Society, Saatchi Gallery Learning, and Grafters Collective for their generous support. This project is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Please note: this workshop is for over-18s only.