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Poetry workshop: Poetry's got form | Birmingham City Council

Poetry workshop: Poetry's got form

  • Date: 17th February 2026
  • Location: The Hive , 43 to 47 Vittoria Street
    Birmingham
    B1 3PE
  • Time: 15:30 - 17:30
  • Cost: £5.00

A creative writing workshop where you'll explore form poetry from different perspectives.

This workshop is for adults aged 16 years and over who have experience writing poetry and want to develop skills in writing form poetry.

You’ll explore different poetic forms and learn how structure shapes meaning. You’ll also read examples and try writing your own form poem with guidance from poet Rick Sanders.

You will:

  • learn how form poetry works
  • read examples and understand their structure
  • write your own poem with support from Rick
  • need to arrive 10 minutes early as the Hive closes at 3:30pm

What to bring:

  • something to write on
  • something to write with
  • a willingness to explore poetry

The workshop lasts 2 hours. All other materials will be provided.

If you enjoy poetry, you can return in the evening for Verve Open Door, a free open mic event where you can listen or share your own poems.

For more information and to book, visit the TicketTailor website.

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