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Poetry workshop: Blitz poems | Birmingham City Council

Poetry workshop: Blitz poems

  • Date: 19th May 2026
  • Location: The Hive , 43 to 47 Vittoria Street
    Birmingham
    B1 3PE
  • Time: 15:30 - 17:30
  • Cost: £5.00

Push your poetry in a new direction with an afternoon of sharp thinking and quick writing at the Hive.

This workshop is for adults who already write poetry and want to build their skills.

This month, learn how to write a Blitz poem - a 50‑line poem made up of very short phrases. Each pair of lines links to the next by repeating key words, creating a quick flow of ideas with no punctuation.

You will:

  • explore the poetry form with poet Rick Sanders
  • read examples and learn how the form works
  • write your own poem with support and guidance
  • need to arrive 10 minutes early - the Hive closes at 3:30pm

You can also come back in the evening for Verve Open Door - a free open mic event where you can listen or share your own poem.

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

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