# Event Details - **Event Name**: Masterclass D: "The Poetry of Surviving and Thriving" - with Shelley Tracey - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: The workshop will focus on 2 connected and contrasting aspects of endurance: simply managing to survive, opposed to thriving or flourishing.About this EventThis workshop will focus on two connected and contrasting aspects of endurance: simply managing to survive, as opposed to thriving or flourishing. We will explore emblems and depictions of survival and thriving in poems by Mahmoud Darwish, Louise Glück, Mary Oliver and Linda Pastan. We will also consider how form and structure support the themes and meanings of the poems, and how reading and writing poetry can be beneficial in challenging times.Shelley Tracey’s collection Elements of Distance was published by Lapwing in 2017. Other poems have been published in The North, Lothlorien Poetry Journal, Abridged, Honest Ulsterman, Skylight 47, Bangor Literary Journal, North West Words, Bray Arts Journal, Stag Hill Journal, Artemis, The New Ulster, The Haibun Journal, Drifting Sands Haibun, and in many anthologies. Shelley was previously LaVa Coordinator at CAP. She has extensive experience of facilitating creative writing classes. Shelley is a current recipient of a Major Arts Award from the Arts Council NI. Shelley is editing a collection of writing by autistic writers, The NeuroVerse: Autistic Insights and Experiences, to be launched soon. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belfast/masterclass-d-the-poetry-of-surviving-and-thriving-with-shelley-tracey/100001981135338127 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 9.38, max: 9.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Belfast - **state**: NI - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The ARC (Arts Resource Centre) - **lat**: 54.5754793 - **long**: -5.955569199999999 - **full address**: The ARC (Arts Resource Centre), 555 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Masterclass D: "The Poetry of Surviving and Thriving" - with Shelley Tracey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/79cd36fa9ba1554c5ad946438796f8496aac746092909ca33df8725166565bae-rimg-w1200-h600-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1769008544 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Masterclass D: "The Poetry of Surviving and Thriving" - with Shelley Tracey being held? - **A:** Masterclass D: "The Poetry of Surviving and Thriving" - with Shelley Tracey takes place on Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The ARC (Arts Resource Centre), 555 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Masterclass D: "The Poetry of Surviving and Thriving" - with Shelley Tracey? - **A:** Tickets for Masterclass D: "The Poetry of Surviving and Thriving" - with Shelley Tracey are priced at GBP 9 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 9 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Masterclass D: "The Poetry of Surviving and Thriving" - with Shelley Tracey? - **A:** Masterclass D: "The Poetry of Surviving and Thriving" - with Shelley Tracey is organized by Community Arts Partnership. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Masterclass D: "The Poetry of Surviving and Thriving" - with Shelley Tracey is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belfast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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