# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Masterclass Sunday: Spring Poetry with Sophia Blackwell
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at the South London Writing School on Sunday 3rd May for a look at poems of renewal, rebirth and resistance and the chance to write your own. You don’t need to have crafted a poem or sonnet before, but Sophia will be passing on her favourite poetic lessons from both page and stage, including:

Poetic form: when to use it and when to lose it
How to self-edit your poetry
A brief history of sonnets and short poems, from Thomas Wyatt to Terrance Hayes
Spring songs: writing for renewal and reconnection to the outside world
Q & A

Whether you’re a budding or experienced poet, this workshop will offer writing and editing exercises to warm you up for the year ahead. Bring pens and paper to get the words flowing!

Scholarship - how to apply

In honour of Jonathan Main, our bookseller at Bookseller Crow who sadly died last September, we are offering one free scholarship place for someone who would be unable to attend due to financial constraints. This is aimed at the unemployed, the unwaged carers or those on a low income. To apply for this scholarship please do not book below and instead send your details, including a short description of your circumstances, including where you live, with POETRY SCHOLARSHIP in the email title to: scribblingcrow[at]hotmail.com The deadline for scholarship applications is 6pm, Monday 6th April 2025. Applications sent after this deadline cannot be considered.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/croydon/masterclass-sunday-spring-poetry-with-sophia-blackwell/200029793871459
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Croydon
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 50 Westow Street, SE19 3AF London, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.41841
- **long**: -0.0827
- **full address**: 50 Westow Street, SE19 3AF London, United Kingdom, 50 Westow Street, London, SE19 3AF, United Kingdom, Croydon

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Masterclass Sunday: Spring Poetry with Sophia Blackwell being held?
  - **A:** Masterclass Sunday: Spring Poetry with Sophia Blackwell takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at 50 Westow Street, SE19 3AF London, United Kingdom, 50 Westow Street, London, SE19 3AF, United Kingdom, Croydon.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Masterclass Sunday: Spring Poetry with Sophia Blackwell?
  - **A:** Masterclass Sunday: Spring Poetry with Sophia Blackwell is organized by The Bookseller Crow on the hill.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Masterclass Sunday: Spring Poetry with Sophia Blackwell is ideal for curious learners, students, 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 Croydon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Masterclass Sunday: Spring Poetry with Sophia Blackwell sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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