# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Self-portrait As A Poet-A Writing Masterclass from Ben Macpherson
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Self portrait as a Poet - How do we frame ourselves in our work? This workshop is led by veteran writer/performer Ben MacphersonAbout this EventSelf portrait as a Poet - How do we frame ourselves in our work? How do we recognise bit of us in the world around us? This workshop explores how we portray ourselves in poems, how we can highlight our better or worse features and let those bits of ourselves that don’t feel that poetic inform our writing practice. Your workshop leader is Ben Macpherson is a Nottingham based writer and performer with credits including BBC Radio 2, 4 Extra and local radio stations. Ben’s writing explores community, narrative and otherness with a wry playfulness that is highly adaptable for all ages. His live performances have seen him play around the country including multiple Fringe Festivals, Latitude Festival and many more.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/self-portrait-as-a-poet-a-writing-masterclass-from-ben-macpherson/100001991290375116
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, performances, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Leith Depot
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Leith Depot
- **lat**: 55.9682434
- **long**: -3.1740459
- **full address**: Leith Depot, 138-142 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Self-portrait As A Poet-A Writing Masterclass from Ben Macpherson being held?
  - **A:** Self-portrait As A Poet-A Writing Masterclass from Ben Macpherson takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Leith Depot, 138-142 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Self-portrait As A Poet-A Writing Masterclass from Ben Macpherson?
  - **A:** Self-portrait As A Poet-A Writing Masterclass from Ben Macpherson is organized by Drafted!.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Self-portrait As A Poet-A Writing Masterclass from Ben Macpherson 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 Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Self-portrait As A Poet-A Writing Masterclass from Ben Macpherson sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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