OmniVerse Poetry Workshop for LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and marginalised poets - Weymouth

For Weymouth and Portland's marginalised communities
We warmly welcome participants from… the LGBTQIA+ community, Disabled and neurodivergent writers, those from refugee backgrounds, people experiencing housing insecurity, working class and economically marginalized individuals, and Black and minority ethnic poets and wannabe poets.

Empowering you to share how you experience your town through your words and voice.

Our workshops create a supportive space specifically designed for poets whose voices have been historically underrepresented in the literary landscape.
If you've felt your perspective and experiences haven't been sufficiently heard in traditional literary spaces, this creative community is for you. We believe these diverse voices are essential to creating a rich, authentic portrait of Weymouth and Portland through poetry.

There will be an opportunity to share your words at Spoken Word Nights and for you poetry displayed as part of a poetry trail through Weymouth and Portland, being held throughout August.

What You'll Experience
These intimate 3-hour workshops will create a safe, welcoming space where your story matters. Working with experienced facilitators who understand diverse needs and experiences, you'll explore creative writing techniques to capture your relationship with our towns, revealing the hidden stories that shape our community.
-Supportive environment where every voice is valued
-Creative exercises adapted to your needs and comfort level
-Opportunity to contribute to a lasting community arts legacy
-Professional guidance in developing your creative voice
-Chance to be part of the OmniVerse Poetry Trail
-Refreshments provided.
-Your comfort and inclusion are our priority

Hosted by the wonderful Naomi Wilcox-Lee & Peter Roe

Admission: Free to participate
For booking: please follow the ticket link
Contact us if you require accessibility or any travel support
Accessibility - Palm House is a wheelchair accessible venue

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You may also like the following events from Jawbone:

• This Tuesday, 24th June, 07:00 pm, Pride Month - Jawbone @ The Poet Laureate Open Mic - Performance Poetry / Spoken Word in Dorchester
• Next month, 9th July, 10:30 am, FREE Monthly Poetry and Writing Workshop at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery (with Peter Roe) in Dorchester
• Next month, 12th July, 10:00 am, Queer in the Countryside I OmniVerse- Beyond the Page I Spoken Word / Poetry Workshop in Bridport

Also check out other Arts events in Weymouth, Literary Art events in Weymouth, Workshops in Weymouth.