We are delighted to offer two poetry workshops with British-Indian writer and performer, Ankita Saxena, which will provide a space for you to think about poetry on a deeper level and to connect with other poets.
These workshops are free and open to all, but spaces are very limited, so book now, and please let us know if you are unable to attend.
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Poetry Workshops with Ankita Saxena
Decolonising poetic form
Sunday 11th August
There are some forms that have a special place in my writing, and have taught me not only about a different way of writing, but a way of connecting to my roots. The Ghazal form is one example. It is a form that originates in Arabic and Urdu writing, and is a core part of Eastern cultures’ poetic and musical history. In this poetry workshop, I’ll introduce you to some of my favourite ghazals – both traditional and contemporary, and guide you towards writing your own. The workshop is suitable for anyone with a love of words – be it poetry, fiction, songs or scripts. Just bring something to write on, and an open mind.
About Ankita
Ankita Saxena is a British-Indian writer and performer. Her debut poetry collection Mother | Line, was published by Verve Poetry Press in April 2023, and is the culmination of over a decade of writing, editing and performing. She is a former Barbican Young Poet, Foyle Young Poet and one half of the poetry duo, ORIGINS. Her poetry is published in Wasafiri, Modern Poetry in Translation and Bath Magg. She read English at the University of Oxford.
