‘Summer Haiku Almanac' Dartmoor workshop & walk

Moor Poets is a Dartmoor-based group of writers with the aim of encouraging creative writing in people of all abilities.

The ‘Summer Haiku Almanac' workshop & walk

Sunday 13 June, 10 – 4pm
Workshop leaders: Alan Summers & Karen Hoy

Venue: The Big Yurt, Oak Cottage, Spitchwick, Nr Poundsgate
Directions and parking info for this delightful riverside venue:
Pat Fleming:
Tel. : 01364 631233
Email: pat@wylde.gn.apc.org


The aim of the day is to produce haiku in Dartmoor for the creation of a Haiku Almanac: this follows in the tradition of haiku poets in Japan, who traditionally produce seasonal almanacs - Haiku Saijiki.

The workshop will include warm up exercises and group discussion/Q&A with a complimentary Haiku Journal notebook for each person.

There will also be opportunities for micro one-to-one feedback for anyone bringing previously written haiku draft poems.

THE HAIKU WALK:

‘Haiku are poems rooted in natural history and the seasons; they make us conspirators with wildlife, as nature half-writes the haiku before we've even put pen to paper.’ Alan Summers

The day will include a walk with a second complimentary Haiku Journal notebook to use for recording field-notes and/or rough drafts.

Spitchwick, River Dart image©Nick Southall

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please bring old Devon/Dartmoor colloquial terms, nicknames and sayings to help create a Haiku Saijiki for Devon.

SPECIAL OFFER:
These workshops are for members of Moor Poets, so if you’re not already a member, your first workshop fee will also automatically make you a member for this year.

Workshop Fees:
By donation, with a suggested £10 - 25 for all day.


Pens & food SUGGESTION:
Pens and paper, and a packed lunch if coming for a full day. Tea and coffee is available.

If appropriate, please bring outdoor wear (even sunscreen!) suitable for the weather and month on Dartmoor.

Moor Poets Website
http://www.moorpoets.org.uk/

Please remember:
YOUR PLACE ON WORKSHOPS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE –NUMBERS ARE OFTEN LIMITED.

To reserve your place,
call or email Jennie Osborne – 01803 840541 / jenniedancing@googlemail.com.