Poetry Through the Seasons Workshops
If you wish to register, please email IPTN at [email protected] to pay and receive the Zoom link.
Price: €20 for members and €30 for non-members.
Saturday, 20st February, 2027
2pm-4pm
Ger Campbell, PTP
When Nature Fights Back
What can we learn from a weed pushing through concrete, a river reclaiming its banks, or a
seed waiting patiently for the right conditions. Through poetry, reflection, discussion and creative writing, we will explore nature’s resilience in the face of change. We will consider climate adaptation and our own capacity to survive, resist and grow. We will explore together what the natural world might teach us about finding new ways forward.
Saturday, 12th June, 2027
2pm 4pm
Carol Boland, PTP
TBD
Facilitated by Carol Boland, PTP. An in-person workshop held in Hollyfort, Co. Wexford.
Saturday, 17th April, 2027
2pm-4pm
Shelley Tracey, PTP
Poetry Film
More details soon.
Saturday, 14th August, 2027
2pm - 4pm
Theresa Kelly, PTP
TBD
More details soon
Poetry Club
These events are free and only for IPTN members.
They take place on a Saturday from 2pm to 3pm on Zoom.
20st March 2027
Ger Campbell & María Ortega García
TBD
More details soon
15th May 2027
Bernie Walsh
TBD
More details soon
24th July 2027
TBD
TBD
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18th September, 2027
TBD
TBD
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NI Poetry Therapy Interest Group
Creating Spaces for Belonging
A Northern Ireland Poetry Therapy Interest Group Workshop
Date: 9 th May 2026 1.30pm- 4.30pm
Venue: The Hub, The MAC Theatre, 10 Exchange Street, West, Belfast BT1 2NJ
https://themaclive.com/
This workshop takes place during the NI Mental Health Arts Festival, and explores the
festival theme of Belonging. “Creating Spaces for Belonging” is for anyone who would benefit from some creative space and opportunities to connect with other people with an interest in creativity and wellbeing. Do you dance, draw, write, make art of any kind, or just enjoy poetry, music, film, art, dance and any other art forms? This workshop will offer a variety of ways to express yourself creatively and to experience a sense of belonging to a creative community.
We will participate in individual and collaborative writing and art activities and share our
reflections on the processes of creativity. Prompts will include poems, inspiring quotes and images, and guided activities in the current exhibitions in the MAC’s galleries. Your
responses can take the form of writing, art or anything else. Sharing your creations will be optional and the need for personal space will be respected. The atmosphere will be calm and non-judgemental.
This workshop is suitable for writers and artists of all levels of experience, or anyone
interested in creativity. Therapists who would like to develop their personal and/or
professional practice are also welcome. Therapists may claim a certificate with CPD hours for the workshop (please request this when booking for the workshop).
You will receive a set of inspiring poems and quotations on the theme of belonging to take away with you.
Please bring along
1. a notebook and a pen and anything else that you find useful for capturing your ideas, such as a sketchbook and drawing materials. Art materials will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own as well.
2. an object which represents an aspect of belonging for you. For example: a photograph, an item of clothing or something else with a logo on it, an item from your home, or something from nature.
For enquiries about workshop fees and bookings, please contact the facilitator, Shelley
Tracey, PTP (Poetry Therapy Practitioner) by email: [email protected]
