Radical Play – A Poetry Workshop to Reclaim Imagination
Play is a powerful mode of resistance and creativity in adulthood. Embracing playfulness is both fun and a radical act. It is a place where we can:
- Challenge societal norms that prioritize serious productivity
- Reclaim our humanity by fostering connection and empathy
- Create a more joyful, compassionate, and imaginative world
Poetry invites us to be playful. The poets who invite us into their worlds experiment with words, sounds, meaning, and forms, and we as readers have full imaginative freedom to engage with their language and rhythms. No matter the nature of the poem, playfulness is one of poetry’s most vital energies. Whether serious or silly, poetry:
- Keeps language alive, fresh, and surprising
- Opens a space where creativity can play without limits
In this two-hour online workshop, participants will engage in fun and critically engaging reading as we dive into the world of poetry. No literature experience required!
Choose your date!
Wed. Nov. 12, 6-8 pm ET
Wed. Nov. 26, 6-8 pm ET
Where: Zoom
Cost: CA$70 (tax incl.)
Bring a Friend: Cost for 2 places CA$100 (tax incl.)
Copies of the poems will be emailed once your registration is confirmed.
Poems:
- Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (from Macbeth by William Shakespeare)
- From a Railway Carriage (Robert Louis Stevenson)
- Plus a couple fun surprises in-session by Emily Dickinson and Harriet Walter as well as a “back pocket” poem (a poem I’ve got in my back pocket if we have spare time) by Mary Oliver
Your Host: Dr. Julie Sutherland is a widely published literary consultant, creative producer, and award-winning educator and entrepreneur. She harnesses her expertise in the arts, humanities, and anti-racism to advance social justice and personal transformation.