From nature to the page: writing the wild edge. Poetry workshop with Michelle Elvy
Schedule
Sun Mar 08 2026 at 03:00 am to 05:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, Waitakere, New Zealand 0604 | Auckland, AU
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A writing workshop with Michelle Elvy - Auckland Regional Parks Artist in Residence 2025.Michelle Elvy will share strategies for writing about our
natural world, and discuss the spaces between microfiction
and poetry.
The focus will be on:
place and space
motion and change
the mysteries of knowing and not knowing
The workshop includes:
samples for reading and discussion
time for writing and sharing work
tips for continued writing and editing
tutor feedback
Limited places, registration essential!
Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/from-nature-to-the-page-writing-the-wild-edge
**Following this workshop will be a live poetry reading from Michelle Elvy and special guests from 3.30 - 4.30pm - all weclome!
About the tutor
Michelle Elvy was recently the 2025 Auckland Council Artist in Residence based at Barr Cottage in Huia. She is an award-winning writer, editor, creative writing teacher and mentor. Her poetry, fiction, travel writing, creative nonfiction and reviews have been widely published. Her books include the experimental novel, the everrumble, the hybrid story collection, the other side of better, and the forthcoming poetry collection, ocean sky marble eye. She has edited numerous anthologies, centred around interrogating, re-imagining and caring for our world. For more information about Michelle visit michelleelvy.com
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Where is it happening?
300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, Waitakere, New Zealand 0604, 300 Scenic Dr, Nihotupu, Auckland 0604, New Zealand, AucklandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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