Lunchtime Poetry Workshops

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Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm

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John Hansard Gallery | Southampton, EN

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Poetry workshops inspired by Naeem Mohaiemen's exhibition THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY - 6 November and 17 November, 1-2 pm
About this Event

The gallery will host two lunchtime poetry workshops inspired by the exhibition, THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY.

These workshops could be a springboard to write responses to the exhibition and submit to be considered for performing at the Poetry@JHG evening on 7th January 2027. Open to all, no former experience of writing poetry required. Participants are encouraged to spend some time viewing the exhibition for the workshop.

Details about the event and how to submit can be found here.

Image: Damian Kelly-Basher hosting Poetry@JHG 2025

Photo credit: Nosa Malcolm

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John Hansard Gallery, 142-144 Above Bar Street, Southampton, United Kingdom

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