Workshop - Writing Poetry in English

Name: Workshop - Writing Poetry in English
Start: 2025-10-11T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-10-11T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Bergsbrunnagatan 1, 75323 Uppsala, Sweden

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Bergsbrunnagatan 1, 75323 Uppsala, Sweden | Uppsala, UP

Join our beginner's poetry writing workshop to explore the beauty of words and unleash your creativity. In a supportive and inspiring environment, you'll learn the basics of poetic forms, techniques, and how to express your emotions through verse. No prior experience is necessary, just bring your passion for writing and an open mind.
Why take this class?
Discover the joy of writing poetry in English as an important mode of self-expression and communication.
Prior knowledge:
Participants should have skills in English equivalent to course level B2.
What to bring with you
Pen/pencils are essential equipment, a laptop is optional.
Teacher:
Daniel Ogden has a long experience of teaching university level writing courses at Uppsala, Örebro, and Mälardalen universities, incorporating creative writing techniques into subject courses such as literature and social studies. He has translated Swedish poetry into English and given seminars and lectured on poetry and translation. His own poetic endeavors tend towards the humorous and satirical.
Price: 525 kr
Location:
Folkuniversitetet, Bergsbrunnagatan 1, Uppsala.
Registration is mandatory. For more information and registration, please visit our website: https://www.folkuniversitetet.se/kurser-utbildningar/kommunikation-och-skrivande/skrivande/att-skriva-fordjupning/uppsala/70325/