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Explore The Art of Envelope Poems with Carol Close

Local Word Writers Festival 2025 - Poetry Workshop

2025-09-05 14:00:00 2025-09-05 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Explore The Art of Envelope Poems with Carol Close A hands-on workshop that introduces the fascinating world of envelope poems, inspired by the life and work of Emily Dickinson. Boronggook Drysdale Library -

Friday, September 05
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-05 14:00:00 2025-09-05 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Explore The Art of Envelope Poems with Carol Close A hands-on workshop that introduces the fascinating world of envelope poems, inspired by the life and work of Emily Dickinson. Boronggook Drysdale Library -

A hands-on workshop that introduces the fascinating world of envelope poems, inspired by the life and work of Emily Dickinson.

Join us for a hands-on workshop that introduces the fascinating world of envelope poems, inspired by the life and work of Emily Dickinson. You’ll learn about this unique poetic form and its historical context, then create your own work using text, collage, inks, and stamps. All materials provided.

As you experiment with language and mixed media, you’ll explore the dynamic relationship between words, form, and physical construction, just as Dickinson did in her original envelope poems.

Carol Close is an artist and poet who enjoys stretching her mind and seeing how different thoughts and experiences link together. She facilitates the Arts Circle; creative writing & imagery group at Geelong Eastern Hub. She is also a member of Geelong Writers.

Up to 12 participants aged 18+. No particular skill level required.

$40* or $20* for Concession Card Holders (all cards accepted).

Local Word Writers Festival is an annual event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers.

For the full program of 14 events being held across the region, visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals |

TAGS: | recommended |

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0656

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Tel: (03) 4201 0656

About the Library

The Boronggook Drysdale Library building, opened in April 2023, features communal spaces, quiet study areas, an adult changing places facility, a green roof, an internal courtyard garden, a City of Greater Geelong customer service point and resource-efficient systems. The sustainable building is a welcoming and safe space open to all.

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