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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

Hours

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 2:00PM to 5:00PM

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.

Upcoming events

Mon, Sep 01, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
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Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
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Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 5 - 12 

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
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Join us to learn a new craft or perfect an old one. Each month we will try a different crafting skill. Meet fellow crafters and share tips and tricks. Prepare to become obsessed.

Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+

Mon, Sep 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 5 - 12 

Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+

Mon, Sep 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 5 - 12 

Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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This session is designed to get participants started on the basics of Audacity, a free audio editing tool used by podcasters and musicians around the world.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Step into a world of imagination and creativity with this Storytelling Adventure! Cut, paste and design to explore... more
Step into a world of imagination and creativity with this Storytelling Adventure! Cut, paste and design to explore the art of collage. Recommended age: Preschool
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Mon, Sep 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Grab some pencils and let your creativity fly! Draw real-life legends or wild superheroes in a colourful celebration... more
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Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
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Come and join us for this amazing Lego® challenge and use your Lego® skills to construct your very own self portrait. Recommended age: 8+
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Mon, Sep 29, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.