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Reading & Writing Poetry in a Time of Climate Change

Local Word Writers Festival

2023-08-25 13:00:00 2023-08-25 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Reading & Writing Poetry in a Time of Climate Change Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers. Colac Library -

Friday, August 25
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-25 13:00:00 2023-08-25 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Reading & Writing Poetry in a Time of Climate Change Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers. Colac Library -

Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers.

This workshop will explore the work of several poets who write about the planet in this new geological age and how humans, as part of a complex system, have an impact on it.

Those attending will also be taken through some exercises to create their own eco-poetry and each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of John’s latest poetry pamphlet, This Luminous Earth (Pocket Poets/2023).

John Bartlett is the author of ten books of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, including The Arms of Men (Melbourne Poets Union/2019) and Awake at 3am (Ginninderra Press/2020). He was the winner of the 2020 Ada Cambridge Poetry Prize and Highly Commended in the 2021 Mundaring Poetry Competition. 

*Up to 12 participants  |  *Suitable for to anyone concerned about eco-poetics and the environment with some or little experience of writing.

Don't forget to check out our other Local Word sessions!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Colac Library

colac@grlc.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5231 4613

Hours

Colac Library

Mon, Dec 16 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 17 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Dec 18 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Dec 19 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Dec 20 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed

Tel: (03) 5231 4613

About the Library

The Colac Community Library and Learning Centre is a modern, state-of-the art facility built in 2010 for the Colac district community. The centre accommodates the general community, Colac Secondary College students and other learning groups including TAFE and U3A students.

Upcoming events

Tue, Dec 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Come and celebrate the festive season with us! Enjoy some seasonal stories and craft. Ages 2+

Mon, Jan 06, 9:30am - 5:00pm
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Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duck into the library, shake your feathers out and have a quacking good time at this duck inspired story time. Age:... more
Duck into the library, shake your feathers out and have a quacking good time at this duck inspired story time. Age: Preschoolers

Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world.... more
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world. What incredible creatures will you see in the sea? Ages 5+

Tue, Jan 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mix it up with some Lego fun. Enjoy an hour of fun filled Lego challenges.

Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 5:00pm
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Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Thu, Jan 09, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mix it up with very cool STEAM activities using the Colac Library's very own STEAM Trolley gadgets. Build, learn... more
Mix it up with very cool STEAM activities using the Colac Library's very own STEAM Trolley gadgets. Build, learn and investigate. Ages 8+ 

Fri, Jan 10, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Fri, Jan 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Make a splash this summer using salt or sand and watercolour paints to create a colourful beach scene. Ages 8+

Sat, Jan 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages:... more
Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages: Preschool

Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Tue, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mix it up with some Lego fun. Enjoy an hour of fun filled Lego challenges.

Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Make a splash and create an underwater diorama at this hands-on school holiday program. Ages 8+

Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Thu, Jan 16, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Jan 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mix it up with very cool STEAM activities using the Colac Library's very own STEAM Trolley gadgets. Build, learn... more
Mix it up with very cool STEAM activities using the Colac Library's very own STEAM Trolley gadgets. Build, learn and investigate. Ages 8+ 

Fri, Jan 17, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Be inspired by the natural world. Join us to create a bush flower pompom using yarn, embroidery thread, & colourful... more
Be inspired by the natural world. Join us to create a bush flower pompom using yarn, embroidery thread, & colourful felt to accessorize your school bag, key chain, or anything else! Ages 10-18

Fri, Jan 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Explore water colour techniques and experiment with presentation ideas to create an amazing artwork. Ages:12-18.

Sat, Jan 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Make a splash and create an underwater diorama at this hands-on school holiday program. Ages 8+

Tue, Jan 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mix it up with some Lego fun. Enjoy an hour of fun filled Lego challenges.