Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

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, Sep 02 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 03 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 04 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 05 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 06 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 Closed
previous
this week
next
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

Toddler Time
Mon, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Mega LEGO CLUB
Tue, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Stitch and Sew - Free Access to Sewing Machines and Overlockers
Wed, Sep 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Activity Room 2
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker.
Toddler Time
Wed, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Thu, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Stitch and Sew - Free Access to Sewing Machines and Overlockers
Wed, Sep 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Activity Room 2
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker.
Toddler Time
Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Sensational Spring Storytime!
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Spring into the Library to enjoy a sensational seasonal story time! Sing, dance, rhyme, listen to stories, and make... more
Spring into the Library to enjoy a sensational seasonal story time! Sing, dance, rhyme, listen to stories, and make some craft as we learn all about Spring! Ages: Preschool
Sounds of Spring - Bookings essential
Tue, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Using recycled materials, you can help us welcome the sound of spring by making your very own eye-catching musical... more
Using recycled materials, you can help us welcome the sound of spring by making your very own eye-catching musical windchime. Ages 5+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Stitch and Sew - Free Access to Sewing Machines and Overlockers
Wed, Sep 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Activity Room 2
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker.
Spring Drawings That Grow! - Bookings essential
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for a fun-filled program where your drawings literally grow before your eyes. Let your creativity bloom by... more
Join us for a fun-filled program where your drawings literally grow before your eyes. Let your creativity bloom by creating a hidden surprise in your expanding drawing, or even a plot twist! Ages 5+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Amazing Spring Creatures - Bookings essential
Thu, Sep 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Spring into the world of invertebrates! Test your knowledge of these amazing creatures and design your own brand new... more
Spring into the world of invertebrates! Test your knowledge of these amazing creatures and design your own brand new species to take home. Ages 8+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Spring Science Spectacular - Bookings essential
Mon, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dive into the sensational world of weather with hands-on science experiments that spring meteorology to life. Create... more
Dive into the sensational world of weather with hands-on science experiments that spring meteorology to life. Create a rain cloud and rain gauge and learn how scientists predict the weather! Ages 8+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Springs, Spirals and Twists - Bookings essential
Tue, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
You might call the shape a spring or a spiral but the possibilities are endless. Will you make a hanging mobile, a... more
You might call the shape a spring or a spiral but the possibilities are endless. Will you make a hanging mobile, a coiled necklace or a brand-new invention? It's craft - with a twist! Ages 8+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Stitch and Sew - Free Access to Sewing Machines and Overlockers
Wed, Oct 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Activity Room 2
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker.
Springtime Origami - Bookings essential
Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fold your way through some fabulous spring themed origami projects. Mingle with others while working through a... more
Fold your way through some fabulous spring themed origami projects. Mingle with others while working through a variety of challenges for all skill levels. Ages 12+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Craft Connect - Collage Workshop
Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us at Colac Library to create artwork using mixed media! Play with layers, colours and textures to create a... more
Join us at Colac Library to create artwork using mixed media! Play with layers, colours and textures to create a unique artwork made from recycled materials.
Sensational Springtime Gardens - Bookings essential
Thu, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Make your dream springtime garden! Enjoy a story about gardens, then fill your garden with crafted flowers,... more
Make your dream springtime garden! Enjoy a story about gardens, then fill your garden with crafted flowers, vegetables and plants. Ages 5+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Sensational Blossom Tree Art - Bookings essential
Fri, Oct 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Spring has sprung! Celebrate by creating art inspired by Japan's blossom trees, chat about your travel ideas,... more
Spring has sprung! Celebrate by creating art inspired by Japan's blossom trees, chat about your travel ideas, explore mixed media art, & create your own sensational masterpiece. Ages: 12+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
See all events