Join Nicole Smede and Luke Patterson from The Poetry Company at Giiyong Ganya on Saturday 28 November for a workshop examining how we write place, and how place writes itself into our work.

Places are layered with names, memories, histories and competing accounts, some more readily heard than others. Drawing on their multidisciplinary practices, Nicole and Luke will introduce ideas and techniques borrowed from music, visual art and other creative disciplines, considering what these approaches can offer the writing of place.

Through close observation, listening, and a series of practical poetry exercises, participants will experiment with description, perspective and the relationship between personal experience, local histories and the places that don't always appear on conventional maps. Participants are welcome to bring their own creative interests and experience.

No previous poetry experience is necessary.

When: 2.00PM Saturday 28 November 2026

Where: Jigamy, 4381 Princes Highway, Broadwater, Thaua Country (between Eden and Pambula NSW)

On Arrival: Please arrive 15 mins early to allow time to park and walk to the assigned venue on the Jigamy property. There will be directions available when you arrive.

Please bring your own drinks, snacks, hat and sunscreen.

No dogs are allowed on the property other than registered service dogs.

Accessibility: If you require assisted access, please let us know when purchasing your ticket.

Cost: $75 per person

Ages: 16+

Duration: 90 minutes

Find out more about Giiyong Ganya here.

Join us for the free evening concert at Jigamy 5.30-9.00pm.

Image by Kate Doust Howarth

Contact the host of Writing Local: Experiments in Poetry & Place

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