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Poemambulism (Last Tram to Scotland)- Mar Bucknall: Sunday 6 April 2.00 – 4.00pm ticket
Perth Poemambulism in association with Belligerent Bunting and the Victoria Park Poetry Group present: The Last Tram to Scotland. Join us for a poetry, history and architecture walk down part of the old tram route through Victoria Park Meet Mar in Memorial Gardens on the corner of Harvey Street and Albany Highway. The walk will follow the old tram route down Albany Highway to the Balmoral Hotel. Wear comfortable shoes and a hat and bring a water bottle. The walk is fully wheelchair accessible and will not be strenuous, accommodating all fitness levels. If you have any special disability needs, please contact us beforehand and we will do our best to accommodate you. The walk will include poetry readings, writing and a substantial break for coffee and nibbles (maybe bring a keep cup). Note: There are buses back to the starting point and on to the city, or Armadale, leaving from near The Balmoral at about 4.45.
Perth Poemambulism in association with Belligerent Bunting and the Victoria Park Poetry Group present: The Last Tram to Scotland. Join us for a poetry, history and architecture walk down part of the old tram route through Victoria Park Meet Mar in Memorial Gardens on the corner of Harvey Street and Albany Highway. The walk will follow the old tram route down Albany Highway to the Balmoral Hotel. Wear comfortable shoes and a hat and bring a water bottle. The walk is fully wheelchair accessible and will not be strenuous, accommodating all fitness levels. If you have any special disability needs, please contact us beforehand and we will do our best to accommodate you. The walk will include poetry readings, writing and a substantial break for coffee and nibbles (maybe bring a keep cup). Note: There are buses back to the starting point and on to the city, or Armadale, leaving from near The Balmoral at about 4.45.
FreeWriting Romance Through Strong Characters Work - Anthea Hodgson: Saturday April 12th 12-2pm ticket
Great romance starts with great characters. In this workshop, Anthea will help you learn how to craft relatable, complex characters whose chemistry drives the emotional depth of your love story. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, we’ll explore how to build tension, create authentic connections, and balance conflict and growth for a romance that truly resonates.
Great romance starts with great characters. In this workshop, Anthea will help you learn how to craft relatable, complex characters whose chemistry drives the emotional depth of your love story. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, we’ll explore how to build tension, create authentic connections, and balance conflict and growth for a romance that truly resonates.
FreeThe Secrets of Self-Publishing (workshop)- Tony Slater: Sunday 13 April 1.30 – 4.00pm ticket
The Secrets of Self-Publishing A comprehensive introduction to the world of self-publishing, dispelling the myths and discovering the truth! This fascinating and informative workshop will tell you everything you need to know, answer all your questions, and give you the tools you need to undertake a self-publishing journey of your own. Starting with an overview of the self-publishing industry - what it is, what it isn't, and what you can expect to achieve from it - we'll then dive deeper into the nuts and bolts. Guided by an author with over a decade of experience, we'll explore the entire path from idea to publication - and beyond! Learn if self-publishing is right for you, with an honest discussion of the pro's and con's, detailed explanation of all the steps involved, and a friendly, zero-pressure environment where there is no such thing as a stupid question!
The Secrets of Self-Publishing A comprehensive introduction to the world of self-publishing, dispelling the myths and discovering the truth! This fascinating and informative workshop will tell you everything you need to know, answer all your questions, and give you the tools you need to undertake a self-publishing journey of your own. Starting with an overview of the self-publishing industry - what it is, what it isn't, and what you can expect to achieve from it - we'll then dive deeper into the nuts and bolts. Guided by an author with over a decade of experience, we'll explore the entire path from idea to publication - and beyond! Learn if self-publishing is right for you, with an honest discussion of the pro's and con's, detailed explanation of all the steps involved, and a friendly, zero-pressure environment where there is no such thing as a stupid question!
FreeOpen Microphone Session (hosted by The Victoria Park Poetry Club) Thursday 24 April, 6.30 – 8.30pm ticket
Join Mimma & the Victoria Park Poetry Club members as they host an Open Mic Session. What is an Open Microphone all about? The Open Mic Session aims to be entertaining, social, and interesting. Festival writers and poets read selected pieces from their works for a few minutes, and audience members are also encouraged to participate in anything they wish to share. Who are the Victoria Park Poetry Club? The Victoria Park POetry Club was founded from the interest and passion of Mimma Tornatora in early 2024. The group meets monthly at the Victoria Park Library (future gatherings can be found on the Victoria Park Library website). This event includes a light supper & refreshment break. This location for this event is in The Studio Room @Victoria Park Centre for the Arts Kent Street, East Victoria Park Thanks to the following local community services and organisations for their support- Town of Victoria Park, Victoria Park Community Centre and Victoria Park Centre for the Arts & the Town of Victoria Park Library • Festival Organiser/Convenor: Mimma Tornatora • Email: vpwritersfestival2025@gmail.com See less
Join Mimma & the Victoria Park Poetry Club members as they host an Open Mic Session. What is an Open Microphone all about? The Open Mic Session aims to be entertaining, social, and interesting. Festival writers and poets read selected pieces from their works for a few minutes, and audience members are also encouraged to participate in anything they wish to share. Who are the Victoria Park Poetry Club? The Victoria Park POetry Club was founded from the interest and passion of Mimma Tornatora in early 2024. The group meets monthly at the Victoria Park Library (future gatherings can be found on the Victoria Park Library website). This event includes a light supper & refreshment break. This location for this event is in The Studio Room @Victoria Park Centre for the Arts Kent Street, East Victoria Park Thanks to the following local community services and organisations for their support- Town of Victoria Park, Victoria Park Community Centre and Victoria Park Centre for the Arts & the Town of Victoria Park Library • Festival Organiser/Convenor: Mimma Tornatora • Email: vpwritersfestival2025@gmail.com See less
FreeHow to Create a Picture Book (A Workshop for Children 12–18 years)- James Foley: Saturday, 26 April, 2.30 – 4.30pm ticket
Please Note- This event is aimed at young children, who of course must be accompanied by at least one responsible adult. Acclaimed WA children's author/illustrator James Foley makes children’s books for children who read books. If you’re a child and you’re eating his books, you're doing it wrong. James is the author and illustrator of many picture books and graphic novels, including Stellarphant, Happy Barry Capybara, Secret Agent Mole, Brobot and Gastronauts. His upcoming books are Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story (March 3) and Dungzilla (April 1). Legend says James can grow a beard in an afternoon. He is a massive Marvel movie nerd and comes from a long line of queuing enthusiasts. He lives near Freo/Walyalup with his wife Renae, their 2 kids, and a labrador called Frankie. ******************************************************************************************************************************************* Join James Foley for a beginner's guide to picture book illustration. Learn tips and techniques from an award-winning professional and put them into practice in hands-on activities. Have a go at character sketches, storyboarding and cover design. You'll leave absolutely brimming with knowledge and inspiration! Saturday, 26 April 2.30 – 4.30 pm (includes afternoon tea & refreshment break) Room 2 @ The Victoria Park Community Centre; 248 Gloucester Street, East Victoria Park.
Please Note- This event is aimed at young children, who of course must be accompanied by at least one responsible adult. Acclaimed WA children's author/illustrator James Foley makes children’s books for children who read books. If you’re a child and you’re eating his books, you're doing it wrong. James is the author and illustrator of many picture books and graphic novels, including Stellarphant, Happy Barry Capybara, Secret Agent Mole, Brobot and Gastronauts. His upcoming books are Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story (March 3) and Dungzilla (April 1). Legend says James can grow a beard in an afternoon. He is a massive Marvel movie nerd and comes from a long line of queuing enthusiasts. He lives near Freo/Walyalup with his wife Renae, their 2 kids, and a labrador called Frankie. ******************************************************************************************************************************************* Join James Foley for a beginner's guide to picture book illustration. Learn tips and techniques from an award-winning professional and put them into practice in hands-on activities. Have a go at character sketches, storyboarding and cover design. You'll leave absolutely brimming with knowledge and inspiration! Saturday, 26 April 2.30 – 4.30 pm (includes afternoon tea & refreshment break) Room 2 @ The Victoria Park Community Centre; 248 Gloucester Street, East Victoria Park.
FreeWriting Difficult Things -Tom Dauven: Sunday 27 April , 1.30 – 3.30pm ticket
CONTEXT WARNING - THIS WORKSHOP DISCUSSES AND INVOLVES SPEAKING/WRITING ABOUT TRAUMA. PLEASE DECIDE IF THIS WORKSHOP IS SUITABLE FOR YOU. Tom Dauven is a Western Australian poet who is currently writing a book composed entirely of difficult things. His poetry has appeared in various journals, anthologies, and on national radio and he is a regular face at Perth poetry events. He has just recently been published in Grieve – the Hunter Writers Centre anthology of grief and loss. Tom has a special interest in trauma informed writing and the catharsis generated by telling the untellable, the difficult and the painful aspects of life through poetry. Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Murdoch University and classifies his work as existing within the confessional poetry oeuvre. He counts his former lecturer Marcella Polain as a deep and abiding influence on his work and his poetry is known for its emotional honesty, brutal truth telling, self-deprecation, dark sense of humour and a little bit of hope which he struggles to keep in check. He prides himself on his writing being easy to understand and believes wholeheartedly that when a hard thing is said simply it resonates as little else can. When he isn’t writing you can find him engaging in his hobby of lapidary or hanging out at the pub doing a terrible impression of being a pool shark. On top of all of this Tom runs writing workshops that teach people how to give voice to their shadows so that healing can happen in that space and negative experiences and events can be transformed by the creative process into art that touches others and reminds them they are not alone. He is especially interested in the combination of sound and writing and is excited to explore a combination of those elements as well as other healing modalities in future workshops and events. WRITING DIFFICULT THINGS- The purpose of this workshop is the creation of poetry from intense emotional experiences and the use of poetry to help process unhealed trauma. Tom asks that you come as your authentic self, allow yourself to be open and let the words come as they will. You will need to bring a journal and a pen or a laptop depending on your chosen medium for writing and a little fearlessness to face your own shadows and share those with the group if you feel brave enough to do so. The workshop is a mixture of poetry reading, soundscapes created from singing bowls and personal self-expression through poetry creation. Tom will share work from his book in progress - Punctum as well as other examples of emotionally resonating poetry, then its your turn to write under the influence of subtle prompts and gentle music, before coming together and sharing at the end. Joining Tom at his event, Writing Difficult Things- A Workshop with WA Poet Tom Dauven, is Rita Gordon, who will provide sound healing and meditational tones to provide comfort and healing energy. Rita is a transformational guide devoted to helping others break free from generational patterns and ancestral cycles that keep them stuck. Through the healing power of sound, meditation, and somatic awareness, she creates safe, sacred spaces for deep nervous system regulation, emotional release, and soul remembrance. Rita’s work weaves together ancestral lineage healing with embodied practices, reminding each person that their freedom, peace, and power have always lived within. Sunday, 27 April 1.30 – 3.30 pm (includes afternoon tea & refreshment break) Room 2 @ The Victoria Park Community Centre; 248 Gloucester Street, East Victoria Park.
CONTEXT WARNING - THIS WORKSHOP DISCUSSES AND INVOLVES SPEAKING/WRITING ABOUT TRAUMA. PLEASE DECIDE IF THIS WORKSHOP IS SUITABLE FOR YOU. Tom Dauven is a Western Australian poet who is currently writing a book composed entirely of difficult things. His poetry has appeared in various journals, anthologies, and on national radio and he is a regular face at Perth poetry events. He has just recently been published in Grieve – the Hunter Writers Centre anthology of grief and loss. Tom has a special interest in trauma informed writing and the catharsis generated by telling the untellable, the difficult and the painful aspects of life through poetry. Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Murdoch University and classifies his work as existing within the confessional poetry oeuvre. He counts his former lecturer Marcella Polain as a deep and abiding influence on his work and his poetry is known for its emotional honesty, brutal truth telling, self-deprecation, dark sense of humour and a little bit of hope which he struggles to keep in check. He prides himself on his writing being easy to understand and believes wholeheartedly that when a hard thing is said simply it resonates as little else can. When he isn’t writing you can find him engaging in his hobby of lapidary or hanging out at the pub doing a terrible impression of being a pool shark. On top of all of this Tom runs writing workshops that teach people how to give voice to their shadows so that healing can happen in that space and negative experiences and events can be transformed by the creative process into art that touches others and reminds them they are not alone. He is especially interested in the combination of sound and writing and is excited to explore a combination of those elements as well as other healing modalities in future workshops and events. WRITING DIFFICULT THINGS- The purpose of this workshop is the creation of poetry from intense emotional experiences and the use of poetry to help process unhealed trauma. Tom asks that you come as your authentic self, allow yourself to be open and let the words come as they will. You will need to bring a journal and a pen or a laptop depending on your chosen medium for writing and a little fearlessness to face your own shadows and share those with the group if you feel brave enough to do so. The workshop is a mixture of poetry reading, soundscapes created from singing bowls and personal self-expression through poetry creation. Tom will share work from his book in progress - Punctum as well as other examples of emotionally resonating poetry, then its your turn to write under the influence of subtle prompts and gentle music, before coming together and sharing at the end. Joining Tom at his event, Writing Difficult Things- A Workshop with WA Poet Tom Dauven, is Rita Gordon, who will provide sound healing and meditational tones to provide comfort and healing energy. Rita is a transformational guide devoted to helping others break free from generational patterns and ancestral cycles that keep them stuck. Through the healing power of sound, meditation, and somatic awareness, she creates safe, sacred spaces for deep nervous system regulation, emotional release, and soul remembrance. Rita’s work weaves together ancestral lineage healing with embodied practices, reminding each person that their freedom, peace, and power have always lived within. Sunday, 27 April 1.30 – 3.30 pm (includes afternoon tea & refreshment break) Room 2 @ The Victoria Park Community Centre; 248 Gloucester Street, East Victoria Park.
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