Workshop: Persona with Pádraig Ó Tuama

Working in the space between the speaker and the poet, explore the role of persona in poetry with theologian, writer, conflict transformation practitioner and host of the Poetry Unbound podcast Pádraig Ó Tuama.

Whether drawing from mythology, popular culture or your own imagination, this generative workshop will create space for you to stretch the possibilities of poetry on the page. Join us for an engaging and inspiring invitation to practice poetry alongside one of its masters, using wide-ranging examples from classic and contemporary poets to demystify the craft.

Together, we will examine the intersection of personal truth and collective memory, sharing practical tools to help you nurture your voice, expand your poetic range, and give yourself permission to experiment and fabricate within your work.