A very special QPoetry! edition of Queensland Writers Centre's monthly creative workshop for young writers.

Youth Writing Saturday comes to Judith Wright Arts Centre as part of QPoetry! 2024, with a series of interactive workshops on page poetry, slam poetry, and zines for young writers (ages 10-16 and 16-20).

Program

All participants will get a chance to participate in each of these three workshops (in a stream with your age group):

Slam Poetry

Step up to the mic and learn how to speak your poem aloud with our slam workshop. Join the fast-paced, high-energy world of spoken word, as you learn how to write and perform your own slam poem.

Page Poetry

From the stage to the page, let your imagination soar with a page poetry workshop. Whether you’re new to poetry or well-versed in verse, this workshop will build your skills and give you the tools to write great poems.

Zines

Need somewhere to keep all those words? How about a zine! These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to collect and share your work. Learn how to create your own zine and fill it with poetry you love in a relaxed and crafty zine workshop.

Plus, don't miss the chance to perform your poetry to an audience at QPoetry! 2024 in our special Youth Writers' Pop-Up poetry salon (12:30pm - 1:00pm, JWAC Courtyard), following the workshops.

Format

This is an in-person workshop series for young writers (aged 10-16 and 16-20) with a focus on poetry and writing craft; it will be held at Judith Wright Arts Centre as part of QPoetry! 2024. It is a program for young writers of all levels, writing backgrounds and abilities.

This event is exclusively available for youth members. Join with your ticket booking or find out more about Queensland Writers Centre youth membership and more opportunities at www.queenslandwriters.org.au/youthwriting.

For more information about Queensland Writers Centre’s Program of Events and answers to FAQs, please visit: www.queenslandwriters.org.au/program-info