Poetry Workshop at Number Forty Seven Rylstone

On Saturday 23 August from 1-5pm Sydney poet Liz Allen will lead participants through a number of fun writing exercises designed to stimulate the imagination and increase technical flexibility and control. Participants are also encouraged to bring along a couple of samples of their writing to workshop with the group. Number Forty Seven is a gallery located in the main street at 47 Louee Street, Rylstone. Elizabeth Allen is a Sydney poet, publisher and bookseller. She has published work in journals and magazines as well as a book of poems called 'Forgetful Hands'. She is sales manager of Vagabond Press, a small press dedicated solely to publishing poetry. The workshop will be followed at 6 pm by supper (optional) and a poetry reading and open mic section. This will give workshop participants and others the chance to listen to established poets and then perform their own work in front of a live audience. Workshop $30 and Supper $10. Poetry reading Free. For more info contact Virginia Handmer on 6379 1345 Thurs - Sat, 6457 5010 on Mon-Wed or 6379 1338 after hours.