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First Steps: A Closer Look with Isabelle Baafi – August 2026

Turn everyday details into striking poems in this beginner-friendly workshop exploring voice, perspective, and creative ways into writing.

Start Date: August 11, 2026
End Date: August 11, 2026 ( 1 Day )
Type: Video

Loss & Connection: Writing Absence & Attachment in Parenthood

£55.00 *

Tutor: Sam Szanto

Loss & Connection: Writing Absence & Attachment in Parenthood 

Explore how poetry can convey lasting attachments to children or parents following their absence.

Start Date: September 13, 2026
End Date: September 13, 2026 ( 1 Day )
Type: Video

£55.00 *

Tutor: Elontra Hall

Game Theory 

Ready, set, go!

Start Date: September 14, 2026
End Date: September 14, 2026 ( 1 Day )
Type: Video

£135.00 *

Tutor: Zena Edwards

Fragility of the Gods

A Mythopoetic course exploring Archetypal Gods as inspiration for your own poems!

Start Date: October 5, 2026
End Date: December 14, 2026 ( 71 Days )
Type: Online

Recent Blog Updates

Articles, Poems, Tips & Advice from our Staff and Campus Community.

Autumn 2026 – Quick Course Guide

Our Autumn Term is now live! We have a whole host of brilliant tutors and poetry courses ready for you to pick from and, as they tend to sell out really fast, we’ve made this Autumn 2026 Quick Course Guide to help guide you to the right course. Online Courses INTERNATIONAL Asynchonrous Online courses with…

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5 Things to Consider as a Poetry Beginner

Thinking about starting to write poetry, but not sure where to begin? Isabelle Baafi, who is leading our First Steps programme, shares the important things to consider as a poetry beginner. 1. Be open to receive The most engaging art responds to the world around us and finds life, beauty and wisdom in the most…

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FAQs for Autumn Term 2026

We will be launching our Autumn Term Courses very soon! To give you an idea of what to expect when the programme launches, we’ve put together a list of FAQs you may find useful – so whether you are a new or returning student, make sure to give them a read… Autumn Term: Your Questions…

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Emerging Voices: Online Showcase Reading

Poetry School’s talented MA Foundation Seminar students will be giving a special poetry reading next month, sharing new work developed during the course. This intimate event, hosted by tutor Meryl Pugh, offers a chance to hear fresh voices and celebrate emerging talent in a supportive setting. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone considering applying to…

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