About

No.1 Royal Crescent invites young people to join poet Libby Foot for a fun, interactive workshop exploring poetry and inspiring creativity.

During the session, participants will read and explore poems, experiment with poetic techniques through games and activities, and be encouraged to develop their own work. There will even be an opportunity to work like Austen by writing a poem using a quill and ink.

This relaxed workshop is suitable for all abilities, offering practical support and creative encouragement for aspiring poets.

Details

• Duration: 1 ½ hours

• Suitable for ages 9+

• Parents and carers do not need to stay for the duration but must leave contact details in case of emergency

• Visitors with access needs are encouraged to share requirements in advance so appropriate support can be provided

About the Writer

Libby Foot is an emerging creative writer and poet from the South West. A copywriter by profession, she has been writing poetry and fiction for many years. Recently, she was selected as the Writer in Residence for No.1 Royal Crescent’s exhibition “The Most Tiresome Place in the World”: Jane Austen & Bath. A keen Austen fan, Libby created a poetry collection for the exhibition that explores themes of outsiderhood, peripheral spaces, and women’s roles in Georgian society. She looks forward to facilitating creative workshops and helping others tell stories through poetry.