Writing in Nature – Poetry Workshop for Adults

Words in Nature

This poetry workshop for adults is for everyone from experienced writers to complete beginners.

When: Friday 5th September
Time: 6.30-8 p.m.
Where: Little Elses Woods, Sevenoaks Weald, TN14 6QX
Cost: £10

At our next workshop, we’ll be working with the change of seasons, noticing how the transition from summer to autumn affects the landscape. Not only that, how does it affect us? How are we getting ready to move forward into the next phase?

There will be plenty of prompts to help you and lots of freedom to move through the beautiful woodland space: feeling, noticing, absorbing, the changes that are occurring all around.

With all the notes you collect – from the prompts and your observations – you’ll be guided to help bring them together to form a poem that will reflect and capture this transitional time.

The workshop is as much about mindfulness as it is about writing; being in nature and absorbing yourself in the surroundings of a beautiful woodland setting. With me as your guide, you’ll be able to collect your observations, thoughts, feelings and memories. We are all writers inside.

So why don’t you come and write some words with me in a beautiful outdoor setting near Sevenoaks, Kent? Little Elses is a hidden gem near the village of Weald in Kent, easy to access just off the A21. I chose this setting not only because of the private woodland space it provides, but also because I love the ethos of the custodians of this woodland.

I believe poetry comes from within and doesn’t have to follow a set pattern or scheme. At this workshop, we will be drawing on your experiences and emotions, both in general and on the day. And who doesn’t love spending time with the trees?

This poetry writing workshop in a natural setting aims to be a mindful experience. It will be an exercise to awaken the senses and tune in to what is around us, making connections and evoking memories.

It is a workshop is for everybody, and for anyone who would like to explore their connection with nature through words. I’m inviting you to come along, take off your shoes and feel the Earth beneath your feet, listen, look, smell and just be.

Please reach out if you would like to come but cost is an issue.

The poetry evening in the woods was a very enjoyable event. Nikki led it very well keeping it low key and experiential. Great atmosphere with very friendly group. We all read out our poems and enjoyed the groups discussion and sharing of ideas. Thanks Nikki.

Here are the details.
When: Friday 5th September
Time: 6.30-8 p.m.
Where: Little Elses Woods, Sevenoaks Weald, TN14 6QX
Cost: £10

I attended a poetry workshop in the woods with Nikki and I had the most wonderful time. I’m not usually a poetry writer, but Nikki led the group in such a way that it didn’t matter, and I came away with a new found appreciation for poetry, and for being more present in my surroundings. I will be taking what I learnt and practising elsewhere for sure. Highly recommend!

Why work with me?

I have been providing English and writing workshops since 2017. An experienced writer, I have five published books to my name. Alongside this, I work with children and adults to help them improve their English and writing. This includes targeted SPAG work, comprehension and reading skills, or developmental/copy editing and mentoring writers (young and old).

If you would prefer 1:1 tutoring sessions (in-person or online), please visit the booking calendar for available dates and times. Alternatively, you can book a discounted block of eight sessions via the Storymakers website shop.