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Upcoming Poetry workshops

Poetry workshops by Benzokarim and Mason Granger

Poetry writing workshop by Benzokarim - Dutch
Do you love poetry and want to work on your own work under the guidance of a professional? Then this workshop is for you! Popular poet and spoken word artist Benzokarim, known for his stage performances across the country and his debut collection El Ghorba, will teach you the tricks of the trade during this two-hour workshop. The workshop is open to everyone; both people who already have some more experience in writing and those who want to take the step of creating their own poems for the first time. Be welcome! 

Practical information
Location: Centrale Bibliotheek
Date: Monday 3th of June 2024
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Admission: 5 euros for library members, 10 euros for non-members
Extra information: the workshop is given in Dutch and is for everyone aged 18 and above. 
Tickets: buy your tickets through this link (tickets will be available Monday 19th of April)

Workshop: how to write your own poetry by Mason Granger – English
Do you love poetry and would you like to develop your own poetry-writing skills coached by a professional? Look no further, because this workshop is for you! We have a very special teacher coming in to teach you, all the way from Los Angeles. Mason Granger is a poet with a extensive track record: besides his own work, for which he toured both nationally and internationally, he was also director of Bowery Poetry in New York and is now deputy director of the amazing LA-based organization Get Lit – Words Ignite. During this English-language workshop, Mason will teach you how to tell your story through poetry. Writers of all levels are welcome; whether you’ve already tried your hand at poetry for a longer time or are just starting out!

Practical information
Location: Centrale Bibliotheek
Date: Monday 4th of June 2024
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Admission: 5 euros for library members, 10 euros for non-members
Extra information: the workshop is given in English and is for everyone aged 18 and above. 
Tickets: buy your tickets through this link (tickets will be available Monday 19th of April) 

Sponsors
Gemeente Rotterdam
Nederlands Letterenfonds
Stichting Van Beuningen Peterich-fonds
Ludo Pieters Gastschrijver Fonds
Lira fonds
Partners
LantarenVenster – Verhalenhuis Belvédère