Discover our workshops
Throughout the year we organize various writing workshops at different locations and for exploratory, starting and advanced poets.
In the run-up to the Poetry International Festival in June, these will be supplemented by various challenging translation and reading workshops.
Do you have any questions or are you missing something? Let us know via Joran Koster: koster@poetry.nl
Upcoming workshops
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Poetry International Festival 2025
Workshops during the Festival
Want to learn how to write poetry through the lens of a photographer? Or have you always dreamed of compiling your own poetry book? Prior to and during the Poetry International Festival 2025, from June 12 to 15, this and much more will be offered during inspiring workshops at Verhalenhuis Belvédère.
Dive into the work of the recently passed poet Esther Jansma, together with poet and writer Peter Swanborn, or explore the magical connection between storytelling and poetry.
Check out the full range of workshops available during the festival weekend and sign up!
Bibliotheek Ommoord x Daniela Jerez
Poetry cafe
Would you like to write a poem but don't know how to do it? Or have you been writing for a while and are you ready for new inspiration and writing assignments? Together with Bibliotheek Ommoord, Poetry International organizes a monthly Poetry Café!
Under the guidance of experienced poet and teacher Daniela Jerez, you will learn all about poetry, how to write, where you get your inspiration from and most importantly: Daniela will give you inspiring writing assignments. If you feel like writing poetry in a relaxed atmosphere... then come along! No experience necessary!
Dates: 31 January, 28 February, 28 March, 25 April, 30 May, 27 June
Entrance: Free for members, €2.50 for non-members
Language: Dutch
Meet the Newest Voices in Dutch-Language Poetry!
Buddingh' Reading Club 2025
In honor of the C. Buddingh’ Prize, Poetry International hosts the Buddingh’ Reading Club each year—a series of four inspiring workshops where you’ll get to know the most promising debut poets of the year.
Each week, one nominated poet takes center stage—and joins the conversation! This is a unique opportunity to discuss their work, writing process, and the future of poetry. The sessions are online, in Dutch, and led by poet Ingmar Heytze.
This year's dates are: May 13th, May 21st, May 28th, and June 4th.
Sign up for € 87,50 below, discover new poetry, and meet the nominees in person!
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For schools
We offer educational programs for schools, organizations,
companies, and individuals eager to explore poetry.
From one-off workshops to tailored series,
we create ready-made or co-created sessions,
all led by experienced and inspiring workshop leaders.
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For organizations and companies
We offer organizations and companies workshops
to build skills in expressing yourself through poetry,
both written and spoken, and presenting it to an audience.
Our co-created programs are tailored to
specific goals and learning needs.
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