Step into the art of poetry with A Poetic Pause, a course designed by Maree Dawes for beginners and those looking to revisit the process of writing poems. Through guided exploration, participants will discover how to find inspiration, draft, and craft their own poetry while exploring a range of poetic forms, styles, and sub-genres.
This course offers a moment of beauty and reflection, allowing writers to pause, create, and refine their work in a supportive space. With time dedicated to writing and sharing, participants will deepen their connection to poetry and develop their own unique voice.
Join this workshop and immerse yourself in the rhythm and beauty of words.
Maree is an established poet with three published poetry collections. Her poems cover a range of subject matter from Picasso’s mistresses, online life in the nineties to the environment and family relationships. She often appears at poetry readings in the Albany library and in the broader poetry community. Her poems have been published widely, including a poetry commission from Red Room Poetry and in volumes of Poetry d’Amour and Indigo journal.
Maree has presented workshops as part of a residency at Peter Cowan Writers Centre, as well as a previous Albany Summer School. As a teacher, Maree aims to assist writers to develop their own style and craft their poems to fit with this style. Her love of poetry and the written word is infectious.