Poetry Now, Autumn 2026

Poetry Now short course

With Dr Suzannah V. Evans

Wednesday evenings, 6 pm to 8 pm

7 October to 2 December (no class for half-term 28 October)

University of Bristol Arts Complex, 7 Woodland Road, Bristol BS8 1TB

Poetry Now uses excerpts from recent poetry collections as a springboard for discussions about the current craft and context of contemporary poetry, as well as for prompts for your own work. Each week will include in-class exercises and dedicated time to work on your own pieces, culminating in a celebration session of reading and feedback.

Email: english-lifelong@bristol.ac.uk
Telephone: 0117 455 8271

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