Home›Writing courses›Creative Writing Courses›Poetry Writing Poetry Writing BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Expand your creative writing and general writing skills as you discover and develop your poetic voice. On our Poetry courses, you will respond to new writing themes, and explore the many forms poetry can appear in. You will look at a wide range of work from professional poets and develop your voice through a range of practical exercises that look at tone, rhythm and meter. You will also look at ways to add form to your work, use of metaphor and lyricism, and ways in which descriptive imagery can elevate your writing. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Discover your poetic voice and learn how rhythm, imagery and form can transform ideas into expressive, memorable writing. Build confidence writing poetry in a supportive creative setting Develop your own poetic voice through practical writing exercises Explore how poetry can respond to themes, feelings and ideas Gain inspiration from a wide range of professional poets Strengthen your ability to use rhythm, imagery and metaphor Feel more confident sharing your work and receiving feedback Expand your creative writing skills through discussion and practice Learn how to bring greater clarity, lyricism and expression into your writing Poetry Forms Explore the many forms poetry can take, helping you experiment with structure, shape and style. Tone, Rhythm and Metre Develop your understanding of tone, rhythm and metre, and how they affect the sound and movement of a poem. Metaphor and Lyricism Learn how metaphor and lyricism can add depth, feeling and resonance to your writing. Descriptive Imagery Use descriptive imagery to make your poems more vivid, precise and evocative. Poet Inspiration Take inspiration from Romantic, Modernist and Contemporary poets, including Byron, Shelley, Keats, TS Eliot, Sylvia Plath, Dylan Thomas, Hannah Lowe and Fatimah Asghar. Sharing and Feedback Participate in discussion, share your work and give feedback in a supportive creative environment. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 11 Feb 2027 Thu 10:30-17:00 1 day Writing Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £139.00 Book Now 03 Jul 2027 Sat 10:30-17:00 1 day Writing Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £139.00 Book Now 11 Feb 11 Feb 2027 £139.00 Day:Thu Time:10:30-17:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 03 Jul 03 Jul 2027 £139.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-17:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Want to learn more? 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FIND OUT MORE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Writing Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 11 Feb 2027 Thu 10:30-17:00 1 day Writing Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £139.00 Book Now 03 Jul 2027 Sat 10:30-17:00 1 day Writing Tutors Photoion Studio, Waterloo £139.00 Book Now 11 Feb 11 Feb 2027 £139.00 Day:Thu Time:10:30-17:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 03 Jul 03 Jul 2027 £139.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-17:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: Photoion Studio, Waterloo BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Poetry Writing' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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