Creative Imagination: Writing, Poetry and Philosophy

About
This six-week workshop led by poet-philosophers, Luke Fischer and Jakob Ziguras, will benefit anyone who wants to improve their writing and expand their understanding of imagination. It will combine creative writing, close-reading of exemplary poems, and discussion of philosophical texts on imagination and poetry. It is open to adults at all levels of experience.Participants will have the opportunity to workshop several poems and to share their own poems at a public event at Bookoccino in Avalon on World Poetry Day, 21 March 2025.
Luke Fischer (PhD, University of Sydney) is a poet and philosopher. He is the author of six books and an honorary associate of the University of Sydney. For more info, see: www.lukefischer.net
Jakob Ziguras (PhD, University of Sydney) is a poet, translator and philosopher. His third book of poems is Venetian Mirrors (Angelico Press, 2024). For more info, see: https://pittstreetpoetry.com/poet/jakob-ziguras/
Flyer Image: Odilon Redon, 'Orpheus'
Location
Avalon Recreation Centre, Activity Room 3
59 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach NSW 2107