Poet Caleb Parkin will lead you through approaches which – on the surface – remove choice (this year’s National Poetry Day theme). Using decks of cards, dice, random word generators and more, we’ll be inspired by a selection of poems on the theme of Choice. Writing in response, we’ll using these tools and toys to disrupt and gamify our writing patterns. In the second part of the session, we’ll create a Personal Universe Deck and introduce approaches for you to take away and use in your writing practice. Expect unexpected poems to emerge from these ludic interventions.

Stick around at the Custom House to share your creations, or other poems, at the Poetry Cabaret later in the evening. You can find out more and book the cabaret (6.30-7.30pm) HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: We are intending for this workshop to take place in-person at Exeter Custom House and will be following social distancing guidance at the time of the event. Spaces are limited to 10, book now below to avoid disappointment.

Cost: Free

Accessibility Statement: This workshop will take place at Exeter Custom House. The workshop will be hosted in the historic rooms on the first floor of the building. There is step-free entry to the ground floor and a lift connects the ground and first floors. If you have particular access requirements please let us know by email after booking. We have a budget for accessibility at Quay Words and will do our best to accommodate your needs. We can accommodate free tickets for carers or personal assistants if needed. Please email us on customhouse@literatureworks.org.uk after booking to let us know if you would like to book one of these tickets.

Disabled parking provision: There are five free disabled parking spaces for registered Blue Badge holders next to the Exeter Antiques Centre immediately in front of the Custom House. Maximum stay is three hours.