Back by popular demand! HLSL is delighted to welcome Kathleen Charles back to the region with the QWF StoryScaping program in Fall 2026, for writing workshops in Métis-sur-Mer and Rimouski.
What is poetry, really? What makes it enjoyable, and how do you begin writing something you could call a poem? How can you use your sensory experiences to create poetry?
This workshop will explore different accessible ways to begin writing a poem by immersing participants into all of their senses. Our main tools will be our senses, and we will hone them with short writing exercises. They will be our portals to self-expression and connection with others through creative writing.
Participants will leave the workshop with new writing they can share with their loved ones and new tools to nurture a creative writing practice. This workshop will be adaptable to the needs and abilities of all participants.
Materials to awaken the senses will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own writing or art-making supplies as well. Expect a workshop filled with new experiences, playfulness, joy, and the power of creativity.
This workshop is free, but registration is required. There are 10 places available for each workshop. Suitable for all levels of writers. The workshop will be delivered in English. Minimum age for participants is 16 years old. There will be some snacks and hot drinks provided, but please ensure to bring your own lunch.
This project is co-funded by the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise, and the Quebec Writers’ Federation.
