Smells for Sensory Writing

In an age where critical reading is often sidelined, how can we reclaim reading as a collective praxis and an act of care? This workshop invites a coming together and engage in collective reading of an essay and non-fiction pieces on migration in so-called Australia.

Join poet and critic Lucy Van for a workshop on ekphrasis as part of Blindside and Emerging Writers’ Festival 2025 ‘Texting Images’ writing program.

Rediscover the playful joy of writing in this workshop, where you’ll draw on stage improvisation techniques to discover the voice, characters, plot points and dialogue of a story.

This enveloping literary salon explores the intricate tapestry of personal and collective identities through the art of storytelling. Plunge into the tenets of Bapedi poetry, and reflect on the narratives we craft for ourselves, along with those we inherit, all through poetic elements of sound and rhythm.