Poetry in the Park: Sources for Metaphor
Explore poetry, nature, local art and history with Poet in Residence Erica Jane Morris at Campbell Park.
Join the Poet in Residence, Erica Jane Morris, in the Poetry in the Park series, to look at the potential and effects of using metaphor in poetry.
Participants will be supported to identify a source for metaphor in Campbell Park and write a poem based on this.
- Date: Friday 25 June 2027
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Location: This workshop will begin at the Circle Dance sculpture, by the canalside, Silbury Boulevard, Campbell Park. What3words location: ///purified.alleges.gloom.
The workshops are open to adults aged 18+ who are interested in poetry, from complete beginners to more experienced writers, particularly those wishing to explore connections between poetry, nature, local art, and heritage.
This two-hour workshop will provide materials and guidance to help participants develop their poetry. Participants will be encouraged to refine their work, take part in the Poetry from the Park readings event in November 2027, and submit poems to the Raising Voices project, which celebrates responses to places across Milton Keynes.
Please note, all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Tickets cost £5 per person.
Please get in touch on events@theparkstrust.com if you are no longer able to attend or if you have any questions about the event.
We look forward to seeing you there!
