Discover the expressive power of words in this intergenerational poetry workshop led by Plymouth Laureate of Words R.C. Thomas.

Using the bold, abstract work of Gillian Ayres as a springboard, you’ll experiment with colour, shape and texture to unlock your creativity. Through playful exercises in improvisation and gesture, you'll free yourself of restrictions, putting feelings into your own original poems responding to art and emotion. Perfect for beginners and anyone who thinks poetry “isn’t for them” — this might just change your mind.

This event is part of The Box Plymouth's Super Saturday: Summer of Expression and there will be other family-friendly events running throughout the day - check the website for our full programme!

R.C. Thomas is Plymouth Laureate of Words 2025-27. He has four books of poetry: The Strangest Thankyou (Cultured Llama, 2012), Zygote Poems (Cultured Llama, 2015), Faunistics: A Collection of Wild Haiku and Illustrations (2024), and Infinity Strings (with Hifsa Ashraf, 2025). His poems have been published in online and print journals internationally including Frogpond, Gutter, Modern Haiku, Orbis, Poetry Salzberg Review and Tears in the Fence. He lives in Plymouth.

Suitable for 8+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets £5 - please book your space via our website or in our shop.

This event is delivered in partnership with Literature Works.

Location: The Box Plymouth

Event's page / Booking page link:https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/families/creative-poetry-workshop-feeling-in-colour