The Jawbone Collective
Community Poetry Writing Workshop
Every Month in Dorchester - Free to attend
Dorset Museum and Art Gallery with Peter Roe
These 'Drop-In' workshops are for anyone interested in unlocking their creative potential through writing. Whether you're drawn to poetry, short stories, or journaling, we offer a supportive environment for discovery and growth.
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Community Space, Dorset Museum and Art Gallery. Does not include entry to main museum.
Second Wednesday of the Month; 14th May, 11th June, 9th July, 13th August, 10th September, 8th October (location TBC), 12th November & 10th December
Workshop Details - The workshops are run by Peter Roe, lead editor of Jawbone & former Bard of Dorchester who hosts a monthly Open Mic at The Poet Laureate in Poundbury.
What participants can expect:
• Guidance in finding inspiration and kickstarting ideas
• Methods to develop your unique voice and perspective
• A safe space to explore creativity and gain confidence
• Opportunities to transform ideas into finished pieces
• New ways of looking at the world around us
May; We will be getting creative with words, inspired by stories, poetry and prompts from both historical and contemporary writers.
June Special for Pride Month
Sylvia Townsend Warner & Valentine Ackland
This month we will be sharing and discussing a selection of poetry from Sylvia Townsend-Warner and Valentine Ackland. We will use our discussions for inspiration to create our own written pieces..
Wednesday 11th of June 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Community Space, Dorset Museum and Art Gallery.
Does not include entry to main museum.
No need to reserve your place.
Peter Roe is Lead Editor of The Jawbone Collective: "My own journey into writing came after a life-changing accident. Writing helped me through some very interesting and challenging times. Running workshops, open mics and creating publishing opportunities is my way of giving back.
I love to give people confidence, a voice and the knowledge to grow. There is nothing more satisfying than that moment of epiphany, when the light goes on in someone's eyes... They get it!"
While sharing work is encouraged, it is not mandatory for participation. For those interested in performance opportunities, Peter continues to host regular spoken word events in the West Dorset region.
Peter Roe is a prize-winning poet and flash fiction writer with extensive experience in performance and education. A former Bard of Dorchester and host of Jawbone at the Poet Laureate, Poundbury's monthly open mic. Peter has been widely anthologized and has three published collections and a novella. He has been the lead editor and producer of eighteen books and pamphlets. As a frequent performer across the South-West, he brings both artistic expertise and technical background to his workshops.
Share Your Words @ Jawbone Open Mics
Jawbone Online - Via Zoom
Jawbone Online - for over four years Peter Roe has hosted a monthly online Open Mic. A wonderful and encouraging community has formed with attendees from all parts of the UK and the occasional drop in from other places far and wide.
The open mics are vital part of our community life. A place where nurture future authors and meet up with the our broader community of supporters.
Last Monday of the Month @ 7.15pm for 7.30pm Registration is necessary for first time visitors. contact us...
Jawbone@ Poet Laureate Dochester
The 4th Tuesday of the Month 7pm @ the Poet Laureate, Poundbury This is a uplifting, joyous, inclusive community event. An extremely encouraging place to grow in confidence.
Jawbone @ the Poet Laureate - since August 2023 we have been hosted by Neil and the Team at the aptly called Poet Laureate in Poundbury. It's been an extremely well attended event right from the start.
We have had the delight of watching an array of budding & talented poets, writers, storytellers and singer song writers perform.
Poetry & Creative Writing Workshops
In person and online offerings throughout the year
A wonderful opportunity to take time out, explore and draw out your creative voice on the edge of the Jurassic Coast
l loved how much freedom we were given, especially when it came to wandering the grounds and with the prompts. Not boxed in, but rather guided which was different from a lot of previous workshops. Also, the location was gorgeous. Would love to visit there again.
Workshop Participant
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"These workshops have been transformational for me as a creative soul, and the community and opportunities that are building up as a result of these workshops and the Jawbone work generally are incredible. I can't thank Peter and Megan enough for creating this thriving poetry and writing scene in Dorset."
Simone Webber - Dorset
Regular workshop attendee
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Let's get in touch
The Jawbone Collective CIC
1 Manor Farm Court
Walditch, Bridport
Dorset UK
DT6 4LQ
thejawbonecollective@gmail.com
+44 7876596184
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