Welcome to the Poetry Club
(launching February 2025)
Join us at (TBC) for a unique blend of community, creativity, and collaboration, hosted monthly and free for all who wish to explore the world of poetry. Whether you're new to poetry or have dabbled in verse before, our Poetry Club is the perfect place to meet fellow enthusiasts and discover the transformative power of words.
What We Offer
Monthly Poetry Club Gatherings: Open to everyone at no cost, these sessions are co-designed by our members, ensuring a diverse and inclusive environment where all voices are heard. Each gathering is an opportunity to share your work, get inspired by others, and participate in creative exercises that challenge and excite.
8-Week Poetry Workshops: For those looking to dive deeper, Lisa and Jenny from Words 2 Wisdom offer structured 8-week courses that align with the South Australian school terms. These paid workshops are designed to help you refine your craft, learn the nuances between poetry and prose, and develop confidence in your unique voice.
Our Philosophy
At the Poetry Club, we believe in the power of poetry to ground us, connect us, and even change us. We uphold a philosophy of playfulness and safety, where you can experiment with your creativity and feel supported in your artistic journey. Our club is a place where you can break your own rules, challenge your beliefs about poetry, and discover safe people to collaborate with.
We feel that working with and learning from each other can only improve our relationship with poetry and the quality of our work. This foundational belief shapes every gathering and workshop, ensuring that each member can contribute to and benefit from our collective wisdom.
Join Us
Monthly Gatherings: Completely free, held at (TBC). Check our calendar for upcoming dates and themes.
8-Week Courses: Offered at a reasonable fee with discounts available for early commitments. These courses are perfect if you want to commit to a structured learning path and make tangible progress in your poetic endeavors.
Ready to explore your poetic potential? Email us at wordstowisdomjenny@gmail.com to learn more.
Jenny Benham
Are you intrigued by the power of language? Do you write, or maybe you just play with words.
Words scared me until someone close to my heart showed me their beauty, showed me how to use them as paint, and to use life as my canvas. I laughed, but then I began to look at the strength a single word can release when used in partnership with others.
I spent the first third of my life crippled by the fear of language. When I was shown the beauty of words, I learnt to play, to dance, to share.
If you are at all curious about the joy of writing, come and join us.
Lisa White
Makaede Lee is the creative alter ego of me, Lisa; here I blend my experiences as a coach, writer, and artist into expressions of my world that celebrate neurodiversity and human connection. Through my writing and courses, I aim to foster a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.