The Jaffrey Civic Center is expanding its programs and workshop offerings to include opportunities in the literary arts.
The center has teamed up with local author Brian Evans Jones on two new initiatives. The first is a writer’s group, The Contoocook Writers Circle. The goal of this group is to inspire and nurture writers of all genres. Writers are encouraged to bring their writing, share it with the group, and receive helpful, supportive feedback on how they can develop it.
All levels are welcome, from beginner to published. In addition to the feedback on writing, this is an opportunity for writers to meet other writers, help them out, and get ideas. The group is set to meet at Jaffrey Civic Center on the first Tuesday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $10, and participants can pre-book at bit.ly/3PaIHsG or pay on the night.
The second program is Figures of Speech: A Poetry Workshop, in conjunction with the “Go Figure” exhibition. The workshop will take place at the center on Oct. 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. In this workshop, participants will write poetry that also explores the human form, as seen through the artists represented in the “Go Figure” exhibition currently on display at the center.
The workshop will explore multiple ways of looking at art and using it as a starting point for poetry. Class members will explore the exhibition for inspiration, write one or two poems about artworks and get feedback on their writing.
The workshop and writers’ groups are led by former poet laureate of Hampshire, United Kingdom, Brian Evans-Jones, who has taught workshops in America and Britain since 2005. All levels are welcome, including those who have never tried poetry before.