100 years ago the
discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb thrilled and astonished the world.
We hope the exhibition at
the Ashmolean this summer which is based on those discoveries will continue to
enthral large audiences.
But will it inspire people
to write great modern poems?
This two day poetry summer
school/workshop with Nick Owen intends to support people to do just that.
Whether you only visit the
Ashmolean for the two days of the workshop or spend a month exploring the
exhibition before the workshop starts the aim will be the same, to help you
write a poem which might inspire readers in another thousand years.
The course will pay
particular attention to the way in which words and images entwine. Nick Owen
will help you create photographs of images in the exhibition which you may want
to set alongside your poem.
The Egyptians were
inspired by the idea that they could continue their earthly journey towards
becoming Gods in existences beyond the grave. They sensed unearthly powers and
energies in the animals in the world around them.
Poetry workshops often
focus on connecting more deeply with the senses, but seldom is there a
connection with the inner eye or with the eye of Horus. Nick Owen draws upon
the science of mythology and the concepts of C. G Jung to help open up new
possibilities for your writing.
Your poems may be included
in a book of poetry at the Ashmolean which is in its early stages of
development. You will also have the opportunity to read your poem or have it
read for you to an audience at the exhibition.
About Nick Owen
Nick has been a director of the Oxford School of
Psychotherapy. He is an independent tutor in English Literature. He has two
published books of poetry and has written for a wide spectrum of journals, covering
poetry, art, psychology, psychotherapy and photography. His work has been
widely anthologised. He has run workshops in creativity for twenty years and
leads the “Poetry at the museum programme,” at the Ashmolean.
Dr Giles Watson writes of him “…. humane, compassionate,
observant, and possessed of the requisite courage to face the fears as well as
the joys of life; and that is truly a poet."
On his most recent exhibition: “This is an exhibition of the
highest quality. Poems and pictures are quite superb.” Christine Whild.
Dates: August 19th and 20th.
Venue: The exhibition and the Ashmolean Lecture Theatre
Places: 15
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