Playing with Poetry Masterclass: Poetry of the Absurd

Sat 25 Apr 2026

Creation Space

Playing with Poetry Masterclass: Poetry of the Absurd

Sat 25 Apr 2026

Creation Space

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Cost

From £15

Venue

Creation Space

Hours

2pm - 4pm

Age suitability

Age Guidance: 18+

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Poetry Pass: Book for all three ‘Playing with Poetry’ masterclasses in the same transaction and get 15% off.

In times of political, social, or personal upheaval, poetry can be a lifeline—a way to respond to events that feel impossible to process. Sometimes it offers clarity; other times, it mirrors the chaos with humour and strangeness.

In this workshop, we’ll dive into the ridiculous, the bizarre, and the incomprehensible—and explore how poets turn absurdity into art. From sly, indirect critiques of authoritarianism to everyday frustrations blown up to comic extremes, you’ll discover how exaggeration and surrealism can reveal deeper truths.

Then it’s your turn: create your own absurd poems, share them in a supportive space, and get feedback to help your ideas flourish.

No experience needed. Whether you’re picking up a pen for the first time or you’re a seasoned writer, this is a chance to create something new in a relaxed, supportive space.

About the Artist
David Floyd lives in London and is Managing Director of Social Spider CIC. His pamphlets are Protest (Hearing Eye, 2011) and War in the Playground (Hearing Eye, 2003).

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