Discover new creative possibilities in a series of immersive writing workshops with poet Will Burns, where nature and poetry come together to inspire fresh perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a beginner, these sessions will deepen your connection to place and storytelling.
Highlights:
Engage with poetry that explores themes of gardens, nature, and place.
Write in a unique, inspiring setting at OmVed Gardens.
Receive expert guidance and feedback from renowned poet Will Burns.
Key Skills You'll Gain:
Developing a strong sense of place in writing.
Enhancing critical reading and interpretation of poetry.
Cultivating a personal and reflective writing style
This year’s programme consists of four sessions held on the last Saturday of each month from April to July. Following this, an autumn programme will be announced.
In these sessions, we will critically engage with poets who have explored themes of gardens, nature, place, and the environment. You will also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique surroundings of OmVed, using the space as inspiration for your own reflections and writing. Will Burns will be on hand to guide and support you throughout the process.
No prior experience in poetry or creative writing is required to join—everyone is welcome!
Session Dates & Timings
All sessions run monthly from 11 AM – 1PM. To attend the full course, select ' Full Course' in the ticket options. Single session are also available to book.
Saturday 26 April
Saturday 24 May
Saturday 21 June
Saturday 26 July
About Will Burns
Will Burns is a poet and novelist. He was named a Faber New Poet in 2014 and has since published several poetry collections, including Natural Burial Ground (Brown Book Group, 2024), Country Music (Offord Road Books, 2020)—which won the 2021 Laurel Prize for Best First Collection—and Germ Songs (Rough Trade Books, 2019). In 2019, he collaborated with composer Hannah Peel on the album Chalk Hill Blue, combining poetry and music. His debut novel, The Paper Lantern (Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 2021), earned him a place on The Observer’s Top 10 Debut Novelists of 2021 list.
About OmVed Gardens:
OmVed Gardens is a garden, exhibition, events, and learning space in North London dedicated to exploring the connections between food, ecology and creativity for health and climate resilience. We are on a mission to inspire ecological awareness and action, and deepen our understanding of interconnectedness with the natural world.
As a registered Community Interest Company, all our activities prioritise social and ecological objectives. Whether collaborating with chefs, creatives, gardeners, or schools, OmVed Gardens is a hub for education, connection, and action. We aim to inspire individuals and communities to reimagine their role in building a healthier, more resilient world.
We work to increase biodiversity - of species, seeds, food systems, and participation, through regenerative gardening, seed saving, habitat creation, and ecological education. Our space serves as a living example of how urban areas can be transformed into thriving ecosystems that support both human and non-human communities.
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Subsidised Tickets: We encourage young people to take part in the group. Participants aged 16-25 can receive a 50% discount on the sessions. To apply, please email events@omvedgardens.com with the event name and a copy of your ID. Discounts are subject to availability.
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable, except in cases where a waiting list exists for the session. If the event is sold out, a refund may be considered if requested up to 10 days prior to the session date. Please write to us for any refund inquiries at events@omvedgardens.com.
