The year ’26 is truly upon us and our offerings are aplenty! And the big news is that I (Miriam) am joining forces with the incomparable Vashti… Read more “Join The Artist’s Way Online Course Today”
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2026 – POETICA! Love night, open mic, album listening, poetry workshops and more!
Welcome back to Poetica! I have had a wonderful summer break so far, especially bringing in the new year at Woodford Folk Festival where I ran workshops… Read more “2026 – POETICA! Love night, open mic, album listening, poetry workshops and more!”
Celebrate Poetica 2025: Events to Write, Perform and Connect
What a year! Do we all say that every year? To end 2025 we are going to do it all – write, sing, listen, perform, read, astonish,… Read more “Celebrate Poetica 2025: Events to Write, Perform and Connect”
Upcoming Poetry Events: Poetica Petit & Nite Writes
October features lively events at the Woollahra Gallery, starting with Poetica Petit on Oct 16, featuring musician jasper c-a and poet Devika Brendon. Nite Writes on Oct 20 offers quiet writing prompts, followed by Pink Floyd’s album experience on Oct 21. November highlights include Poems as Prompts and a special Poetica Petit event focusing on letters between poets.
Celebrate 8 Years of Poetica with these upcoming events
There’s a lot of good things happening in the next few weeks at Poetica. Starting tomorrow: jasper c-a – Musician / Composer / Improviser – Jasper Craig-Adams is… Read more “Celebrate 8 Years of Poetica with these upcoming events”
Poetica Petit #37 – feat. Rachael Williams + more!
What a glorious spring day. I’m growing daffodils in my petit garden and every day I check on them to see how they’re doing. I can see… Read more “Poetica Petit #37 – feat. Rachael Williams + more!”
Poetica nights and workshops coming up!
In August and September, various creative events are scheduled. Highlights include A Whole Album night featuring The Beatles’ Abbey Road vinyl on August 20, a Poems as Prompts workshop on September 5, and a 12-week session on The Artist’s Way led by Miriam Hechtman and Vashti Whitfield starting September 8. Youth Poetry Night is on September 11.
Poetica Petit #36 – Aug 7 – feat. Lou Steer + Danielle Lamb + Aug 1 – Poems as Prompts
‘Fierce’ is the name of Lou Steer’s debut book of poetry and she will be featuring on August 7 at Poetica Petit with her book in hand… Read more “Poetica Petit #36 – Aug 7 – feat. Lou Steer + Danielle Lamb + Aug 1 – Poems as Prompts”
Coming up at Poetica + 163 Clovelly …
Lots happening at Poetica! Starting with tomorrow night – July 10 – Thursday at Poetica Petit with a brilliant line up including poet Willo Drummond and singer… Read more “Coming up at Poetica + 163 Clovelly …”
Poetica Petit #34 – Feat. Magan Magan + Sam Joole – June 12 + Poems as Prompts workshop on June 13
One more week till the poets meet! Let’s warm up together next Thursday night for a book launch and some live music. And then let’s meet again… Read more “Poetica Petit #34 – Feat. Magan Magan + Sam Joole – June 12 + Poems as Prompts workshop on June 13”
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