Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit

Sat 12 Sept · 11:15

Darlington Library

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A session titled Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit will occur on 12 September at Darlington Library in Middlesbrough for a £3 fee. Local poet Ann Cuthbert will explain how poets craft their poems.

Ever wonder what makes a poem work? Join local poet Ann Cuthbert to look at how poets craft their poems.

Open up the poetry toolkit

11.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. £3 Booking essential.

Ever wonder what makes a poem work? Join local poet Ann Cuthbert to look at how poets craft their poems.

We’ll discuss particular techniques that poets choose to have an impact on us as readers. Could we use some of them to develop our own writing – in prose as well as poetry? We’ll certainly give it a try.

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Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 11:15.

Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit is held at Darlington Library in Middlesbrough (Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND).

Tickets for Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit are priced at £3. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

Tickets for Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit

📅 Saturday, 12 September 2026🕖 11:15📍 Darlington Library💰 £3.00

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Ever wonder what makes a poem work? Join local poet Ann Cuthbert to look at how poets craft their poems.

Open up the poetry toolkit

11.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. £3 Booking essential.

Ever wonder what makes a poem work? Join local poet Ann Cuthbert to look at how poets craft their poems.

Description supplied by the event organiser.

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Darlington Library

Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND

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When is Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit?

Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 11:15.

Where is Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit taking place?

Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit is held at Darlington Library in Middlesbrough (Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND).

How much are tickets for Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit?

Tickets for Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit are priced at £3. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

How do I get tickets for Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit?

Tickets for Festival of Words: Open up the poetry toolkit can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.