Workshop – Make your own poetry book in only one hour!

Have you always wanted to publish your own poetry? In this playful and experimental workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own poetry book in no time! Guided by poet and artist Siobhan Wall (GBR), you will fold and assemble an A5 booklet and use the ‘cut-up technique’ to craft new poems from magazines and newspapers. This technique, popularized by writers like William Burroughs and David Bowie, offers surprising ways to rearrange text and spark inspiration. You’ll also receive practical advice on self-publishing, from bookshops to university archives. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with your own poetry book, new creative skills, and fresh motivation to share your work with the world!

Siobhan Wall is a British author, poet, artist, and academic. She studied English Literature at the University of Cambridge and later pursued studies in Fine Art and Visual Culture. She is best known for her Quiet series, a collection of guides highlighting hidden, peaceful places in busy cities. In addition, she has published several poetry collections, including Dizzy (2024), a fusion of poetry and images about living with Ménière’s disease, and Borderless (2018-2020), a poetic reflection on Brexit. Her poetry has also appeared in various anthologies and magazines. Alongside her writing, she leads workshops on self-publishing and has extensive experience as a lecturer and curator.