ECCO (Explore: Create: Connect) Seasonal Sonnets for Autumn poetry workshop.
Elford Village Hall, Tamworth, B79 9DA
Thursday 17th September 2026 2:00PM
Seasonal Sonnets for Autumn - A two-hour practical poetry workshop, led by published poet Joss Musgrove Knibb
The Seasonal Sonnets workshop explores the beauty of the changing seasons and how the natural world can inspire modern sonnets that blend traditional poetic form with the experience of living within the landscape.
The workshop will explore:
Mind mapping – what does Autumn mean to you?
Rhyme ripples – finding your own unusual and potent language.
Rhyming schemes – how to write within a traditional rhyming scheme.
Meter – understanding meter, rhythm, and poetic syntax.
Imagery – capturing the most potent and vivid imagery.
Symbolism – understanding the value of poetic symbolism.
The volta – adding power and meaning to your poem.
Through interactive, hands-on and thought-provoking exercises, the workshop will guide you through the process of creating a finished sonnet and give you the confidence and tools to move forward in your creative journey. The workshop is designed to be fun and informal, but truly useful, and is appropriate for both new poets and those with greater experience.
Joss is a former journalist, the former head of Art and Culture at Lichfield Radio, and a published author and poet. She facilitates creative writing workshops and events across the county and runs a weekly creative writing group and bimonthly spoken word open mic event at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre. She is also a member of the theatre’s development group and a patron of local charities. Joss was recently appointed the Creative Director of the new Lichfield Fringe spoken word festival.
In 2024, she was shortlisted for the post of Staffordshire Poet Laureate, and in 2025, she was inaugurated as a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Smiths, Goldsmiths, Cardmakers and Ironmongers, Pewterers and Braziers, Plumbers, Cutlers, Nailors and Spurriers of Lichfield – the city’s ancient creative guild.
Facebook: Joss Musgrove Knibb
Website: www.jossmusgroveknibb.com
The Seasonal Sonnets workshop explores the beauty of the changing seasons and how the natural world can inspire modern sonnets that blend traditional poetic form with the experience of living within the landscape.
The workshop will explore:
Mind mapping – what does Autumn mean to you?
Rhyme ripples – finding your own unusual and potent language.
Rhyming schemes – how to write within a traditional rhyming scheme.
Meter – understanding meter, rhythm, and poetic syntax.
Imagery – capturing the most potent and vivid imagery.
Symbolism – understanding the value of poetic symbolism.
The volta – adding power and meaning to your poem.
Through interactive, hands-on and thought-provoking exercises, the workshop will guide you through the process of creating a finished sonnet and give you the confidence and tools to move forward in your creative journey. The workshop is designed to be fun and informal, but truly useful, and is appropriate for both new poets and those with greater experience.
Joss is a former journalist, the former head of Art and Culture at Lichfield Radio, and a published author and poet. She facilitates creative writing workshops and events across the county and runs a weekly creative writing group and bimonthly spoken word open mic event at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre. She is also a member of the theatre’s development group and a patron of local charities. Joss was recently appointed the Creative Director of the new Lichfield Fringe spoken word festival.
In 2024, she was shortlisted for the post of Staffordshire Poet Laureate, and in 2025, she was inaugurated as a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Smiths, Goldsmiths, Cardmakers and Ironmongers, Pewterers and Braziers, Plumbers, Cutlers, Nailors and Spurriers of Lichfield – the city’s ancient creative guild.
Facebook: Joss Musgrove Knibb
Website: www.jossmusgroveknibb.com
Event Details
From 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Location
Elford Village Hall, Tamworth, B79 9DAPrice
Ticket price
£0.00
