Discover the quiet beauty of Haiku in this immersive workshop led by poet K. Ramesh. Through close reading, reflections on nature, and guided writing exercises, participants will explore the essence of this timeless poetic form and learn to find poetry in everyday moments. Whether you're new to haiku or an experienced writer, this workshop offers a space to slow down, observe deeply, and transform the ordinary stillness of nature into verse.
Here are the details:
Date: 18th July, Saturday
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Venue: Champaca Bookstore, Vasanth Nagar
RSVP at the earliest as seats are limited!
What to Expect
- Interactive haiku games and writing prompts designed to sharpen observation and spark creativity.
- Dedicated writing time to compose original haiku, with gentle guidance and feedback throughout the session.
- A sharing circle, where participants can read their poems aloud, listen to one another's work, and reflect on the different ways a single moment can be captured.
- A curated digital booklet featuring each participant's favourite haiku from the workshop, prepared and shared after the session as a keepsake.
- Recommendations for further reading, including books, journals, and magazines that will help participants continue exploring the world of haiku beyond the workshop.
About the Artist:
K. Ramesh writes Haiku and other Japanese forms of poetry. His poems have appeared in magazines and anthologies published in India and abroad . He is the author of four volumes of Haiku. The latest one is titled Spinning Pinwheels published by Red River. He teaches physics at Pathashaala(pcfl-kfi), a J Krishnamurti School located near Chengalpet.
RSVP at the earliest as seats are limited!