Poet's Development Course
Sun 12 Oct
|Saint Paul's
A 10-week in-person course for emerging and post-emerging poets in Bristol and the South West, led by award-winning poet Vanessa Kisuule, with guest sessions from brilliant industry professionals.
Time & Location
12 Oct 2025, 10:30 – 13:30
Saint Paul's, 94 Grosvenor Rd, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8XJ, UK
About the event
Raise the Bar’s 2025 Poets Development Course, with lead tutor Vanessa Kisuule, is open to poets in Bristol and the South West.
The 10-week course will focus on writing, performance and professional skills, and is aimed at Emerging+ and Post-Emerging poets looking to take their career to the next level.
Poets will attend weekly tutored sessions led by acclaimed poet Vanessa Kisuule, as well as career skill sessions with experienced visiting facilitators including Joelle Taylor, Deanna Rodger, Dizraeli, Caleb Parkin and more. An opportunity to meet other poets, engage in lively conversations and create new work in a friendly and professional environment.