Poetry Groups and Workshops

Local Writer’s Bloc meeting point for community writing and feedback; consult organiser for forthcoming dates.

Local Writer’s Bloc meeting point for community writing and feedback; consult organiser for forthcoming dates.

Monthly poetry-writing group with discussion, collaboration and friendly critique; meets in person and online. Check current availability.

Regular poetry workshops for young writers in and around Cumbria. Check eligibility and current availability.

Small-group poetry writing and sharing sessions at St Margaret’s House; check current availability.

Poetry workshops and development events alongside the annual festival. Check the current programme and availability.

Long-running independent Liverpool writing charity supporting poetry, workshops and community outreach.

Free writing and poetry advice at Liverpool Central Library, first Wednesday of each month; the organiser also provides a virtual service.

Free online creative writing group for Liverpool young people aged 11–15, covering poetry and spoken word among other forms.

Writing community offering time-to-write sessions, constructive feedback and visiting writers, including poets. Based at Toxteth, Bootle and Birkenhead libraries and online.

Monthly facilitated poetry-writing workshops; check age requirements and dates.

Independent experimental poetry workshop series, with London meetings and virtual sessions. Check the latest dates and joining details.

Collaborative poetry translation workshops. The linked programme is seasonal; check for the next series.

Writing development group and poetry opportunities; check eligibility and current availability.

Free peer poetry-editing meetings; check current schedule.

Independent facilitated community poetry sessions; check upcoming dates.

Community-led poetry and spoken-word workshops for young writers; check current programme.

Workshop-style discussions of poetry magazines and submissions; check new sessions.

Community-led monthly creative and poetry workshop at Palmers Green Library. Check the organiser for current dates.

Small-group poetry feedback workshop; check current availability.

Monthly Zoom poetry craft workshops; check booking availability.

Directory of writing groups and collectives for younger poets; individual application windows vary.

Local writers’ group meeting at Withington Library; check membership and poetry activity.

Poetry workshops and courses connected to VERVE, including online workshop series and festival workshops.

Long-established independent poetry group with critique groups, writing workshops, visiting tutors and readings.

Spoken-word development and community workshops, including work with young people and libraries.

Beginner, intermediate and advanced poetry courses, including intensive critique workshops and specialist form courses.

Monthly online craft workshops, thematic Hyperfocus courses, longer Academy courses and Southbank Centre masterclasses with leading contemporary poets.

Large poetry-only programme ranging from introductory workshops to advanced courses, seminars, tutorials and feedback.

Writing Days, workshops, publishing development and other opportunities for poets; check current workshop programme.

Active long-running writers' group with critique, workshops, competitions and speakers. General writing, but useful to poets.

Independent Somerset poetry group with critique, workshops, readings and open mics.

Accessible workshops, courses and one-to-one development for underrepresented writers, with regular poetry activity.

Poetry workshops in rotating cohorts across 2026–27, welcoming beginners and experienced writers. Register interest for future availability.

Poetry Kit's own email-based courses, mentoring and development programmes, with individual feedback.

Free writing challenges, workshops, groups and development opportunities for younger poets.

Residential and online creative-writing courses with a substantial poetry programme, including tutored weeks, retreats and masterclasses.

Regional workshops, courses, meet-ups and young-writer groups. Not poetry-only, so check the programme for poetry activity.

Annual bilingual festival with practical poetry workshops alongside readings and discussion.

Public poetry taster workshops and poetry projects appear in the university's creative-writing programme.

Current group listed by Literature Wales.

Anglesey writing community listed by Literature Wales.

Current group in the Literature Wales directory.

Occasional poetry-writing workshops, including cross-artform generative workshops.

Written and spoken-word group listed by Literature Wales.

Current local writing group listed by Literature Wales.

Creative-writing group listed by Literature Wales.

Current Literature Wales directory listing.

Current Literature Wales directory listing.

Separate monthly Poetry Group plus feedback meetings, talks and occasional workshops.

Reads and discusses members' and published poems, with poetry prompts and opportunities to share work.

Online craft and professional-development seminars for poets.

Maintained directory covering groups across Wales, including Llanelli, Anglesey, Machynlleth, Brecon, Mold, Monmouth, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Pontypridd, Swansea, Welshpool and Wrexham.

Mid-Wales writing group listed by Literature Wales.

Current Literature Wales directory listing.

Poetry development opportunities, mentoring and special programmes; check current opportunities and Ty Newydd-linked projects.

National Writing Centre of Wales, offering residential and day courses including poetry, workshops, tutorials and retreats.

Dundee poetry group involved in readings, creative projects, discussion and open-mic opportunities.

Independent regular bring-a-poem meet-up for people who write poetry.

Monthly supportive workshop for poetry in progress, with remote participation.

Volunteer-run monthly workshop for poets to share work in progress and receive considered, supportive feedback; hybrid in-person and online participation.

Free community poetry group at Elder Park Library; check current timetable.

Current community resource collecting Glasgow poetry workshops, readings and open mics.

Recurring hybrid poetry-writing programme for Black writers and writers of colour based in Scotland.

National poetry centre with workshops, events, resources and development activity.

Fortnightly creative-writing group at Bangor Carnegie Library, welcoming different experience levels.

Regular creative-writing activity and poetry workshops; check current programme.

Poetry and creative-writing workshops focused on expression, connection and wellbeing.

Poetry centre with public workshops, seminars, readings and special programmes.

Independent six-week workshops at Blick Studios focusing on workshopping, editing and publication preparation.

Community literature and poetry projects, workshops, anthologies and masterclasses.

Poetry events and development activity; partner in the 2026 Summer Poetry Lab for young writers.

Weekly group welcoming writers and poets, with prompts and shared ideas; scheduled into 2027.

Recurring monthly writing group.

Monthly group for generating writing, sharing ideas and feedback.

Monthly library group including poetry writing and sharing; check current availability.

Monthly writing group for sharing and developing work; enquire about poetry activity.

Live directory of recurring writing groups; several explicitly welcome poets.

Monthly community writing group welcoming poetry and prose; check current dates.

Monthly library-based writing group; confirm whether poetry critique is included.

Long-running independent poetry collective; contact via Poetry Ireland listing.

Fortnightly peer group sharing and discussing writing, including poetry.

Independent collective with free member workshops, in person and online; check current availability.

Monthly creative-writing sessions for non-native English speakers, including poetry exercises and feedback. Check registration.

Starting point for independently organised writing groups meeting at the centre or elsewhere.

Directory of independently run writers’ groups meeting at the centre and elsewhere.

Local peer writing meet-up; check arrangements.

Online writing accountability and community sessions; not exclusively poetry.

Online Irish-language poetry writing group.

Small Zoom-based poetry critique class with participant feedback; check availability.

Extended poetry craft workshop programme; applications are periodic, not continuously open.

Irish writing programme which has included online poetry workshops. Check future application dates and current availability; 2026 applications are closed.

Online writing group for secondary-school students; check eligibility.

Online creative-writing group for secondary-school students across Ireland.

Poetry clubs and themed creative workshops; some events are for members. Check the latest programme.

Library-based peer writing group; check current availability.

Regional calendar includes community workshops and writing events. The 2026 programme has passed; check future listings.

National poetry network and a starting point for community events, local activities and poetry learning opportunities; check current availability.

Poetry reading group listed by Poetry Ireland; check arrangements.

Ongoing programme of writing courses and masterclasses, including poetry, with online and Dublin-based options. Check current availability.

Developmental poetry workshops and occasional summer-school opportunities. Applications are seasonal; check current availability.

Free monthly reading and generative writing workshop programme for 2026–27; workshop places are limited.

Poetry workshops, online classes and extended poetry-development programmes. Check dates, eligibility and current availability.

2026–27 virtual and in-person writing workshops for different experience levels; sliding-scale registration.

Workshops, coaching, development programmes and opportunities for poets across Ireland, including bilingual initiatives.

Structured poetry workshop programmes with craft instruction and critique. Check eligibility and current application details.

Poetry workshops and community events; use the event listing for current details.

Searchable directory of writing centres and programmes; filter by poetry and location.

Searchable events and literary organisations; check individual workshop availability.

Academy of American Poets searchable calendar for local and virtual poetry workshops and events.

Community poetry workshops and writing groups supported through its event programme; 2026 funding applications closed.

Independent long-running poetry society whose monthly meetings include peer workshops and feedback.

Poetry craft, professional development and online intensives, including the November 2026 Fall Poetry Intensive. Check registration and eligibility.

Seasonal online and in-person poetry workshops; check future programme dates.

Writers centre with occasional in-person poetry workshops and craft development. Check the events programme.

Regular peer group for poets seeking feedback and guidance; check the centre for meeting arrangements.

Poetry-writing workshops including independent tutor-led sessions; check availability.

Poetry Month workshop series with visiting poets, online masterclasses and selected in-person workshops. Check the next programme and availability.

Regional directory of community poetry workshops and activities; annual listings are seasonal.

Independent writers’ group with online poetry workshops and wider craft events; current dates published on its site.

Peer writing group with poetry exercises and critique; no forthcoming event was listed at last check.

Independent poetry community with live events and some workshop-related programmes. Check the programme: not all activities are workshops.