T.S. Elliot famously declared April 'the cruellest month' - what if he was right? Certainly, there have been a fair number of well-known disasters in April. Think: Titanic, Chernobyl, Gallipoli. So, yes, April has been cruel, but it's also a month of seasonal change and renewal. Perfect fodder for artistic catharsis!

Come along to The Open Book for a blackout poetry workshop that explores the tensions between disaster, cruelty, and renewal at this fractious time of year. If you feel full of feelings about cruelties—past or present, personal or global—this workshop will provide a chance to release them into art.

This free, drop-in workshop will be run by Hebe Kearney (from Blackout Poetry Aotearoa). Materials, instructions, and guidance will be provided for blackout poetry and paper collage.

When: Saturday 11th April 1–3pm
Where: The Open Book, 201 Ponsonby Road, Tāmaki Makaurau