Cath Drake
@cathdrake.bsky.social
writer, poet, facilitator, mindfulness teacher Find inspiration on The Verandah here: https://www.cathdrake.com/ #PoetsOnBluesky
‘I think of nature poetry, particularly eco poetry, as an activism of the heart.’ Writing Vital Nature Poems with Karen McCarthy Woolf – buy a recording buytickets.at/cathdrakesth...
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Writing Vital Nature Poems with Karen McCarthy Woolf - RECORDING ONLY – Zoom, Thu 1 Oct 2026 - Mon 19 Oct 2026 - This is a RECORDING ONLY TICKET (from an event in December 2025). Expect inspiring read...
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Don't miss fab Aussie poet Paul Hetherington, currently co-editing a book on Ekphrasis (Poetry inspired by art) for Princeton University Press, leading the next expert workshop on The Verandah, online, 1/10/26 Ekphrasis with a creative twist! Register here: www.cathdrake.com
Still a small number of tickets for tomorrow available - 10% off last minute tickets with VERANDAH10 code - hope to see you!
Cath Drake@cathdrake.bsky.social · 2w agoWhy do some poems omit and some poems include punctuation? And why does it matter? How can these marvellous symbols that help us express and communicate, and how do they impact time and space in unexpected ways?! Expect experimentation and lots of fun! Book here: www.cathdrake.com
Why do some poems omit and some poems include punctuation? And why does it matter? How can these marvellous symbols that help us express and communicate, and how do they impact time and space in unexpected ways?! Expect experimentation and lots of fun! Book here: www.cathdrake.com
A couple of tickets still available for tomorrow! And recording tickets if you can't make it
Cath Drake@cathdrake.bsky.social · last mo.'...in the realm of poetry, as in the realm of consciousness, there is no end to the possible learnings that can take place' Seamus Heaney... @thegallerypress.bsky.social @carcanet.bsky.social Join fab Irish poet, John McAuliffe and deep delve into Heaney's work! Book here: www.cathdrake.com
Our Sept poet of the month for 'Poems to Love' on Tuesday is lovely Aussie poet Paul Hetherington, a specialist in prose poetry &ekphrasis with 19 poetry books+. Join us for the joy of reading, discussing & writing together. Register: www.cathdrake.com
Cath Drake's The Verandah
Cath Drake's The Verandah – Welcome! Join quality poetry masterclasses, writing and mindfulness workshops with the best teachers, professional development...
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'...in the realm of poetry, as in the realm of consciousness, there is no end to the possible learnings that can take place' Seamus Heaney... @thegallerypress.bsky.social @carcanet.bsky.social Join fab Irish poet, John McAuliffe and deep delve into Heaney's work! Book here: www.cathdrake.com
Pushing our poetry to the boundaries and beyond... 'Songs of Love and Hate', Writing Lyric Extremes with the marvellously creative award-winning Irish poet Tara Bergin 20/8/26 @carcanet.bsky.social Cath Drake's The Verandah: Quality poetry workshops & masterclasses www.cathdrake.com
'Poetry is… an attempt to keep oneself open linguistically & sensually &imaginatively to the world as it is, rather than using it as a movie screen for received ideas &second-rate wishes.' In Aug:John Burnside's shapeshifting liminal gorgeous poetry @jonathancapehart.bsky.social www.cathdrake.com
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Poems to Love. Top up your poetry joy and craft each month! First Tuesday of the month. Close reading o poems &spark creativity in our own writing! Our poet in Aug is fab Scottish poet John Burnside @jonathancape.bsky.social Come to 1or3 sessions. Book here: www.cathdrake.com #poetsonbluesky #poetry
Cath Drake's The Verandah
Cath Drake's The Verandah – Welcome! Join quality poetry masterclasses, writing and mindfulness workshops with the best teachers, professional development...
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Still a couple of tickets left for tomorrow - and I've seen the poems we are looking at - it's going to be wonderful!
Cath Drake@cathdrake.bsky.social · 3mo agoI’m thrilled that @lrb.co.uk podcaster Mark Ford, critic, poet @faberbooks.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk will lead a deep-dive into one of the 20th century’s most iconic & popular #poets on 21 July, Cath Drake’s The Verandah #poetry Book here: cathdrake.com
Still a small number of tickets left for Tuesday!
Cath Drake@cathdrake.bsky.social · 3mo agoI’m thrilled that @lrb.co.uk podcaster Mark Ford, critic, poet @faberbooks.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk will lead a deep-dive into one of the 20th century’s most iconic & popular #poets on 21 July, Cath Drake’s The Verandah #poetry Book here: cathdrake.com
#poets If you've been writing for a while &don't want to come a beginners workshop,but to boost your inspiration &practice The Verandah is for you! From Mark Ford looking at Larkin next Tuesday and many more! Professional Development for poets www.cathdrake.com
Cath Drake's The Verandah
Cath Drake's The Verandah – Welcome! Join quality poetry masterclasses, writing and mindfulness workshops with the best teachers, professional development...
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I’m thrilled that @lrb.co.uk podcaster Mark Ford, critic, poet @faberbooks.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk will lead a deep-dive into one of the 20th century’s most iconic & popular #poets on 21 July, Cath Drake’s The Verandah #poetry Book here: cathdrake.com
I’m thrilled that @lrb.co.uk podcaster Mark Ford, critic, poet @faberbooks.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk will lead a deep-dive into one of the 20th century’s most iconic & popular #poets on 21 July, Cath Drake’s The Verandah #poetry Book here: cathdrake.com
one precious ticket left for Monday! & I've seen the handouts so... yeah don't miss it
Cath Drake@cathdrake.bsky.social · 3mo agoOnly a few tickets left (and a couple of tickets for the recording if you can't make the date) to join the fabulously talented and sensitive Philip Gross @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social for 'Activating the White Space, Absences & Silence, #Poetry Masterclass' 6/7/26 - online on Zoom www.cathdrake.com
Poems to Love… top up your poetry joy and craft! Our poet of the month is Alan Fyfe on 7th July! Western Australian Premier's Book Awards book of the year 2025. Close reading & channelling creativity to spark our own writing! book here: www.cathdrake.com
Cath Drake's The Verandah
Cath Drake's The Verandah – Welcome! Join quality poetry masterclasses, writing and mindfulness workshops with the best teachers, professional development...
cathdrake.com
Only a few tickets left (and a couple of tickets for the recording if you can't make the date) to join the fabulously talented and sensitive Philip Gross @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social for 'Activating the White Space, Absences & Silence, #Poetry Masterclass' 6/7/26 - online on Zoom www.cathdrake.com
Only a couple of tickets left to join @hannahlowepoet's fab workshop on sonnets on The Verandah! @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social #poets #poetry #poetrysky #poetry #poetrycommunity #PoetsOnBluesky #skypoets #writingcommunity www.cathdrake.com
Don't miss... @lrb.co.uk podcaster Mark Ford @faberbooks.bsky.social will lead a deep-dive into one of the 20th century’s most iconic & popular poets, Philip Larkin, his power to startle and console, his daring and formal originality. 21 July on Cath Drake’s The Verandah, online www.cathdrake.com
What you don’t say, says as much as what you do say. What happens when the blank space steps in from the margins to become a participant in the poem? Explore 'Activating the White Space, Absences & Silence' with Philip Gross 6/7/26 @bloodaxebooks.bsky.socialhttps://www.cathdrake.com
Cath Drake's The Verandah
Cath Drake's The Verandah – Cath Drake's The Verandah Welcome! Join quality poetry masterclasses, writing and mindfulness workshops with the best teachers...
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What you don’t say, says as much as what you do say. What happens when the blank space steps in from the margins to become a participant in the poem? Explore 'Activating the White Space, Absences & Silence' with Philip Gross 6/7/26 @bloodaxebooks.bsky.socialhttps://www.cathdrake.com
Cath Drake's The Verandah
Cath Drake's The Verandah – Cath Drake's The Verandah Welcome! Join quality poetry masterclasses, writing and mindfulness workshops with the best teachers...
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TONIGHT! - London people... Very exciting. I'm reading at Kate Noake's book launch with Jill Abram and, Michelle Penn. It will be a blast! Free, just come along - it would be lovely to see you. DEVEREUX pub, upstairs, 7pm 20 Devereux Ct, Temple, London WC2R 3JJ
Last few tickets left for Tuesday's poetry workshop with Hannah Lowe.. Cath Drake's The Verandah: Quality poetry workshops & masterclasses www.cathdrake.com
Cath Drake@cathdrake.bsky.social · 5mo agoWriting & Editing Prize-winning Sonnets with Hannah Lowe 19/5/26 Whether you're new to sonnets or a connoisseur join Hannah on the mechanics of sonnets with practical writing exercises www.cathdrake.com @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social ooks.bsky.social @hannahlowe.bsky.social @nawewriters.bsky.social
Only a few tickets left for MONDAY's workshop - Writing the Pantoum: Repetition, Reverie and the Art of Echo with David Morley 11/5/26. One of the UK's best poetry teachers. Book here - www.cathdrake.com @profdavidmorley.bsky.social @carcanet.bsky.social
Tomorrow - we'll be looking at fabulous poems by @monaarshiwrites.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social - can't wait to deep dive.
Cath Drake@cathdrake.bsky.social · 5mo agoStarts Tuesday! Close readings of a bundle of exciting poems in a small group, plus periods of writing to generate new work. Just bring your love of poetry, words and ideas. Book here: www.cathdrake.com
Starts Tuesday! Close readings of a bundle of exciting poems in a small group, plus periods of writing to generate new work. Just bring your love of poetry, words and ideas. Book here: www.cathdrake.com