Poetry with Susan Dingle
In the end of January, our days are growing longer, and we start to shift into thoughts of renewal and regrowth, readying ourselves to re-emerge into the abundance of spring.
Join us for a day of poetry and connection on the farm.
In this one-day poetry workshop with Clark County’s poet-laureate Susan Dingle, writers of all skill levels will be invited to immerse themselves in the unique landscape of Plas Newydd Farm. We will practice mindfulness, learn how to notice features of the environment, and consider our impact on the land. How can we be a friend to the land? What marks do our footsteps and tire tracks leave? We will also read excerpts from works of eco-journalism and eco-poetry.
Light breakfast, coffee, tea and water will be provided. Please bring a notebook and pen, a sack lunch, water bottle and appropriate shoes and clothes to be out in the weather.
Please note: If you have accessibility needs, please reach out and we will work to accommodate you. While we strive to make our workshops accessible to all, we are located in a historical home that does not have accessible restrooms; our lowest entrance has two steps to enter. We do not require masks at most events, but we do have masks available on site, and run high quality air filters, and ask that if you are not feeling well, please stay home. Refunds or credit for a future workshop can be made available.
About the instructor:
SUSAN DINGLE (née Susan Grathwohl) believes poetry empowers people of every age, race, gender, ethnicity or condition of life, to appreciate the diversity of our human experience. As Clark County Poet Laureate (2024-2026) Susan Dingle encourages emerging, established and future poets to discover and share their voices in workshops and events throughout Clark County. She received an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois/Chicago, an MSW from SUNY Stony Brook and a Certificate in Congregational Leadership from Dubuque Theological Seminary. Susan is currently completing an MFA in Poetry at Pacific University. She has been writing, publishing and performing poetry since the ‘70s. In 2020, her first chapbook, “Parting Gifts” won honorable mention and publication by Local Gems (NY), and a second chapbook “In Pilgrim Drag” was published by Finishing Line Press (KY). You can learn more on her website. 
*** This workshop is part of a new series sponsored by our supporters and designed to make our workshops more accessible, while we continue to support our area teaching artists. As such there is no ticket fee, but we will invite you to contribute to the donation basket when you are here. (Please do RSVP, as space is limited!) If you prefer to make a donation ahead of time, you are welcome to visit our online donation portal, hosted by Shunpike, our fiscal sponsor. Please email arts@pnfarm.com if you have questions about the series, need help navigating the Shunpike portal, or wish to sponsor a future workshop!
Poetry Workshop with Susan Dingle
Free! Please RSVP, as space is limited.
Suggested donation of $25 can be made with cash, check or Venmo at the workshop!
