Poetry in the Galleries

When
Fri 10 Oct - Fri 14 Nov
Where
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Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Fri 14 Nov, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Take a creative lunch break to explore art through poetry.

These free drop-in poetry sessions are the perfect way for beginners and poetry lovers alike to explore their creativity.

With a focus on ekphrasis (poetry ...
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