Name/TitleSteps Spark Our Words
MakerSukhema
Maker RoleEditor
About this objectSlim book titled 'Steps Spark Our Words: Walking Poems', which brings together poetry created during a series of outdoor events led by Glasgow writers Juana Adcock, Lesley O'Brien, Sukhema (Larry Butler), Brian Whittingham and Christie Williamson. The events were hosted by Lapidus Scotland in response to the Covid pandemic and the isolation of lockdown. One of the creative writing sessions was facilitated by Lesley O'Brien at Glasgow Green, in collaboration with Glasgow Women's Library.
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, paper
MeasurementsH: 190 x W: 192 mm
Date Made2017
Period2010s
Place MadeScotland, Glasgow
PublisherLapidus Scotland
Publication DateMarch 2023
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://womenslibrary.org.uk/event/spark_my_words_3:
"Gather under Glasgow Green’s yellow gazebo for a series of mini-adventures. Explore the familiar in a new way to spark ideas and creative writing, facilitated by Lesley O’Brien, singer, storyteller and poet. We will be running these sessions in June and September on the following dates:
Thursdays 2nd, 9th and 16th June, 11am to 1pm
Fridays 2nd, 9th, 23rd September, 11am to 1pm
Come to one session or to them all armed with a pen, paper and your imagination. Movement around the park involved to enjoy the environment, bring a portable seat if you would like.
‘I didn’t feel intimidated, the way I can sometimes feel after writing sessions. I felt very inspired and uplifted at the end’. Participant on previous workshop."
Subject and Association Keywordspoetry & verse
Subject and Association KeywordsHealth & well-being
Subject and Association Keywordsenvironment - outdoors
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeBook
ISBN/ISSN978-1-8384968-1-3
Object numberGWL-2024-44-3
Spine LabelSteps Spark our Words ~ Lapidus
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved