Poetry at Penrhyn
Welsh Praise Poetry Masterclasses at Penrhyn Castle
Wales' history is rich with poetry, going back to the Medieval period when talented bards travelled the country to perform their work for princes and noblemen. Today, Welsh poetry is a popular and powerful creative practice, performed at Eisteddfod Festivals around Wales.
Learn about the history of Welsh poetry, unique practices such as Cynghanedd and how to craft and perform your own poetry through masterclasses held at Penrhyn Castle in northwest Wales and online.
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About the Masterclasses
Hone your creative writing skills through this poetry masterclass hosted at Penrhyn Castle as a part of the Being Human Festival. Inspired by the works of Medieval Welsh praise poets, this workshop will help you explore your lyrical imagination through poetry and performance.
Whether you are new to writing, have experience in other genres or are a seasoned poet, this masterclass aims to strengthen your ability to connect with the world around you through writing.
Using Penrhyn Castle as a backdrop, you will be guided through this masterclass to explore popular aspects in poetry such as writing about scenery, connecting with your emotions, processing the past and celebrating your heritage.
A Welsh poet will guide you through the masterclass, where you will be writing and performing your own poetry through a digital exhibition. Hosted on site and online, this masterclass will be accessible to writers in north Wales and around the world.
Poetry Workshop Leader
Rhys Trimble
Rhys Trimble is a neurodiverse, bilingual, poet, teacher, translator, performer, critic, musician, visual artist, mystic, pastynwr, performance artist, publisher and editor born in Zambia, raised in South Wales and resident in North Wales.
The Being Human Festival
Each November, Being Human festival presents hundreds of free events across the UK and beyond. Festival events aim to celebrate and demonstrate the ways in which the humanities inspire and enrich our everyday lives, help us to understand ourselves, our relationships with others, and the challenges we face in a changing world. Each year the festival invites researchers at universities and other research organisations to collaborate with local community and cultural partners to create exciting and engaging events and projects for all to enjoy. Being Human is a national festival by virtue of being local, with events taking place everywhere from Dundee to Devon.
The Welsh Praise Poetry Masterclasses are organized by Matthew Rowland and Kayla Jones who are PhD Researchers at the Institute for the Study of Welsh Estates at Bangor University.
Penrhyn Castle
About the Venue
Penrhyn Castle is a National Trust property located in north west Wales. The former landed estate was owned by the Pennant family, who were leaders in the slate industry during the 19th century.
Penrhyn Castle is often associated with its connection to transatlantic slavery and the slate industry, which are complicated topics that are still being explore today.
Penrhyn Castle also has a rich medieval history, full of influential Welsh gentry families and popular Welsh praise poets.
Contact
For any questions about the festival or the poetry masterclasses, please email the account below:
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