A Poem is Like a Toothbrush: Creativity in Writing (for adults!)
A Poem is Like a Toothbrush: Creativity in Writing (for adults!) takes place on Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 7:00 pm (GMT+12) at The Arts Centre, Maker Workshop in Christchurch, New Zealand, and runs until 8:30 pm. Tickets are $12 + on Events.
About this event
This workshop guides participants in crafting fresh, unusual poetry beyond common cliches. Attendees explore creative techniques to develop unique verses while examining everyday objects as poetic metaphors. The session is designed for adults aged sixteen and older.
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A poem is like a toothbrush. It leaves a minty taste, Cleanses the palate, Scrapes you clean, And should not be used in haste. A poem is like a toothbrush. Sometimes it makes you bleed, Opens a wound, Scrapes you raw, But still, it’s what you need. Is your love really like a red, red rose? Or are they more like the old tattered couch at the bach—warm, comfortable, and full of memories? Are you really brave as a lion? Or are you brave as the clock on the wall, boldly telling the time to everyone? Take your poetic creativity to another level in this quirky workshop. We’ll use creativity techniques to push beyond tropes and cliches. We’ll dive into the essence of things to fashion fresh and unusual verse. Come prepared to crack open your brain and let the weird and wonderful spill out! For ages 16+
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Details
- When
- Fri, 25 Sept 2026 · 7:00 pm (GMT+12) · until 8:30 pm
- Where
- The Arts Centre, Maker Workshop
- Address
- 2 Worcester Boulevard, Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- Price
- $12 +
Questions
- When is A Poem is Like a Toothbrush: Creativity in Writing (for adults!)?
- Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 7:00 pm GMT+12.
- How much are tickets for A Poem is Like a Toothbrush: Creativity in Writing (for adults!)?
- Tickets are $12 +.
- Where is A Poem is Like a Toothbrush: Creativity in Writing (for adults!)?
- The Arts Centre, Maker Workshop, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Where can I buy tickets for A Poem is Like a Toothbrush: Creativity in Writing (for adults!)?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does A Poem is Like a Toothbrush: Creativity in Writing (for adults!) end?
- It runs until 8:30 pm.