10:30 AM Eastern: Workshop with Paul Vermeersch

Ottawa Public Library, Elmvale Branch • 1910 St. Laurent Blvd.

Paul Vermeersch
English

The Poet as "Small Language Model" in the Age of LLMs.

Description: This workshop will explore how our unique voices are nurtured and developed in a time of mass automated homogeneity, and why that uniqueness is vital to the survival of culture. Bring what you write with.

Pre-registration required, spaces limited to fifteen participants.

Contact rob at rob_mclennan@hotmail.com if you need a low-income ticket for this workshop.

1:30 PM Eastern: Workshop with Sheri-D Wilson

Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch • 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa

Sheri-D Wilson
English

Poetry Without Borders

Poetry beyond page meets the stage. There is no formula, only voice, and the expression of truth.
 
Through intuitive cross-disciplinary exercises, I’ll delve into the art of hybridity, fusing forms and genres that awaken new modes of thinking. 
 
Bring your tools.
 
Pre-registration required, spaces limited to fifteen participants.

Contact rob at rob_mclennan@hotmail.com if you need a low-income ticket for this workshop.

5:00 PM Eastern: Plan 99

Manx Pub • 370 Elgin St

Hosted by David O’Meara

Brandi Bird
English
Declan Ryan
English
Stephanie Bolster
English