Audio Courses

The Summer Poetry Retreat - Audio Course

The Summer Poetry Retreat Audio Course is now available to purchase.

The Summer Poetry Retreat Audio Course, with transcript, is now available. This audio retreat, MP3, created in Waterlow Park, uses the colours, textures, scents and shapes of Nature found in the park, to inspire you to write new poems. The contained space of short poem forms are an accessible way to reclaim your poetry writing practice and develop your skills for showcasing specificity and place.

The retreat is designed for use in a park of your choice, or to be completed in the comfort of your home. The course is yours to keep, and can be shared with one person in your household. The cost is £45.

The full retreat is 3.5 hours.  You can listen to all the exercises first, and then choose ones that fit your time availability.  Or do the complete retreat first, so each exercise is a surprise, then curate your own choices for shorter retreats.

How to purchase:

Use the contact form.  Here is the link.

Audio Retreats in development

1. The Autumn Poetry Retreat - Audio Course

Using the colours, textures, scents and shapes of Autumn found in Waterlow Park, to inspire and write new poems.

2. Nourish - The Poetry Retreat Audio Course

Using the nourishing environment of a park to write self healing and self care poems. Working within the contained space of short poem forms to express your silenced stories and heartfelt dreams.

The Content Creator

Lia is a veteran personal development trainer, facilitator, consultant and coach. She has a Master's Degree in Education, Training & Development. And she is a Master Practitioner of NLP. Lia has been running poetry classes for three years, and is a regular reader of her own poetry at community events.

Here are some comments by Lia's poetry students:

"Lia is inspiring ."

"Lia gently makes you work hard, which is rewarding."

"A space to be creative.'

"New information."

"Life changing to see the world in another way."

"Lia loves and enjoys what she does."

"You learn and are inspired to learn new forms."

"Positive, yet sensitive challenges."

"Good handouts and inspiring ideas."

"Expands the mind "

"Trying a new challenge and stretching my abilities."

"Lia challenges constructively and helps build your skills, while being reassuring."

"You will improve as a poet while enjoying the experience."

"Satisfaction in writing a poem in such a short time."

"To experience the joy of words."

"In depth positive feedback."

"I think Lia is very sincere about her love of poetry."

"Gave me pleasure and confidence to write poetry."

"It takes the pressure off of writing poetry. Lia is very positive with her feedback."

"Very accessible, informative and supportive."

"Learning and expression made fun."