Poetry Workshop with Dakota Feirer - Moruya Library

Join black&write! Writing Fellowship winner Dakota Feirer for a reflective and inspiring poetry workshop. (photo credit Anna Holman)

Dakota is a Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr author who believes in healing Country and our communities through art and storytelling. His recently published poetry collection, Arsenic Flower, explores the legacy of generational trauma and the cultural wisdom of First Nations people, with dazzling imagery and rhythms inspired by lo-fi hip-hop. Dakota’s poem, Star-filled Lakes, also features in the 2025 book Rivers Flow: Reflections on the Songs of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter.

This two-hour workshop will include opportunities to:

● Connect to Country through poetry and a personal creative writing practice.

● Reflect, strengthen and expand on your understanding of Culture, Country, Healing and Custodianship.

● Work collaboratively in a safe and supported LGBTQ+ and Ally-friendly space.

● Learn, develop and refine a range of creative writing and poetic techniques.

● Listen & share poetry.

Please bring along your preferred writing materials.

Light refreshments will be served.

Cost: $10 per person.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, the workshop is free. However, you still need to book a ticket.

Terms and conditions

Your attendance at events supported by Eurobodalla Libraries may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or video recordings. Images may be used for promotional purposes on the council’s websites, publications, social media or by newspapers. By attending this session, you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image (or the image of your child) to be published, please notify staff before the event.

Bookings are essential, and spaces are limited.

A maximum of 4 tickets can be booked per event.

Age ranges are assigned to events to ensure children have the best possible experience. Please do not book your child into an event if they do not meet this requirement.

Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure the event runs on time.

Cancellations

Our events often book out. If you are unable to attend, please let us know before the event so we can allocate your spot to another person.

Occasionally, we need to cancel an event due to insufficient bookings or unforeseen circumstances. If we need to cancel an event, you will be notified via email or telephone, and your ticket fee will be fully refunded. Events cancelled by Eurobodalla Libraries will not incur a cancellation fee.

You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before the event starts and receive a refund of the ticket fee. These cancellations will incur a small Eventbrite booking fee. To cancel, log in to Eventbrite using the email you used to purchase your ticket. If you need to cancel within 48 hours and would like to discuss your situation with the Library Coordinator, please email library@esc.nsw.gov.au