January 24 | 12:30 pm

2019 Atwater Poetry Project Events: Ian Ferrier

New FREE writing activities coming up courtesy of the Atwater Writers Exhibition. The first is a double feature at the Atwater Library on Thursday, Jan. 24. More info below & here.

“In honour of ROBBIE BURNS DAY, Ilay Ian Charles Ferrier (aka Ian Ferrier) performs his poetry with accompaniment by clarinetist and composer Louise Campbell, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Ian is one of Canada’s best known spoken word performers, and also runs the Words and Music spoken-word series. Presented jointly by the Atwater Poetry Project with funding from the League of Canadian Poets. Special treats provided by Shortbread by Gryphon served with coffee.

Following that, from 2-4 p.m. Ian will lead a memoir-writing activity. What are the memorable moments in your life and what made them special? What could you say about them so that others would understand why they were so important to you? All welcome. No registration necessary. For more information, please email [email protected]. Generously supported by the Community Cultural Action Fund (CCAF) of the Department of Canadian Heritage.”