Upcoming Events
Reading at Cork International Poetry Festival (1)Wed 13 MayCork City Library
Words in Other PlacesSat 11 AprThe Seamus Heaney Centre
Haibun Workshop at Newry Arts FestivalSat 28 MarBagenal's Castle
What a time to be alive - poetry reading Newry Arts FestivalThu 26 MarThe Bookshelf
Ekphrastic poetry workshopWed 18 MarDown Arts Centre
North and South reading at the Irish Writers CentreWed 04 MarIrish Writers Centre
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Rostrevor Literary FestivalSat 08 NovRostrevor- Launch of my new poetry collection Firebird with Arlen HouseTue 04 NovBelfast
- Reflections Exhibition Launch EventFri 06 JunArmagh
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- Enemy AlienMon 13 JanBelfast
Kata - the rebel divaSat 28 SeptBudapest Book Festival
Csilla Toldy in Conversation with Dr. Niall KennedyWed 18 SeptWarrenpoint
Enemy Alien and the story of the Sekules familyTue 17 SeptBelfast- John Hewitt Summer School ArmaghThu 25 JulThe Market place
- Bed Table Door Dublin launchWed 19 JunHodges Figgis
Haibun Workshop at Newry Arts Festival
Sat 28 Mar
|Bagenal's Castle
Discover the art of blending poetry and prose in our Haibun Writing Workshop—a creative journey inspired by Japanese tradition.
Time & Location
28 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
Bagenal's Castle, Abbey Way, Newry BT34 2BY, UK
About the event
A haibun is a concise literary form combining prose and haiku, originating in 17th-century Japan with Matsuo Basho. It typically features descriptive, often travel-related or autobiographical, prose that concludes with a haiku to provide a poignant, imagistic, or emotional "pivot" or "leap".
Haibun Writing Workshop
Haibun weaves vivid storytelling with the quiet power of haiku, capturing moments that linger long after the last word. In this immersive workshop, you'll explore how to transform personal experiences, travel memories, and everyday observations into lyrical narratives paired with striking haiku.Through guided prompts, close readings, and supportive feedback, you'll learn how to: Balance prose and poetry seamlessly Create imagery that resonates
Embrace simplicity, depth, and presence Craft haiku that illuminates your narrative
Whether you're new to Japanese-inspired forms or looking to deepen your creative writing practice, this workshop offers a welcoming space to experiment, reflect, and refine your voice.
Facilitated by Csilla Toldy