Weaving Language(s) – The Poetry of Multilingualism with Lisa Schantl
Termin:
Fr., 23.07.2027 bis So., 25.07.2027
Dauer:
3 days
Zeiten:
10 to 17 Uhr; including an approx. 1.5-hour lunch break
Ort:
Naturpark Pöllauer Tal
Treffpunkt 10:00 Uhr vor dem Tourismusbüro Pöllau
Zielgruppe:
Beginners, advanced learners; young people aged 14 and over
Workshop-Description:
In this workshop, we will set out to explore our own languages and discover the forms and variations in which we can weave them into poetry and short prose. Together, we will immerse ourselves in the worlds of visual and sound poetry, explore linguistic atoms, molecules and universes, and learn a wide variety of writing techniques.
A balanced mix of a reading circle and independent writing ensures a balance of inspiration, discussion and creation. At the end of the workshop, there will be a reading of the texts produced (participation is optional). This workshop is aimed at people (aged 14 and over) with or without prior experience of creative writing.
Multilingualism in the traditional sense is not a prerequisite. This workshop regards all forms of linguistic variation (dialects, standard languages, sounds, gestures, etc.) as (lyrical) linguistic tools.
A sound knowledge of German (level B2) and a basic knowledge of English (level B1) are an advantage.
Please bring the following:
Please bring your own writing materials (tablets, laptops and/or pen and paper)
Price:
€ 390,-
The artist:
Lisa Schantl, born in 1994.
- Founder and editor of the literary magazine *Tint Journal*.
- PhD candidate specialising in Anglophone translingual poetry (Institute of English Studies at the University of Graz in cooperation with Vilnius University).
- Freelance cultural organiser. Author. Literary translator.
- Poetry and short prose published in several literary journals and magazines in German- and English-speaking countries.
- KUNSTRAUM STEIERMARK scholarship holder 2023–24.
- Arqus Alliance PhD programme 2025–2027.
- PhDnet 2026–2028. Areas of interest: modes and modalities of translingualism, eco, body positivity, queer identities, flinta* realities.
Fotos (c): Portrait: Manuela Scherkl,