Writing the Unknown: A Poetry Workshop Exploring Family Histories

Family friendly

A black and white photograph showing an adult man and two young children standing in front of a clothing store.
Image credit: Manchester Jewish Museum

What stories do our families tell – and what stories are missing?

In this fun and friendly workshop, you’ll join poet Ophira to explore your family history through poetry. Together, you’ll use words to imagine, remember, and fill in the gaps. Even if you don’t know much about your family’s past, you can still dream, create and write your own version.

This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves stories – whether you’ve written poems before or not. Come along, be curious, and see what you discover! Part of Ophira’s poetry residency at the museum.

Plan your visit

190 Cheetham Hill Road
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M8 8LW
Mon
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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