On the 30th of October, Jonathan Hill will lead year 7 students from Arthur Phillip High School through poetic exercises responding to sculptures displayed as part of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition. Students will work with artists and educators to consider sculptures through different ‘lenses’ and to be inspired to write poetry through tactile, visual and aural exploration - discovering what happens wheny you blend the forms of sculpture and poetry. Students will be guided in composing both individual and group poems.

Staged on the spectacular Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi is one of Sydney’s most popular events, with 500,000 visitors viewing over 100 sculptures by artists from around the world. Held since 1997, this free to the public exhibition captures the imagination of Sydney and its visitors for three weeks each spring and is the largest annual sculpture exhibition in the world. The exhibition generates an almost unprecedented level of goodwill among the public as they enjoy one of the most unique events in the world.