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Are you looking to enrich your classroom experience and inspire your students? Our poetry workshops are specifically designed to engage young minds at their individual levels, fostering creativity and exploration in the art of poetry.
By integrating our workshops into your curriculum, you can enhance your students’ literacy, cultural awareness, and personal expression. Each session encourages a supportive environment where students can find their unique voice and gain confidence in their writing abilities.
Imagine the transformation as your students delve into the world of poetry, discovering new perspectives and unlocking their creative potential. Our experienced facilitators are dedicated to tailoring each workshop to fit the needs of your classroom, making learning both enjoyable and impactful.
Poetry With… Literacy
Discover how poetry can illuminate the beauty of language and enable you to share your unique voice. By participating, you’ll create works that resonate with others and improve your communication skills.
Unlock the power of words through engaging poetry sessions that merge creativity with literacy skills.
In this workshop, participants dive into the world of rhyme and rhythm, exploring how poetic structure enhances their language abilities. Together, we’ll read a variety of poets from different cultures and eras, giving participants the tools to express themselves confidently.
Key Stages:
– Key Stage 1 & 2: Introduces rhymes, simple structures, and creative word banks.
– Key Stage 3 & 4: Engages in poetic analysis, diverse styles, and personal expression.
– Adults: Focuses on advanced writing, critical analysis, and potential publishing opportunities.
Poetry With… Language History
By understanding the historical context of poetry, participants will appreciate how language shapes cultures and identities. Students gain insight into the progression of thought and creativity through the ages.
Travel through time as we explore the rich history of poetry and its influence on language today. This workshop will highlight ancient texts and discuss their relevance, guiding participants to understand how language evolves through poetic expression.
Key Stages:
– Key Stage 2: Introduces ancient poems within their historical contexts.
– Key Stage 3 & 4: Engages in critical discussions on influential poets and their cultural impacts.
– Adults: Explores the intersection of language development and contemporary poetic forms.
Poetry With… Sports
This workshop invites everyone to discover the powerful synergy between physical movement and artistic expression, making a call to action for participants to channel their athletic experiences into impactful poetry!
In this dynamic workshop, participants will explore the intersection of poetry and sports, harnessing the energy of athletic expression to inspire creativity and emotional connection. Through engaging activities that blend physical movement with poetic creation, participants will learn to articulate their experiences in sports, using rhythm and imagery to enhance their understanding of teamwork, resilience, and personal triumph.
Key Stages:
– Key Stage 1 & 2: Fun and interactive sessions where young athletes can express their love for sports through playful poetry, promoting teamwork and creativity.
– Key Stage 3 & 4: A deeper exploration where teens reflect on their identities as athletes, conveying the challenges and victories through poignant poetic language.
– Adults: Engaging workshops for adult athletes and enthusiasts, focusing on using poetry as a medium to process experiences in sports, build community, and enhance emotional well-being through creative expression.
Poetry With… Energy!
Experience the extraordinary synergy of creativity and expression! This workshop emphasises the way words can evoke feelings and imagery, harnessing the power of sound to illuminate our thoughts and emotions. Tap into your creativity and let your poetry shine!
Dive into the vibrant world of words as sound waves in this dynamic workshop! Participants will explore the interplay of poetry, colour, and light, discovering how language can be transformed into a multi-sensory experience. Through interactive exercises, we’ll experiment with the rhythmic vibrations of spoken word alongside visual elements, creating pieces that resonate with energy and emotion.
Key Stages:
– Key Stage 2: Introduces ancient poems within their historical contexts, focusing on the energy and rhythm of language through fun, engaging activities like recitals and creative writing.
– Key Stage 3: Explores dynamic poetic forms, encouraging students to analyse the energy behind word choice and structure while discussing influential poets and their cultural impacts.
– Key Stage 4: Engages in critical discussions on the essence of energy in poetry, examining how emotion and intensity can shape meaning and connect to societal themes.
– Adults: Explores the intersection of language development and contemporary poetic forms, delving into how energy can be harnessed in both classic and modern poetry to evoke powerful imagery and emotional responses.
Poetry With… Carnival Arts
This is your opportunity to celebrate diversity and creativity! Channel your passion for art into poetry, and discover how performance can elevate your written work to new heights.
Experience the exuberance of carnival through poetry! This workshop invites students to express the vibrant energy of carnival arts by blending poetry with visual and performance art. Students will craft pieces inspired by the colours, rhythms, and stories of carnival culture.
Key Stages:
– Key Stage 1 & 2: Engages young learners through fun writing exercises focused on carnival colours and sounds.
– Key Stage 3 & 4: Creates dramatic pieces that blend spoken word with physical performance.
– Adults: Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement through art.
Poetry With… Music
Discover the rhythm within your words and how music can amplify your poetic voice. You’ll learn to create pieces that resonate with audiences on a deep, emotional level.
Immerse students in the musicality of poetry! In this workshop, we’ll explore how beats, rhythms, and melodies can enhance poetic expression. Students work alongside DJs, beatboxers, and sound therapists to create poems that harmonize with various musical styles.
Key Stages:
– Key Stage 1 & 2: Encourages writing poetry inspired by melodies and nursery rhymes.
– Key Stage 3 & 4: Explores lyricism within various music genres.
– Adults: Focuses on blending beats with spoken word, encouraging songwriting skills.
Poetry With… Well-Being
Poetry can be a powerful outlet for self-reflection and healing. Join us to explore how your words can be a source of strength and comfort in your life.
Engage in a transformative experience that highlights the therapeutic benefits of poetry. Through guided writing exercises, mindfulness practices, and sharing sessions, participants gain tools to express their feelings and promote mental wellness.
Key Stages:
– Key Stage 1 & 2: Introduces simple themes of self-expression through drawing and writing.
– Key Stage 3 & 4: Encourages deeper emotional exploration and peer-to-peer sharing.
– Adults: Focuses on therapeutic writing practices that foster mindfulness and well-being.
Poetry With… Nature
Experience the calming effects of nature while expressing your thoughts and feelings through writing. This is an opportunity to capture the beauty of your surroundings and translate it into art.
Participants discover the beauty and inspiration found in nature as we blend poetry with the great outdoors. During this workshop, we enhance students connection to the environment, guiding them to write heartfelt poems inspired and drawn from the natural world.
Key Stages:
– Key Stage 1 & 2: Nature walks to gather inspiration and create simple poems about their surroundings.
– Key Stage 3 & 4: Analysing nature-themed poetry and writing more complex pieces.
– Adults: Focused projects on advocacy for the environment through poetry.
Poetry With… Technology
In today’s digital world, your voice can reach far beyond traditional print. Discover how technology can amplify your message and engage a wider audience with your work.
Embrace the digital age in this innovative workshop that merges poetry with technology. Students learn to create multimedia poetry using apps, online platforms, and digital storytelling techniques.
Key Stages:
– Key Stage 2: Introduction to digital storytelling and simple video poem creation.
– Key Stage 3 & 4: Advanced digital poetry and online platforms—creating blogs or social media poetry.
– Adults: Workshops on digital publishing, and using technology for wider reach and social impact.
Poetry With… Community Engagement
Celebrate the power of storytelling and community connection! This workshop highlights the importance of diverse voices and the impact poetry can have in fostering unity and understanding.
Participants come together to create poetry that reflects the rich narratives of their community. This collaborative workshop will encourage participants to share their stories and voices, culminating in a collective anthology or public performance.
– Key Stages:
– Key Stage 1 & 2: Collaborative class poems about their school or community.
– Key Stage 3 & 4: Interviews and narratives transformed into poetry.
– Adults: Organizing community workshops to collect voices and experiences into a shared project.
Poetry With…
Empower Your Students Through Poetry!
We are excited to introduce these enriching series of poetry workshops designed to inspire creativity, enhance literacy, and promote well-being among learners of all ages. Our workshops cater to various key stages, engaging participants through a diverse range of themes that resonate with our community. Designed to suit any budget and class size.
