Youth/School Workshops
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One-Day Workshops
Description: A dynamic, hands-on poetry session designed to engage students in creative expression, storytelling, and self-discovery through writing and performance.
Objectives: Enhances creative writing skills, strengthens performance confidence, and fosters self-expression.
Benefits: Ideal for a poetry unit or performance-based learning, giving students a space to explore their voices in a supportive environment.
Pricing: $250 per hour -
Poet Guest Speaking
Description: Inspiring talks from experienced poets who share their journeys, perform original work, and discuss the power of poetry as a tool for activism, healing, and cultural expression.
Objectives: Exposes students to real-world applications of poetry, sparks discussions on social issues, and inspires creativity.
Benefits: Perfect for classroom enrichment, career exploration, or special events, offering students a chance to engage with professional poets.
Pricing: $150 per hour -
Poetry Residency
Description: A multi-session program that immerses students in the art of poetry, guiding them through writing, revision, and performance while fostering confidence, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to their voices.
Objectives: Provides structured learning in poetry, develops literary analysis and writing skills, and builds confidence in public speaking.
Benefits: Best suited for a full poetry curriculum or extended creative enrichment, allowing students to refine their craft over time.
Pricing: $2,500 (customizable based on duration and structure)
Key Themes & Subjects
Poetry Writing – Crafting original poems, exploring poetic forms, and developing unique voices.
Poetry Performance & Speaking – Building confidence in spoken word, public speaking, and stage presence.
Culture & Heritage – Exploring identity, ancestry, and cultural storytelling through poetry.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills – Encouraging self-expression, emotional awareness, and personal growth.
Activism & Social Justice – Using poetry as a tool for advocacy, awareness, and change.
Storytelling & Narrative Building – Strengthening writing skills through personal and collective storytelling.
Revision & Reflection – Honing poetic techniques through editing, peer feedback, and self-reflection.