Workshops

Let's Get Creative! 

Neuroscience is teaching us that ‘self-expression’ is one of the, if not the, most important way for people to connect, navigate and grow with each other. (Judith E. Glaser - Psychology Today 2016)

In a world where we live on screens and move from context to context at the touch of a button, our collective mental health is under immense strain. Taking time to create, and through creativity, process, express and share, allows us to press the pause button and reconnect with ourselves, our emotions and even with one another. 

What's On Offer?
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I offer a number of 'Poet In Residence' workshop and performance packages based around, creative writing, performance and mental health & wellbeing. Workshops are available to schools and other community groups to enable participants to engage creatively, exploring the world through poetry and creative writing, learning to own and express thoughts and feelings as a means to improve personal mental wellbeing and giving opportunities for participants to practice performance and develop performance techniques in a non-threatening environment.   

A Poet In Residence package can be tailor to your needs and may include any of the following: 

All age performance 
A performance & introduction aimed at inspiring creativity. 

From The Pen To The Page (Writing Workshop)
A workshop focused on overcoming the initial difficulty of writing, with word challenges and games designed to breakdown the barrier which prevents many of us from setting out.

Rhythm and Rhyme (Writing Workshop)
A creative workshop exploring word sound and rhythm and the use of words for their artistic effect.

Poem In Your Pocket (Performance Workshop)
A performance workshop exploring how we give words sound and poems a voice.

Shout It Out (Mental Health Workshop)
A workshop geared towards using creative writing and self expression to improve personal mental health and self awareness.

Sound Of Silence (Mental Health Workshop)
A time of meditation & self reflection to take stock, gain perspective and begin to think in the middle of a busy day.

Writers Club
An informal session where writers can receive input on their work and share inspiration and ideas.

Poetry Open Mic
An opportunity to practice performance in a none threatening and supportive environment. 

The Grande Finale 
A public performance showcasing pieces created during the workshops alongside a performance of some of my own works.

As a lasting memento, a book celebrating the work of workshop participants can be created, either as a one off for the school or community group or for sale by the school or community group. 

Price List:

Workshop packages:
Half Days (up to 3 hours): £150
Full Days (up to 6 hours): £250
Single Sessions: £100

Discounted rates are available for repeat bookings and bookings over multiple days. Please contact me for details. 

Prices do not include the Grande Finale Performance or the Celebratory Book production & printing. Please enquire using the from below for a quote.

A ticketed 'Grande Finale' event & the resale of the Celebratory Book to parents/community members may be used to help cover the event/workshop costs and in some situations even turn a workshop package into a fundraiser for the school or organisation. View: Demonstration Workshop Packages

Workshops are available nation wide, however, travel is charged separately for bookings outside of the Liverpool City Region.

Qualification & Experience

Writing has been a passion of mine since I discovered the creative and expressive potential of the spoken (and sung) word as a teenager, however, it was only outside of the school and educational context that I really explored words and word play. Song writing became a passion as I entered secondary school and re-recording the set of A.A. Milne poems for my granny when her sight failed, ignited a passion for poetry and started my writing in a similar style. 

Having trained in youth and community work and realising the value of self expression and exploration through creativity, I developed a passion to enable young people to engage with and explore the world around them, their own beliefs and interplay between the two. This lead me into schools, contributing to PSHE, RE and the extracurricular activities and education of students. Having gained experience engaging pupils creatively with the world around them, encouraging them I began tutoring maths, English and science at a primary level, and maths and science at secondary level, taking joy in seeing students discover new skills. During this time I both received and contributed to tutor training delivered through the tutor trust. 

I the midst of all this, I toured with and wrote for a professional band, with whom I published a number of singles, an album and EP exploring many different themes. 

Workshop Enquiry Form

To discuss the details of your event, or to enquire about a workshop package please use the form below.