Join award-winning spoken word artist Megan J Riedl to explore using your voice to communicate a cause close to your heart through spoken word poetry.
Finding inspiration in your daily life and experiences in the world, you will craft a new poem in a modern spoken-word style. Explore a range of poetic structures and incorporate techniques such as rhyme, metaphor and repetition, finessing their poem on paper and aloud. Sharing work-in-progress with each other, you will practice presentation tricks such as dynamics and rhythm, and gain confidence in front of an audience.
No previous writing or performance experience is required. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, and those who are old hands. Suitable for ages 14+.
Please note that poetry can sometimes touch on complex adult themes or potentially distressing content. Participants are not expected to censor their work so children should be accompanied by a responsible adult who can monitor their wellbeing.
This workshop will be held in the surrounds of the What do you have to say? group exhibition at TBH Studio. The space is not private, so please be aware there may be general public in the vicinity while everyone works together.
Megan J Riedl is a professional wordsmith, prolific creative, super solo mum and Autistic woman who feels out loud in a range of mediums.
