From tiny acorns … great verses grow … Every tree starts as a seed – a seed that germinates and flourishes. And every poem starts with an idea – an idea that finds its form in words. In both cases, the journey to fruition is an organic one. And while neither topiarist nor poet can … Read More
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International Women’s Day Poetry Workshop
Celebrates the power of women working together, remembering their achievements through verse – and we have three particular collectives in mind.
Outdoor Poetry
Across both the centuries and the continents, poets have taken inspiration from the outdoor world. And this intriguing workshop gives your children the chance to do the same! Using your own school grounds as a resource in themselves, we’ll guide pupils through a process enabling them to see ordinary things in extraordinary ways – and … Read More
Performance Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme and Action
A magical route to seeing how poems can be changed and transformed through choral speaking “We welcomed back Jackson from As Creatives today for a spot of performance poetry. Our class poem was all about the dangers posed to coral reefs. We made tableaus and created actions to go with our poems. … Read More
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Celebrate the lives and achievements of some amazing British writers from diverse backgrounds through highly engaging workshops taking a very active approach to poetry – and culminating in new and original poems written by the pupils themselves!