Large or small workshops are arranged according to your needs and preferences.
An introductory one-day session can offer good value for money. Maximum workshop sizes: 180-200 children. Timetable permitting, this means that as many as 500 and even 600 children can experience an introductory writing workshop in one day.
After-school teacher-training sessions can be arranged, to consolidate methodology.
Children are involved actively from the outset, not just passively. They write their own poems. Techniques used are original and enjoyable.
The sessions are non-competitive.
Children work at their own speed. All levels of ability can be involved.
Workshops often appeal to children who have shown little or no interest or ability before, including slow or difficult learners. Teachers are sometimes surprised by this.
Quality is appreciated. Children who are already talented receive confirmation and encouragement.
Creative writing workshops can develop intellect, imagination and sympathies. They build self-confidence and respect for others.
Drama, role-play, mime and interactive observation games are deployed.
The workshops are adaptable to all ages: infants, juniors, secondary, further, higher, adult.
One-off visits or a series of visits can be arranged.
Workshops can lead to publication of a magazine or anthology and a special poetry-and-song performance for parents and families.
Creative writing workshops can help children develop the formal skills emphasised in curriculum directives and guidelines.
Workshops develop articulateness, motivsation and confidence, and have effects on performance and attitude to other subjects in the curriculum.