Writing and Poetry

Develop your poetic skills and explore writing as a medium in this multidisciplinary poetry workshop. Through visual making and timed writing exercises, you’ll play with words, build confidence in experimental poetic techniques, and leave with original pieces of writing inspired by both your own ideas and the work of others.

The key message: Everyone is an artist. Beep boop. 

Artwork by 2026 workshop participant, Blah Blah

Learning outcomes

During the workshop, participants will:

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After the workshop, participants will 

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After the workshop, participants will

Venue Requirements

To ensure the most engaging, accessible, and impactful workshops for our participants, every 2 Halves as A Whole workshop requires the following venue and tech requirements to be met without exception:

Essential venue and tech requirements:

  • Large projector or screen with HDMI input that can be clearly seen by every workshop participant
  • Adequate sound system/speakers 
  • Table space and a chair for every participant
  • For participants under the age of 18, active staff supervision
  • A sink for handwashing (optional, but ideal) 

Suitable workshop spaces:

  • A classroom 
  • A school hall 
  • A gym
  • A private room in a library 
  • A multipurpose room 
  • An outdoor space (only if quiet and weather appropriate, and only for small groups)

Unsuitable workshop spaces:

  • Loud outdoor spaces
  • Shared spaces with noisy thoroughfare
  • Spaces without tables and chairs