An 18+ queer- and trans-affirming poetry and spoken word writing workshop open to people of all abilities.

Every first and third Saturday of the month, along with every Tuesday, Speak the Word hosts a poetry and spoken word writing workshop.

We’re a friendly, inclusive, and encouraging group. Whoever you are and whatever your relationship with poetry, we’d love you to join us.

Following on from an incredible series of poetry and spoken word workshops (2020 −21) with Roundhouse Slam Poet Rakaya Fetuga, through The Caraf Centre, several of us enjoyed the community so much that we’ve decided to continue the sessions.

Poet PJ Samuels opens the session with a well-being check-in and welcome, and Poet Nudi, Nona, Maureen, Tara or PJ brings poems, artwork, and prompts for inspiration.

There’s no pressure to share what you write, so feel free to just come along and see how you like it!

Accessibility: Auto Captioning on, Workshop material offered in multiple formats — read aloud/ screenshared/ downloadable handout/ chat box posts, Comfort Break. Let us know if you have any other accessibility needs.

Queer & trans-affirming.

Our Speak the Word events are designed for adults (18+), and are not appropriate for those under the age of 18. We hope you find a supportive space elsewhere to nourish your poetry.

See the schedule for our Speak the Word poetry events below. For additional resources, see linktr.ee/SpeakTheWord

• 1st Saturday ofthe month: writing workshop
• 2nd Saturday of the month: editing workshop
• 3rd Saturday of the month: writing workshop
• 4th Saturday of the month: open mic
• 5th Saturday of the month (when there is one): journaling workshop
• 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month: writing workshop

Additional events can be found on our Eventbrite page.

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Time: 6:00–7:30 pm EST

Free!

Registration