poetry with a purpose.
Workshops
Sounds of a Black Revolution.
Overview:
-Poetry Icebreaker: Introduction to Poetry and Writing Exercise
-Sounds of a Black Revolution: A walk through Black revolutionary poets and oral storytellers
-Revolutionary Words in The Streets: Poetry Activity
-Debrief
Objectives:
-Learn about the importance of using poetry throughout Black Revolutions and movements.
-Explore various poets and forms of poetry that show up throughout Black Revolutions and movements.
-Have fun, explore self-expression and words!
Duration: 1 session minimum (2 hrs), 4 sessions maximum (2hr/session).
Poetry 101.
Overview:
-Poetry Icebreaker: Introduction to Poetry through Writing Exercise
-Poetry 101: What, How, Who, When, Why?
-Expressions and Forms
-Debrief
Objective:
-Learn about poetry and its history. Investigate its uses and greatest figures!
-Gain an understanding of how to write different forms of poetry through various expressions.
-Have fun, explore self-expression and words!
Duration: 1 session minimum (2hrs), 4 sessions maximum (2hr/session).
Seeking Spirit.
Overview:
-Language IS Spirit: Teaching on Language
-Poetry Icebreaker: Introduction to Poetry and Writing Exercise
-Seeking Spirit: Language Poetry Activity
-Debrief
Objective:
-Learn about the importance of traditional language and using it.
-Gain an understanding of and see how the essence of spirit changes with the use of language.
-Have fun, explore self-expression and words!
Duration: 1 session minimum (2 hrs), 4 sessions maximum (2hr/session).
Personalized Experience.
Overview:
Please use the form provided once clicking “Book It!” to inquire on a personalized workshop session or series.
Jadyn “machiinegunfunkk” Hardie-Bardy is open to building upon or meshing together pre-created workshops as well as exploring themes of grief and healing, Black and/or Indigenous joy, resistance, liberation and more. Let’s connect!