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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Free Slam Poetry Workshops with Dave Lordan for TY/Senior English students

 Calling all performers, poets, writers and lyricists!

To tie in with IFI Educations schools screening of We are Poets (http://wearepoets.co.uk ), Poetry Ireland in collaboration with the IFI are offering a number of FREE WORKSHOPS to 12 lucky participants, between the ages of 15 and 18, who are interested in learning the art of slam poetry.

These high-energy slam poetry workshops will be led by award-winning poet and spoken word performer, Dave Lordan. The participants will learn about performance, writing and the art of slam poetry, and work towards a live performance which will take place on Dec 12th after the screening We are Poets.

If you would like to take part, please email and tell us why or send in an example of your work.

E: schools@irishfilm.ie or contact Dee or Elaine on 01 6795744 for more information.

Open to individual students. Places limited.
Closing date Nov 12th.