Spoken Word Workshop for Beginners

Ever wanted to try spoken word but weren’t sure where to start? Or perhaps you enjoy writing and are looking for new ways to express your ideas with confidence?This workshop invites you to explore your own voice through creative writing, storytelling, and performance in a welcoming, supportive environment.Inspired by choreographer Sheena Chundee’s multidisciplinary performance work, Fractured Echoes, you’ll be guided through a series of creative writing exercises exploring identity, the stories we inherit, the expectations that shape us, and the voice that emerges when we begin expressing ourselves authentically.Throughout the workshop, you’ll experience original soundscapes created during the development of Fractured Echoes. These atmospheric recordings provide a unique backdrop as you experiment with spoken word, discovering how sound, rhythm, silence, and movement can transform the way a story is told.Working with Sheena, you’ll refine your writing, explore performance techniques including pacing, pauses, repetition, and vocal expression, and experiment with simple movement to strengthen your storytelling. The workshop concludes with an optional, informal open mic where you’ll have the opportunity to share your work in a supportive and encouraging environment.No previous writing or performance experience is necessary, just curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to explore.During this workshop, you will:

• Create your own original spoken word piece
• Explore creative writing prompts inspired by identity and self-expression
• Learn spoken word performance techniques, including rhythm, pacing, pauses, and vocal expression
• Discover how movement can support and enhance storytelling
• Respond creatively to original soundscapes developed for Fractured Echoes
• Build confidence expressing yourself through words and performance
• Develop practical creative techniques you can continue using long after the workshop

This experience is perfect for:

• Complete beginners curious about spoken word
• Writers looking to perform their work
• Performers wanting to strengthen their storytelling
• Creative thinkers looking for fresh inspiration
• Anyone wanting to build confidence expressing themselves

A few friendly reminders:

• Children are not permitted to attend the workshop
• This is a single session, so transfers to another session are not available if missed
• Please arrive on time so we can begin promptly
• Numbers are limited, so be quick to book