Poetry is for everyone regardless of where you are in the world.
Online Workshops
Over the last 2 years I have created Arji’s Poetry Jam.
Initially designed as an online space to support and inspire people during the 2020 pandemic.
It soon grew into an online community of poets from around the world.
After lockdown ended the sessions continued, growing into a weekly group of 11 poets that now meet every Thursday to read new poems and try their hand at a few bespoke writing exercises.
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Who am I?
I’m a published poet with over 15 years experience of teaching, writing and performing poetry.
I pride myself on my ability to nurture creativity through a playful, multi-disciplinary approach.
“Watching Arji work online gave me the blue print for how to hold space and draw people together who are far apart. His online workshops are fun, playful, engaging, challenging and community focussed - something that is so hard to achieve through a screen.”
Cecilia Knapp, Former Young poet laureate for London
What happens in the sessions?
My sessions focus on creating a fun and playful atmosphere.
Each week we have:
Two prompts which encourage you to write something new. (you do not have to share what you write)
Two new poems from contemporary poets
A short theoretical discussion about a certain aspect of poetry.
Upcoming Online and Real life Workshops
Free Online Resources
If you’re a teacher or a young person looking for some inspiration. I’ve been working with the brilliant Abram Wilson Foundation to create these great online resources. You can find an array of great resources to enjoy for free by clicking the button below.
A lively, friendly, fun, creative, safe, collaborative space to share and make poetry. Arji is a brilliant facilitator.
Tamsin Cottis, Child Psychotherapist