Ann is a highly experienced arts facilitator.  She has delivered a wide range of workshops and projects in community settings. She believes poetry is for everyone and we are all born with the ability to write good poetry. Just like singing and other art forms the more we flex our poetry muscle and the more we get to know our poetry voice the more confident we become as poets. Ann shows that poetry is fun and can be found in everyday activities making the ordinary extraordinary.  Below are some of the projects that Ann can offer:

Poet at Work

This instant poetry project is perfect for festivals and family fun days.  Ann sets up a stall and people come over to suggest themes or poem ideas.   Ann writes the poem within 30 mins and gives them a written copy when they return.

Ann first performed Poet at work in Ulverston town centre with the help of FRED an art invasion in South Cumbria.  She also performed at Heron Corn Mill Harvest Festival in Beetham where she was the compere and at a family fun day at Furness Owl Centre.

The project can be used as a creative way of gathering evaluation material or as a fun activity to bring a community of people together. If you would like to book Poet at work for your festival or event please email: annthepoet@googlemail.com

POEMS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

I have written poems for weddings, birthdays and funerals.  If you would like a poem for a loved one or to find out more details please email: annthepoet@googlemail.com