Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/06/2025
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Categories No Categories
Poetic Equity – Poetry workshop for children with Kamitan Arts
Join us for a fun, creative poetry workshop for the whole family with Kamitan Arts! Part of the K & C Poetry Fringe.
Location: Kensal Library
20 Golborne Road London W10 5PF United Kingdom
Join us for an exciting and creative poetry workshop led by Kamitan Arts CIC, a local non-profit organisation dedicated to celebrating the diverse voices of our community. Through the art of bi-lingual poetry, children will explore their cultural identity, heritage, and creative expression in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Facilitated by life-long resident, bi-lingual International Rap-Poetess and artsitic director of North Kensington based non-profit org Kamitan Arts C.I.C.
You will have the chance to fine-tune your skills and have the opportunity to submit a poem to Kamitan Arts’ Poetry Open-call in the theme of ‘Equity’ as part of the K & C Poetry Fringe!
Register here:
This workshop is designed to provide children with the tools to express themselves, amplify their stories, and develop a deeper understanding of social issues that impact their world. Through poetry, we’ll help children explore themes of empowerment, cultural pride, and social justice, all while encouraging creative thinking and personal expression.
What to Expect:
- Poetry Activities: Fun and engaging exercises designed to help children create their own poems, using words and rhythms to express their unique perspectives.
- Cultural Exploration: An opportunity to reflect on cultural identity and heritage through the art of poetry, while celebrating the richness of diverse communities.
- Empowerment Through Art: Encouraging children to see the power of their voice and the impact of storytelling.
- Community Connections: A space where children can connect with others, share their creative work, and feel a sense of pride in their heritage.
About Kamitan Arts CIC:
Kamitan Arts CIC is a Performing Arts and Heritage Non-Profit Community Company, whose presence in the RBKC community has been evident for over 15 years.
Kamitan Arts (KA) brings together inter-generational communities from disadvantaged and challenging backgrounds, amplifying marginalised voices through the power of bi-lingual poetry, harnessing the arts as a powerful vehicle for grassroots-driven social change. Our objectives are to explore cultural identity and the heritage of our diverse community, as well as highlighting injustices and empowering women. We do this by promoting community cohesion and understanding of humanitarian issues through the performing arts. This includes workshops and productions in rap-poetry, dance, drama, music, art and film. KA collaborates with a wide network of artists and youth practitioners from Kensington and Chelsea and beyond. Our leadership team is rooted in the very community we serve, ensuring strong connections with both the local community and the wider voluntary and secular sectors.
