RBKC Community members between the ages of 10 and 76 came together for 6 weeks so far @ The Tea Gardens, LWRA to reflect on happy memories and share this expression through Poetry with Kamitan Arts May – July 2022
This is what took their interest in our workshop:
– To get my spirit lifted up
– I like to do new things, like poetry
– To help me with creative writing
– The location- in the Tea Garden
– To do something productive with my free time
– Creative release
– Curiosity to learn something new
– Giving more time to myself and developing my poetry, I loved the online VAP sessions have known Princess Emmanuelle for a long time professionally, and like her approach. I am open to how the workshop flows and see what inspires me!
This is how they feel it will benefit themselves/our community:
– By creating harmony among us
– I will gain a new perspective through poetry
– Channel feelings of pain, loss, grief to more positive
– To enhance cultural awareness
– By unlocking my creative side
– Yes, it encourages individuals to express their thoughts and feelings
– In lovely community space, free, experienced poetry teacher, a special way of self and community expression
Health problems: dyslexia, physical and mental health, musculoskeletal
BEFORE the Session they felt:
| Rushed | Excited with a fire burning inside | Very hopeful | |
| Exhausted by all the emotions around the anniversary | Sleepy | ||
| Cautious | Overworked | Pensive | Hectic yet inspired |
| Open-interested | Hurried | Lethargic | Very angry Nervy |
| Not efficient, another year to June 14th, 5 years, still see eyes | |||
| Live and remember, forever in our hearts | |||
| Great and hopeful | Frustrated | Anxious | Overworked |
AFTER the Session they felt:
| Relaxed | Are you there yet? | Balanced | Happier | |
| Optimistic | Cooler | Ok | Content | Lighter |
| Lifted-up | Happy I came here and content | Grateful | ||
| More relaxed | More upbeat | More positive | Relieved | |
| Fully present! | Awakened | Clarity in mind, heart and body | ||
| I embraced the room, the music, the people & words from all |
Stats from 12 individuals that filled in the forms (others did attend/pass through and not fill in)