GENESIS POETRY WORKSHOP IS BACK FOR 2025!

The Genesis Slam crew are back with the first Genesis Poetry Workshop of the year and this time we’re exploring the big question: Why do we write?

Seeking out beauty, pure escapism, questioning the status quo, playing with language - writing poetry can serve as many purposes as there are people who write it. Whether seasoned veterans of verse or complete novices, this workshop is an invitation to explore the reasons behind putting words on paper. Through a combination of creative writing exercises, reading and discussion (as well as plenty of writing time!), it aims to provide insight on how one's purpose might influence one's writing, and how one might tap into it.

TICKETS HERE!

·       Place / Time: Genesis Cinema Bar (Upstairs), Mon 17th February, 19:00-21:30

·       Duration: 2 hours 30 mins approx.

·       Focus: Generating new writing, reconnecting with the reasons we write at all

·       Price: £10

·       Who’s Welcome: All abilities – from first-timers writers looking to pick up a pen in a safe environment to seasoned slammers looking to push their craft to the next level.

This workshop will be led by Genesis Slam’s own Panos Skoutelis. Panos is a Greek-born, London-based spoken word poet, known for his animated performative energy, which his friends describe as "someone in dire need of a wee". He draws inspiration from topics as disparate as the cracks in our education system, the beauty of quantum mechanics, and Hinge fatigue.

Feedback from previous Genesis Poetry Workshop participants:

“I'd recommend this workshop to every poet who wants a supportive space to share their work and develop in community with fellow poetry enthusiasts.”

“An intensely inspiring experience that has extended my writing practice and I would be very much interested in attending future workshops.”

“I enjoyed the poetry workshop at Genesis so much! It was inspiring to sit together and create.”

So why, why, why not join the Genesis Slam Crew on Monday 17th of February?!