Synergy Slam Poets: SOIL & EARTH
Learning about the composition and significance of urban soil helps understand the impact of human activities on soil quality in urban environments.
As poets, we have the ability to delve into the earth, to unearth its secrets, its cycles.
Through the craft of poetry and the performed spoken word, learn about the mycelial network and vital role soil plays in our environment.
Learn about the myth and history held in its layers, and hidden life thriving beneath our feet.
The health of the soil is the health of the Earth.
WEEK 1:
Writing The Synergy
This workshop will be an introduction to the synergy between the natural world, urban environments & humans that have expanded life to live within .
Learn about poetry as a tool for advocacy and as a direct tool for raising awareness urban Soil and Earth Day Planet v Plastic themes.
WEEK 2:
Delve into the myth and symbolism of soil and earth.
In many myths and creation stories, humans are believed to have been formed from the earth, emphasizing a profound connection between individuals and the soil. Learn about the deeper connections between human culture and the ground beneath our feet.
Synergy Slam Poets: TREES
Synergy Slam Poets: TREES will explore the extraordinary relationship developing between trees and people in urban environments.
Trees: a silent powerful force.
Their presence intertwines with the lives of people.
They clean city air.
They impact our emotional and mental well-being. We find inspiration beneath their branches.
WEEK 1:
An introduction to Writing the Synergy Between Urban Nature and Living In City Environments
Learn about poetry as a tool for advocacy and as a direct tool for raising awareness about the importance of tree to urban ecosystems, the biodiversity of the natural in city environments and our bond with these powerful sentinels of our cities and big towns.
With Guest Speaker residential street tree campaigner: Marie-Claire Denyer from Street Trees For Living
WEEK 2:
The Science, Symbology & Mythology of Trees
Uncover the secrets of tree biology and their ecological role that shaped our planet.
Explore their rich cultural symbolism, from ancient myths to modern interpretations, revealing the profound significance trees hold in our consciousness.
With Guest Speaker, visual artist and Culture Declares Emergency founder, Heather Ackroyd of Ackroyd & Harvey
WEEK 3:
Look Into Poetry Techniques That Enhance Your EcoPoetry:
Create more writing! Discover how EcoPoetry holds solutions to future proofing the next generations connection to nature and trees.
Enjoy writing positive future stories about our Tree friends, their health and their connection to human health.
WEEK 4: Page To Online Stage: Prepare For A Powerful Poetry & Spoken Word Performance Online
Edit and prepare a powerful, memorable online spoken word performance
Read aloud and edit with purpose
Learn about performing to camera and online presence
Ensure your poem is slam poetry competition ready!