Welcome to my Workshops & Talks page! Here, you'll find a range of dynamic sessions designed to elevate your events and engage your audience with the art of poetry and creative writing.
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Whether you’re seeking a compelling speaker for a literary festival, an interactive workshop to inspire creativity, or a unique experience for your organization, my offerings are tailored to meet your needs. Explore how my expertise can add value to your event and make a lasting impact on your attendees.
WORKSHOPS
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Poetry as Therapy:
DEFYING EXPECTATIONS AND EMBRACING LIMITLESS EXPRESSION
Run time: 1-3 Hours
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Unlock the transformative power of poetry with my workshop, "Poetry as Therapy: How to Ground Yourself in Poetry." This engaging session invites you to explore how poetry can be used as a tool for personal grounding and emotional healing.
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In this workshop, you'll delve into the therapeutic benefits of poetry, discovering how it can serve as a means of self-expression and emotional relief. Through a series of guided writing exercises, you'll learn to channel your emotions into poetry, using this creative practice to anchor yourself and gain deeper insights into your inner world.
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You'll start by understanding the impact of poetry on mental health and emotional well-being. The workshop will then guide you through interactive writing exercises designed to help you connect with and articulate your feelings. In a supportive environment, you’ll have the opportunity to share your work and reflect on your experiences. The session will also provide practical tips and resources for incorporating poetry into your daily life as a therapeutic practice.
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This workshop is perfect for individuals seeking self-expression, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in exploring the healing potential of poetry. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just beginning, you'll leave with valuable tools and insights to make poetry a grounding force in your life, offering new perspectives and emotional relief.
Finding Poetry Everywhere:
THE ACCESSIBLE WAY OF WRITING POETRY
Run time: 2 Hours
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Join us for "Finding Poetry Everywhere: The Accessible Way of Writing Poetry," a dynamic workshop that reveals the poetry hiding in plain sight. In this engaging session, you’ll learn to see and capture the poetic beauty in your immediate surroundings through two hands-on activities.
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In the first hour, we'll dive into blackout poetry, a creative technique that transforms existing text into new poetic works. Using pages from newspapers, books, or magazines, you’ll learn to find and highlight words and phrases that resonate with you, crafting unique poems from the “blackout” of unused text. This exercise encourages you to explore new perspectives and unlock unexpected poetic insights from everyday reading materials.
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The second hour will focus on creating a list poem from your immediate surroundings. You’ll be guided to observe and document the details of your environment—whether it’s objects in the room, sounds you hear, or emotions you feel. Using these observations, you’ll compose a list poem that captures the essence of your surroundings in a structured, poetic format. This exercise helps you find inspiration in the mundane and transform it into meaningful poetic expression.
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This workshop is perfect for beginners eager to start writing poetry and for experienced poets looking to refresh their creative practices. By the end, you’ll have new tools and techniques to find and write poetry in your everyday life, making poetry an accessible and enriching part of your routine.
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Come and discover how the world around you can spark poetic inspiration and help you develop a deeper appreciation for the art of poetry.
TALKS & LECTURES
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FROM CLASS DROPOUT TO REGIONAL LAUREATE:
DEFYING EXPECTATIONS AND EMBRACING LIMITLESS EXPRESSION
Run time: 60 minutes.
Available to book: from September 2024 - July 2025
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Experience the rebellious spirit of creativity with Adam Gary. This lecture explores the transformative power of art, self-permission, and mental well-being through engaging stories and evocative poetry. Discover the dynamic journey of Adam Gary, who went from skipping poetry classes to writing and teaching poetry to borough Mayors. This session combines personal stories, poetry readings, and insights into the importance of giving yourself permission to create and thrive as an artist.
This lecture was debuted at Promoting Passion Conference 2024.
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DEFYING EXPECTATIONS AND EMBRACING LIMITLESS EXPRESSION
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POETRY AS THERAPY:
DEFYING EXPECTATIONS AND EMBRACING LIMITLESS EXPRESSION
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