“The Art of Play”* presented by Slam Out Loud
Slam Out Loud (as facilitators for the workshop) will be taking the participants through a poem-writing exercise, where they learn to color their emotions into words and use art as a medium for creative outlet. Participants will learn to think of their emotions in the form of colors they see, the sounds they hear and their favorite fragrances that accompany these memories. This, followed by a quick chat on how art can be used as a way to build mindfulness and wellbeing in children globally will also re-emphasize the need to create safe spaces of expression for children, especially during these times. Children and viewers will not only learn about poetry in performance, but also develop a strong sense of self - and how a simple act as writing a poem can spark their journey towards finding their own voice.
The workshop will begin with a brief (1-2 minutes) introduction about Slam Out Loud, followed by the poem-writing exercise (10-12 minutes) and conclude by taking questions/answers from the audience, as well as hearing their poems (10-12 minutes).