Workshops - Amy Bodossian

My workshops & courses

Poetry is the language of the soul…

It cuts through small talk and gets straight to the heart of human experience. It allows us to articulate the seemingly ineffable and express our vast and complex inner worlds. And the incredible thing is that when we share our fabulous, fractured and fierce selves in all our glory, we realise that others are experiencing the same thing. It becomes the human experience, not my experience. What a profoundly expansive and soothing discovery!
I’ve performed my poetry at festivals and events across Australia, have a published poetry collection, have run countless workshops, and connected with thousands of humans on a truly intimate level. All thanks to the power of poetry.

Come to my latest course!

Are you ready to unleash your unique poetic voice and connect with like minds and hearts in a safe, supportive and inspiring environment? Let the journey begin!

In Unleash we will…

Create amazing new poetry

I know what it’s like to feel blocked. I’ve learned ways to harness my creative energy and tap into my poetic voice – to nurture it, feed it, and allow it the space to emerge. On our journey together..

I’ll share my process with you
offer potent poetry prompts and guided exercises that will get you in touch with your expression and inspire your words to flow
invite invigorating and nurturing group discussions
you’ll walk away with stunning new poetry, brimming with fresh ideas and a renewed confidence in and connection with your creative expression

Gain confidence performing our poetry and sharing our expression with others

Through poetry I found a way to harness my unique voice and communicate my inner world with others. There’s something extremely powerful about speaking our words out loud with other humans. In this course will…

share our work in a supportive and nurturing space
explore our own unique presence within a group
explore and play with our unique voice and use of language
Develop a fearlessness and dare to go where we have not gone before
Connect with each others experiences, and walk away with the profound sense of what our own unique voice has to offer

Become part of a community

When we come together to share our poetry and bounce off one another, not only does it ignite our creativity and we generate work we never would have done so on our own, it also gives us a sense of being part of something bigger. In this course we’ll build our own little community. We’ll exchange ideas, inspire each other, discuss our blocks, our process, and have FUN!

8 spots available to ensure participants receive the maximum benefit. Don’t miss out!

Who is this for? Anyone who wants to explore their poetic expression and connect with themselves and others. Whether you write/perform poetry a lot, dabble, or you’re curious and looking for a new outlet, this course is for you.

When and where is it?
Tuesdays – June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 6 pm – 9 pm

at Oktopia , 754R High St, Thornbury VIC (Venue is fully accessible)

Price: $350 concession, $400 full

EARLY BIRD PRICE EXTENDED: $360, til midnight Tues May 23

Participants over 17 only. All genders welcome. This is an LGBTQI+ friendly space.

I respectfully acknowledge that this course is being held on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I extend my deepest respects to their elders past, present and emerging. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Testimonials

“Amy is adaptable, approachable, empathetic, and more than a bit quirky! She facilitates with sensitivity and respect, creating a safe space for participants to unleash their creative voice. We loved her so much we’re having her back in 2021! ”

– SARAH NATALI, DIRECTOR ‘ART IS… FESTIVAL’

“Amy’s workshops are as effervescent and enriching as her poetry. She holds a safe, nurturing space in which to blossom, and offers tools and guidance that I never would have thought of otherwise. I will go to every workshop of hers that I can.”

– ANDI STEWART, AUSTRALIAN POETRY SLAM NATIONAL 2ND PLACE CHAMPION

“Having experienced the magic Amy brings to performance inspired me to attend a workshop. It was an experience like no other – an energised, dynamic Amy baring her soul and allowing us to do the same. Her talent is immense and her raw, honest approach to storytelling continues to inspire. Highly recommended.“

– MARY CHYDIRIOTIS, PUBLISHED POET

More workshops

Unleashing Your Poetic Voice

2/3 hr or full day workshop

A workshop designed to crack us open and get to the heart of our poetic voice.

Write some exciting new poetry and share it in a safe and welcoming space where your unique creativity is not only supported but passionately encouraged.

For all levels of experience.

You’ll learn

How to switch off the critic, tap into inspiration and write more often
How to structure, edit, shape a poem – what to focus on, what to leave out
How to drill down to the heart of what you are wanting to express in a poem
How to be proud of and embrace the quirks that make your poetry unique
How to get more comfortable sharing our work and exposing our vulnerability when sharing our words with others

About Amy

Critically acclaimed spoken word artist, published poet and cabaret legend Amy Bodossian is an eccentric and unforgettable performer who’s been captivating audiences for over 15 years with her uniquely wacky, whimsical, heart wrenching and hilarious performances.

She’s appeared on ABC’s Spicks and Specks and Please Like Me, performed at major festivals across Australia, headlined all of Melbourne’s top poetry events, been nominated for a Green Room Award and won the 2017 MSW Convenor’s Choice Award.

Contact me to enquire about workshops at your organisation today!

“Amy’s workshops reach into the shimmering light of language, a light she helps foster in each participant. Highly recommend attending if you have the chance.”

– SCOTT-PATRICK MITCHELL, SPOKEN WORD PERFORMER AND PUBLISHED POET

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