Freeing the Inner Voice – Body & Expression: A Workshop for Carers of Every Kind
This workshop will guide writers to explore what family means in a modern day context. We will write about our families that are Chosen, Extended, Multi-generational, Single-parent households, or blended. Participants will be led through creative writing exercises that look at idea generating, form and structure, and techniques to inspire new writing.
Aimed at all levels of writing, this is an informal and welcoming space.
Please come with pens, paper, notebooks, laptop, snacks, good vibes, and stories.
Image: Mika Rosenfeld
Shagufta K Iqbal is an award winning writer, and workshop facilitator. Her debut poetry collection Jam Is For Girls, Girls Get Jam (Burning Eye Books) was described by gal-dem as “heart-wrenching and relatable”, and praised by Nikesh Shukla as “a socio-political masterclass”. Her children’s book Bibi and Rumi (Big Cat, HarperCollins) is a warm, joyful story that celebrates wonder, connection and cultural heritage.
Shagufta’s writing has been featured in a wide range of anthologies, including Slam: You’re Gonna Wanna Hear This (Macmillan), Spin! (Otter-Barry Books), she is currently writing her debut poetry collection Outta Place (Troika Books) out later this year, along with her Children's Book Adil and the Spelling Bee, (Big Cat, HarperCollins) a story about Neurodiversity.
As an experienced speaker, facilitator and mentor, Shagufta runs talks, workshops and retreats that create space for reflection, creativity and empowerment. She has delivered performances and workshops with the V&A, The Poetry Library, The South Bank Centre, Tate, WOMAD, Shambala, and Bath Literature Festival.
Shagufta lives in London, with her husband, children, step-children, and two cats.
Pricing Structure
Our workshops cost £20 for a two hour session. If that does not feel manageable for you we offer discounted places for
£10 - Students/Unemployed Individuals - those who have very little expendable income.
£15 - Under Employed/Lower Income Individuals - those who have some financial income but rarely afford items outside of basic needs.
£20 - Employed/Middle Income/Higher Income Individuals - those who have regular income and have expendable income outside of their basic needs.
We don’t want cost to be a barrier to you attending. If £10 is not affordable please contact us and we can offer one free place per workshop, on a first come first serve basis.
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Peer support session: All kinds of families - Chosen, Extended, Multi-generational, Single-parent households, or blended
Thursday 16 October, 10am-12pm
Hosted by Shagufta K Iqbal