Testimonials
"Over the course of five sessions, Yossi and Tyler created a safe space for raw expression and experimentation which enabled our slightly nervous and apprehensive students to completely come out of their shells. Their patience, understanding and natural way of delivering workshops boosted the students’ confidence, improved their performance skills, and left a lasting impression – they are all so inspired and excited to continue learning and practicing their spoken word poetry. The resource booklet helped immensely with the latecomers who joined later into the festival, but also aided the students who were there each week, keeping them on task and giving them something tangible to use in between sessions. The guest speaker was a lovely unexpected addition to the programme and wowed the students! Yossi and Tyler were so easy to communicate with before and during the sessions – we shared our brief and they just rolled with it, creating the exact experience we had dreamed of!"
Ashleigh Poole
Outreach Officer, University of Essex
2021
All the teachers said it was absolutely amazing. They said they'd love to have you back again next year.
Miwa Moseman, Literacy Coordinator, Childs Hill School
"This project meant a lot to me because it improved my writing skills and helped me control my anxiety around public speaking and sharing thoughts and emotions. It also allowed me to make new friends. I owe a great deal of thanks to Yossi and Tyler who helped me push myself within my writing, they helped to bring me out of my shell. I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity, it was enjoyable and it’s a shame that it’s over."
Zoom Workshop participant,
Aspire Higher Programme
"Yossi and Tyler ran an inspirational spoken word workshop session for us this summer. They gave our participants the tools and confidence to express themselves on topics they cared about. Some of our participants opened up for the first time about important issues in their lives and plan to write more in the future. Yossi and Tyler were fantastic at encouraging our participants to perform. We would be delighted to have them back again next year."
Manya,
Summer Hype, Project Coordinator
"It was wonderful to see the young people so focused on writing and sharing their thoughts and feelings. We saw young people who usually become disengaged by English-focused activities engaging well and eager to express their ideas accurately on paper before performing. It was also lovely to see young people listening to each other poems and praising them with such enthusiasm. This really feeds into our aim of teamwork and peer support."
Yvie,
British Red Cross, Youth Service Coordinator
Thanks for such great sessions that have really opened my eyes already after two. After my first one I looked out the window and saw a bus - but the session had made it look different. Everything had become possible poetry. It’s wonderful to be with people who share an urge to find a creative outlet
Peter, Zoom Space Participant
I found Yossi's and Tyler's workshops to be so inspirational and they have helped to develop a skill in spoken word. I will be using the tips that they have given us in the future to create amazing pieces of art.
Zoom workshop participant