Valerie Bloom Workshop
The Children’s Bookshow allocates four free workshops for schools who attend a related theatre performance.
Valerie Bloom has a wealth of experience running poetry workshops for children.
Using her own poetry as a springboard, Valerie and the children will explore and experiment with language to help the children create their own poems.
- Suitable for:
- Years 4, 5 and 6
The children really enjoyed being able to ask Valerie Bloom further questions and gain a better understanding of how she writes her poems. They loved writing poems with her too."
What you need to know
- Length of workshop:
- Approx. 1 hour
- Location of workshop:
- We will come to your school
- Number of children:
- Workshops are for a class of 30 children
- Suitable for:
- Years 4, 5 and 6
Please note, a teacher must be present throughout the workshop
Materials needed
- Flipchart or whiteboard
- Pens and paper for the children
Book a related theatre performance to be eligible for one of four free workshops
This workshop is allocated to a school attending a specific theatre performance with 30 or more children; visit the performance page to find out more and book:
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About Valerie Bloom
Valerie Bloom was born in Jamaica and came to England in 1979. She writes poetry in English and Jamaican patois for all ages, and has performed her work throughout the world, with many television and radio appearances. Her poetry is included in a number of anthologies and she tutors regularly for schools and colleges.
Previous workshops with Valerie Bloom
On the day
- Please inform your school receptionist that our artist will be arriving so they can be welcomed warmly.
- A teacher must be present throughout the workshop.
- Make sure that all the materials that our artist has requested are ready and available.
- Please let us know if any of the children have particular requirements, and ensure that their normal carer is present.
- The offer of a cup of tea is often greatly appreciated!
Have any questions? Get in touch
Your contact for this performance is Katy Webster, she will be happy to answer any queries you have:
- katyw@thechildrensbookshow.com
- Phone
- 07904 068084