A event on Saturday 6th July. The event starts at 12:30.
Conversations with Baldwin: Young Voices with Deanna Rodger
Bring your kids along to ‘Conversations with Baldwin: Young Voices with Deanna Rodger’, a writing workshop for children of the Global Majority aged 6 - 11 years at Easton Community Centre.
This workshop is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK which celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 - 1987). As the author of such works as Go Tell It On The Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, and The Fire Next Time, James Baldwin had a prophetic calling to bear witness to the issues facing the world. This workshop draws on the theme of ‘the Artist as Witness’ in an hour-long session led by Deanna Rodger that encourages young ones to interpret the world around them and use their voice.
Saturday 6th July 2024
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Easton Community Centre
Ages 6 - 11 years
FREE (book tickets in advance)
Deanna Rodger is an international poet and facilitator. She featured on The Art That Made Us (BBC1) and her reimagined version of ‘If’ was read by Serena Williams for International Womens Day (BBC Sport). Her poetry has been welcomed all across the world including.; Mexico, Sudan, and Beirut, and commissions include; Adidas, FIFA, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nationwide, Young Vic, and BBC Sport. She’s a Pervasive Media Studio winter resident. Deanna lives in Bristol with her husband and children.
‘Conversations with Baldwin: Young Voices with Deanna Rodger’ is presented in collaboration by Words of Colour and Raise the Bar, and is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK which celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer James Baldwin (1924 - 1987).
Conversations with Baldwin is produced by Words of Colour and supported by Bristol City Council’s Originator’s Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
⭐ WORDS OF COLOUR ⭐
Words of Colour is an award-winning creative change agency that creates alternative pathways and sustainable opportunities for writers, creatives, entrepreneurs and communities of colour to thrive, for unheard stories to be told, and underrepresented talent to shine.
Feedback to 2023’s Conversations with Baldwin festival
‘This was so life-affirming and encouraging… a truly loving, generous space.’
‘An incredible line up of powerful, brave and incredibly creative performers.’
‘So wonderful. So important. The world needs more of this ALL THE TIME.’
⭐ RAISE THE BAR ⭐
The South West's leading live poetry night, running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Bring your kids along to ‘Conversations with Baldwin: Young Voices with Deanna Rodger’, a writing workshop for children of the Global Majority aged 6 - 11 years at Easton Community Centre.
This workshop is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK which celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 - 1987). As the author of such works as Go Tell It On The Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, and The Fire Next Time, James Baldwin had a prophetic calling to bear witness to the issues facing the world. This workshop draws on the theme of ‘the Artist as Witness’ in an hour-long session led by Deanna Rodger that encourages young ones to interpret the world around them and use their voice.
Saturday 6th July 2024
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Easton Community Centre
Ages 6 - 11 years
FREE (book tickets in advance)
Deanna Rodger is an international poet and facilitator. She featured on The Art That Made Us (BBC1) and her reimagined version of ‘If’ was read by Serena Williams for International Womens Day (BBC Sport). Her poetry has been welcomed all across the world including.; Mexico, Sudan, and Beirut, and commissions include; Adidas, FIFA, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nationwide, Young Vic, and BBC Sport. She’s a Pervasive Media Studio winter resident. Deanna lives in Bristol with her husband and children.
‘Conversations with Baldwin: Young Voices with Deanna Rodger’ is presented in collaboration by Words of Colour and Raise the Bar, and is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK which celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer James Baldwin (1924 - 1987).
Conversations with Baldwin is produced by Words of Colour and supported by Bristol City Council’s Originator’s Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
⭐ WORDS OF COLOUR ⭐
Words of Colour is an award-winning creative change agency that creates alternative pathways and sustainable opportunities for writers, creatives, entrepreneurs and communities of colour to thrive, for unheard stories to be told, and underrepresented talent to shine.
Feedback to 2023’s Conversations with Baldwin festival
‘This was so life-affirming and encouraging… a truly loving, generous space.’
‘An incredible line up of powerful, brave and incredibly creative performers.’
‘So wonderful. So important. The world needs more of this ALL THE TIME.’
⭐ RAISE THE BAR ⭐
The South West's leading live poetry night, running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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