Creative Workshops

  • Residencies

    Residencies

    • Amazing results can be achieved with a long-term placements such as the year-long residencies in which Steve ran programmes with the The Henley Festival and Grendon Prison.

      “My SATs have never been so good”
      S. Donnahey - Head of English Valley Road Primary
  • MUSIC & LYRIC WRITING

    MUSIC & LYRIC WRITING

    • A registered Youth Music Leader Steve has used song writing experience, production knowledge and a network of musicians / producers to inspire a great number of musical/lyrical creations.

      “A huge influence on my professional development as a rapper”
      MC Rawz
  • WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE

    WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE

    • Short courses with accredited qualifications and one-off workshops such as:
      • Re-imagining fictional characters
      • Open mic to headline act
      • How to win a poetry slam

      “Steve Larkin’s workshop was more like an extremely easy-to-be part-of master class”
      C. Randle
  • POETRY SLAM

    POETRY SLAM

    • Whole year groups are regularly treated to a fun, interactive poetry slam day. A great way to subtly inspire enthusiasm for literature in groups of mixed ability and motivation.

      “Many discovered new surprising talents, gaining inner confidence”
      Head of English, Cheney School
  • UK SCHOOL GROUP VISITS

    UK SCHOOL GROUP VISITS

    • Accessible, fun, interactive workshops aimed at young people who have English as a second language.
      Ideal for groups studying towards:
      • an International Baccalaureate,
      • an English Language Qualification,
      • a Creative Writing Qualifiaction.

      "My students were inspired by brilliant poetry and brought to life by an expert workshop." Pailine van der Bilt (Dalton High, Netherlands)
  • PEDAL POWERED POEMS

    PEDAL POWERED POEMS

    • Kenetic learning at its finest: a pedal-powered generator, and a team of professional poets and environmental writers and campaigners led by Steve create a unique scientific/artistic learning experience.

      “You really got hearts pumping and brains buzzing. Well done!”
      Head of English, Ringwood School
  • PRISON WORKSHOPS

    PRISON WORKSHOPS

    • An extensive portfolio of creative programmes in: young offenders units, secure schools, open prisons, and the only state run high security therapeutic prison.

      "A life-changing experience"
      HMP, Grendon inmate

      "Innovative programme"
      The Guardian