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Slam Poetry Workshop with Manveen Kohli

If you are a lover of Slam Poetry or simply curious about this art form, join Manveen Kohli for our two-hour Slam Poetry workshop.

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Nov 2, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Centre for Stories

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If you are a lover of Slam Poetry or simply curious about this art form, this workshop might be for you! During this two-hour session you will explore a range of poetic techniques, performance tips, and gain feedback from fellow poets. You will also be provided with the opportunity to rehearse your piece in front of, (perhaps your first) live audience!

Manveen Kaur Kohli is a British-Indian currently residing in Perth. She has performed her poetry at various events including, Neon Readings, Perth Poetry Festival, and Woman Scream. Manveen was a finalist in the Australian Poetry Slam (APS) state finals in 2020 and 2021. Her debut poetry collection, ‘We need to talk’ was released in May last year. Manveen currently works as a psychologist at a high school. Her passion for Psychology and Poetry stem from a mutual goal: to make a difference and empower people. 

WHAT TO BRING?

Bring your own laptop or pen and paper to write. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks. If you have any allergies, please contact us at info@centreforstories.com.

TICKETS

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LOCATION AND TRANSPORT

The event will be held at Centre for Stories, Northbridge WA 6003. Centre for Stories is a wheelchair accessible venue.

The Perth train station is a 10-minute walk from Centre for Stories. The closest Wilson parking is 2 minutes away at Northbridge Central, 8/6 Errichetti Place.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT

This event may be photographed. By registering for a ticket, you confirm you are giving consent for any photos and recordings to be used by Centre for Stories materials and communications. If you do not wish to be photographed, you must contact us at info@centreforstories.com.

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  Manveen Kaur Kohli is a British-Indian poet residing in Western Australia. She is a two-time finalist in WA's Australian Poetry Slam. Manveen has performed at various events, including Neon Readings, Woman Scream, and Perth Poetry Festival. Manveen was raised in England before relocating to Dubai with her family at the age of 13. After graduating from Heriot-Watt University with a degree in Psychology, she moved to Perth and pursued a postgraduate degree in School Psychology. Manveen also studied a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at The University of Western Australia. Currently, she works as a Psychologist at a high school. Manveen strives to make a difference and empower people – poetry and psychology are two mediums that enable her to achieve these goals.