YOUTH & SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
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One-Day Workshops
Description: A dynamic, hands-on poetry session designed to engage students in creative expression, storytelling, and self-discovery through writing and performance.
Objectives: Enhances creative writing skills, strengthens performance confidence, and fosters self-expression.
Benefits: Ideal for a poetry unit or performance-based learning, giving students a space to explore their voices in a supportive environment.
Pricing: $250 per hour -
Poet Guest Speaking
Description: Inspiring talks from experienced poets who share their journeys, perform original work, and discuss the power of poetry as a tool for activism, healing, and cultural expression.
Objectives: Exposes students to real-world applications of poetry, sparks discussions on social issues, and inspires creativity.
Benefits: Perfect for classroom enrichment, career exploration, or special events, offering students a chance to engage with professional poets.
Pricing: $150 per hour -
Poetry Residency
Description: A multi-session program that immerses students in the art of poetry, guiding them through writing, revision, and performance while fostering confidence, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to their voices.
Objectives: Provides structured learning in poetry, develops literary analysis and writing skills, and builds confidence in public speaking.
Benefits: Best suited for a full poetry curriculum or extended creative enrichment, allowing students to refine their craft over time.
Pricing: $2,500 (customizable based on duration and structure)
SACRED VOICES’ COMMITMENT TO THE STANDARDS
At Sacred Voices, we believe the arts—especially poetry—are not a luxury but a necessity in education. In schools where creativity is often cut in favor of test prep, poetry offers a powerful tool for learning, healing, and self-expression. Research shows that arts education improves literacy, builds confidence, and helps students process complex emotions. Poetry, in particular, encourages young people to find their voice, connect with others, and reflect on the world around them. Yet, as schools face growing pressure to raise standardized test scores, arts programs continue to disappear, most often in schools serving Black, Brown, and low-income communities.
That’s why Sacred Voices brings poetry into classrooms as a vital part of the learning experience—not just an after-school activity or one-time workshop. Our programs meet educational standards while making space for joy, cultural identity, and personal storytelling. We believe poetry transforms classrooms into places where students are seen, heard, and inspired to thrive.
When young people write their truth, they not only stay connected to school but also become lifelong learners and leaders.