Aged 16-25 with something to say?
After an explosive first year in 2025, Explore Spoken Word from Platfform is back and it’s your chance to turn ideas, stories and opinions into powerful spoken word. And this year we’re partnering with National Museum Cardiff and CELF: National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales in an exciting new collaboration.
This free 8-week course will help you build confidence, sharpen your writing and develop your performance skills in a welcoming and supportive space, led by writer, director and performer Tia-zakura Camilleri. You’ll finish the 8 weeks with a live spoken word showcase at Wales Millennium Centre, sharing your work with friends, family and other young creatives.
What to expect?
Across the course, you’ll:
- Learn about the fundamentals of poetic form
- Explore rhythm, flow and performance techniques
- Try out Tia’s unique ‘flowetry’ style
- Write and develop your own spoken word pieces
- Connect with other young writers and performers
And with our collaboration with CELF: National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales at National Museum Cardiff, you'll explore artworks from the Museum’s collection, pick a piece that speaks to you, and transform it into a brand new poem.
This is also your chance to learn more about the spoken word scene across Cardiff, and how to turn your passion into a career.
No experience? This course is built for everyone, from first-time writers to those writers or poets looking to try something new. We’re looking for curiosity, creativity and a willingness to give it go!
About the Artist:
Tia-zakura is a published writer, theatre-maker and spoken-word poet from Cardiff. Known for her distinctive rhythmic style, ‘flowetry’, Tia blends wordplay with musicality, captivating audiences on iconic stages across the nation. She most recently took the stage at the Roundhouse, competing in the final of the UK’s largest poetry slam. In collaboration with Poetic Unity, Tia runs a quarterly spoken-word night, Poetic Wales, aimed at connecting the London and Cardiff poetry scenes. Driven by a deep passion for community, she is dedicated to making poetry more accessible to young, marginalised groups by delivering interactive workshops that inspire and empower the next generation of storytellers.
When is it happening?
Museum Sessions:
- Tuesday 9 June, 5.30 - 7.30pm
- Tuesday 16 June, 5.30 - 7.30pm
- Tuesday 23 June, 5.30 - 7.30pm
Break
WMC Sessions:
- Tuesday 7 July, 6 – 8pm
- Tuesday 12 July, 6 – 8pm
- Tuesday 19 July, 6 – 8pm
- Tuesday 26 July, 6 – 8pm
Performance at WMC:
- Tuesday 4 August, 6 - 8pm
As a unique opportunity at the end of this course, all poets will be invited to connect with our young Platfform visual arts group, who will be creating a new artwork inspired by your poetry. Poets and artists will unite for a special showcase and exhibition launch in October at Wales Millennium Centre.
All participants will have the opportunity to become Platfform members, with access to exclusive trips, events and free access to our spaces and equipment.
How do I sign up?
Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Book via our Eventbrite page below.
Book Here
Access:
We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity.
If you would like to discuss how we can support you or have any questions, please email platfform@wmc.org.uk
ABOUT OUR PLATFFORM COURSES
Platfform is a unique training programme offering young people the platform to explore their interests, express themselves, build creative confidence, and to share their narrative through practical learning.
