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 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 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 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 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 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 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
