WORKSHOPS – Indrani Perera

Indrani Perera teaches poetry workshops and classes for primary and secondary school students as well as adults of all ages. She has taught online and in person classes. She offers both one-on-one online sessions as well as group classes which can be taught either online or in person. Organisations she has taught workshops for include Melbourne Spoken Word and WA Poets Inc.

‘Indrani’s friendly manner and her skill in leading participants to achieve breakthroughs made this a pleasant and enjoyable workshop. Definitely worth the time attending.’

Gary De Piazzi Secretary, WA Poets Inc

Indrani currently offers the following workshops for groups of up to twenty students. To book one of the below workshops or to enquire about a class you would like her to create for you, please email Indrani with ‘Poetry Workshop’ in the subject line.

A portrait worksop graphic with the word Game On! spelt out on wooden dice. Below are the words 'Word Play For Poets - a poetry workshop'. Below are the words 'Make your own poetry game and use it to write new poems. Put the fun back in writing!

A portrait worksop graphic with the words: Anatomy of a Poem Workshop - an online workshop with Indrani Perera. Below in four red rectangle boxes are black and white drawings of a human brain, a rib cage, the bones of a hand and a human heart.

Play stimulates the brain and enhances critical thinking, problem solving and creativity!

Create your very own custom poetry game with which you can write original poems. Exercises include creating a personal word bank, customising a die and making word cards. Plus writing prompts and time to write poetry!

Identify and dissect poetic structure in this introductory poetry workshop.

Learn what gives a poem its heart, how to breathe life into your words and the importance of good bones (aka structure). Poetry prompts will be provided during the session and there will be time to write your own poems.

A portrait workshop graphic. At the top is an image of a blue sky with a flying seagull in the bottom right hand corner.

Below are the words ‘Beyond the Page, Poetry Workshop. ’ Below are the words 'Neurohack your writing and get out of your poetry rut! For poets at all levels.'

Portrait workshop graphic with a drawing of an orange megaphone in the bottom left hand corner. Next to the megaphone are the words 'Marketing, social media, branding, PR essentials and more for poets and writers! Above are the words, ‘Promote Your Poetry’ in black. Alongside them are the orange words, ‘Workshop with Indrani Perera.’

Get out of your head and creep into the cracks – it’s time to neurohack your writing and get out of your rut!

In this workshop you’ll use movement, sound and drawing to access different parts of your brain. You’ll also write poems from different points of view and using senses other than sight.

It’s time to blow your own horn and tell the whole world all about your amazing poetry!

Learn how to write a killer bio, create a compelling online presence, find a supportive writing community and build your reputation to get your work known by readers and fellow poets.

Book one of the above workshops for your organisation or group, or enquire about mentoring services, via email to Indraniwith ‘Poetry Workshop’ in the subject line.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Send an email to Indrani and she can design a workshop for you and/or your group!