Join Desree for an energising, hands-on workshop that will get your creativity flowing.
Inspired by her collection Altar (Bad Betty Press), Desree invites you to explore the art of the list, a simple form that can spark vivid imagery, unexpected connections, and powerful storytelling.
From shopping lists to to-do lists, pros-and-cons to never-agains, lists are usually practical, but in this session, they’ll become springboards for humour, honesty, and poetic surprise.
No previous writing experience is needed; just bring your curiosity!
These workshops are open to Young People aged 16 – 30 who have lived experience of, or may be facing, challenging or unstable life circumstances. (This includes those who are care leavers, young carers, experience of homelessness, living in temporary or unstable housing, not currently in employment, education or training, or in receipt of Universal Credit)
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About Desree
Desree is an award-winning writer, spoken word artist, educator and producer based in London and Slough. An alumna of Born: Free Writers Collective, Jerwood Arts and the Obsidian Foundation, Desree was Poet in Residence at Glastonbury Festival 2022 and Slough’s EMPOWORD. Her work has been broadcast on Sky Arts, The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah; and published in JOY//US Poems of Queer Joy, Ink Sweat & Tears, Spoken Word London’s Anti-Hate Anthology and more. Desree’s debut poetry collection, Altar (2025, Bad Betty Press) is shortlisted for the Forward Poetry Prize, Best First Collection Award.
