The Anansi Method: Spinning Threads and Weaving Webs
A Creative Writing Residency for Grades 3-12
Teaching Artist: Nika Renee
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Through the lens of Anansi the Spider storyteller, trickster, and cultural icon students embark on a poetic journey of self-expression, imagination, and ancestral connection. Using the Anansi Method, a step-by-step creative process inspired by weaving and storytelling, participants explore meditation, freewriting, symbolism, and structured poetic forms. This dynamic and culturally grounded workshop empowers students to discover their poetic voices and share them in community. Rooted in African diasporic folklore and creative expression, this workshop uses writing, performance, and self-reflection to guide students in crafting their own powerful poetry.
This is a four-session residency
Requirements: Quiet and open space for movement and meditation, tables or desks for writing, internet access if possible (for cultural and symbolic research). Optional: small performance space for final sharing circle. Teachers must be present at all times during workshops.
To schedule this program, use the scheduling button below or:
Phone: 816-531-4022
Email: booknow@kcya.org
Creative Discipline: Creative Writing
Maximum Audience Size: 25
Program Length: 45 minutes
Availability: Year-round
Location: At Your School
Fees: $135 single/$200 double for 2 on the same day
The break between workshops must not exceed 90 minutes to receive the reduced rate
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Curriculum Connection: Language Arts, Social Studies, Healthy Living, Character Development
