Everwood Farmstead Foundation is proud to present the Artist Workshop "Introduction to Spoken Word" with Kyle Tran Myhre on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm!

Across the globe, the spoken word movement has reignited poetry as a force for artistic expression, critical dialogue, and community-building. As both a form (writing poetry that is meant to be shared aloud) and a deeper cultural practice (tracing its roots back millennia), spoken word creates space for all of us to tell our stories, make our values concrete, and speak up about the issues and ideas that matter to us. In this interactive workshop, Kyle will guide participants through the history and fundamentals of the practice, share some of his favorite writing tools, and facilitate space for some writing, some conversation, and some fun. For those that wish to participate, an open mic will conclude the afternoon.  

Kyle Tran Myhre (aka Guante) is a poet and activist whose work explores the relationships between narrative, power, and resistance. He has performed at the United Nations, been featured on a Grammy-winning album, been a member of two National Poetry Slam championship teams, and visited countless colleges, conferences, and festivals, using spoken word and storytelling as doorways into critical dialogue. His most recent book, "Not a Lot of Reasons to Sing, But Enough," is available now via Button Poetry. Find more at www.guante.info.

Everwood's Pay-What-You-Can registration price is simple - choose your ticket price from the options provided. Each registration will include a nominal booking "fee" (which pays for the ticket platform) and each transaction will include a "transaction charge" (which pays for the credit card fees). Registrations are transferable, but not refundable.

Participants should bring:
* Picnic lunch
* Comfortable clothes and sensible shoes based on the weather