CBA WORKSHOPS
About Our CBA Workshops
These are two-hour workshops aimed at providing a launchpad and giving a kickstart to second year students looking to produce work towards their collection of texts or oral presentations.
Whether they’re creating a collection of texts or preparing for an oral presentation, these sessions provide students with the tools and guidance they need to start strong. Through engaging activities and practical tips, we help students transform their ideas into impactful and creative projects.
Kickstarting Creativity & Confidence
From brainstorming and structuring their work to experimenting with style and delivery, our workshops are all about encouraging self-expression and confidence. Each session is carefully designed to align with curriculum goals while allowing space for individual creativity.
By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a clear direction, new techniques, and a renewed sense of motivation to tackle their CBA projects.
“They have energized language in this school like no one else before.”
Imelda McDonagh, TY Coordinator, St Mary’s Arklow
“He has achieved the impossible. He has made poetry cool for teenagers. The boys absolutely loved it.”
Ann Aungier, Glenstal Abbey
“I would not consider running a Transition Year programme without including an Inspireland Poetry Workshop.”
Glenda Groome, TY Coordinator, Holy Cross & Passion, Kilcullen
“We all had a great day, I learnt a lot about written expression and a bit about myself too. Thank you so much for coming to our school.”
TY Student, St. Mary’s, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
“This workshop was actually unreal. Best thing ever, thought it was going to be shite. Hope the legend comes again. Really funny and actually got loads from the class.”
TY Student, Coláiste Pobail Osrai, Kilkenny
“One of the most unique experiences I’ve had in school. So fun and interactive.”
5th Year Student, Cork Educate Together School
Brave New Words
Schools Poetry Magazine
They are the poets of a generation writing about issues that affect them directly: self-image, equality, bullying, addiction, social media, identity and much more.
We tell them that they don’t have to be academically brilliant to be able to write. Every comedian, rapper, songwriter, video game and movie producer is a writer, but was not necessarily a genius at school.
We empower young people by showing them how to discover their very own voices. Then we teach them the art of creative expression.
They learn the tricks – we give them the tools – they produce the magic.