Hi I'm Claire. About me...

qualifications

Poetry Performance

Poetry Performance

I hold a first class BA Hons in Creative Writing from the University of Winchester [2011]

Access courses in English Studies and Creative Writing

PUBLICATIONS:

coffee on a bench my first solo collection of poetry [self-published. Amazon no.1 bestseller]

Breaking Barriers [anthology]

2050 and beyond [anthology]

Poetry Performance

Poetry Performance

Poetry Performance

As a poet and spoken word artist, I have performed in a wide range of venues, including; The House of Commons, Manchester Poetry Library, an Ancient Earthouse, and various UK festival stages.

some of my work was included in the award winning 'Hot Poets' film shown at COP28

I have performed with the legendary Tongue Fu band.

my poetry has been part of a film installation at Mottisfont National Trust.

writing workshops

Poetry Performance

writing workshops

I have been freelancing as a writing workshop facilitator via Artfulscribe since April 2023.

Currently I am the lead for the Young Writers groups at the Forest Arts Centre in New Milton, Hampshire. I have been designing and delivering weekly workshops for 2 groups.

LUSH have allowed me to run workshops in-store after hours for 18+

I have run writing workshops in businesses, libraries & cafes.

EVENT hosting

Poetry Performance

writing workshops

Established, and hosted, Winchesters first monthly poetry open-mic night 'poetry platform' at The Railway, in 2011.

co-host of the first 'Speakers Corner,' Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival 24.

Host of Bourn Jammy 24 - Bournemouth Writing Festival's Saturday headline event. Spoken word & improvised music.

Buddhafield Festival 'Word Up' stage 24. Artist Liaison Officer and stage co-host.