Join us for Writing with Personality and Panache, a workshop with Newcastle’s very own award-winning spoken word poet and writer, Tahmina Ali.
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Practice makes Practice
NewBridge Gallery is now closed until Friday 16 October.
You can join us on 5 September and 3 October for Saturday Social. You can still shop NewBridge Books throughout the weekdays!
Join us for Writing with Personality and Panache, a workshop with Newcastle’s very own award-winning spoken word poet and writer, Tahmina Ali.
Together, we’ll explore imaginative ways to write about yourself – perfect for applications, biographies, personal statements, and copywriting that needs a personal touch. You’ll discover how to infuse personality into your words while maintaining clarity and professionalism.
Expect practical tips, playful prompts, and plenty of opportunities to share and get feedback in a supportive space. By the end, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas, newfound confidence, and writing that reflects the person behind the page.
This dynamic hybrid workshop is designed to help you craft writing that truly stands out. Whether you’re in the room or tuning in via Zoom, this interactive 2-hour session (with a break to recharge) will guide you through creative exercises to unlock your unique voice.
Tahmina is a British-Bangladeshi, Geordie spoken word poet, producer, facilitator and creative practitioner. She has been awarded the ‘ABC Arts and Culture Award’ twice for her innovative and thought-provoking creations, and commitment to supporting the community through her work. Tahmina is the founder and host of poetry night, Freespill which has collaborated with Gem Art’s Masala Festival twice. Tahmina has been mentored by world renowned poets; Hollie McNish and Deanna Rodger. She has headlined poetry nights across the region and performed on large platforms such as the BBC and The Glasshouse.
Poetry has played a significant role in Tahmina’s life, it gave her the tools to navigate through extremely challenging times and became an anchor for her own mental well-being. Now through her workshops Tahmina aims to pass on those very tools to others and uses poetry as a means to encourage positive change. Tahmina’s writing is generally influenced by identity, culture, social events and life as a mother.
For this Practice Makes Practice X Kaleidoscope Network event, register below for an online or in-person ticket.
This event is free to all members of NewBridge and the Kaleidoscope Network partners, and £3 for non-members.
It will be hosted in person at NewBridge and online on Zoom. Zoom links will be sent out the evening before or the morning of the event. Doors (and Zoom) will open at 10:45am and the event will start at 11am sharp. There’ll be a staff member on the Bookshop to welcome you to NewBridge.
The event will run until 1pm with a break.
Our building has lifts to the gallery, accessible and gender-neutral toilets, baby changing and breastfeeding facilities and two accessible parking bays. You can watch a walkthrough of our building and learn more about accessibility here.
Contact admin@thenewbridgeproject.com if you have any questions or need support to take part in this event.
NewBridge has a Safer, Braver Spaces policy. Everyone here treats each other with respect and consideration. Transphobia, misogyny, racism or harassment of any kind is not welcome.
Kaleidoscope Network is a collaboration between Spike Island (Bristol), Primary (Nottingham), The NewBridge Project (Newcastle), Bloc Projects (Sheffield) and Eastside Projects (Birmingham). NewBridge Members are automatically part of the Kaleidoscope Network and can attend selected events programmed by each partner for free.
Tuesday 16 September
11am–1pm
Free for NewBridge and Kaleidoscope Network members, £3 for non-members
The NewBridge Project
Shieldfield Centre
4-8 Clarence Walk (off Stoddart Street)
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1AL
The NewBridge Project is accessible. You can find out more here, or feel free to contact us prior to visiting if you require additional information regarding access and facilities.
The NewBridge Project is a charity, registered charity no. 1173849.
We are grateful to our funders, including Arts Council England, Newcastle City Council, Garfield Weston Foundation, Jerwood Foundation, Community Foundation North East, Newcastle University and the The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
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