Ged Thompson has been facilitating workshops in schools, colleges and with children in social care for over a decade. He passionately believes in the power of the written and spoken word to change both people’s lives and the world around them.
His workshops inspire both emotional and cognitive growth and have received great reviews from teachers, social workers and children. He has also been a guest facilitator at many international writing retreats, festivals and storytelling gatherings.
Here’s a taste of what to expect:
Below are some fun poetic prompts from one of his workshops you may want to try yourself. Remember, there’s no right or wrong answer — but you might have to close your eyes to find the answer that is right for you.
What flavour is love?
What colour is your voice?
What does hope smell like?
How much does a teardrop weigh?
How fast can a fairy fly?
What does falling taste like?
How loud is a smile?
If you lost your sanity, where are the five places you would look for it first?
If laughter was an animal, what animal would it be?
What story would a smile tell you if it wanted you to be a smile too?
“Ged challenged pupils to think beyond their comfort zone and to question and reflect on the world around them.
The reaction of one pupil, after leaving one session, summed up the impact he had;
‘My brain is hurting, I have never thought so hard.’ “
Paul Dearing, All Saints Catholic High School