Femme Social: Women's Poetry Workshop & Networking
What if your story is more powerful than you've ever imagined?
Join us for a creative and empowering workshop exploring poetry and storytelling as tools for self-expression, connection, and female empowerment.
Our stories have the power to challenge expectations, break silences, make sense of our experiences, and help us see ourselves and one another differently. Yet how often do we hold back our words, doubt our creativity, or feel that our stories aren't important enough to be told?
This workshop is an invitation to let go of those doubts, pick up your pen, and explore what happens when we give ourselves permission to speak freely.
Through guided writing exercises, thought-provoking prompts, spoken-word inspiration, and creative exploration, we'll dive into the stories that have shaped us, the things we long to say, and the parts of ourselves that are ready to be expressed.
✨ What to expect
Find your voice. Explore your personal story, experiences, identity, and perspective through poetry and creative writing.
Unlock your creativity. Move beyond perfectionism and self-doubt through playful writing exercises designed to get your ideas flowing.
Explore the power of words. Discover how poetry can challenge social expectations, express difficult truths, celebrate womanhood, and transform personal experiences into powerful storytelling.
Develop your craft. Experiment with poetic techniques such as metaphor, imagery, rhythm, repetition, and narrative voice to bring your words to life.
Discover spoken-word poetry. Explore the relationship between writing and performance, learning how to bring emotion, meaning, and authenticity to the words you share.
Connect through stories. Come together in a supportive, welcoming space where women can write, listen, share, and learn from one another without pressure or judgment.
🥂 More than a workshop: An evening of connection
The experience doesn't end when the writing session finishes!
After the workshop, we'll come together for a relaxed networking session with drinks and a tapas-style dinner. This is an opportunity to meet like-minded women, exchange ideas, share experiences, and build meaningful connections in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you're looking to expand your creative community, meet inspiring women, or simply enjoy good food and conversation, this is a chance to connect beyond the page.
🎤 Meet your facilitator: Karoo Chanti
Karoo Chanti is a poet, creative facilitator and event organiser with an academic background in English Literature and a Master's degree in Political Philosophy.
With experience facilitating workshops centred on empowering women's voices and decolonisation, Karoo brings together creative writing, storytelling and critical reflection to create spaces where women can explore their identities, challenge dominant narratives and express themselves authentically.
Her approach combines a passion for poetry and the written word with a belief in the transformative power of storytelling. She is particularly interested in how reclaiming our narratives can help us challenge limiting perspectives, celebrate our experiences and recognise the importance of our voices.
🤎 Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for any woman who wants to explore her creativity, reconnect with her voice, or discover new ways to express herself. Whether you're an experienced writer, an aspiring poet, or someone who hasn't written creatively since school, you are welcome here.
You don't need to be a poet. You don't need to know where to begin. You simply need to bring yourself, your curiosity, and a willingness to explore.
There will be opportunities to share your writing, but sharing is always optional. This is a space to experiment, express yourself, and discover what your words can do.
Your story matters. Your voice matters. And your words deserve space in the world.
Come for the creativity, stay for the connections, and leave with fresh inspiration, new perspectives, and perhaps a few new friends.
An evening of poetry, empowerment, meaningful conversations, drinks, and tapas.
Collaboration
This event is proudly brought to you by:
Culture Creativa — a Barcelona-based network empowering Afro-diaspora and migrant creatives
The Fun Lab — a creative studio designing strategic corporate experiences and purpose-driven initiatives that strengthen collaboration and community impact
EmpowHERment — a global community creating intentional spaces for women to connect, grow, and thrive through shared learning and collective empowerment
Barcelona Black Femme Collective — an organic network of Black women in Barcelona sharing resources, ideas, and support across creative and entrepreneurial journeys