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SPLAB!-on-the-Road Workshops
The SPLAB!-on-the-Road workshop troupe
is available for bookings. Our standard fee for a two person, 90 minute slam demonstration and writing workshop is $500, plus
travel expenses. For SPLAB!-on-the-Road bookings, call Paul Nelson at (253) 735-MEAT. Our limit is generally 60 students,
though with advance planning more can be accomodated.
In Paul's solo workshop, Organic Poetry: Poem as Soul-Building Experience
he plays excerpts from radio interviews he's done over the years with poets in the Organic (Projective, Open Form) tradition.
This workshop goes from 90 minutes to 5 hours, costs from $150-$1K, and can be extended to a series of four to twenty sessions to get the in-depth approach. Lecture/discussion alternates with writing exercises.
"Paul is a remarkable teacher. His knowledge extends beyond poetry and poets to music, art. and culture in general. His enthusiasm and energy
can transform a group of strangers into something like a community in a matter of minutes."
-- Pamela Alexander, Poet, Associate Professor, Antioch University, OH
Pam Alexander
From LitFuse, Tieton, WA, November 3-4, 2007
• "Great enthusiasm, use of texts and recordings…"
• "Wonderful; Paul is a passionate, brilliant, effective facilitator."
• "I love all the writing games, I want to play every day."
• "Necessary for basic understanding of American modern poetry."
• "Loved the ‘interviewing’ technique and postcard poetry..."
(See more details on evaluations.)
"Paul shared his amazing work with taped interviews and it was a rare treat to hear poets talk about the process
of writing. Paul did a great job uniting the ideas and energies of famous poets and showing us how we can dwell in that
same creative space. I enjoy attending workshops where I am made to feel like I am part of the wonderful creative force
of writers. Paul’s workshop validated my own work and gave me insights into how to bring spontaneous energy into my writing
practice. I would like to know about other classes Paul will teach to the public." -- Linda Thompson, Writer, Educator
Linda Thompson
"Paul Nelson created the best lesson my students have experienced this year. He brought two poets to school who competed in
a poetry bout in front of a group of three hundred teenagers here at Eastlake. Afterward Paul, Aundria and David presented
a work shop that inspired the students to create their own poetry competition. Three weeks later Paul returned with Andrea
to facilitate a bout among twelve students in front of their class mates. The whole thing was electric. There were no grades
to motivate the students, but they listened with intensity and respect to each participant’s poetry. Afterward many students
came up to me individually to tell me that the experience had been motivating and inspiring. Several students have shown
me poems they wrote last night on their own after the bout..."
-- Brian Schuessler, Eastlake High School, Sammamish, WA
Eastlake High Letter
"...The poets you brought to teach the workshops were inspiring and at the same time encouraging to our audience of all ages
and experiences. From the youngest to the oldest, everyone learned and enjoyed. We believe that poetry and the public library
belong together and we cannot thank you enough for being willing to bring your team of experts to the University Place Library
...
-- Lauren Murphy, Supervising Youth Services Librarian, Pierce County Library System
"Last night was our SPLAB performance at Vashon's new Youth Council club, the Crux. Wow! It was one of the most amazing,
high-energy poetry evenings I've ever seen. Paul Nelson energized a diverse audience (ten adults and about 35 teens) and
led them through..."
-- Rayna Holtz, Vashon Island Library (King County Library System)
from Vashon Youth council
"...Paul, I would like to congratulate you on facilitating this very successful program. The SPLAB! curriculum proved to be
very effective with this group and I was truly amazed by the caliber of work produced by these students!..."
-- Bonnie Cline, Young Adult Librarian, Auburn Library (KCLS)
from Auburn Library
"...We first encountered your genius for facilitating meaningful contact with poetry when we participated in the teen Poetry
Slam. It was a wonderful, upbeat opportunity for our students to perform their work in a safe, supportive environment, and
your tremendous enthusiasm and good cheer made it a complete delight..."
-- Cynthia Beebe, Annie Wright School Tacoma, WA
from Annie Wright School
"Thank you for taking the time to audition with us. Your program has been described to me as the most impressive of the
day..."
-- Kay O'Connell, Children's Services Manager, Sno-Isle Libraries, WA
Some Past Workshops:
- Wed, Nov 08,'06 - 4PM Monroe Library. Poetry Bout Demo/Writing Workshop.
- Sat, Oct 28,'06 - 1PM Marysville Library. Poetry Bout/Workshop.
- Tue, May 09,'06 - 6PM - Island Coffee House (Langley). Demo/Workshop.
- Mon, May 08,'06 - 8:30A - Lakeside School. Poetry Bout Demo/Writing Workshop.
- Sat, May 06,'06 - 2PM - Redmond Library. Poetry Bout Demo/Writing Workshop.
- Fri, May 05,'06 - 2PM - North Bend Library. Poetry Bout Demo/Writing Workshop.
- Thur, April 27,'06 - 7PM - Mill Creek Library. Poetry Bout Demo/Writing Workshop.
- Tue, April 25,'06 - 1:30P - Washington State Cultural Congress. Writing Workshop.
- Tue, April 18,'06 - 7PM Newport Way Library. Poetry Bout Demo/Writing Workshop.
- Thur, April 13,'06 - 1PM - King County Youth Services Center Library. Poetry Bout.
- Thur, March 30,'06 - 7PM Oak Harbor Library. Poetry Bout/Workshop.
- Mon, March 27,'06 - 12:50P - Skykomish Library. Poetry Bout Demo/Workshop.
- April 21, 2005 - Covington Library Poetry Bout Demo & Writing Workshop.
- April 7, 2005 - Fife High School Poetry Bout Demo and Workshop.
- April 6, 2005 - Sammammish High School writing workshop.
- April 5, 2005 - Eastlake High Poetry Bout.
- March 22, 2005 - Eastlake High Poetry Bout/Workshop (Sammamish, WA).
- March 11, 2003, 7PM - University Place Library (Pierce County)- Host Poetry Slam.
- April 25, 2002. King County Youth Services Center Slam Demo/Workshop/Slam.
- April 23, 2002. Kingsgate Library Slam Demonstration & Writing Workshop.
- April 22, 2002. Black Diamond Library Slam Demonstration & Writing Workshop.
- April 17, 2002. Federal Way Regional Lib. Slam Demonstration & Writing Workshop.
- April 3, 2002. Meeker Jr. High (w/Fairwood Library) Writing Workshop & Slam.
- April 3, 2002. Foster Library Youth Writing Workshop & Slam.
- January 29, 2002. University Place Library (Pierce County)- Host a Teen Slam.
- January 22, 2002. University Place Library - Performance Workshop.
- January 15, 2002. University Place Library - Writing Workshop.
- January 08, 2002. University Place Library - Slam Demonstration.
- April 3, 2000. Skyway Library
- April 5, 2000. Bothell Library
- The Crux - Vashon Island Youth Council
- Kent Library
- Maple Valley Library
- Federal Way Regional Library
- Two Rivers Alternative School
- Federal Way Library
- Foster High School
- Des Moines Library
- Chief Kanim Middle School
- Snoqualmie Middle School
- Kingsgate Library
- Tolt Middle School
- White Center Library
- King County Youth Services Center
- Boulevard Park Library
- Woodmont Library
- Richmond Beach Library
- Lake Hills Library
- Duvall Library
Read some letters regarding past SPLAB-on-the-road workshops:
Examples of Paul Nelson's workshops:
Paul Nelson's essay, "Projective Verse @ Fifty" was published in The Temple in 2000. You can read it by clicking here.
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