Online learning to unlock the power of writing

Delivered by Jaspreet Kaur, award-winning spoken word poet, writer and teacher.

  • Learn how creative writing can support and promote wellbeing.

  • Guided lessons and writing prompts

  • Learn online from the convenience of your own home

  • Learn new skills and build your confidence!

Poetry of Calm

Online poetry course for positive wellbeing

Meet your Course Instructor

Jaspreet Kaur

Lecturer

Jaspreet Kaur, also known by her online handle ‘Behind the Netra’ is an award-winning spoken word artist, history teacher and writer from London. She is passionate about gender equality, mental health and encouraging positive social change in society.

Jaspreet is a judge for the annual Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition and the prestigous Roundhouse Poetry Slam. Jaspreet has been a guest lecturer in universities across the UK delivering sessions on the power of poetry for wellbeing.

Her TED Talk ‘How Poetry Saved My Life’, delivered to a global audience, explored how the power of words gave her the confidence to overcome her own mental health struggles. Jaspreet has performed poetry at prestigous stages around the world including Royal Albert Hall, Westminster Abbey, Theatre Royal London, House of Lords and Wembley Stadium to name a few.

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