The Saginaw Spoken Voices Poetry Project

Unleash your voice through the transformative power of spoken word poetry.

The Saginaw Spoken Voices Poetry Project includes creative workshops, revision support, and performance guidance. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, there’s a place for you in the Spoken Voices community.

Attend any (OR ALL!) of the following events led by Floet and guest poets. The Spoken Voices Poetry Project is free and open to the public.

• Three creative writing and revision workshops. Led by professional spoken word poets, our workshops provide a supportive environment for you to explore your creativity, hone your skills, and unleash your inner poet.

  All workshops are on Thursdays, 5:30pm EST, at the Roethke House in Saginaw, MI. Unless noted, they are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

  • May 2: “Love” Register here.

  • May 9: “Nature” Register here.

  • May 16: “Culture” Register here.

  • May 23: “Culture” (again!) Register here.

  • June 6: Revision and Performance Guidance. Register here.

• June 15: Spoken Voices Public Performance at the Roethke House. Bring your friends, family, and all the people who lift you up. Share your work with us, and let us celebrate you. More details coming soon.

• And on top of all that:

  • Additional writing and performance practice time at the Roethke House. More details soon.

  • Podcast episodes. The SVSU Writing Center will create a podcast, and you may be included! Your voice will reach a wider audience and inspire others to embrace the art of spoken word.

  • Special gift of a blank journal for your writing.

ABOUT FLOET: The project will be led by Charles “Floet” Townsel, better known as Floet, a nationally known Saginaw poet. Floet has been writing and performing spoken word poetry since 2007 as a member of a poetry group known as the YEP Organization, which first thrust him into the public eye. As a child, he wanted to be a “rapper” but chose the path of poet or spoken word artist because of his love of words, the effect they have, and their meanings. Floet has also appeared in many poetry slams around the country, such as Rustbelt Regional Poetry in Columbus Ohio and in Madison Wisconsin;  The Apache Café in Atlanta, Georgia, and many others. He runs Daisybern Productions and is working on podcasts, publications, and a musical spoken word project.

These workshops are geared for those sixteen years and older. Some content and language may not be suitable for children.

The project is funded by an SVSU Foundation Community Engagement grant. Contact info@friendsofroethke.org with questions.