On Friday, 20th September, Evoke hosted an unforgettable workshop at Taste Film, where participants immersed themselves in an evening of creativity, self-reflection, and connection. Set against the unique atmosphere of Taste Film’s cinema-dining experience, attendees engaged in creative writing exercises that invited them to tap into their emotions, explore self-expression, and connect with their own creativity. The session began with participants settling into the theme of the evening: embracing creativity as a means to understand and process emotions. For some, the process started with uncertainty or nerves. “When I first came into it, I was feeling quite anxious, quite stressed,” one participant shared. Through the guided exercises, however, they found themselves gradually working through their feelings, ultimately expressing their thoughts in the form of poetry. “Working through that as a poem really helped me to structure why I felt like it… I came out and felt quite a lot of relief,” they reflected, describing the session as both a creative outlet and a therapeutic process. The workshop’s tone was intentionally relaxed and approachable, with facilitators Cam and Sami ensuring each participant felt at ease. One attendee remarked on the care and clarity with which instructions were given: “Everything was explained so, so clearly and with real care and consideration. Even the tone… it was really relaxing, and I felt really at ease.” As the evening progressed, the room filled with energy, and by the end, participants produced a range of poems that surprised and delighted both themselves and each other. Reflecting on the creative output, Cam noted, “The writing in this one was wild and there was a lot of energy in the room. To see all of that just get put into some ridiculous poems was incredible” Sami concluded the evening with an invitation for everyone to recognise their innate creativity: “We believe everyone’s innately creative, and everyone has access to that thing… in this crazy world, we invite you to meet yourselves.” It was a night of profound self-expression, laughter, and growth—an experience that left participants inspired, with many noting the confidence and relief they gained through writing. With this successful workshop, Evoke continues its mission to bring creativity and connection into everyday spaces, offering people a unique way to explore their inner world in a supportive and energising environment.