As a MFA graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, theater director/actor, 1st degree black belt (SKA), certified conflict resolution and Healing & Rebuilding Our Communities (HROC) facilitator, Jorrell Watkins can offer workshops from a range of subtopics within these fields. See the following topic examples or consult him directly to inquire how he may serve your classroom, community and more.


  • Anti-violence & Self-defense
  • Blues Poetry, History and Music
  • Communication, Cooperation and Problem Solving
  • Disability Inclusive Theater Arts
  • Performance and recitation
  • Poetry Craft and Writing
  • Spoken Word
  • Writing, Grants and Research
  • Youth Leadership