About this session
Five lines. Two rhymes. One satisfying landing.
Limerick Workshop is a beginner-friendly poetry and wordplay session. Participants hear the form, build rhyme banks, tap out the rhythm, write five lines and land the final line.
It feels like a playful poetry lab, not a lecture. Participants read lines aloud, hear where they stumble, rewrite and share only if they want to.
What your people take away
- Learn the AABBA limerick form
- Build rhyme banks and find the rhythm
- Write and revise original limericks
- A repeatable method for writing more
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What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Meet the formA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Meet the form: hear a limerick, the AABBA pattern and tap the rhythm.
- Hear a limerick
- The AABBA pattern
- Tap the rhythm
Covers Meet the form, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Meet the formParticipants hear the form, learn the AABBA pattern and tap the rhythm.
- Meet the form
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Meet the form.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Write your first limerickBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also build rhyme banks and write a first limerick.
- Meet the form
- Write your first limerick
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Meet the form and Write your first limerick.
3 hours
3 Hours — Revise and shareBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also read aloud, revise and share if they choose.
- Meet the form
- Write your first limerick
- Revise and share
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Meet the form, Write your first limerick and Revise and share.
Full day
Full Day — A Full Day of LimericksAll four parts in more depth, with more writing rounds, collaborative limericks and a relaxed reading.
- Meet the form
- Write your first limerick
- Revise and share
- Play further
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Meet the form
Every length- Hear a limerickThe facilitator shares examples and shows the five-line shape.
- The AABBA patternParticipants learn how the two rhymes work.
- Tap the rhythmThe group finds the strong beats and line lengths.
Write your first limerick
90 minutes and longer- Rhyme banksParticipants generate lists of A and B rhymes.
- Setup and turnEach person writes the setup and builds to a twist.
- Land line fiveParticipants craft a satisfying final line.
Revise and share
3 hours and longer- Read it aloudHearing a line shows where the rhythm stumbles.
- RewriteParticipants fix awkward rhymes and rhythm.
- Optional sharingPeople can read their limerick to the group or keep it private.
Play further
Full day only- Collaborative limericksSmall groups write limericks line by line together.
- Absurd and imaginaryParticipants try sillier, more imaginative themes.
- Keep writingEveryone leaves with a limerick blueprint and prompts.
Tools and materials
- Limerick examples
- AABBA structure guide
- Rhyme-bank prompts
- Limerick blueprint and take-away prompts
Who it’s for
- Team socials and celebrations
- Creative breaks on learning days
- Virtual team activities
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Limerick Workshop
How long is Limerick Workshop?
Limerick Workshop runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Meet the form: hear a limerick, the AABBA pattern and tap the rhythm. A 60-minute session covers Meet the form in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Write your first limerick. A 3-hour session adds Revise and share. A full-day session adds Play further.
Can Limerick Workshop be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Limerick Workshop?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Limerick Workshop to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.