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Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school
Tap into the power of poetry as you learn to pack maximum punch with a minimum of words. Discover specialized techniques, demands, and forms of poetry, and build the craft of writing exquisite verses that captivate the soul.
Nov 10th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Jan 12th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Feb 16th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Online Level 1 Intro to Poetry
The Writers Studio See all classes by this school
Develop your narrative and lyric voices in this introductory poetry workshop. Broaden your sense of what's possible in your work as you explore varied literary styles and approaches. Join us online to deepen your grasp of technique and receive constructive critiques from teachers and fellow students.
Dec 3rd
6:15–8:30pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Jan 7th
7:30–8:30pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Online Level 1 Intro to Fiction and Poetry
The Writers Studio See all classes by this school @ Interactive online classroom
Surface your most intimate and private stories through personal writing in this online workshop. Develop narrative and lyric voices that turn even the most difficult subject matter into fuel for your fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Broaden your sense of what's possible in your own work while receiving constructive critiques from teachers and fellow students.
Jan 4th
8–9pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Jan 6th
8–9pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Jan 11th
8–9pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Jan 14th
8–9pm ET
Meets 8 Times
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Queer Poetics
SF Creative Writing Institute See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom
In this four week intensive we’ll be studying queer poetry and poetics while working on our own poems. Queer here meaning both LGBTQIA , as well as unfixed (both meanings), as well as strange and poetics here meaning the study and theory of writing. To that end we’ll be looking at poems and essays from historical and contemporary queer writers such as Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, Eve Sedgwick, Cameron Awkward-Rich, Franny Choi, and many others....
Intro to Poetry
SF Creative Writing Institute See all classes by this school @ 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA
Discover the beauty and power of poetry in this immersive course at the SF Creative Writing Institute. Explore both ancient and modern works as you develop your poetic voice with guidance from esteemed poet and teacher Paul Corman-Roberts. Enhance your writing skills and join a supportive community of fellow poets in this transformative journey.
Drop-In Writing Workshop
SF Creative Writing Institute See all classes by this school @ 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA
Improve your writing skills and gain valuable feedback in a warm and friendly environment at the SF Creative Writing Institute. Join us for an in-person workshop on poetry, fiction, or memoir, where you'll receive expert guidance and critique. All levels are welcome!
Ancestral Transcendence Poetry
Abrams Claghorn Gallery See all classes by this school @ 1251 Solano Ave, Albany, CA
Explore poetry as a pathway to healing, liberation, and self-discovery. Through guided reflection, ancestral meditation, and writing exercises, you’ll craft verses that honor memory, identity, and resilience. Engage with themes of gender, history, and spirit, with the option to share your work in a supportive open mic setting.