INSTRUCTOR: Cynthia Childress, PhD
TIME: Four Thursdays, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, 6:00–9:00 p.m. CDT
PRICE: Early bird price: $150 for members, $180 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Friday, April 12. After Friday, April 12: $180 for members, $210 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here.
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
LEVEL: All levels
CAP: 15
Poetry uses language in a way that is not available to us in everyday life. As with a song, a poem can elevate and capture a specific experience—an image, memory, or sensation—and connect people in a powerful way. Whether you are a practiced poet or a total “newbie” who has just wondered what poetry is “about,” this workshop will provide a jump-start to get you into a writing practice. Come join us in a supportive, inspiring workshop environment in which we will explore formal poetry, free verse, spoken word, and experimental poetry from a wide range of contemporary authors. We will also study a broad array of craft techniques, including how to use line breaks, stanzas, and sound to heighten meaning. Writers from marginalized communities (writers of color, writers with disabilities, writers from the queer and LGBT community) are encouraged to attend.