Journey of Poetry

INSTRUCTOR  Dr. Cynthia Childress
TIME Four Wednesdays, November 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:00–9:00 p.m. CST

PRICE Early bird price $150 for members, $180 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Thursday, November 2. After Thursday, November 2 $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.