Community Poetry Workshop

Class Description

Whether you’re a seasoned poet, a closet scribbler, or a complete newbie, this course provides a place to learn the intricate art of writing poetry. Each week begins with a short lecture, followed by in-depth group discussion of one participant’s poem. Emphasis is on constructive feedback that helps each individual improve their own practice. Students will be asked to write one poem a week; you may use the suggested weekly assignment or design your own.

All virtual classes are recorded and made available to participants registered in the class. These recordings are password-protected and available for up to two weeks after the class ends.

Alix Anne Shaw has been a poet and teacher for over twenty years. She is the author of three poetry collections: Rough Ground (Etruscan 2018), Dido in Winter (Persea 2014), and Undertow (Persea 2007). Her work has appeared in journals including Harvard Review, Black Warrior Review, Denver Quarterly, and Fence.

What to Expect

Format: Virtual

Class Capacity: 12

Class Style: Workshop; participation- and assignment-based

Materials List

Required

• Digital Course Packet

A Brief Syllabus

1. What is Image
2. Line and Line Break
3. Stanza Forms
4. Exploring Rhyme
5. Understanding Meter
6. Wrap-Up

Cost and Registration

6 Sessions, $255 ($229.50 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.

We offer our classes at three different price options: Regular ($255), Community Supported ($235), and Sponsor ($270). Following the models of other institutions, we want to ensure that our classes are accessible to a wider audience while continuing to support our instructors. You may choose the price that best fits your situation when registering through Learning Stream.

To register multiple people for this class, please go through the course calendar in Learning Stream, our registration platform. When you select the course and register, you’ll be prompted to add another registrant.

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