The Craft of Poetry - In-Person

The Craft of Poetry will explore an aspect of poetry, look at poets who utilize that aspect in their poems, and hone and craft the writer's own work.

Tuesdays: Apr 18 - May 30 In-Person at WWf(a)C. This six-part series will incorporate intentional pauses to attend Poetry Night at Sitwell's on 1st Tuesdays.

Class Arc: Each session will have a different focus on different elements on these general topics.
   Wk 1: An Intro article to turn on the craft focus
   Wk 2: Focus on creative language
   Wk 3: Focus on shape and rhythm: line breaks/stanzas/space/meter
   Wk 4: Focus on Themes ex: place, belief, anatomy, geology, bees
   Wk 5: Focus on forms: sonnet/sestina/golden shovel/experimental
   Wk 6: Staying inspired, living like a poet

Covid-19 Protocol: Masks encouraged.

Questions? We've got a FREE Virtual Sampler Tuesday, April 11, 7-8pm (registration required).

Christine Wilson is a graduate of the Conscious Feminine Leadership Academy.

What Motivates Her:
To demystify poetry while encouraging folks to embrace the mystery.
To study the lineage of poetry.
To support writers in honing their own poetic voice.
To cultivate a brave space for poets to listen, share, and grow.

(Artwork by Christine Wilson)