Adventures in Prose Poetry

“Instead of boxing you in, prose poetry opens doors you didn’t even know existed,” says instructor John Sibley Williams. “Not flash fiction, not pure poetry, and definitely not your typical memoir or short story—the prose poem breaks all the rules with flair and freedom... more

Instructor: John Sibley Williams

September 27 - October 11
3 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

Feral Poetry: Risk-Taking on the Page

In this 3-week class, we'll look at poems by risk-taking poets like Diane Seuss, Danez Smith, and Chen Chen, among others. We’ll use these poems as jumping-off points for our work, doing prompt-driven writing inspired by what we find there... more

Instructor: Alison Luterman

September 27 - October 11
3 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

The Poem Kit: Playing with Process

“In this class, rather than learning how one makes a poem,” says instructor Erin Rodoni, “we will approach craft by asking ‘How do I make this poem?’ Over the course of three weeks, we will follow the process of poem-making from first spark to fully formed vision... more

Instructor: Erin Rodoni

September 27 - October 11
3 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

Poetry Mentorship with Erin Rodoni

In this 9-week mentorship experience, Erin Rodoni will engage with you as a unique poet. In addition to providing detailed critical feedback on your creative work, she will also take into account the arc and scope of your poems, examining the ways in which they are speaking to and building on each other... more

Instructor: Erin Rodoni

September 27 - October 11
3 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

Poetry Mentorship with Brian Tierney

This remote poetry “class” offers a unique opportunity for personal and intimate poetry instruction. Students will work with Brian Tierney one-on-one, via written correspondence over two months, during which students will compile and send three "packets"... more

Instructor: Brian Tierney

September 27 - October 11
3 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

Modes of Discovery: Where Poetic Traditions Meet Creative Play

“Poetic modes, such as letter and persona poems, allow us to participate in specific traditions, with focused themes, subjects, and techniques, while allowing our singular imaginations room to play,” says instructor Brian Tierney... more
August 14 - September 11
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Berkeley, CA

Poetry Workshop: Rekindling Wonder

This 5-week workshop will offer a congenial space where you can listen to and learn from a range of helpful voices and try out new approaches to writing and revision. Over the length of the class you’ll receive oral feedback from your classmates and Katharine on at least 2-3 of your poems... more
July 08 - August 05
5 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Feral Poetry: Risk-Taking on the Page

In this 3-week class, we'll look at poems by risk-taking poets like Diane Seuss, Danez Smith, and Chen Chen, among others. We’ll use these poems as jumping-off points for our work, doing prompt-driven writing inspired by what we find there... more
July 22 - August 05
3 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Poetry Workshop: Turn Your Drafts into Finished Poems

This 6-week workshop will provide a dynamic virtual space where you can get personalized feedback on poems in progress, from brand-new drafts in need of development to later drafts in need of polish... more
July 13 - August 24
6 Weeks

All Day

Poetry Mentorship with Brian Tierney

This remote poetry “class” offers a unique opportunity for personal and intimate poetry instruction. Students will work with Brian Tierney one-on-one, via written correspondence over two months, during which students will compile and send three "packets"... more

Instructor: Brian Tierney

September 27 - October 11
3 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

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