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
February 06 - April 10
9 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
January 09 - March 13
9 Weeks

All Day

The Five S’s: An Intro to Writing Poetry

“What makes a poem powerful? What makes a poem effective?” asks instructor Thea Matthews. “In this introductory course we will focus on Five S’s to enhance our approach to writing poetry... more
November 05 - December 10
5 Saturdays, (PST)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

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
October 10 - December 12
9 Weeks

All Day

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
September 17 - October 01
3 Saturdays, (PST)

10:30am - 1:00pm

Fearless Poetry Workshop

Now celebrating over 15 years at The Writing Salon, this workshop draws people who want to jumpstart their poetry practice and to keep the engine oiled. You’ll do plenty of writing and reading, and we’ll have lively discussions about both the craft and the process(es) of poetry... more
October 27 - December 01
5 Thursdays, (PST)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Color & Shape: Writing Poetry in Response to Visual Art

“Have you ever wanted to write a poem in response to a photograph or a painting? What about a film?" asks instructor Thea Matthews. "This class is designed to stretch your creativity and bring out the joy in your creative process... more
December 04 - December 11
2 Sundays, (PST)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Poetry Generation Intensive

In this class, students will explore multiple techniques for generating new poems, and for drawing possibilities for new work from our own and others’ existing poems... more
October 18 - November 15
5 Tuesdays, (PST)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Intro to Poetry: Unlock Your Emotional Truths

In this class, we will explore poetry together, none of us traveling to precisely the same place, but all of us keeping one another company on the journey. By the end of five weeks, you’ll be able to uncover the emotional truths that most compel you to write... more
August 06 - September 10
5 Saturdays, (PST)

10:30am - 1:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Be Bold: Poetry Workshop

“This intensive workshop is designed for poets seeking to elevate their craft and hone the art of revision,” says instructor Thea Matthews. "'Be Bold’ will provide a safe, constructive environment for students to feel empowered and to seek endless possibilities with their poetry... more
July 31 - August 28
5 Sundays, (PST)

10:30am - 1:00pm