How do you take advantage of the creative opportunities that are present in your writing, and recognize the sparkling moments? Plows turn over top layers of earth so that fresh nutrients can surface. Workshopping your poems in this class will help you uncover rich worlds, too.
read moreContinue your rigorous study and critique of poetry alongside other experienced writers. If you’ve read poems in solitude, this is a great opportunity to join a critiquing community. You’ll learn how to both graciously give and receive critiques.
read moreA movie needs to be more than a display of technical virtuosity; it should also tell a compelling story. Explore a variety of film genres and filmmakers, from Chaplin to Coppola to the Coen Bros, always with an eye to the story. You’ll gain a greater appreciation for cinema, as well as getting a chance […]
read moreStart from scratch to write poems, read poems, learn about forms of poetry and discuss your work. We’ll use packets of poems, exercises, and essays supplied by the instructor. We’ll also use the 2019 Dodge Poetry Packet and another textbook to explore poetry.
read moreStuck in a rut? Trying to find a new groove? Through a series of discussion, and class-guided creative assignments, we’ll take a critical look at the framework of rules that we as artists create and follow in our work. This class is open to artists working in any medium. Expect to complete creative exercises outside […]
read moreExperiment with poetry for the first time or expand on your poetry writing skills, then print your poems in the letterpress studio. We’ll complete a hands-on exploration of poetic forms such as erasure, tanka, cento and pantoum. Then we’ll use typewriters and explore ways of making poems with scissors, paper and glue. In addition to […]
read moreExperiment with poetry for the first time or expand on your poetry writing skills, then print your poems in the letterpress studio. We’ll complete a hands–on exploration of poetic forms such as erasure, tanka, cento and pantoum. Then we’ll use typewriters and explore ways of making poems with scissors, paper and glue. In addition to […]
read moreExplore the poetic form known as ginko, or haiku walk— based around a walk in nature that’s typically held at the start of a season. As a celebration of the autumnal equinox, we’ll take a walk as a group, with notebooks, pens and pencils to take notes and collect images along the way. We’ll walk […]
read moreLearn to develop your poetic voice. We’ll read and examine several types of poems like internal monologues, epistolary poems and elegies, written in a variety of voices, tones and styles. Practice constructing and critiquing your poems with an emphasis on developing a recognizable voice. You’ll create work with interesting speakers and a tone that connects […]
read moreA movie needs to be more than a display of technical virtuosity; it should also tell a compelling story. Explore a variety of film genres and filmmakers, from Chaplin to Coppola to the Coen Bros, always with an eye to the story. You’ll gain a greater appreciation for cinema, as well as getting a chance […]
read morePractice the Danish art of finding warmth in winter by reading and writing poems and micro–prose that brings comfort during the cold dark days.
read moreYou have to know the rules to break them! In this day-long intensive, we’ll review grammar and style rules for poetry. By highlighting common areas of confusion and error, you’ll learn to say what you mean more clearly, artfully and accurately. We’ll cover comma and dash usage, line endings and breaks, capitalization and more.
read moreFor the aspiring writer, freelance can be both rewarding and lucrative. Explore the world of freelancing, both analyzing and writing in a multiplicity of genres such as travel, pop culture, food, arts, profile pieces, humor, etc. We’ll study top–notch examples from well–regarded writers and complete weekly written assignments. Each session will offer valuable insights about […]
read moreDive into an exploration of this hybrid form, which brings together the visual elements of comics with the lyric possibilities of poetry, creating a new form of expression all its own. We’ll look at examples of poetry comics from contemporary artists working in this form, and we’ll try our hand at exercising some of the […]
read moreExplore the dark self, what Carl Jung called the “shadow” part of our psyche. Sometimes we see it in our dreams, sometimes it appears in dark imaginings. We’ll learn what the shadow can add to our creative writing by experimenting with timed writing, dream journals, guided imagery and Active Imagination.
read moreThat we change, crossing earlier lines of time, place, role, identity, and relationship, is certain; how we change shapes our future and illuminates our past. Explore those crossings and discover your underlying narratives, using, breaking, and altering traditional literary forms, including poem, memoir, journal, essay, and story, to discover your underlying narratives.
read moreLearn the general timeline of a book launch, how to target specific book reviewers at the national and local levels and how to submit for review to trade publications. You’ll learn how to pitch book reviewers, create story angles, get excerpts placed and more. We’ll talk through a book blog blitz a publicity tool that […]
read moreFor the aspiring writer, freelance can be both rewarding and lucrative. This class explores the world of freelancing, both analyzing and writing in a multiplicity of genres such as travel, pop culture, food, health/wellness, arts, tech, profile pieces, humor, etc. We’ll study top-notch examples from well-regarded writers and complete weekly written assignments. Each session will […]
read moreHow many times have you vowed to write that novel? Together, we’ll explore the imperative beginning steps of crafting a book. You’ll create a working title, principal characters’ names and their thumbnail bios. You’ll also come up with a two-sentence logline, decide on a point of view, theme, plot and subplot, then start shaping an […]
read moreExpress your identity, memory and creativity through the visual journal. We’ll create our own journals and take a journey into mixed media infused with art-making, collage and writing while learning a new medium each week.
read moreIt has been said that ‘all writing is political.’ We’ll explore what this means by reading and reflecting on social protest writing in both poetry and prose. Participants will write their own thoughts and ideas to develop their personal voice and style.
read moreDisease is an intense and intimate human experience, and poetry is a creative medium that connects us to a wider world. This workshop is intended for those who suffer from chronic illness and those who have been affected by trauma, along with their caregivers, companions, and healthcare providers. Join us as we look at the […]
read moreExplore the relationship between words and pictures in a collaborative setting. We’ll use visual images (some found, some created by you) to prompt new creative writing. You’ll create an evolving, book-like object.
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