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Slow down from the hustle of the week and turn inward to shape and polish your poems in a warm, comfortable space. “In our time together,” says instructor Kathleen McClung, “we’ll read and talk about work by contemporary writers such as Corrinne Hales, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Kim Bridgford and others. We’ll borrow and build from diverse published poems and tune into our own observations, memories, imaginations, rhythms. We’ll test drive various traditional forms—cento, ghazal, sonnet—as well as explore the elasticity of free verse, aiming for that fine balance of mystery and clarity in each line and stanza.”
The goal of this intimate 8-session class is for each person to finish a handful of new poems for potential publication. We’ll be drafting or revising a poem in between each class meeting; plan to complete 4-8 new works by the end of the class in April. Along the way we’ll share constructive feedback and discuss a variety of resources, including print and online journals, reading series, and contests as possible homes for our wide-ranging work.
This workshop is open to all writers who value the synergy and support of a small group guided by an experienced teacher. Join us two Fridays a month for a replenishing “hush hour” dedicated to moving in fresh and fruitful directions, deepening our craft, and expanding our reach as poets.
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- Friday, January 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday, January 31, 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday, February 14, 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday, February 28, 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday, March 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday, March 20, 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday, April 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday, April 24, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Currently I do readings and take any poetry class that Kathleen teaches. I learned to give and receive feedback in Kathleen's class, which allowed me to feel safe reading my work to strangers. In giving feedback I found that focusing on the strengths in a piece was the best place to start and that noting where I felt confused or disconnected often helped the writer tighten the work. Receiving feedback, I found that simply listening and recording the comments, without justifying or explaining, works the best.
I am currently in Kathleen's Hush Poetry series and thoroughly enjoy it. She is such an outstanding teacher and a creative poet. I always learn something new in her classes, meet some fascinating and excellent poets and writers, and generally have a good time. I think what I like the most of Kathleen is her inner strength and the compassion she shows every writer. No wonder her poetry is consistently in the award-winning category.
I really like Kathleen's teaching style. She's a great communicator, and is supportive and constructive in her instruction. All of us in this class benefit from her breadth of knowledge about poetry. As a new poet, I have gained a new understanding of poetry through exposure to many different styles; and while daunting, the confidence to submit my poems.