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

December 03 - December 17
3 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Fearless Poetry Workshop

Celebrating over 20 years at The Writing Salon, this workshop keeps drawing people who want to jumpstart their poetry practice and to keep the engine oiled... more

Instructor: Julie Bruck

December 03 - December 17
3 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Poetry for Life

“Poetry is a life companion,” says instructor Katharine Harer. “People come and go, pets die, places change, but poetry doesn’t go away because it’s already inside you. It keeps you company through life’s ups and downs... more
September 28
1 Saturday, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 5:00pm

San Francisco, CA

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

Instructor: Erin Rodoni

December 03 - December 17
3 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

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

Instructor: Brian Tierney

December 03 - December 17
3 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

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
August 29 - September 12
3 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

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 09 - August 06
5 Tuesdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

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
August 19 - October 21
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
July 08 - September 09
9 Weeks

All Day

Playing with Poetic Forms

"Form in poetry is like a jungle gym which can give structure to the swinging impulses of your mind and strengthen and lengthen your poetic muscles," says instructor Alison Luterman... more
May 16 - June 13
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm