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

March 06 - March 20
3 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

“Cc Me!” Writing Letter Poems

"Writing can be a lonely act, and it often seems no one's listening," says instructor Cate Lycurgus. "In this class we'll explore the letter poem and its potential for connection, discovery, and catharsis... more

Instructor: Cate Lycurgus

March 06 - March 20
3 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Master Your Beginnings and Endings: A Poetry Craft Series

The Writing Salon’s Craft Series offers writers an up-close opportunity to learn from and engage with an acclaimed author about the art and craft of writing. In our winter installment of the Craft Series, Brian Tierney will delve into various approaches to creating dynamic and surprising openings to poems and to developing closings that leave us with a sense of arrival, wonder, even awe... more

Instructor: Brian Tierney

March 06 - March 20
3 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

The Poems Only You Can Write: Identifying and Embracing What Sets Your Work Apart

This one-session remote class is designed to help you explore the topical, structural, and stylistic aspects that make your work your own... more

Instructor: Lisa Gluskin Stonestreet

March 06 - March 20
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

Instructor: Katharine Harer

March 06 - March 20
3 Thursdays, (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

March 06 - March 20
3 Thursdays, (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
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
November 03 - December 08
5 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

San Francisco, CA

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
September 29 - November 10
6 Weeks

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