What is poetic form and why might we use it? Sonnets, haikus and villanelles are just a few of the hundreds of poetic forms that some writers use to add structure, rhythm and musicality to their poems. Form may seem intimidating, but it can be a way to find freedom, innovation and playfulness with our writing. In this workshop, we’ll read poems in various forms, then play with fun and easy forms in our own writing, including the abecedarian, the “telephone number poem” and the cinquain. All levels of experience are welcome on April 17, 2021 at 1pm!
By the end of this three-hour class, you’ll:
- Learn more about poetic forms
- Understand why we might choose to use poetic forms in our own writing
- Read and discuss the work of contemporary poets who are using form in powerful and innovative ways
- Write several new poems using fun and playful forms
- Connect with a community of other writers
Tuition Assistance
Our scholarship policy asks that you identify as meeting one of the two following criteria:
1."I certify that my household income is below the living wage as outlined here.”
2."I certify that my household income is above the living wage but additional circumstances make me unable to afford the workshop registration fee."
To request a scholarship, simply email literature@artlitlab.org and indicate which course you are interested in, which of the above criteria best describes your current situation. We are able to offer up to 50% off of the regular registration fee. Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment; in that instance, only tuition paid can be refunded.
