This Sunday Lizzy Fox will introduce participants to poets Naomi Shihab Nye and Pablo Neruda. You can still sign up by calling (802) 888-1261. And in fact: We need just one more person to meet our enrollment goals. Come be a part of River Arts- a thriving center for arts and poetry, committed to gathering community for the arts.

Sunday, Sept 24, 10am-2:30pm
Taking our cues from Pablo Neruda and Naomi Shihab Nye, we’ll explore the intersection of poetry, politics, and everyday objects. Neruda and Nye both comment on social inequity through the poetic rendering of what we may take for granted—salt, figs, bread—without becoming preachy or overly sentimental. This workshop will explore their secrets, and our discussion will give way to writing prompts and outdoor reflection. After lunch, there will be time for sharing, critique, and an introduction to public speaking specifically geared toward poets. Come prepared with a notebook, writing utensil, and outdoor-appropriate attire. A half-hour lunch is built into the day; participants should provide their own lunch.