Poetry of Protest Community Class
Saturday, December 7th, 9am-12pm
Vermont College of Fine Arts
What can poetry offer in times of political crisis? How have writers used their poetry as a form of resistance and how might we follow their lead? In this class, we'll explore these questions through discussion, writing prompts, and reading the diverse and powerful ways that other poets have approached these subjects in their work. You'll leave the class with a better understanding of protest poetry, the beginnings of fresh poems of your own, and connection to a community of other writers. Bring something to write with.
Learn more and register: https://vcfa.edu/writing-publishing-community-classes
About the instructor:
Rebecca Jamieson's writing has appeared in various publications, including Calyx, Hunger Mountain, Lion's Roar, The Offing, and Rattle. Her chapbook of poetry, The Body of All Things, was published by Finishing Line Press in 2017. A longtime student of meditation, Rebecca is the founder of Contemplate Create, where she teaches Mindful Writing classes locally and online. Rebecca has also taught with Write Around Portland, a nonprofit that offers writing workshops for marginalized communities. She is currently the Teaching Fellow at the Vermont College of Fine Arts, where she is pursuing an MFA in Writing & Publishing.
Questions? Email: rebecca.jamieson@vcfa.edu
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