Everyday Poetry

This class is for those who have always wanted to write poetry or are just starting to explore poetry but need more guidance.  Poetry is around us every day in the small things. Sometimes all that is needed to start writing is a little inspiration and some like-minded folks.  In a three hour workshop we will explore different styles of poetry that help inspire beginning poets such as the list poem and the confessional poem. One hour will be devoted to an introduction to poetry and will be an informal reading of classic and modern poets with discussion. The next hour will be devoted to writing. We will warm up by writing a group poem and then move into independent writing. Participants can choose a style learned in the instruction hour or write free form.  In the final hour of the workshop participants can choose to read their poetry out loud and receive constructive feedback from the class or have a short private editing session with the instructor.

Date: Saturday June 11, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: North Hero Methodist Church, downstairs meeting room (entrance and parking are in back of building)
Instructor: Michelle Watters
Maximum Number of Students: 15
Student Age: 18 and up
Tuition: $25 (Students should bring a notebook and pen)

Jan 17, 2025, 5 to 7 PM

Jan 17, 2025, 5:30 to 9 PM

Jan 21, 2025, 12 to 1:15 PM