Beginning Your Poetry Practice w Craig Brandis | July 9 - Aug 6 | Online

“Just think about something and follow it down to where it gets true”—Anne Carson

Have you recently begun to write poetry or now wish to? Learning to write poetry begins with looking at the world with a sense of wonder and curiosity. It begins with special affection for words and a desire to be in the company of other poets who feel the same. Maybe you just need a push — a practice? Each session in this workshop will begin with poetry games and in-class writing. Craft discussions, based on what we write and share, will help us follow the trail down to where things get true. Poems from Elizabeth Bishop, Kay Ryan and others help light our way. Share your work in an environment of acceptance and discovery. Come join us!

Register for this workshop

Teacher:

Craig Brandis

Time:

Tuesdays, July 9 - Aug 6, 7 - 9pm Pacific Time, 5 weeks

Location:

Via Zoom

Total Fee:

$275.

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A Statement of Our Values

The Attic Institute of Arts and Letters opposes the legitimation of bigotry, hate, and misinformation. As a studio for writers, we do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We embrace and celebrate our shared pursuit of literature and languages as essential to crossing the boundaries of difference. To that end, we seek to maintain a creative environment in which every employee, faculty member, and student feels safe, respected, and comfortable — even while acknowledging that poems, stories, and essays delve into uncomfortable subjects. We accept the workshop as a place to question ourselves and to empathize with complex identities. We understand that to know the world is to write the world. Therefore, we reaffirm our commitment to literary pursuits and shared understanding by affirming diversity and open inquiry.