POETRY WORKSHOP
POETRY | THE ART OF PAYING ATTENTION
INSTRUCTOR: JACQUELINE VIOLA MOULTON
Poetry can be an intimidating medium to practice, read, and engage with. If you are completely new to poetry and are curious about it as a writing practice and expression - then this workshop is for you. If you are well-versed (pun intended) in the world of poetry but would like to learn more, or have a fun place to practice, or try out new skills, genres, and styles - then this workshop is for you! Poetry is the art of paying attention and then of sharing that attention with the world - this workshop will put into practice the art of paying attention, as well as ways to put that attention down on paper. This workshop will explore ways of cultivating poetry, both in writing it and reading it, as a way of experiencing the world, our selves, and the other.
We will do a lot of writing in this workshop, so bring something to write with or write on - you can bring a laptop if that is how you prefer to write! If you do use a computer, also bring a paper and writing utensil of some kind!
MATERIALS
We will do a lot of writing in this workshop, so bring something to write with or write on - you can bring a laptop if that is how you prefer to write! If you do use a computer, also bring a paper and writing utensil of some kind!
REGISTER NOW: Sunday | october 16 | 11:30 AM TO 2:30 PM | $45
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
The writing workshop series, no matter the specific topic or theme, is meant to foster a supportive atmosphere where good writing can occur. Participants will have time to write, to hear each other's work, to give feedback, and to stretch their writing abilities. The writing workshops are designed to provide the scaffolding for both giving and receiving feedback and critique and to work through suggestions both from the instructor and fellow participants in a supportive environment. Each workshop will focus on a theme / genre within the wide field of creative writing. These workshops are a great time to learn and practice new styles, as well as expand your creative imagination - no matter what style of writing you practice / prefer.
Workshop topic idea? Want to explore something specific? Let me know: jmoulton@idsva.edu