Introduction to Poetry

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Three Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17; 2-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $55
Please register online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057
Limited to 12 students

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of various poetry styles and forms. No prior experience in writing poetry is necessary, but participants should possess fundamental writing skills and a genuine interest in the craft of poetry. This class caters to writers eager to enhance their craft, whether for personal fulfillment or for the dream of getting something published.

In addition to creating poetry, participants will discover a diverse selection of poems and poets, both familiar and new. The course includes practical exercises using prompts, along with handouts covering various poetry forms such as free verse, prose poems, sonnets, pantoums, haiku, and ekphrastic poetry. Even if you're unsure poetry is for you, you're bound to find something captivating by the end of these three sessions.

Instructor: Lylanne Musselman, award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist