Welcome to the poetry playground, a class that invites students to explore poetry in experimental and playful ways! We will read and write poems that both wander and chase; poems that dig in the sandbox for unlikely treasures; poems that swing us higher and higher—and dare us to jump. Each week, we’ll have fun with forms that may run and skip across the field of the page and others that hide in plain sight, waiting for you, poet, to seek them. Whether you’re a seasoned poet looking to generate new work with fresh, interesting prompts or a new poet looking to explore the genre in an engaging setting, you will surely find something that delights, inspires, or excites!

Please note: This class or event will be held online (using Zoom or a similar live platform). To participate, students or attendees should have a stable internet connection. Class participants: you should have a computer or device with a webcam and microphone; and your Zoom link will be automatically sent to you after you register. Check your spam box if you don't see it.