In the wake of the pandemic, most of us are more acquainted than ever with the small and mundane aspects of our everyday lives. Though these details may seem too insignificant to write about, they are often the perfect entry point for poetry. Inspired by Marie Howe’s collection The Kingdom of Ordinary Time, this workshop will explore the everyday sufferings and joys of human existence, ripe with poetic potential but often overlooked. Each class will involve reading work by other poets (such as Tony Hoagland, Carrie Fountain, Ted Kooser, Stephen Dunn, and Marie Howe), writing prompts to generate new work, and workshopping our newly crafted poems together.

Please note: This class or event is hybrid. Some attendees will be in-person and some will attend online. There may be a limited number of in-person seats available. If you are participating online (using Zoom or a similar live platform), 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.