May 9th
1–2pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Explore the vibrant poetry scene of San Francisco through classes that delve into various forms and styles, allowing participants to hone their writing skills and gain inspiration from the city's rich literary history.
Unfortunately, no classes in-person in San Francisco have spots left, but 3 classes live online are available.
The Writers Studio @ Google Meet
Unlock your most intimate and private stories through personal writing in this online workshop. Develop narrative and lyric voices to turn even the most difficult subject matter into inspiration for your fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Broaden your sense of what is possible in your own work and receive constructive critiques from teachers and fellow students.
May 9th
1–2pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Jun 11th
8–9pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Jun 19th
8–9pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Jun 26th
8–9pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
Unleash the power of poetry as you learn to pack a maximum punch with a minimum of words. Discover specialized techniques, demands, and forms of poetry, and master the art of writing exquisite verses that captivate the soul.
Jul 9th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Aug 13th
12am–11:45pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
The Writers Studio @ Google Meet
Develop your narrative and lyric voices in this introductory poetry workshop. Broaden your sense of what is possible in your work as you explore various literary styles and approaches. Join us online to deepen your understanding of the technique and receive constructive critiques from both teachers and fellow students.
Jul 2nd
7:30–8:30pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
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SF Creative Writing Institute @ Virtual Classroom
In this four week intensive we’ll be studying queer poetry and poetics while working on our own poems. Queer here meaning both LGBTQIA , as well as unfixed (both meanings), as well as strange and poetics here meaning the study and theory of writing. To that end we’ll be looking at poems and essays from historical and contemporary queer writers such as Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, Eve Sedgwick, Cameron Awkward-Rich, Franny Choi, and many others....
SF Creative Writing Institute @ 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA
Discover the beauty and power of poetry in this immersive course at the SF Creative Writing Institute. Explore both ancient and modern works as you develop your poetic voice with guidance from esteemed poet and teacher Paul Corman-Roberts. Enhance your writing skills and join a supportive community of fellow poets in this transformative journey.
In this six week workshop, we will work on editing short poetry and/or prose poetry manuscripts. Any new material for these manuscripts will be prompted (if necessary) in class but written and integrated outside class meetings. Inside the workshop we will focus on editing, shaping, arrangement, and bringing out a theme in your work with guided group feedback and individual consultation with the facilitator. Time to get that chapbook...
SF Creative Writing Institute @ 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA
Improve your writing skills and gain valuable feedback in a warm and friendly environment at the SF Creative Writing Institute. Join us for an in-person workshop on poetry, fiction, or memoir, where you'll receive expert guidance and critique. All levels are welcome!
This four-week workshop will explore the craft of poetry through the lens of established contemporary poets— Ocean Vuong, Ben Lerner, Sally Wen Mao, and Sam Sax, using deep discussion of their work as inspiration for poetic experimentation. The class will include generative writing prompts, close readings of poems, and generous feedback and attention in a relaxed, supportive online environment. All levels welcome.
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