ENJOYING POETRY: WRITING AND READING (12) Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave.

Thursdays 2:00-4:00pm, NOTE 2-hour classes, Starts May 1, Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5

This course is open to all members who are interested in writing their own original poetry. We will be reading poetry of all kinds as well, from Shakespeare to contemporary poets, focusing on different poetic forms, and experimenting with writing those forms. We will use these poems as springboards for writing poetry. The course is primarily a writing course. Participants will be encouraged to write and share their own work. All levels of experience and interest are welcome. This is not a repeat of previous courses. We will be using different material than used in previous terms.

Leader: Janice Cutbush, a retired high school English teacher, is a published poet and writer who has won several prizes and contests. She has led 16 previous poetry writing courses for A.L.L.