This class is for experienced as well as beginner poets. We will discuss both classic and contemporary forms of poetry. There will be in-class exercises each week.

Each week I will present a published poem for us to analyze. The challenge for the following week will be based on one aspect of that poem. Class members will be asked to write a poem at home, and present it each week.

The object of the class is to stretch our writing process by trying new forms and methods. Please bring paper to each class as well as copies of your poem for other members of the class.