Confessional Poetry
Adult Multi-Week | Available
Confessional poetry is a mid-century movement in American poetry that pioneered autobiographical, free-verse poetry. In this class, we will read from the great confessional poets, discuss craft, and workshop poems. You will be expected to write poems in between classes, as we will use class time for reading and workshop.
- Please bring a notebook and pencil/pen.
THIS CLASS WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED ON TUESDAY MORNINGS BUT WAS MOVED TO MONDAY EVENINGS.
Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to info@visarts.org with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
Catherine Carson
Catherine Carson has been an avid writer and reader all her life. She graduated from James Madison University with a B.A. in English and a concentration in creative writing, specifically poetry. She is the poet behind the collection, The Land of Opposite Attractions, published in 2022. Currently, Catherine is about to start her MFA journey and is working on a second poetry collection, Loveland, as well as a multi-genre short story collection.