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"A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language." - W.H. Auden

Our poetry workshops and classes provide an intimate space for poets - beginning and professional - to immerse themselves in the craft of poetry. Generative classes, rigorous craft lessons and critique groups are also available.

Questions about which class is best for you? Email us at writinginstitute@sarahlawrence.edu.

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“two rivers deepening into one; less said, more meant…” - Gwyneth Lewis, from “Homecoming” Where Do Poetry and Prayer Converge? The invitation of this ...  View More

Start date: 06/11/24

End date: 07/16/24

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Instructor : Brittany Deininger 

Tuition: $470.00

 
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Poem Like You Mean It: A Generative Poetry Class What makes a poem? While everyone’s answer might be different, in this workshop, we’ll exp ...  View More

Start date: 07/22/24

End date: 08/19/24

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Instructor : Arriel Vinson 

Tuition: $470.00

 
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Winning at the Finish Line Starting a piece of writing is one thing, but how do you finish it? How do you find the stamina to see your crea ...  View More

Start date: 07/23/24

End date: 07/23/24

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Instructor : Ben Purkert 

Tuition: $99.00

 
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