Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm at Story Parlor
6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10 (no class 7/3)
Early Bird pricing through May 19
Regular price effective May 20
Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm at Story Parlor
6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10 (no class 7/3)
Space is LIMITED to ensure an intimate experience. We recommend signing up EARLY!
Refund and health policies can be found here.
Poetry is the written act of paying attention. Paying attention to words, rhythm, and writing but most importantly the worlds that inspire you to write. Namely, your world.
"Wanted: a needle swift enough to sew this poem into a blanket." -Charles Simic
Have you ever swooned at the thought of exploring your full expression, only to shuffle around the house more determined to rearrange mothballs than get something on paper?
Poetry is undoubtedly a practice, but it doesn't have to be an intimidating sport for Creative Gods alone. The only "ask" is to take note and notice of your life.
We'll help develop the work itself, together.
This full-bodied beginner's poetry class will help you shift from "Oof, I could never..." into "Wait, where's my journal?!" by tuning into your world: to the color palette of grass, to coffee-shop conversation, to the twitch in your left elbow. If you want language for the volcanic prayers of your soul or to describe your partner's voice whispering "I love you" at 4am, this class is for you. We'll weave together elements and forms of poetry, guided discussion, and the works of prolific poets all into a multidisciplinary play space. Plus, oodles (oodles!) of writing time to build personal confidence and craft. This class immerses itself in artful experimentation and skill-building. It's the ultimate permission slip to be a beginner.
"Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." -Carl Sandburg
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This class is for you if:
You have a voice inside of you yearning for exploration, expression, and space to be heard.
You take notice of life, have a keen eye for observation, and are ready to put that down on paper.
You love language and are ready to play! wiggle! dance! with you written words!
You have a tendency to get in your own, creative way through perfectionism, self-criticism, or self-doubt.
You write a little bit here...and there, eh...maybe once a little in college...have always had an urge to write, but...ok, let's confess: you want to remember that wonderful, writerly part of yourself!
You thrive in compassionate, community spaces with creative accountability.
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Session 1: On Paying Attention: Exploring the Senses
Session 2: Form, Function, and Burning Down the House
Session 3: Writing the Red Wheelbarrow: Images and Impact
Session 4: Tip of the Tongue Teeth and the Lips: Sound, Rhythm, and Tone
Session 5: "Bringing the Shovel Down": Student Showcase
While these classes explore the tangible elements of poetry, each class prioritizes your voice and personal exploration process over staying inside the lines. Classes read like a choir of angels behind ya, shouting, "Go, go, go!"
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A certified Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator, Tikva Kingrea's teaching style is based in imaginative inquiry, somatic experimentation, intersectional discourse, and the serious impact of amplifying delight. She loves breaking loose of convention. As an educator, multi-disciplinary artist, and guide in amping up creative confidence, buzz, and flow she encourages full-spectrum creativity for individuals and communities, kiddos and adults, in service of becoming more whole. She really appreciates the power of p l a y no matter your age. She holds Bachelor's degrees in both Creative Writing and Psychology while currently pursuing her Master's in Counseling. Additionally, as a registered yoga teacher she thinks breathing is pretty great. Some current fascinations include creative grief-tending rituals, taking long walks going no where in particular, and lounging with her sparkly and sweet pals.
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"Dear Tikva, once again, you have created a space of sweetness and inspiration, helping me to peel off some layers and reveal myself. I'm so grateful. Thank you!" - Sarah S.
"What a joy to be guided by Tikva in a creative practice of trusting the unknown and experimenting with art-making from a place of play. Tikva energizes a room with her attitude of openness and acceptance and supports discovery through her gentle invitation to allow imagination to flow freely. " - Natalie C.
"Tikva, In everything you present and even the words that come out of your mouth there is an intensely playful creativity that I find to be absolutely delightful! I still have the "Spilled Tea" exercise in my Trapper Keeper and it reminds me to keep play and serendipity a part of my own creative practice. Thank you for the beautiful reminder that what we are looking for can come to us in many lovely forms!" - Torin K.