Frames & Containers: Demystifying Poetic Forms and Formulas

Weekly seminars on formal poetry for curious beginners and skeptical poets alike. Explore how form can be used to reflect, deepen & amplify.

By The Olive Press Media is an audio and literary production company

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Thursday, March 20 · 3 - 5pm PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

Frames & Containers is a weekly seminar and workshop space where poets and writers of all backgrounds can come together and investigate how formal poetry has been developed, used, and broken over time to enrich a writer's message. This series intends to lift the veil that shadows formal poetry, making it SEEM outdated and inaccessible for contemporary writers.

Within the week, we will meet twice: once on Mondays for a seminar on a chosen poetic form that will end with a prompt for the week, and then again on Thursdays for us to peer workshop work that was inspired by Monday's seminar. All kinds of poetry may be brought in for workshop on Thursday, though priority will be given to those who submit work based on the week's prompt.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a time commitment required for me to come?

No, whether you only want to join on Mondays, Thursdays, or once in a blue moon here and there, participation in this seminar series is not dependent on a strict commitment. If you decide ahead of time that you would like to commit to all sessions every month, email me for package pricing.

Is there a capacity for these events?

There is no capacity for these events, though pieces chosen for workshop on Thursdays are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Is this seminar beginner friendly?

This workshop is intended for writers of all experience levels. As long as you come in with curiosity and passion for the craft, this seminar is for you.

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The Olive Press Media is an audio and literary production company