Poetry Presented by Love Your Rebellion – Online Class (Ages 16+)

Poetry for the People

Art and learning can be a welcome distraction or a method of healing in times of grief, distress, and strife. Connecting with others through art can also help ease us through this uncertain and sometimes lonely period. Love Your Rebellion created Poetry for the People to help folks refine their poetry skills and connect with other poets via a digital workshop. Each 60-minute course hosted via Zoom will teach a poetic technique, provides exercises to develop that technique, and provides a workshop each class meeting.

Course Outline

Devices, Part 1: Imagery

Learn how to create vivid imagery in your poetry. Introduction to course, and the workshop process.

Devices, Part 2: Simile/Metaphor

Learn how to build unique metaphors and similes. First workshop round.

Devices, Part 3: Juxtaposition

Learn how to use juxtaposition to influence the tone of your poetry. Second workshop round.

Sound: Slant Rhyme

Learn about slant rhyme and how to use the musicality of language. Third workshop round.

Rhythm: Line Breaks

Learn how to use line breaks – or none at all – to set the pace and mood of a poem. Fourth workshop round.

Supply list:

• Notebook
• Pencil or pen
• Zoom app or program downloaded on your device. (While phones and tablets do work, we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer so you can view the instructor in the largest screen possible.)

Class Refund Policy

Please note: this interactive and hands-on class is hosted online, which means you get to enjoy it from the comfort of your living room, studio or kitchen table! It will be hosted via Zoom. If you’ve never used zoom before, we suggest you take some time to familiarize yourself with the platform ahead of time and download the app. You can find everything you’ll need at Zoom.us or in the App store on your phone or tablet. An access link will be provided prior to the start of class.