Sharpen your skills as a writer and reader and deepen your connection to our community of poets! Writer Joe Boyle will lead this workshop in poetry for adult writers of all experience levels. Over the course of 4 two-hour sessions and 1 final open-mic meeting, participants will be supported in crafting and revising original work. All subject matters and styles are welcome—received forms from sonnets to ghazals, free verse, prose poems and more. Each session will include audio/visual or print resources provided by the instructor, as well as optional themes, to assist in “charging the air” with language and inspiration. Each workshop member will also receive constructive criticism to benefit their revision process and celebrate their accomplishments. As a workshop—as opposed to a class—emphasis will be placed on collaboration and discussion instead of lecture.

WHEN: Saturdays, October 5 - November 2, 2:30-4:30 PM

WHERE: Verge Center for the Arts

About the Instructor

Joe Boyle is a Sacramento-based writer originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He received his MA in Creative Writing from University College Dublin (Ireland), where he concentrated in poetry composition and served as editor for the program’s annual anthology of new writing. His poems have been published in numerous print and online literary publications, and he has copy edited and published journalistic prose. Joe has experience teaching poetry composition in elementary schools through Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center and to high school students through Upward Bound, a federal TRIO program funded by the U. S. Department of Education.

Community Standards

In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.

Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

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