Poetry Workshops

Poetry Workshops at the Lewiston Public Library

 

The Lewiston Public Library is offering a series of poetry writing workshops on the following days

 

“Like an Iceberg Between the Shoulder Blades”:*Metaphor in Poetry  (May 6)

In this workshop, writers will consider the power of metaphor in poetry and will complete a hands-on activity that will allow them to shape poems of their own around metaphor.

 

“Tell Me a Story”: Narrative Poetry (May 20)

Writers will examine the characteristics, challenges, and possibilities of narrative poetry and will write narrative poems of their own.

 

“What Spring Does with Cherry Trees”: Exercises in Poetry-and How to Keep Writing! (June 3)

In this fast-paced workshop, writers will complete a number of exercises that should prepare them to leave with several original poems or poems-in-progress.  Included among the exercises will be several concrete, independent activities that should keep participants writing long after the workshop has ended.

 

Reading (June 5th)

 

Writing is meant to be shared.  This event is open to the public and will offer writers in the poetry and creative nonfiction workshops a chance to share their work with family, friends, and one another.

 

The Lewiston Public Library is located at 305 South Eighth Street in Lewiston. The events are free and open to the public. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 754-4720 to register or visit www.lewistonpubliclibrary.org for more information.

 

This series is made possible with funds from the Arts Niagara Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Tonawandas’ Council on the Arts/Carnegie Art Center.