Discover the Poet Within: A Beginner-Friendly Workshop
Have you ever thought about writing a poem but feel you don’t know how to begin? Or perhaps you’ve written a poem or two and want to learn more about the basic craft. Or maybe you read poetry for its own enjoyment, or as part of your prayer practice. Whatever your attraction to poetry may be, this six week experiential workshop will joyfully encourage the hidden poet within you. From reading, discussions, exploring poetic craft elements and experimenting with writing your own poems, we will journey together to discover our unique poetic voices.
“You can find poetry in your everyday life, your memory, in what people say on the bus, in the news, or just what’s in your heart.” —Carol Ann Duffy
When: Weekly on Thursdays (October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, and 10)
Duration: 2-hours each week (10am – 12noon Central)
Format: Online via Zoom
About the Facilitator:
Luciana has been reading, writing, teaching and studying the poetic form for many years. As part of the International Women’s Writing Guild in NY, she was awarded a poetry workshop scholarship held at Harvard University. In 2016 she published her poetry chapbook, Wild Herbs and is currently working on her next publication. She is a classically trained Fine Artist, Spiritual Director, Poet and Retreat Facilitator. She holds an inter-disciplinary Master of Arts Degree from a joint program of the Institute of Fine Arts in NYC, The Graduate Faculty of the New School and an internship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She received her certification in Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas University, Miami. She encourages all her students to discover their unique creative gifts and authentic artist’s “voice.” Luciana facilitated the annual Cenacle Art & Prayer retreat and painting workshops in Tuscany.
