This poetry masterclass is intended for poets of some experience and those in need of a fresh challenge. Seminars based on close reading of the poets lead to a series of writing exercises which are discussed in individual tutorials and group workshops. We welcome new members but places are limited and anyone applying for the first time should send six of their own poems with their application.
Course Programme
Monday 2 November 2015
Please plan to arrive between 14:00 and 15:30. You can meet other course members at Tea, which will be served in the bar at 16.00. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the study bedrooms.
16:00 Tea
16:30 Putting her feet down/one at a time/on the earth: opening seminar on Jorie Graham
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Evening readaround: a chance for the students to showcase their own work and get to know each other.
22:00 Terrace bar open for informal discussion
Tuesday 3 November 2015
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 Individual tutorials
10:30 Coffee
11:00 Individual tutorials
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Free
16:00 Tea
16:30 The shadows falling across the lens: a second seminar on Jorie Graham
18:00 Free
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Group workshop
21:30 Terrace bar open for informal discussion
Wednesday 4 November 2015
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 Individual tutorials
10:30 Coffee
11:00 Individual tutorials
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Free
16:00 Tea
16:30 Third seminar on Jorie Graham
18:00 Free
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Final seminar on Willis Barnstone
21:30 Terrace bar open for informal discussion
Thursday 5 November 2015
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 Group workshop
10:30 Coffee
11:00 Group workshop
13:00 Lunch
The course will disperse after lunch
