Starting in medieval Persia, poets used the ghazal form (pronounced "guzzle") for expressing loss and love. Journey through this form to touch the center of your loss and love using syntactically complete couplets, measured meter, internal rhyme scheme, and, at the end, the mark of your name. The beautiful rotations of this form are sure to deepen any writing practice and spark fresh creativity.

Join this class for poem samples, a tutorial, time to write, and time to share.

Cost: $20 (Summer 2022 Promotional Rate)

Age: 16+

Max: 15 participants

Heather loves to talk art, poetry, and creative projects with any age and level of writer and artist. She believes that the process of creative endeavors is just as important as the final product which makes teaching writing workshops a great fit. She is also interested in how creative practice and engagement can be a form of social healing.

Her background as a teacher and current position as a museum professional informs the inclusive and fun nature of guiding experiences. She received her Master's in Art History, Museum Studies in 2020 and has had both poetry and art historical articles published in journals, zines, and for exhibitions.